The world in numbers: February

Updated: 2014-03-03 20:14

(chinadaily.com.cn)

This series of photos selected by Xinhua News Agency highlights the news in numbers in February from around the world. Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich, in Southgate, Michigan announced he would end a nearly six decade-long career in Washington, Best actor winner Philip Seymour Hoffman, 46, was found dead in his apartment in New York City.

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Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich, in Southgate, Michigan announced he would retire from public office at the end of his current term and would not seek a 31st term in office, ending a nearly six decade-long career in Washington, Feb 24, 2014. [Photo/Xinhua]