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Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape declares a 14-day state of emergency in the capital Port Moresby, after 15 people were killed in riots as crowds looted and burned shops, adding that more than 1,000 troops are on standby "to step in wherever necessary" under the emergency decree. SOUNDBITE
French President Emmanuel Macron attends a traditional ceremony and visits a forest in the Varirata National Park with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape during a visit to the region. IMAGES
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken lands in Port Moresby ahead of a Pacific islands summit, where he is welcomed by Papua New Guinean officials. Blinken will replace US President Joe Biden for a parallel summit with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape and Pacific leaders on Monday, where he is expected to sign a security pact with the island nation. IMAGES
"This is a major event, we have not seen something on this scale in recent times" says New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins after at least six people were killed in a fire that tore through a four-storey hostel in the early hours of Tuesday in Wellington. 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.
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