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Added on the 18/09/2023 16:44:20 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Five US citizens freed by Iran arrive in Qatar after a prisoner exchange facilitated by the release of $6 billion in frozen oil proceeds. A Qatari jet carrying the five, along with two relatives, touched down at Doha International Airport just before 5:40 pm local time (1440 GMT). IMAGES
A Russian jet arrives at Esen Boga airport in Ankara, the Turkish capital, ahead of an expected prisoner swap between Russia and Western countries, reported by US media. IMAGES
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris greet journalist Alsu Kurmasheva as she arrives at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. Kurmasheva is one of two dozen prisoners freed in the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War. IMAGES
US journalist Evan Gershkovich speaks with fellow journalists after being greeted by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris upon his arrival at Join Base Andrews in Maryland. IMAGES
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris greet former US marine Paul Whelan as he arrives on US soil after being freed by Russia. Whelan was one of two dozen prisoners to be freed in what was the biggest East-West exchange since the Cold War. 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.