A look at the best news photos from around the world.
August 15, 2016

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A casket is seen floating in flood waters in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.

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An air tanker drops fire retardant at a containment line northeast of Lower Lake, Calif.

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Athletes compete in the women's 3000-meter steeplechase final during the athletics competitions at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Indians are photographed infront of a photo of Taj Mahal at a food and culture festival near the India Gate war memorial as part of Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi.