World Lens: Week of March 9

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MJ’s Comeback - The King of Pop is back! At a news conference in Britain, Michael Jackson announced he’ll perform in a series of concerts in the nation later in the year. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN)

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MJ’s Comeback - The King of Pop is back! At a news conference in Britain, Michael Jackson announced he’ll perform in a series of concerts in the nation later in the year. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN)

Haitian Relief - Former President Bill Clinton joins Haitian rapper/producer Wyclef and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as they visit a school in the country’s Cite Soleil neighborhood. Ban and Clinton arrived for a short visit to the nation to hash out an “action plan” against poverty in Haiti, the poorest country in the western hemisphere. REUTERS/ Eduardo Munoz (HAITI POLITICS ENTERTAINMENT)

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Haitian Relief - Former President Bill Clinton joins Haitian rapper/producer Wyclef and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as they visit a school in the country’s Cite Soleil neighborhood. Ban and Clinton arrived for a short visit to the nation to hash out an “action plan” against poverty in Haiti, the poorest country in the western hemisphere. REUTERS/ Eduardo Munoz (HAITI POLITICS ENTERTAINMENT)

In Mourning - Citizens of Guinea-Bissau mourn the death of the nation’s armed forces chief of staff, General Batista Tagme Na Wai, killed in an attack. The president, Joao Bernardo Vieira, was killed the day after Na Wai, in what looked like a revenge attack, leaving the nation in turmoil after losing two top leaders. REUTERS/Luc Gnago (GUINEA-BISSAU OBITUARY MILITARY POLITICS

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In Mourning - Citizens of Guinea-Bissau mourn the death of the nation’s armed forces chief of staff, General Batista Tagme Na Wai, killed in an attack. The president, Joao Bernardo Vieira, was killed the day after Na Wai, in what looked like a revenge attack, leaving the nation in turmoil after losing two top leaders. REUTERS/Luc Gnago (GUINEA-BISSAU OBITUARY MILITARY POLITICS

Russian Runway - Supermodel diva Naomi Campbell hits a Russian catwalk during a charity fashion show in the city of Barvikha, outside of Moscow. The show, featuring TsUM superstore’s spring/summer 2009 collection, was a fundraiser for children with leukemia. REUTERS/Denis Sinyakov (RUSSIA FASHION IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

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Russian Runway - Supermodel diva Naomi Campbell hits a Russian catwalk during a charity fashion show in the city of Barvikha, outside of Moscow. The show, featuring TsUM superstore’s spring/summer 2009 collection, was a fundraiser for children with leukemia. REUTERS/Denis Sinyakov (RUSSIA FASHION IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

Afro Rap - Guinea-Bissau rapper Bertimis M.B., part of the rap group FBMJ, strikes a pose in his home country. The group raps about corruption, injustice and war in their home country and across Africa. REUTERS/Luc Gnago (GUINEA-BISSAU ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

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Afro Rap - Guinea-Bissau rapper Bertimis M.B., part of the rap group FBMJ, strikes a pose in his home country. The group raps about corruption, injustice and war in their home country and across Africa. REUTERS/Luc Gnago (GUINEA-BISSAU ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY)

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Women’s Honor - Rwandan sociologist Esther Mujawayo-Keiner receives the Women’s Social Award at the Women’s World Awards celebration in Vienna, Austria. Since 2004, the awards have recognized women excelling in the arenas of arts, media, hope and tolerance. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger (AUSTRIA)

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Women’s Honor - Rwandan sociologist Esther Mujawayo-Keiner receives the Women’s Social Award at the Women’s World Awards celebration in Vienna, Austria. Since 2004, the awards have recognized women excelling in the arenas of arts, media, hope and tolerance. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger (AUSTRIA)

Pirate Arrest - After getting arrested by German navy officials, suspected Somali pirates appear in a Kenyan court. The officials arrested nine suspects in all, and they stand accused of hijacking a ship called the MV Courier. REUTERS/Joseph Okanga (KENYA CONFLICT SOCIETY)

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Pirate Arrest - After getting arrested by German navy officials, suspected Somali pirates appear in a Kenyan court. The officials arrested nine suspects in all, and they stand accused of hijacking a ship called the MV Courier. REUTERS/Joseph Okanga (KENYA CONFLICT SOCIETY)

Aristide Support - Haitian citizens show their support for exiled President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in Port-au-Prince. After being ousted in 2004, Aristide is currently in exile in Africa. REUTERS/ Kena Betancur (HAITI POLITICS)

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Aristide Support - Haitian citizens show their support for exiled President Jean-Bertrand Aristide in Port-au-Prince. After being ousted in 2004, Aristide is currently in exile in Africa. REUTERS/ Kena Betancur (HAITI POLITICS)

Mourning His Wife - Zimbabwe Prime Minister and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai speaks to mourners outside of his home in Harare. A car crash last week killed Tsvangirai’s wife and left him with a few head injuries. After initial speculation that the accident might’ve been an assassination attempt, he acknowledged earlier this week that the crash was indeed an accident. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo (ZIMBABWE CONFLICT POLITICS SOCIETY IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

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Mourning His Wife - Zimbabwe Prime Minister and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai speaks to mourners outside of his home in Harare. A car crash last week killed Tsvangirai’s wife and left him with a few head injuries. After initial speculation that the accident might’ve been an assassination attempt, he acknowledged earlier this week that the crash was indeed an accident. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo (ZIMBABWE CONFLICT POLITICS SOCIETY IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

Holi Celebration - As part of the celebrations of Holi, the Indian festival of colors, students smear colored powder all over each other. The Holi kicks off the start of spring and is celebrated all over India. REUTERS/Jayanta Shaw (INDIA SOCIETY RELIGION)

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Holi Celebration - As part of the celebrations of Holi, the Indian festival of colors, students smear colored powder all over each other. The Holi kicks off the start of spring and is celebrated all over India. REUTERS/Jayanta Shaw (INDIA SOCIETY RELIGION)