The world this week in photos

(Baonghean.vn) - Let's review with Nghe An Electronic Newspaper the outstanding events in the world in the past 7 days.

1. Mrs. H. Clinton and billionaire D. Trump won big on "Super Tuesday"

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and real estate tycoon Donald Trump won big in the primaries held in 12 states and one US territory on the decisive "Super Tuesday".

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton continues to win on Super Tuesday. (Source: nbcnews.com)

2. The United Nations passed a resolution imposing sanctions on North Korea.

At 10:10 p.m. on March 2 (Vietnam time), AFP news agency reported that the United Nations Security Council unanimously passed a resolution imposing stronger sanctions on North Korea.

A working session of the UN Security Council (Source: Alsdmun.com)

3. Extremely strong earthquake in Indonesia

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale has struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island, affecting Malaysia as well.

Location of earthquake in Indonesia. (Source: USGS)

4. Opening of the 22nd ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat

On the morning of March 3, the 22nd ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat (AEM Retreat 22) officially opened in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This is an important annual meeting for economic ministers of the 10 ASEAN countries to discuss and agree on major orientations and priorities for ASEAN economic cooperation as well as to successfully build the ASEAN Economic Community.

This is an important annual conference for economic ministers of the 10 ASEAN countries to discuss and agree on major orientations and priorities for ASEAN economic cooperation as well as successfully build the ASEAN Economic Community. Photo: VNA

5. Malaysia Airlines and the Malaysian Government are officially sued in court.

On March 4, a group of 12 families of victims on the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 filed a lawsuit against the airline and the government.Ghostlaysia, before the court deadline for filing lawsuits in the case expires next week.

Malaysia Airlines aircraft parked at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. (Source: AFP/VNA)

6. EU to restore Schengen by end of year

The European Union (EU) on March 4 announced a "roadmap" to end border controls imposed by member states due to the migration crisis and restore the European Travel Free Area (Schengen) by the end of this year.

Syrian and Iraqi refugees stranded at the Greece-Macedonia border on February 27. (Photo: AFP/VNA)

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