noelyf
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12 August 2012
Some of the best images from around the world this week.
Some of the best images from around the world this week.
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Runners and walkers dressed in light emitting suits and holding light sticks make their way up Arthur's Seat as part of the Edinburgh Festival
2
The Olympic flame burns as athletes compete in the heats of the men's 3000m steeplechase
3
Steam spills from Mount Tongariro in New Zealand after the volcano erupted for the first time in over 100 years
4
Chinese diver Minxia Wu competes in the women's 3m springboard final at the Aquatic Centre in London
5
The Radio Network House building is demolished by controlled explosions in Christchurch, New Zealand
6
A view of the Sorek stalactites cave in Israel as it is illuminated with a new lighting system
7
Boys sit on a destroyed Syrian army tank after a battle in the city of Aleppo
8
Jamaica's Usain Bolt gestures to the crowd after defending his Olympic 100m title
9
A turtle rests on the shell of another turtle at the Troja Zoo in Prague. (I dont think he`s resting) :)
10
Hot air balloons take to the skies over Bristol in England as part of the city's balloon festival
11
Irish boxer Michael Conlan jumps for joy after securing a medal in the Olympic flyweight competition
12
A view of Mount Sharp on Mars taken by NASA's Curiosity rover
13
Paper lanterns float on the Motoyasu River in front of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial on the 67th anniversary of the atomic attack on the city
14
Katie Taylor looks to the heavens after winning Olympic gold in the women's lightweight division
Source : rte.ie