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In focus: The world in photos, Aug. 17 - Aug 23

Giorgi Ramazahshvili, 21, was one of 13 Georgian prisoners and two civilians who were exchanged for five Russian prisoners on Aug. 19. He greets a relative after arriving at the Ghudushauri Hospital in Tbilisi, the Georgian capital. Ramazahshvili was taken prisoner near Gori which the Russians now occupy.

Giorgi Ramazahshvili, 21, was one of 13 Georgian prisoners and two civilians who were exchanged for five Russian prisoners on Aug. 19. He greets a relative after arriving at the Ghudushauri Hospital in Tbilisi, the Georgian capital. Ramazahshvili was taken prisoner near Gori which the Russians now occupy.  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

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Pakistan: Fireworks to celebrate Musharraf's exit

In Multan, people set off fireworks and dance in the streets to celebrate President Pervez Musharraf‘s resignation. He yielded to months of immense political pressure from political rivals who swept parliamentary elections in February and began a drive to impeach him.  (Khalid Tanveer / Associated Press)

Afghanistan: mass marriage in Herat

Afghan brides are seen during a mass marriage ceremony in the city of Herat, southwest of Kabul. A nonprofit, Comfort Aid International provided $30,000 to help 50 poor couples get married in a public wedding at a government hall.  (Fraidoon Pooyaa / Associated Press)

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