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Traffic-free roads for New Year in the Thai Capital

Central Bangkok was almost traffic-free on New Year's day as hundreds of thousands took the opportunity of a four-day holiday to return to their...

by Matthew Richards in Thailand on 01/01/2012

Environment

Aerial view of Pakistan floods

Aerial photos taken by US military aircraft of the Pakistan flood devastation in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. Pakistan. 16/08/2010. Photos by...

by Def VID in Pakistan on 16/08/2010

LAS VEGAS, NV - Aerial view of City Center development Las Vegas, Nevada. The $8.5 billion City Center jointly owned by the MGM Mirage and Dubai World is struggling to survive and enmeshed in a $500 million dollar dispute with contractor.

Business

Las Vegas City Center development Struggles to Survive

The $8.5 billion dollar City Center project, jointly developed by Dubai World and MGM Mirage is struggling to survive in a sign of the continuing...

by Richard Ellis in United States on 24/03/2010

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Nairobi central business district - Kenya
An Aerial View of Nairobi Central Business District in Kenya, the capital City. 9th August 2008
An aerial view of the Kenyan Parliament
An aerial view of the Kenyan Parliament. The parliament is used by Legislators or Members of Parliament elected by voters from various constituencies in Kenya. 9th July 2008
Traffic-free roads for New Year in the Thai Capital
Central Bangkok was almost traffic-free on New Year's day as hundreds of thousands took the opportunity of a four-day holiday to return to their hometowns and villages, freeing up ...
Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior ship on view in Canary Wharf
The new Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior ship was open to visitors in Canary Wharf as part of its maiden voyage. Thousands line up patiently to be shown around the ship. London, United Kingdo...
Manchester From The Air
Aerial views of Salford Quays and Trafford Park. Manchester, United Kingdom. 28th October, 2011
The Pushkar Mela Camel Fair
The Pushkar Mela is an annual 5 day camel and livestock fair, held in the 5th most sacred Hindu pilgrimage town Pushkar, Rajasthan. November 2010
An aerial view of Pakistan's catastrophic flooding - Hyderabad
An aerial view of the area surrounded by flood waters can be seen in Shahdadpur. Pakistan's PM has canceled his trip to the US, so he can deal with the flooding crisis. 16th Septem...
Aerial view of the Tent City compound in Tel Aviv
On Rothschild Boulevard, Tel Aviv’s version of Park Avenue, a burgeoning tent city has sprung up amid crowded cafes and the canopy of ficus trees. The squatters are protesting soaring h...
President Zuma and David Cameron agree to differ over Libya
South African President Jacob Zuma and British Prime Minister David Cameron have agreed to disagree on how the international community should approach the Libyan conflict during Cameron...
Infrastructure and Housing in South Africa
New housing projects in Beaufort West, N7 before Springbok, Traditional housing in the Transkei, Detail of the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, Cape Town Harbour, Cape Town downtown, Ni...
Views of Venice from a Seaplane - Italy
Seawings has started a new tour of Venice by seaplane, offering aerial views of the Venetian Lagoon and its historic islands, continuing a long history of seaplanes in Venice, Italy. 11...
Al Ain Aerobatic Show 2011
Al Ain Aerobatic Show 2011 full of amazing flying displays as well as numerous events on the ground too. Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. 05/02/2011
Rose City Antifascists anger over Allerseelen Tour
Rose City Antifascists (RCA) have pressured an independent venue in Portland into cancelling a performance of Allerseelen, an Austrian band active in the industrial and apocalyptic folk...
The Great Cemetery, Calcutta, India
An ancient cemetery in Calcutta stirs up more interest and a noticeable increase in the amount of visitors as a result of a movie based on it. Calcutta, India. 18/02/2010
Aerial Views of the Venezuelan Flood Regions
President Hugo Chávez today continued his tour of areas hit by heavy rains in recent weeks, this time reaching the areas of Guajira, in Zulia state, Venezuela. 11/12/2010
Aerial views of the Flood Embankments
Four months after the flood, an aerial view of the Suprio embankment of Taluka Mehar, district Dadu; Thousands of flood refugees still live in tents and need more help. Pakistan, 06/12/...
Venezuela Hit by Storms
During the past four days, 13 people have known to have died and 2,000 families were affected due to wind and water loashing the coastal regions. Caracas, Venezuela. 27/11/2010
Aerial Images of Canary Wharf Financial Area in London
Aerial Images of Canary Wharf Financial Area in London taken from a helicopter at 2000 feet. The buildings include the Canary Wharf Tower, The HSBC Tower and the Citibank Tower. London,...
Aerial Images of City of London Financial District
Aerial Images of the City of London Financial district taken from a helicopter at 2000 feet. London, UK. 15/08/2009
Guadalajara Cemeteries on the Day of the Dead (Aerial view)
Thousands of people visited cemeteries in the city of Guadalajara, the second largest city in Mexico, to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Guadalajara, Mexico. 02/11/2010.