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Funerals held for some of the victims of the devastating Italy earthquake

An earthquake that killed over 292 people hit central Italy on 24 August, levelling numerous towns. A funeral was held for some of the victims in Amatrice, where 231 of the 292 victims were killed. There was uproar after the funeral was originally due to be held in Reiti, over 37 miles away, due to the devastation in Amatrice. But after public pressure, Italys Prime Minister ordered it to be held in Amatrice. Aug 31, 2016

Australia: Once in a lifetime encounter with humpback whales

The crew and passengers of the Barefoot Charters catamaran boat experienced on 25 August what Captain Dean Cropp described as a “once in a lifetime” up-close encounter with three humpback whales near Byron Bay, off New South Wales, Australia. Aug 29, 2016

See Hawaiis most active volcano in action in this stunning 4K video

The US Geological Survey released stunning 4K video on August 23 of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, showing the Halema’uma’u crater and the lava lake at the summit. Kilaeua, the most active of Hawaii’s five volcanoes, has been erupting since early 1983. Aug 25, 2016

Rio 2016 Olympics: Closing ceremony highlights

Rio ended the first South American Olympic Games with a giant tropical party, in a show of samba dancers, fireworks and dancing Olympians. They also handed over the Olympic flag to Tokyo, as Japan will be hosting the next Olympic Games in 2020. Aug 22, 2016
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