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  • NEWS - Simbabwe: Präsident Mugabe tritt zurück
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    NEWS - Simbabwe: Präsident Mugabe tritt zurück
    Commander of Zimbabwe Defence Forces General Costantino Chiwenga (R) with other security chiefs at a media conference in Harare,Zimbabwe,November 20,2017.(Xinhua/Stringer)
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    NEWS - Simbabwe: Präsident Mugabe tritt zurück
    (171121) -- HARARE, Nov. 21, 2017 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe Defense Forces Chief Constantino Chiwenga (R) speaks at a press conference in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Nov. 20, 2017. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has opened discussions with former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa who he fired two weeks ago, Constantino Chiwenga said Monday. (Xinhua/Shaun Jusa) (yy)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160718) -- ISTANBUL, July 18, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People participate in a rally in support of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Ataturk airport in Istanbul, Turkey, July 18, 2016. Turkey's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday that the failed military coup has left at least 290 people killed and more than 6,000 have been detained so far due to their involvement in the coup. (Xinhua/He Canling) (nxl)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160718) -- ISTANBUL, July 18, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People participate in a rally in support of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Ataturk airport in Istanbul, Turkey, July 18, 2016. Turkey's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday that the failed military coup has left at least 290 people killed and more than 6,000 have been detained so far due to their involvement in the coup. (Xinhua/He Canling) (nxl)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160718) -- ISTANBUL, July 18, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People participate in a rally in support of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Taksim square in Istanbul, Turkey, July 18, 2016. Turkey's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday that the failed military coup has left at least 290 people killed and more than 6,000 have been detained so far due to their involvement in the coup. (Xinhua/He Canling) (nxl)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160718) -- ISTANBUL, July 18, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People participate in a rally in support of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Taksim square in Istanbul, Turkey, July 18, 2016. Turkey's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday that the failed military coup has left at least 290 people killed and more than 6,000 have been detained so far due to their involvement in the coup. (Xinhua/He Canling) (nxl)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160718) -- ISTANBUL, July 18, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People participate in a rally in support of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Ataturk airport in Istanbul, Turkey, July 17, 2016. Turkey's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday that the failed military coup has left at least 290 people killed and more than 6,000 have been detained so far due to their involvement in the coup. (Xinhua/He Canling) (nxl)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160717) -- ISTANBUL, July 17, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People gather to protest the coup attempt in Istanbul, Turkey, July 16, 2016. At least 161 people were killed and 1,440 others wounded in the coup attempt, Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Saturday. (Xinhua/Cihan) (zcc)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160717) -- ISTANBUL, July 17, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People gather to protest the coup attempt in Istanbul, Turkey, July 16, 2016. At least 161 people were killed and 1,440 others wounded in the coup attempt, Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Saturday. (Xinhua/Cihan) (zcc)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160718) -- ISTANBUL, July 18, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People wave Turkish flags as they head for a rally in support of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Ataturk airport in Istanbul, Turkey, July 17, 2016. Turkey's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday that the failed military coup has left at least 290 people killed and more than 6,000 have been detained so far due to their involvement in the coup. (Xinhua/He Canling) (nxl)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160717) -- ANKARA, July 17, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People gather to protest the coup attempt in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. At least 161 people were killed and 1,440 others wounded in the coup attempt, Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Saturday. (Xinhua/Mustafa Kaya)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160717) -- ANKARA, July 17, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People gather to protest the coup attempt in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. At least 161 people were killed and 1,440 others wounded in the coup attempt, Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Saturday. (Xinhua/Mustafa Kaya)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160717) -- ANKARA, July 17, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People gather to protest the coup attempt in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. At least 161 people were killed and 1,440 others wounded in the coup attempt, Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Saturday. (Xinhua/Mustafa Kaya)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160716) -- ANKARA, July 16, 2016 (Xinhua) -- The damaged parliament building is seen in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. Turkey's prime minister said on Saturday that at least 161 people were killed and 1,440 wounded in the coup attempt that swept the country on Friday night but was foiled by Saturday morning. (Xinhua/Zou Le)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160716) -- ANKARA, July 16, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Damaged vehicles are seen outside the presidential palace in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. Turkey's prime minister said on Saturday that at least 161 people were killed and 1,440 wounded in the coup attempt that swept the country on Friday night but was foiled by Saturday morning. (Xinhua/Zou Le)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160716) -- ANKARA, July 16, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Damaged vehicles are seen outside the presidential palace in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. Turkey's prime minister said on Saturday that at least 161 people were killed and 1,440 wounded in the coup attempt that swept the country on Friday night but was foiled by Saturday morning. (Xinhua/Zou Le)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160716) -- ANKARA, July 16, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Damaged vehicles are seen outside the presidential palace in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. Turkey's prime minister said on Saturday that at least 161 people were killed and 1,440 wounded in the coup