Young Indonesian dancers dressed as hanuman, monkey god of Hindu mythology, take a break during a cultural carnival held as a part of Independence Day celebrations in Jakarta, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. Indonesia is celebrating its 63rd anniversary of independence from Dutch rule.
Seeking Help
Georgian women line up to get humanitarian aid in the town of Gori, northwest of the capital Tbilisi, Georgia, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. A small column of Russian tanks and armored vehicles left the strategic Georgian city on Tuesday, the first sign of a Russian pullback of troops from Georgia after a cease-fire intended to end fighting that reignited Cold War tensions.
Facing Fay
A man who said he walks the beach every day pushes through the rain and wind on Ft. Lauderdale Beach with his poncho blowing as Tropical Storm Fay moved into southern Florida, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008.
Water Ride
Rickshaw pullers wade through floodwaters after heavy rains in Gauhati, India, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008.
Taking A Spin
Colombia's Juan Guillermo Uran competes in the men's 3m springboard diving final at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008.
Unwelcome Visitor
Michigan state trooper Bill Coon holds the 7-foot python he shot Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, after it slithered onto a Port Sheldon road and was spotted lunging at passing motorists.
Smoke Scene
Smoke shrouds an Egyptian flag flying on top of the dome of the parliament building in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. A large fire erupted in Egypt's parliament, and five people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation, officials said.