People hold posters of the Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika as a group of Franco-Algerians gather at Republic square to support the fifth term of Bouteflika, in Paris, France. Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has been serving as the president since 1999, has announced on 19 February he will be running for a fifth term in presidential elections scheduled for 18 April 2019. EPA
People hold posters of the Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika as a group of Franco-Algerians gather at Republic square to support the fifth term of Bouteflika, in Paris, France. Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has been serving as the president since 1999, has announced on 19 February he will be running for a fifth term in presidential elections scheduled for 18 April 2019. EPA
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain. Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain. Dubai Media Office
Joachim B Hansen of Denmark plays his second shot on the 16th hole during the completion of the third round during Day fourof the NBO Oman Golf Classic at Al Mouj Golf in Muscat, Oman. Getty Images
Joachim B Hansen of Denmark plays his second shot on the 16th hole during the completion of the third round during Day fourof the NBO Oman Golf Classic at Al Mouj Golf in Muscat, Oman. Getty Images
Mosaed al-Shuaibi rides a horse over a hurdle during the Emir's cup horse jumping competition in Kuwait City. AFP
Mosaed al-Shuaibi rides a horse over a hurdle during the Emir's cup horse jumping competition in Kuwait City. AFP
Young Lebanese girls carry placards as they participate in a march against child marriage in Beirut, Lebanon. Reports state hundreds marched in Beirut urging lawmakers to prepare legislation banning marriage of children below the age of 18. EPA
Young Lebanese girls carry placards as they participate in a march against child marriage in Beirut, Lebanon. Reports state hundreds marched in Beirut urging lawmakers to prepare legislation banning marriage of children below the age of 18. EPA
Syrian mare Karen, which hails from the Hadbaa Enzahe strain of Arabian purebreds, stands at a stable in the town of Dimas, west of the capital Damascus. After almost eight years of war, she is one of dozens of Arabian horses from all over Syria recovering from the physical and psychological trauma of the fighting. AFP
Syrian mare Karen, which hails from the Hadbaa Enzahe strain of Arabian purebreds, stands at a stable in the town of Dimas, west of the capital Damascus. After almost eight years of war, she is one of dozens of Arabian horses from all over Syria recovering from the physical and psychological trauma of the fighting. AFP
Patrons sit outside the Hassan Ajami cafe in al-Rasheed street, the oldest street in Baghdad, Iraq. AP
Patrons sit outside the Hassan Ajami cafe in al-Rasheed street, the oldest street in Baghdad, Iraq. AP
A Palestinian Muslim pilgrim waits for a bus en route to Rafah border between Gaza Strip and Egypt before leaving for the hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, in Gaza City. AP
A Palestinian Muslim pilgrim waits for a bus en route to Rafah border between Gaza Strip and Egypt before leaving for the hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, in Gaza City. AP
A woman holds a Turkish flag during a demonstration against death penalties in Egypt in front of the Embassy of Egypt in Ankara. AFP
A woman holds a Turkish flag during a demonstration against death penalties in Egypt in front of the Embassy of Egypt in Ankara. AFP

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