Snapshots: the world in 24 hours, July 8

A Chile fan awaits the start of his team's match against Uruguay in the Copa America soccer tournament in Mendoza, July 8, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

Fork lightning lights up the sky during a thunderstorm in Havana July 8, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]

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