World Lens: Week of April 20

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Teen Pirate - Abduhl Wali-i-Musi, the 16-year-old lone surviving Somali pirate accused of hijacking the Maersk Alabama and holding U.S. Capt. Richard Philips hostage, is taken into a New York federal court building earlier this week. The judge ruled he be tried as an adult for piracy, which carries a minimum life sentence. REUTERS/Eric Thayer (UNITED STATES CONFLICT SOCIETY IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

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Teen Pirate - Abduhl Wali-i-Musi, the 16-year-old lone surviving Somali pirate accused of hijacking the Maersk Alabama and holding U.S. Capt. Richard Philips hostage, is taken into a New York federal court building earlier this week. The judge ruled he be tried as an adult for piracy, which carries a minimum life sentence. REUTERS/Eric Thayer (UNITED STATES CONFLICT SOCIETY IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

South African Elections - A South African flips on a trampoline on a street filled with campaign posters in the town of Thokoza. South Africans are set to hit the polls this week to elect a new president. REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly (SOUTH AFRICA POLITICS ELECTIONS)

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South African Elections - A South African flips on a trampoline on a street filled with campaign posters in the town of Thokoza. South Africans are set to hit the polls this week to elect a new president. REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly (SOUTH AFRICA POLITICS ELECTIONS)

Nelson Mandela Health Scare - Late in the week, Mandela was admitted to a Johannesburg hospital for routine tests, which resulted in growing speculation from the media about his health and a public outpouring of support. He spent two nights in the hospital before he was released. Doctors say he suffered a respiratory infection. His foundation has reported receiving thousands of notes for well wishes, including one from President Obama.

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Zuma Rally - Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa, appears at a campaign rally for the African National Congress’ presidential candidate Jacob Zuma. Tens of thousands attended the gathering, ahead of this week’s elections. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA POLITICS ELECTIONS)

Obama Meets Chavez - President Barack Obama accepts a copy of “Las Vena Abiertas de America Latina” from controversial Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, during a meeting at the Summit of the Americans in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The book, by left-wing Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano, skyrocketed to popularity as a result.  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POLITICS)

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Obama Meets Chavez - President Barack Obama accepts a copy of “Las Vena Abiertas de America Latina” from controversial Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, during a meeting at the Summit of the Americans in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The book, by left-wing Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano, skyrocketed to popularity as a result. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POLITICS)

Obama Greets Trinidad Leader - President Obama greets Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Patrick Manning at the Summit of the Americas.  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POLITICS)

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Obama Greets Trinidad Leader - President Obama greets Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Patrick Manning at the Summit of the Americas. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POLITICS)

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Obama Fever in Trinidad - A vendor in Trinidad shows off an Obama t-shirt, during the president’s visit there for the Summit of the Americas conference. REUTERS/Carlos Barria (TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POLITICS)

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Obama Fever in Trinidad - A vendor in Trinidad shows off an Obama t-shirt, during the president’s visit there for the Summit of the Americas conference. REUTERS/Carlos Barria (TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POLITICS)

Spreading HIV? - Police arrested this bi-racial German pop star, Nadja Benaissa, for deliberately spreading HIV to a man she reportedly had unprotected sex with. She stands accused of sleeping with at least three different partners and one has tested positive for HIV, reports say.

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Spreading HIV? - Police arrested this bi-racial German pop star, Nadja Benaissa, for deliberately spreading HIV to a man she reportedly had unprotected sex with. She stands accused of sleeping with at least three different partners and one has tested positive for HIV, reports say.

Gang Deaths - Kenyan women mourn the death of a relative in Gathaithi village, where fighting between residents and criminal gang, Mungiki, has resulted in the deaths of 24 people, according to police. REUTERS/Stringer (KENYA CONFLICT SOCIETY) KENYA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN KENYA

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Gang Deaths - Kenyan women mourn the death of a relative in Gathaithi village, where fighting between residents and criminal gang, Mungiki, has resulted in the deaths of 24 people, according to police. REUTERS/Stringer (KENYA CONFLICT SOCIETY) KENYA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN KENYA

Independence Day - Longtime Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe lights the independence flame during the 29th Celebrations at the National Stadium in Harare. Mugabe, along with former opposition leader Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, celebrated the nation’s independence from Britain together for the very first time. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo (ZIMBABWE POLITICS ANNIVERSARY)

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Independence Day - Longtime Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe lights the independence flame during the 29th Celebrations at the National Stadium in Harare. Mugabe, along with former opposition leader Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, celebrated the nation’s independence from Britain together for the very first time. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo (ZIMBABWE POLITICS ANNIVERSARY)

Zoe Saldana - The future is now for this talented actress who received rave reviews for her performance in the latest James Cameron blockbuster, “Avatar.”  Ms. Saldana also had starring roles in the remake of “Star Trek” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.”

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London Trek - Actress Zoe Saldana strikes a pose on the red carpet at the UK premiere of “Star Trek” in London. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT)