The world in photos: March 17-23

Updated: 2014-03-24 10:29

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The world in photos: March 17-23

Russia's President Vladimir Putin walks in before addressing the Federal Assembly, including State Duma deputies, members of the Federation Council, regional governors and civil society representatives, at the Kremlin in Moscow, March 18, 2014. Putin said on Tuesday Crimea was of vital importance to Russia and had always been part of the country in people's hearts and minds. [Photo/Xinhua]

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