Arabian Business takes a look at the stories which made the world’s headlines during the past 24 hours.
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IN PICS: News of the world Aug 24
Ukrainian armoured vehicles are paraded in Kiev. Ukraine marked the seventeenth anniversary of its independence. Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko called for the speeding up of his country’s bid to join NATO following the conflict between Russia and Georgia. (Getty Images)
A Chinese policeman stands guard as fireworks explode over the National Stadium during the closing ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. (Getty Images)
Police on bicycles ride by the Pepsi Centre during preparations for the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. Security throughout the convention will be heavy. (Getty Images)
The Red Arrows pass over Buckingham Palace at the official Olympic Games handover party outside Buckingham Palace in London, England. Around 40,000 people turned up to watch live the handing over of the Olympic flag and celebrate as Great Britain became the hosts of the 30th modern Olympiad set for 2012. (Getty Images)
A Kyrgyzstan girl looks at sheep at a livestock market in Bishkek. The average price of a sheep has reached $100. (Getty Images)
Policemen crack down on demonstrators gathering at Hamburg’s Moorburg district to protest against the construction of a coal-fired power plant. Hundreds of environmental activists tried to seize the construction site of the plant planned by energy supplier Vattenfall. (Getty Images)
A Georgian fireman runs with a hose on the scene of a fuel tanker explosion in Gori. A train carrying fuel exploded in a former military base near the Georgian city of Gori after hitting a mine on the railway. (Getty Images)
