News in Pics, March 9, 2023: Best photos from around the world

Ukrainian combat medics evacuate a wounded Ukrainian serviceman from the front line near Bakhmut. Credit: AFP Photo

A van burns in the centre of Athens during a nationwide day of mass strikes and protests over the country's worst rail tragedy. Credit: AFP Photo

Women take part in a rally for gender equality and against violence towards women to mark the International Women's Day in Pristina. Credit: AFP Photo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) and United Nations' Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (L) give a joint statement following their meeting in Kyiv. Credit: AFP Photo

Ruth Kavere (L), 65, demonstrates to use a mosquito net with her granddaughter Faith, 3, who completed doses through the world’s first malaria vaccine (RTS, S) pilot program, at home in Mukuli. Credit: AFP Photo

Artists dressed as goddess Radha dance along with devotees during celebrations for Holi, the Hindu spring festival of colours, at a temple in Amritsar. Credit: AFP Photo

South Africa's Aiden Markram watches the ball after playing a shot during the first day of the second Test cricket match between South Africa and West Indies at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. Credit: AFP Photo