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Added on the 15/03/2023 08:17:21 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
A Long March 2-C rocket carrying a satellite jointly developed by China and France lifted off from a space base in Xichang, in southwestern China. The launch took place around 3:00pm (0700 GMT). The satellite, dubbed the Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM), will seek out gamma-ray bursts, powerful cosmic explosions that offer clues about the history of the universe. IMAGES
Images of Tesla chief executive Elon Musk taking his private jet to leave for Shanghai after the Beijing visit during which he has met multiple Chinese government officials. IMAGES
First passengers arrive in Shanghai as China lifts quarantine requirements for inbound travellers, ending almost three years of self-imposed isolation even as the country battles a surge in Covid cases. IMAGES
Ambulances carrying masked patients arrive outside the emergency department of Zhongshan Hospital in Shanghai. An explosion of Covid-19 cases in China has overwhelmed the healthcare system, and crematoriums across the country are struggling to deal with the influx of bodies. IMAGES
Images from the intersection of Anfu road and Wulumuqi street. The barriers and police are at the location that saw demonstrations over the weekend in Shanghai calling for an end to Covid lockdowns and demanding political freedoms. 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.