INDONESIAJAKARTAASEAN SUMMITVIETNAMPM
(210423) -- JAKARTA, April 23, 2021 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (2nd L) arrives at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to attend the ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 23, 2021. (Kris/Presidential Press Bureau/Handout via Xinhua)
CHINABEIJINGHUANG KUNMINGREADING EVENT CN
(210423) -- BEIJING, April 23, 2021 (Xinhua) -- Huang Kunming, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, attends a reading event in Beijing, capital of China, April 23, 2021. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)
CHINAGERMAN LITERATURETRANSLATORYANG WUNENG CN
(210423) -- CHENGDU, April 23, 2021 (Xinhua) -- Yang Wuneng works at home in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, April 18, 2021. In a career that spans over 60 years, Yang Wuneng has translated 31 German classics into the Chinese language, including 'Faust', 'Selected Poems of Heinrich Heine' and 'Immensee.' Many of his translations are still bestselling books in some bookstores. His translation of 'Grimms' Fairy Tales,' for instance, has been popular among Chinese readers for many generations. Today, Yang is still an active figure in the literary and translation circle. He also loves to communicate with his readers. Every year, he attends cultural events at Chongqing Library, meeting young fans of his 'Grimms' Fairy Tales' in person. \r\nJust recently, the octogenarian translator has opened his official account on instant messaging platform WeChat, telling readers the stories behind his translations. 'The ultimate goal of life is to make contributions,' says Yang, who has received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Translation, one of the most prestigious translation prizes in China. 'I've decided to focus my work on classics from the very start. I wish I could make my own contributions as a translator. I wish I could help inspire Chinese readers by enriching the pool of fine literature available to them.' (Xinhua/Liu Kun)
CHAD PRESIDENT DEBY STATE FUNERAL
epa09154555 Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi delivers a speech during the state funeral of the late Chadian president Idriss Deby in N'Djamena, Chad, 23 April 2021. Chad's President Idriss Deby died of injuries suffered in clashes with rebels in the country's north, an army spokesperson announced on state television on 20 April 2021. Deby had been in power since 1990 and was re-elected for a sixth term in the 11 April 2021 elections. The state funeral is attended by French President Emmanuel Macron. EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON / POOL
SPAIN WORLD BOOK DAY
epa09154554 Spanish King Felipe VI (3-R) and Queen Letizia of Spain (2-R) unveil a commemorative plaque next to Director of the Cervantes Institute, Luis Garcia Montero (R), and Madrid's regional President, Isabel Diaz Ayuso (L), at Cervantes Institute where an event was held on occasion of International Book Day, in Madrid, Spain, 23 April 2021. EPA/Juan Carlos Hidalgo / POOL
VATICAN POPE FRANCIS
epa09154552 A handout picture provided by the Vatican Media shows Pope Francis going to the atrium of the Paul VI Hall to visit people in conditions of need welcomed and accompanied by some Roman associations while they waited to be vaccinated against Covid-19, Vatican City, 23 April 2021. ANSA/ VATICAN MEDIA +++ ANSA PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS HANDOUT PHOTO TO BE USED SOLELY TO ILLUSTRATE NEWS REPORTING OR COMMENTARY ON THE FACTS OR EVENTS DEPICTED IN THIS IMAGE; NO ARCHIVING; NO LICENSING +++ EPA/VATICAN MEDIA HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
RUSSIA PUTIN
epa09154543 Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a working meeting via videoconference call in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 23 April 2021. EPA/ALEXEI DRUZHININ / KREMLIN POOL/SPUTNIK
PORTUGAL AFRICA HIGHLEVEL GREEN INVESTMENT FORUM
epa09154542 President of European Investment Bank (EIB) Werner Hoyer (L), Portuguese Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva (C), and the Vice President and Member of the Management Committee of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Ricardo Mourinho Felix (R) attend a press conference after the European Union-Africa High-Level Green Investment Forum, a joint organization of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) and the European Investment Bank (EIB), under the theme 'The Green Future of Africa: New investment paths for sustainable and inclusive development', after a month of dialogue between African and European countries on green transition and investment, in which 25 virtual conferences (Green Talks) were held in various capitals of the two continents, under the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU, in Lisbon, Portugal, 23 April 2021. The forum brings together representatives from government and business, international finance and development institutions, civil society, and academia, bringing together different perspectives on sustainable development and green investment. An opportunity to share experiences and innovative approaches to mobilize private and public capital for the green transition in Africa and Europe, demonstrating how a green and sustainable business model can be profitable, create jobs and wealth, contributing to achieving global climate goals. EPA/MANUEL DE ALMEIDA
JAPAN CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC COVID19
epa09154529 Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, center, announces a state of emergency for Tokyo and three other prefectures during the government task force meeting for the COVID-19 measures at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, 23 April 2021. EPA/Eugene Hoshiko / POOL
INDONESIA VIEATNAM DIPLOMACY
epa09154520 A handout photo made available by the Indonesian Presidential Palace shows Vietnamâs Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) posing with Indonesian President Joko Widodo (R) during their meeting at the presidential palace in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, 23 April 2021. Pham Minh Chinh is in a visit to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders meeting on the Myanmar crisis. EPA/AGUS SUPARTO HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
