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'I'm not above the law

'I'm not above the law
African National Congress Youth League president Julius Malema speaks to students at the University of Johannesburg on Tuesday. "If there is any crime I have committed, I'm asking to be arrested," he told the students in reference to recent reports over alleged tax evasion and an opulent lifestyle.

Mixed emotions

Mixed emotions
German Christoph Menke, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Hockey World Cup match against New Zealand in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday.

Take a walk

Take a walk
Tim Southee of New Zealand is bowled by Ryan Harris of Australia during the ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton, New Zealand, on Tuesday.

Pall of death

Pall of death
An unidentified woman covers her face from the smell of dead bodies in Dogo Nahwa, Nigeria, on Monday. Residents said Muslim herders had on Sunday launched what appeared to be reprisal attacks following sectarian clashes which killed hundreds in January. ) Read more

In the runs

In the runs
England batsman Jonathan Trott pushes a ball towards the boundary during day two of the tour match between Bangladesh A and England in Chittagong, Bangladesh, on Monday.

Spreading the word

Spreading the word
Best actor nominee for Invictus, Morgan Freeman, reveals his 46664 bracelet as he arrives at the 82nd Academy Awards with the film's producer Lori McCreary (left) and his daughter Morgana Freeman, on Sunday.

Stepping up the fight

Stepping up the fight
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi speaks at the release of the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria's 2010 report in Johannesburg on Monday. Motsoaledi said he was worried that South Africans did not appreciate that prevention is the best way to tackle HIV/Aids.

Making history

Making history
Kathryn Bigelow (left), director of The Hurt Locker, is pictured with presenter Barbra Streisand after winning best director during the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday.

Night to remember

Night to remember
Best actress nominee Gabourey Sidibe of the film Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire, arrives at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday.

Making an entrance

Making an entrance
Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez picks up the train of her dress as she arrives with her husband Marc Anthony (left) on the red carpet at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday.