Goings on: New York (Feb 24)

Heartfelt condolences - New York

A memorial to Russia's recently deceased ambassador to the United Nations, Vitaly Churkin, is seen at the Russian mission to the UN in New York City on Tuesday. Chinese Ambassador to the UN Liu Jieyi said China was "deeply saddened" by the passing of Churkin and expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and the government of Russia, as well as the Russian mission to the UN. Reuters