World Lens: Week of March 16

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The Pope’s Vist - Pope Benedict XVI greets people as he arrives at a basilica in Cameroon during his visit to Africa. The Vatican stood by the Pope’s controversial statement against the used of condoms. Earlier in the week he said that condoms “increase the problem” of AIDS. REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly (CAMEROON RELIGION SOCIETY HEALTH)

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The Pope’s Vist - Pope Benedict XVI greets people as he arrives at a basilica in Cameroon during his visit to Africa. The Vatican stood by the Pope’s controversial statement against the used of condoms. Earlier in the week he said that condoms “increase the problem” of AIDS. REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly (CAMEROON RELIGION SOCIETY HEALTH)

Welcoming the Pope - Cameroonian children hold signs welcoming Pope Benedict XVI in Yaounde, the nation’s capital. (REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (CAMEROON RELIGION SOCIETY)

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Welcoming the Pope - Cameroonian children hold signs welcoming Pope Benedict XVI in Yaounde, the nation’s capital. (REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (CAMEROON RELIGION SOCIETY)

Grace Jones in Germany - Eighties star Grace Jones performs during her concert in Berlin, Germany. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY ENTERTAINMENT

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Grace Jones in Germany - Eighties star Grace Jones performs during her concert in Berlin, Germany. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY ENTERTAINMENT

Recently Released - Italian doctor Mauro D’Ascanio (center) from the charity Doctors Without Borders, recently released by gunmen who kidnapped him and other workers from their offices in Sudan, arrives at Khartoum Airport. The kidnapping, which occurred last week, coincided with President Omar al-Bashir’s request for all charity groups to leave the nation within one year. Al-Bashir is facing war crimes charges from an International court. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin (SUDAN CONFLICT POLITICS)

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Recently Released - Italian doctor Mauro D’Ascanio (center) from the charity Doctors Without Borders, recently released by gunmen who kidnapped him and other workers from their offices in Sudan, arrives at Khartoum Airport. The kidnapping, which occurred last week, coincided with President Omar al-Bashir’s request for all charity groups to leave the nation within one year. Al-Bashir is facing war crimes charges from an International court. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin (SUDAN CONFLICT POLITICS)

Welcoming the New Leader - In Madagascar, a supporter of opposition leader and self-proclaimed president Andry Rajoelina, cheers at a rally. After President Marc Ravalomanana was forced to resign, Rajoelina asked for forces to arrest the leader so that he’d be able to take over power. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (MADAGASCAR POLITICS CONFLICT)

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Welcoming the New Leader - In Madagascar, a supporter of opposition leader and self-proclaimed president Andry Rajoelina, cheers at a rally. After President Marc Ravalomanana was forced to resign, Rajoelina asked for forces to arrest the leader so that he’d be able to take over power. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (MADAGASCAR POLITICS CONFLICT)

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Cuban Fans - Cuban fans watch their country’s baseball team take out Japan at the World Baseball Classic in San Diego. REUTERS/Enrique De La Osa (CUBA SPORT BASEBALL)

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Cuban Fans - Cuban fans watch their country’s baseball team take out Japan at the World Baseball Classic in San Diego. REUTERS/Enrique De La Osa (CUBA SPORT BASEBALL)

K.O. Celebration - Ola Afolabi, a fighter based in the United States, celebrates his knock out of Britain’s Enzo Maccarinelli after their Interim World Cruiserweight championship fight in England. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN SPORT BOXING IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

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K.O. Celebration - Ola Afolabi, a fighter based in the United States, celebrates his knock out of Britain’s Enzo Maccarinelli after their Interim World Cruiserweight championship fight in England. REUTERS/Phil Noble (BRITAIN SPORT BOXING IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

Young Supporters - Children in Sudan hold toy guns and sing songs during a support rally outside of the United Nations offices for President Omar Hassan al-Bashir. The International Criminal Court recently issued an arrest warrant for al-Bashir for his alleged war crimes. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallh (SUDAN CONFLICT POLITICS IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

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Young Supporters - Children in Sudan hold toy guns and sing songs during a support rally outside of the United Nations offices for President Omar Hassan al-Bashir. The International Criminal Court recently issued an arrest warrant for al-Bashir for his alleged war crimes. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallh (SUDAN CONFLICT POLITICS IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

Brush Fires - A huge brush fire spreads though Cape Town’s Table Mountain, which resulted in hundreds being evacuated from buildings in the area. Hundreds of brush fires have plagued the area recently due to strong winds and hot, dry weather. (REUTERS/Mike Hutchings SOUTH AFRICA DISASTER ENVIRONMENT IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

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Brush Fires - A huge brush fire spreads though Cape Town’s Table Mountain, which resulted in hundreds being evacuated from buildings in the area. Hundreds of brush fires have plagued the area recently due to strong winds and hot, dry weather. (REUTERS/Mike Hutchings SOUTH AFRICA DISASTER ENVIRONMENT IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

Off the Stomach - Soccer players from Egypt and Tanzania battle it out for control of the ball during their African Champion League match in Cairo, Egypt. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic (EGYPT SPORT SOCCER IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

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Off the Stomach - Soccer players from Egypt and Tanzania battle it out for control of the ball during their African Champion League match in Cairo, Egypt. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic (EGYPT SPORT SOCCER IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)