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August 27 - September 2, 2011 (44 images)



Gantry cranes 'operate' on China's new Russian-built aircraft carrier sitting in dry dock in the country's northeast port city Dalian on August 29, 2011. The carrier, a retrofitted ship called the Varyag, has long been seen as the first step in China's plan to eventually build a handful of carriers as part of a wider strategy to develop its naval might. UPI/Stephen Shaver
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Palestinians shop in a market in Gaza on August 29, 2011. Muslims all over the world are preparing for the Eid al-Fitr holiday which begins August 30, marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Preparations include buying new clothes, toys and special sweets. UPI/Ismael Mohamad.
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Valentino Rossi low sides Team Ducati earlyduring the Red Bull Moto GP qualifying at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 27, 2011 in Indianapolis, In. Rossie finished 14th in qualifying. UPI /Ed Locke
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Casey Stoner holds up the first place trophy after winning the Red Bull Moto GP race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on August 28, 2011 in Indianapolis, In. UPI /Darrell Hoemann
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