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The day in photos: Aug. 12, 2016

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Elephants celebrate World Elephant Day in a Kolkata, India, zoo.
Elephants celebrate World Elephant Day in a Kolkata, India, zoo. Zuma Press

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A Ghost Festival is held in Kajang, Malaysia.
A Ghost Festival is held in Kajang, Malaysia. AP

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Pope Francis talks to a woman during his visit to the Papa Giovanni XXIII community in Rome.
Pope Francis talks to a woman during his visit to the Papa Giovanni XXIII community in Rome. AP

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Streakers take over the ZSL London Zoo.
Streakers take over the ZSL London Zoo. Action Press / Startraksphoto.com

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A giant flower carpet decorates the Grand Place in Brussels.
A giant flower carpet decorates the Grand Place in Brussels. EPA

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The Perseid meteor shower illuminates the night sky above a wind turbine near Kavarna, Bulgaria.
The Perseid meteor shower illuminates the night sky above a wind turbine near Kavarna, Bulgaria. EPA

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A Staten Islander had a local artist construct a giant sign (T for Trump) on his front lawn. A week ago the sign was set on fire in which NYC Fire marshal's deemed an arson fire. The 12 foot tall sign was replaced and stands tall today.
A Staten Islander had a local artist construct a giant sign (T for Trump) on his front lawn. A week ago the sign was set on fire in which NYC Fire marshal’s deemed an arson fire. The 12 foot tall sign was replaced and stands tall today. Splash News

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A cosplayer poses during the Comic Market 90 event in Tokyo.
A cosplayer poses during the Comic Market 90 event in Tokyo. Splash News

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Muslims bought this billboard in Chicago. The advertisement was designed to promote understanding between Muslims and non Muslims and to fight extremism and radicalization among Muslim youth and combat islamophobia. It was funded by professional Americans who follow the Islamic religion, via the non-profit action group Sound Vision.
Muslims bought this billboard in Chicago. The advertisement was designed to promote understanding between Muslims and non Muslims and to fight extremism and radicalization among Muslim youth and combat islamophobia. It was funded by professional Americans who follow the Islamic religion, via the non-profit action group Sound Vision. Splash News

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A praying mantis clings to a Queen Anne's lace flower on a hillside near Roseburg, Oregon.
A praying mantis clings to a Queen Anne’s lace flower on a hillside near Roseburg, Oregon. Splash News

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The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer Benfold is moored in Qingdao City, China.
The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer Benfold moored at a port in Qingdao City in east Chinas Shandong Province on August 8, 2016, which started its first five-day friendly visit in… Splash News

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A couple participates in a traditional wedding on Chinese Valentine's Day.
A couple participates in a traditional wedding on Chinese Valentine’s Day. Splash News

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A pooch cools off in the New York City heatwave.
A pooch cools off in the New York City heatwave. Splash News

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`An elephant cools off in Sumatra, Indonesia, on World Elephant Day.
An elephant cools off in Sumatra, Indonesia, on World Elephant Day. Splash News

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