News in Pics, March 8: Best shots from around the world

Russia has proposed the establishment of humanitarian corridors to allow civilians to leave five Ukrainian cities including the capital Kyiv from 9 a.m. local time (0700 GMT) on Tuesday pending Ukrainian agreement, Russian news agencies reported. Credit: AFP Photo

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators failed to achieve significant results during their third round of peace talks in Belarus on Monday. Credit: AFP Photo

A Buddhist devotee (R) performs prayers near the body of Sri Lanka's sacred tusker Nadugamuwa Raja, who carried a golden casket of relics at an annual Buddhist pageant, in Weliweriya on March 7, 2022, as the death sparked a stream of mourners and calls for a state funeral. Credit: AFP Photo

A satellite image shows an overview of wildfires in colour infrared imagery, burned vegetation appears in shades of black/grey while non-burned vegetation appears in shades of red near Uljin and Samcheok in South Korea. Credit: Reuters Photo

(L-R) Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood perform onstage during the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards at Allegiant Stadium on March 07, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Credit: AFP Photo

Chinese President Xi Jinping are seen on screens as delegates attend the second plenary session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. Credit: Reuters Photo