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Pope Francis is welcomed by Iraqi President Barham Saleh as he arrives in the presidential palace on the first papal visit to Iraq. Pope Francis began his historic trip to war-scarred Iraq, defying security concerns and the coronavirus pandemic to comfort one of the world's oldest and most persecuted Christian communities. IMAGES TO COMPLETE WITH VIDI94C4B4_EN
Slovakian President Zuzana Caputova welcomes Pope Francis at the presidential palace in Bratislava during his official visit to the country. The Pope is also expected to meet a number of political, religious and civil society leaders. IMAGES
France's President Emmanuel Macron and his Indian counterpart President Droupadi Murmu attend a reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan presidential palace in New Delhi as India marks its 75th Republic Day and France eyes lucrative deals with the world's fifth-largest economy. IMAGES
Iraqi President Barham Salih bids farewell to Pope Francis at Baghdad airport as he heads back to Rome at the end of his historic trip to war-torn Iraq meant to encourage the country's dwindling Christian community and deepen interfaith dialogue. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes his Iraqi counterpart Barham Saleh at the Elysée Palace in Paris. 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.