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Smoke billows following overnight violent clashes between two main armed groups in the Libyan capital Tripoli and its suburbs, forcing the city's only civilian airport to suspend flights and evacuate aircraft parked on the runway to another city. IMAGES
Members of 444 Brigade, which is affiliated with Libya's Ministry of Defence, man positions in an area that saw an overnight gun battle in Tripoli's suburb of Ain Zara in a bid to prevent further fighting between armed groups. At least 13 people have been killed in fighting that flared overnight between armed groups in Tripoli, the latest violence to hit the Libyan capital in months of rising political tensions. IMAGES
Vehicles were torched and protesters clashed with police in a night of violence outside the Sri Lankan president's home on Thursday as anger built against a dire economic crisis. IMAGES
Damages are seen at the site after heavy fighting in Tayouneh area in Lebanon's capital. The bloody unrest broke out after shots were fired at a demonstration against judge Tarek Bitar, tasked with investigating the massive port explosion on August 4 last year. IMAGES
Police and protesters clash in the south of the capital Bogota as Colombians return to the streets to protest against President Ivan Duque's government, on the same day it submits a new tax reform plan to Congress. Tax reform was the issue that in April sparked mass nationwide protests that left more than 60 people dead and the government facing accusations of use of excessive force. 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.