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"It is up to China to decide who their foreign minister is," US Department of State deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel tells reporters after China's Forieng Minister Qin Gang was removed from office, according to Chinese state media. SOUNDBITE
China should not "overreact" to Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen visit to the United States, US State Department spokesman Vedant Patel says during a news briefing in Washington. SOUNDBITE
The United States warns against an "escalation" in Lebanon after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of an operation, saying conflict would only harm Israeli security. "We don't want to see that escalation of the conflict which would just lead to further loss of life from both Israelis and the Lebanese people and would greatly harm Israel's overall security and stability in the region," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron take part in a ceremony at the Tarbes airport before Xi departs France after a two-day state visit. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping toast during a state dinner at the Elysee Palace, given to mark the Chinese leader's visit to France. 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.