News in Pics, August 20: Best photos from around the world

A statue is seen wearing a face mask as parts from a pinnacle on the south side of the National Cathedral that were damaged during an earthquake 10 years ago are being repaired on the cathedral grounds during a press tour in Washington, DC. Credit: AFP Photo

An aerial view a tree covered in fire retardant next to dozens of burned mobile homes at the Creekside Mobile Home Park a day after being destroyed by the Cache Fire in Clearlake, California. Credit: AFP Photo

Volunteers lift a coffin from a mass grave during the exhumation of remains of civilians and military personnel killed during the military conflict in eastern Ukraine, at a cemetery in the rebel-controlled village of Snizhne. Credit: Reuters Photo

People walk in Zaryadye park in front of the Kremlin's Spasskaya tower during the sunset in downtown Moscow. Credit: AFP Photo

A Taliban fighter walks past a beauty salon with images of women defaced using spray paint in Shar-e-Naw in Kabul. Credit: AFP Photo

People shop for plantain saplings and flowers, main ingredients used in the decoration of Lakshmi, on the eve of 'Varamahalakshmi Festival' in Bengaluru. Credit: AFP Photo