World Lens: Week of August 24

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A Hero's Welcome - Caster Semenya, the South African world champion runner who has recently made headlines for questions surrounding whether she’s a woman or a man, poses in front of fans in her native country as they welcome her at a Johannesburg airport. Supporters have accused the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) of racism for ordering a gender test for Semenya. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

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A Hero's Welcome - Caster Semenya, the South African world champion runner who has recently made headlines for questions surrounding whether she’s a woman or a man, poses in front of fans in her native country as they welcome her at a Johannesburg airport. Supporters have accused the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) of racism for ordering a gender test for Semenya. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Miss Universe Pageant - Rapper Flo Rida performs during the Miss Universe 2009 pageant, held in the Bahamas, as Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez, who eventually won the honor, prances by. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

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Miss Universe Pageant - Rapper Flo Rida performs during the Miss Universe 2009 pageant, held in the Bahamas, as Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez, who eventually won the honor, prances by. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Ramadan - Kenyan Muslim students read the Koran at the Muthurwa Mosque in Nairobi. Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar, recently began. During the holy month, Muslims all over the world don’t eat, drink or have sexual relations from sunrise to sunset. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

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Ramadan - Kenyan Muslim students read the Koran at the Muthurwa Mosque in Nairobi. Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar, recently began. During the holy month, Muslims all over the world don’t eat, drink or have sexual relations from sunrise to sunset. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

Census Taking - In Kenya, a census employee fills in a questionnaire as a Maasai woman breastfeed inside her home during the national population census in Magadi. This census stirred a bit of controversy surrounding a question asking people to identify their ethnicity. REUTERS/Stringer

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Census Taking - In Kenya, a census employee fills in a questionnaire as a Maasai woman breastfeed inside her home during the national population census in Magadi. This census stirred a bit of controversy surrounding a question asking people to identify their ethnicity. REUTERS/Stringer

Obama Art - In India, a woman looks at a painting of President Obama by Vivek Sharma entitled, “Beep.” The painting was shown at the three-day-long “India Art Summit 200” held in New Delhi. REUTERS/Parth Sanyal

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Obama Art - In India, a woman looks at a painting of President Obama by Vivek Sharma entitled, “Beep.” The painting was shown at the three-day-long “India Art Summit 200” held in New Delhi. REUTERS/Parth Sanyal

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Cuba Trip - On a diplomatic trip to Cuba, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson greets Havana’s city historian. Richardson was in the nation to attempt to nurture ties between the United States and the communist nation. REUTERS/Enrique De La Osa

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Cuba Trip - On a diplomatic trip to Cuba, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson greets Havana’s city historian. Richardson was in the nation to attempt to nurture ties between the United States and the communist nation. REUTERS/Enrique De La Osa

Diablada - A Bolivian dancer from the “Diablada” group performs during the group’s protest against Miss Peru. They are demonstrating against Miss Peru 2009 using a costume from Andean dance Diablada as a “national” costume outfit at the Miss Universe pageant. REUTERS/David Mercado

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Diablada - A Bolivian dancer from the “Diablada” group performs during the group’s protest against Miss Peru. They are demonstrating against Miss Peru 2009 using a costume from Andean dance Diablada as a “national” costume outfit at the Miss Universe pageant. REUTERS/David Mercado

Fancy Hat - A South African soccer fan displays his outfit, which features a Makarapa, a hand cut and hand painted hat popular among fans in the nation. Next years World Cup will have thousands of nationals cheering in stands wearing the headgear, which was created by a former cleaner. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

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Fancy Hat - A South African soccer fan displays his outfit, which features a Makarapa, a hand cut and hand painted hat popular among fans in the nation. Next years World Cup will have thousands of nationals cheering in stands wearing the headgear, which was created by a former cleaner. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Turning in Weapons - Ex Nigerian militants line up to register at a weapons collection center. Many turned in their weapons during the nation’s 60-day amnesty period. However the participation is far less than what was expected. REUTERS/Austin Ekeinde

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Turning in Weapons - Ex Nigerian militants line up to register at a weapons collection center. Many turned in their weapons during the nation’s 60-day amnesty period. However the participation is far less than what was expected. REUTERS/Austin Ekeinde

Looking Healthy - Cuba’s former President Fidel Castro shakes hands with a Venezuelan student. Recent photos of Castro (who hadn’t appeared on Cuban television since last year) show the once ailing ex-leader looking healthier. REUTERS/Courtesy of Granma/Handou

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Looking Healthy - Cuba’s former President Fidel Castro shakes hands with a Venezuelan student. Recent photos of Castro (who hadn’t appeared on Cuban television since last year) show the once ailing ex-leader looking healthier. REUTERS/Courtesy of Granma/Handou