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"This is a significant outcome for all victims of R. Kelly and especially for the survivors who so bravely testified about the horrific and sadistic abuse they endured," says Breon Peace, the US attorney for the Eastern District of New York, after the former R&B singer was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex crimes. SOUNDBITE
Two women claiming to be R. Kelly's sisters, victims' attorney Gloria Allred, R. Kelly's attorney Jennifer Bonjean and prosecutors arrive at a federal court in New York, as the US singer faces sentencing over a sex crimes case. Prosecutors urge the court to put the artist behind bars for at least 25 years. IMAGES
Siblings and lawyers of Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as victim Annie Farmer and her lawyer, arrive at a New York court where the former socialite will learn her fate when a US judge sentences her for helping late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls. IMAGES
Thirty years after the bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) in Buenos Aires, sirens sound at 9:53 local time (12:53 GMT) - time when the attack took place - in memory of the 85 victims. IMAGES
Indian director Payal Kapadia says she hopes it "won't take another thirty years" for an Indian film to win a prize at Cannes after she was awarded the Grand Prix for the film "All We Imagine as Light." SOUNDBITE
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.