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Hundreds of supporters of pro-Iran groups gather in Iraq's capital, expressing their fury over last month's election result. IMAGES
People take part in the funeral procession of a senior commander from the pro-Iran armed group the Kataeb Hezbollah, in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Abu Baqr al-Saadi was killed in a US air strike a day before, as Washington accuses the group of having been involved in attacks on American troops in the region. IMAGES
Hundreds of supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro gather in Caracas for a pro-government rally, responding to the president's call to compete with the opposition's rallies in the capital. Eleven civilians reportedly have died and more than 1,000 have been detained in the protests that erupted after the country's CNE election authority, loyal to Maduro, proclaimed him the winner with 52 percent of the vote to 43 percent for opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia. IMAGES
Newly-elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets his supporters before delivering a speech in the Khomeini shrine in Tehran. Iran's reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian, who advocates improved ties with the West, on Saturday won a runoff presidential election against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, the interior ministry said. IMAGES
Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police during a demonstration near the Israeli embassy in Mexico City. Demonstrators throw metal objects and stones at police, who respond with pepper spray and tear gas. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.