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Hundreds of people bid farewell to Colombian artist Fernando Botero in his hometown of Medellin, as his coffin is carried by soldiers in Botero Square to the Museum of Antioquia, which houses hundreds of paintings and sculptures that the artist donated to the city. IMAGES
French rugby players Paul Gabrillagues, Antoine Burban and Gaël Fickou join Rugby Federation President Bernard Laporte and coach Gonzalo Quesada, at the funeral of former winger Christophe Dominici, at the Saint-Cécile church in Boulogne-Billancourt. IMAGES
A 'national homage' to French rocker Johnny Hallyday began in Paris Saturday with an honour guard of up to 700 bikers following his hearse down the Champs Elysees. IMAGES
Fireworks erupt over the Stade de France at the end of the Paris Olympics closing ceremony. IMAGES
Real Madrid hold a farewell event for celebrated striker Karim Benzema, who leaves the team after 14 years at the Bernabeu. Ballon d'Or winner Benzema has signed for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad for three years starting next season, a source in the Jeddah-based club told AFP on Tuesday. IMAGES