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Our world in photos: August 28

August 28, 2020 Noah Singer
VENEZUELA — Taking a break: A doctor took a break from administering COVID-19 rapid tests at a comprehensive diagnosis center in Caracas on Thursday. Photo: Ariana Cubillos/AP
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COLOMBIA — Exports rise: Carnations were packaged at the Flowers of Serruzuela export company in Madrid on Tuesday. With steady supermarket consumption in the U.S. and Europe, Colombia’s flower exports market is recovering amid the pandemic. Photo: Fernando Vergara/AP

 

ARGENTINA — Local hero: A mural depicting Lionel Messi decorated a wall in Messi’s hometown of La Bajada on Thursday. Photo: Natacha Pisarenko/AP

 

MALAYSIA — National Day: An honor guard wearing face masks participated in National Day rehearsals in Putrajaya on Friday. The Federation of Malaya gained its independence from Britain on Aug. 31 in 1957. Photo: Vincent Thian/AP

 

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LOUISIANA — Severe flooding: Buildings and homes were flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura in Cameron on Thursday. Photo: David J. Phillip/AP

 

BRITAIN — Festival days: An employee looked up at Luke Jerram’s illuminated 3D installation, entitled Gaia, as part of the 2020 Greenwich and Docklands International Festival in London on Friday. Photo: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — At the White House: Protesters held a lighted sign as fireworks lit up the sky around the Washington Monument after President Donald Trump delivered his acceptance speech at the 2020 Republican National Convention on Thursday. Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP

 

BELGIUM — Moving fast: Driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands took part in a practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix in Belgium on Friday. Photo: John Thys, Pool via AP

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