Aerial view of the church of Santa Maria della Misericordia in Accumoli in central Italy, Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, where a strong quake hit early Wednesday. Strong aftershocks rattled residents and rescue crews alike Friday as hopes began to dim that firefighters would find any more survivors as donations began pouring into the area and Italy again anguished over its failure to protect ancient towns and modern cities from the country’s highly seismic terrain. (AP Photo/Localteam)
Coffins of some of the victims of Wednesday’s earthquake lie inside a gymnasium in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, Friday, Aug. 26, 2016. Strong aftershocks rattled residents and rescue crews alike Friday as hopes began to dim that firefighters would find any more survivors from Italy’s earthquake. The first funerals were scheduled for some of the victims, with the government declaring a day of national mourning and a state funeral scheduled for Saturday. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Paraguay’s President Horacio Cartes talks with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, during the signing of bilateral agreements, at the National Palace in Mexico City, Friday, Aug. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Iraqis celebrate their salvation from the Islamic State group, as Iraqi security forces patrol in Qayara, 70 kilometers (45 miles) south of Mosul, Iraq, Friday, Aug. 26, 2016. Iraqi forces retook the town of Qayara, a key area near a major air base south of Mosul, from the Islamic State group Thursday according to a statement issued from the office of prime minister Al-Abadi. (AP Photo)
Marine One lifts off from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington carrying President Barack Obama to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md to visit with wounded service members, Friday Aug. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)
An Indian transgender person dances during a demonstration in Hyderabad, India, Friday, Aug. 26, 2016. The The Indian government introduced a bill on Tuesday in an effort to protect transgender rights helping to protect the community that has faced continuing discrimination. (AP Photo /Mahesh Kumar A.)
Park rangers stand talking together as the morning sun illuminates the Grand Tetons in Grand Teton National Park, north of Jackson Hole, Wyo., Friday, Aug 26, 2016. The National Park Service is celebrated its 100th birthday the day before. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)
Haas driver Romain Grosjean of France steers his car through a corner during the second practice session at the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix circuit in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, Friday, Aug. 26, 2016. The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)
A newlywed couple kisses at a fountain just off Red Square in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Aug. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
Palestinian people swim off the Gaza City beach, in the Mediterranean Sea at the last Friday of the annual summer holiday, Friday, Aug. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)
A Palestinian fishing boat sails during sunset on the waters of the Mediterranean Sea at the last Friday of summer holiday in Gaza City, Friday, Aug. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)
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