attempt that swept the country on Friday night but was foiled by Saturday morning. (Xinhua/Zou Le)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160716) -- ANKARA, July 16, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Damaged vehicles are seen outside the presidential palace in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. Turkey's prime minister said on Saturday that at least 161 people were killed and 1,440 wounded in the coup attempt that swept the country on Friday night but was foiled by Saturday morning. (Xinhua/Zou Le)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160716) -- ANKARA, July 16, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Damaged vehicles are seen outside the presidential palace in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. Turkey's prime minister said on Saturday that at least 161 people were killed and 1,440 wounded in the coup attempt that swept the country on Friday night but was foiled by Saturday morning. (Xinhua/Zou Le)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160716) -- ANKARA, July 16, 2016 (Xinhua) -- The damaged parliament building is seen in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. Turkey's prime minister said on Saturday that at least 161 people were killed and 1,440 wounded in the coup attempt that swept the country on Friday night but was foiled by Saturday morning. (Xinhua/Zou Le)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160716) -- ANKARA, July 16, 2016 (Xinhua) -- The damaged parliament building is seen in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. Turkey's prime minister said on Saturday that at least 161 people were killed and 1,440 wounded in the coup attempt that swept the country on Friday night but was foiled by Saturday morning. (Xinhua/Zou Le)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160716) -- ANKARA, July 16, 2016 (Xinhua) -- The damaged parliament building is seen in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. Turkey's prime minister said on Saturday that at least 161 people were killed and 1,440 wounded in the coup attempt that swept the country on Friday night but was foiled by Saturday morning. (Xinhua/Zou Le)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160716) -- ANKARA, July 16, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People protest against the coup outside the parliament building in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. Turkey's prime minister said on Saturday that at least 161 people were killed and 1,440 wounded in the coup attempt that swept the country on Friday night but was foiled by Saturday morning. (Xinhua/Zou Le) (zjy)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160716) -- ANKARA, July 16, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People protest against the coup outside the parliament building in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. Turkey's prime minister said on Saturday that at least 161 people were killed and 1,440 wounded in the coup attempt that swept the country on Friday night but was foiled by Saturday morning. (Xinhua/Zou Le) (zjy)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160716) -- ANKARA, July 16, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People gather for a demonstration in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. A military statement on Turkish media said on July 15 that the armed forces have fully seized power in the country. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said early Saturday the coup attempt has failed. (Xinhua/Mustafa Kaya) (yk)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160716) -- ANKARA, July 16, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People gather near destroyed vehicles in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. A military statement on Turkish media said on July 15 that the armed forces have fully seized power in the country. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said early Saturday the coup attempt has failed. (Xinhua/Mustafa Kaya) (yk)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160716) -- ANKARA, July 16, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People gather near a destroyed car in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. A military statement on Turkish media said on July 15 that the armed forces have fully seized power in the country. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said early Saturday the coup attempt has failed. (Xinhua/Mustafa Kaya) (yk)
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  • NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
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    NEWS - Putschversuch in der Türkei: Bilder von Eyevine
    (160716) -- ANKARA, July 16, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People help the injured in Ankara, Turkey, July 16, 2016. A military statement on Turkish media said on July 15 that the armed forces have fully seized power in the country. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said early Saturday the coup attempt has failed. (Xinhua/Mustafa Kaya) (yk)
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  • Photographer Brook Mitchell's journey behind Iran's black curtain, Iran, Feb 2015
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    Photographer Brook Mitchell's journey behind Iran's black curtain, Iran, Feb 2015
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    Photographer Brook Mitchell's journey behind Iran's black curtain, Iran, Feb 2015
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  • Emperor Bokassa Of Central African Republic. Jean-badel Bokassa (french Pronunciation: [??? Bed?l B?kasa]; 22 February 1921 ? 3 November 1996 Also Known As Bokassa I Of Central Africa And Salah Eddine Ahmed Bokassa) A Military Officer Was The Head Of
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    Emperor Bokassa Of Central African Republic. Jean-badel Bokassa (french Pronunciation: [??? Bed?l B?kasa]; 22 February 1921 ? 3 November 1996 Also Known As Bokassa I Of Central Africa And Salah Eddine Ahmed Bokassa) A Military Officer Was The Head Of
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    Emperor Bokassa Of Central African Republic. Jean-badel Bokassa (french Pronunciation: [??? Bed?l B?kasa]; 22 February 1921 ? 3 November 1996 Also Known As Bokassa I Of Central Africa And Salah Eddine Ahmed Bokassa) A Military Officer Was The Head Of State Of The Central African Republic And Its Successor State The Central African Empire From His Coup D'etat On 1 January 1966 Until 20 September 1979. Of This Period He Served Almost Eleven Years (1 January 1966 -- 4 December 1976) As President (president For Life In 1972-1976) And For Almost Three Years 4 December 1976 -- 20 December 1979) He Reigned As Emperor. Although Bokassa Was Formally Crowned In December 1977 His Imperial Title Did Not Achieve Worldwide Diplomatic Recognition. After His Overthrow In 1979 Central Africa Reverted To Its Former Name And Status As The Central African Republic And The Former Bokassa I Went Into Exile. He Returned To Central Africa In 1986 Was Put On Trial For Treason And Murder And Convicted Of These Offenses In 1987 And Was Imprisoned In 1987 -- 1993. Bokassa Lived In Private Life In His Former Capital Bangui Until His Death In November 1996.
    Emperor Bokassa Of Central African Republic. Jean-badel Bokassa (french Pronunciation: [??? Bed?l B?kasa]; 22 February 1921 ? 3 November 1996 Also Known As Bokassa I Of Central Africa And Salah Eddine Ahmed Bokassa) A Military Officer Was The Head Of

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