World Lens — Week in Review: Aug. 21

Ethiopia's leader dies, Usain Bolts from U.K., and more.

Ethiopian Leader Meles Zenawi Dies - Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi died Monday night in Brussels at age 57. Zenawi was in the country being treated for an undisclosed illness at the time of his death.  (Photo: REUTERS/Kahled Elfiqi/Pool)
Beyoncé - What else can be said about this pop icon, mom, wife, actress and music power player who, for over a decade, continues to hold sway over the pop-R&B landscape...except, once again, she's nominated for Best R&B/Soul Female Artist and Best Dance Performance.   (Photo: AP Photo/Parkwood Entertainment, Cliff Watts)
Poll: Obama Better for World Economy - Poll numbers released Friday show that a majority of business executives surveyed from around the world think the global economy will perform better if President Obama is reelected this November.  (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)South Africa - There’s no legal right to bear arms in South Africa and the legal age for possession is 21 years old.Applications for a firearm license include background checks that consider criminal, mental, medical, domestic violence, addiction, employment and previous firearm license history. Third-party character references are also required. (Photo: AP Photo)

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Ethiopian Leader Meles Zenawi Dies - Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi died Monday night in Brussels at age 57. Zenawi was in the country being treated for an undisclosed illness at the time of his death.  (Photo: REUTERS/Kahled Elfiqi/Pool)

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