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Supporters of Fanmi Lavalas political party march in the streets of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. With paper ballots counted laboriously by hand, election results typically take a week to be announced in Haiti. But less than 24 hours after polling centres had closed, some candidates and their supporters claimed they had won, leading to chaotic scenes in the capital where guards were forced to shoot into the air to clear a celebrating crowd.

Tensions mount as Haiti waits on re-run election results

U.S. President Barack Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer Diana Ross during a ceremony in the White House East Room in Washington, U.S., November 22, 2016.

Medals of Freedom: Obama awards his last Presidential medals to Robert de Niro, Diana Ross, Tom Hanks and others

Tulsi Gabbard, a Democrat who is the first Hindu elected to United States Congress, met with Republican President-elect Donald Trump, Nov. 21, 2016, to discuss the fight against terrorism, Syria and national security.

Tulsi Gabbard meets Donald Trump

Police confront protesters with a rubber bullet gun during a protest against plans to pass the Dakota Access pipeline near the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, near Cannon Ball, North Dakota, U.S. November 20, 2016.

North Dakota pipeline protest

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck northeastern Japan's Fukushima on Tuesday, a weather agency said, while tsunami waves were observed in the area and two persons were injured.

Japan lifts tsunami advisories issued after 7.4 earthquake

Rubber masks depicting U.S. President-elect Donald Trump are seen at the Ogawa Studios, a mask making company, in Saitama, Japan, November 21, 2016.

Donald Trump masks are selling like hot cakes in Japan

From summits to private dinners, U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have together tackled the global financial crisis, promoted free trade and forged an international accord to fight climate change.

Barack Obama and Angela Merkel: An enduring friendship

Universal Children's Day 2016: Best quotes, messages, wishes, greetings

Universal Children's Day 2016: Best quotes, messages, wishes, greetings

Happy Men's Day 2017: Quotes, SMS, WhatsApp Messages, Status, Greetings and Images to share

Happy International Men's Day 2016: Best quotes, messages, wishes, greetings

A still image taken from video footage and released by Russia's Defence Ministry shows Russian Bastion coastal missile launchers launching Oniks missiles at an unknown location in Syria.

Russia resumes strikes against Syria

The Latin Recording Academy honors recording artist Marc Anthony as its 2016 Person of the Year.

Marc Anthony named Latin Grammy Person of the Year

President Barack Obama gestures during a joint news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin, Germany.

Barack Obama's last tour of Europe

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