World-changing women, warming Arctic temperatures, and other top stories of the week

Mar 9, 2018

A woman has her face painted before attends a march during a demonstration as part of the International Women's Day in Sao Paulo, Brazil March 8, 2018. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Warm temperatures and influential women were just some of the top stories this week. Image: REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker

Adrian Monck

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