A look at the best news photos from around the world.
August 23, 2015

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Alina Fodorova of Ukraine competes in the long jump event of the women's heptathlon during the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing, China.

2
Locals affected by monsoon rains walk through a makeshift bridge in Mayong village, about 55 kilometers (34 miles) east of Gauhati, India.

3
An Ukrainian serviceman dance with a woman during an open air celebrations of the Independence Day of Ukraine in Novoselivka village, some 20 km from Donetsk.

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Performers participate in the opening ceremony of the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, Aug. 22, 2015.