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Manila, 06 March 2009 : A Filipino street child begs for alms in a street of Manila, Philippines, 06 March 2009. There are around 200,000 street children in Manilla according to the Philippines' social welfare department. Many beg for alms, sell different items, steal, become prostitutes or addicts and some are abused, the department said in a statement. EPA



Manila, 06 March 2009 : Filipino activists clash with riot police during a lightning rally outside the US embassy in Manila, Philippines on 06 March 2009. Women's groups staged a rally calling for the immediate transfer of convicted rapist US Marine Lance Corporal Daniel Smith, after the Supreme Court recently handed over his custody to the Philippines. The contorversial Visiting Forces Agreement is at the centre of debates, as lawmakers and civil society groups have called for its abrogation. EPA


Bangkok, 06 March 2009 : Suspected Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout waits in a holding cell after arriving for an extradition hearing at the criminal courthouse in Bangkok March 6, 2009. Bout is wanted by the United States on suspicion of trying to sell weapons to Colombia's FARC rebels. REUTERS


London, 06 March 2009 : U.S. pop star Michael Jackson gestures during a news conference at the O2 Arena in London March 5, 2009. Jackson said he will hold a series of final concerts in Britain later in the year. REUTERS


Vienna, 06 March 2009 : A picture dated 05 March 2009 shows Italian actress Monica Bellucci (L) with her World Actress Award and Australian model Elle MacPherson with her World Career Award on stage during the 'Women's World Awards 2009' ceremony in the 'Wiener Stadthalle' in Vienna, Austria. EPA


Paris, 06 March 2009 : A model presents a creation by Belgian designer Olivier Theyskens for Nina Ricci fashion house as part of his Fall/Winter 2009/10 women's ready-to-wear fashion collection during Paris Fashion Week March 5, 2009. REUTERS


Spain, 06 March 2009 : A model takes to the catwalk wearing a creation by Spanish new designer Leandro Cesar Gonzalez for the Autumn-Winter 2008-2009 at the 10th Castilla y Leon Fashion Show in Burgos, central Spain, 05 March 2009. EPA