A look at the best news photos from around the world.
August 18, 2016

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Gold medal winner Brianna Rollins, silver medal winner, Nia Ali, and bronze medal winner Kristi Castlin,all from the United States, celebrate with their country's flag during the athletics competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

2
A huge plume of smoke crosses over Interstate 15 during the Blue Cut fire at the Cajon Pass in San Bernardino County, California.

3
Members of a Chinese honor guard stand at attention during a welcome ceremony for Myanmar's State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

4
A woman carries a rainbow-colored umbrella as she walks during a rain shower in Beijing, China.