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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in calls Monday urged all sides in the Middle East to avoid "escalation," his spokesman says, as fears grew of an imminent Iranian counterattack on Israel. "It's important that all parties take steps over the coming days to refrain from escalation and calm tensions," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller tells reporters, describing Blinken's telephone calls in the region. SOUNDBITE
On the second day of the Chinese leader's state visit, Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan are greeted by Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron as they disembark from the plane on the tarmac at Tarbes airport in the Pyrenees, one of the French president's favourite childhood haunts. 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
French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse Brigitte Macron greet Chinese President Xi Jinping and his spouse Peng Liyuan as they arrive at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris for a state dinner. IMAGES
Chinese President Xi Jinping, on a two-day visit to France, and French President Emmanuel Macron pose for the press alongside members of the two delegations at the 6th meeting of the Franco-Chinese Business Council in Paris. 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.