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The Week in Pictures: Aug. 6 - 13

Crowds part for a woman and child, mine spill makes river go gold, Ferguson marks painful anniversary, flamingo chicks get tagged and more.
Image: Crew members inflate a balloon during a mass launch at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta in south west England
Crew members inflate a balloon during a mass launch at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta in south west England on Aug. 7. The largest hot air balloon festival in Europe takes place over four days and is in it's 37th year.TOBY MELVILLE / Reuters