A look at the best news photos from around the world.
August 17, 2020
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Children take part in a climbing competition during the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the country's independence in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia.
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A farmer throws dates in the air during Unaizah Season for Dates, at Unaizah city in Al-Qassim province, Saudi Arabia.
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A man rides a motorbike during heavy rains in New Delhi, India.
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Director Juergen Scheuermann welcomes students as schools re-open after summer vacation and the COVID-19 lockdown, at the Karl-Rehbein high school in Hanau, Germany.