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Thousands of scarce books destroyed in Thailand's devastating floods

Mr Aye lost thousands of rare, scarce and secondhand books when his shop flooded in the Sai Noi area North West of Bangkok. He salvages what stock he...

by Stephen Ford in Thailand on 24/11/2011

Politics

Italian Indignados demo turns into Roman guerilla war part two

The peaceful manifestation of the Italian Indignants turned into a violent guerrilla when groups of black block adherents began to devastate the city...

by Riccardo Budini in Italy on 15/10/2011

Politics

Italian Indignados demo turns into Roman guerilla war

The peaceful manifestation of the Italian Indignants turned into a violent guerrilla when groups of black blocks began a to devastate the city. Rome...

by Riccardo Budini in Italy on 15/10/2011

BREAKING NEWS

24/11/2011 - Thousands of scarce books destroyed in Thailand's devastating floods - Thailand - Mr Aye lost thousands of rare, scarce...
15/10/2011 - Italian Indignados demo turns into Roman guerilla war part two - Italy - The peaceful manifestation of the...
15/10/2011 - Italian Indignados demo turns into Roman guerilla war - Italy - The peaceful manifestation of the...
17/08/2011 - The Lapindo tragedy Remains - Indonesia - Indonesia - Scenes showing the Sidoarjo mud flow or...
29/06/2011 - Flash flood aftermath leaves thousands homeless - Davao City - Philippines - A flashflood hit Davao City late...
25/03/2011 - Tsunami wreckage and aftermath in Miyagi - Japan - Japan - Thousands of cars were washed away and...
13/03/2011 - Aftermath of Japanese Tsunami - Japan - This amazing aerial image taken by US...
06/02/2011 - Sri Lanka Unites - Sri Lanka - Having gone through the mighty wave...
20/12/2010 - The Aftermath Of The Flood In Pakistan 2010 - Pakistan - Photographic Documentary of the Major...
28/08/2010 - Abandoned! - The Tented cities of Haiti - Haiti - The residents of the Tent Cities in...

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First Anniversary of Japan Tsunami Approaches
A reportage showing the aftermath of the Tsunami in the Mayagi region of the country as the first anniversary approaches. The images reflect the massive devastation and loss of human li...
Disabled protest Welfare Reform Bill at Oxford Circus
Disabled people protested at Oxford Circus, chaining wheelchairs together and calling for the dropping of Welfare Reform Bill, urging savings cutting tax evasion by the rich rather than...
Coldiretti gives fruits and vegetables to families and pensioners
Fruit and vegetables were offered by the National Confederation of Farmers (Coldiretti) as gifts to pensioners and families in need, following a strike that has devastated the shelves i...
Demonstration against German agricultural policy
More than 10000 people take part in march against current agricultural policy. Berlin, Germany. 21st January 2012
Situation of Typhoon Sendong victims before New Year
The devastation of Typhoon Sendong in Cagayan de Oro is terrible. Houses in low areas are washed out and totally wrecked. People are trying to cope despite what has happened. Philippine...
Typhoon victims mourn and attempt to Rebuild
Typhoon victims in Iligan and Cagayan de Oro mourn their losses and work to rebuild their lives after a devastating flash flood that ripped through their communities. Philippines. 29th ...
Palestinian demonstration outside Israeli Embassy -  London
A demonstration is held by Palestinians and supporters to mark the third anniversary of a devastating Israeli air attack on The Gaza Strip, known as Operation Cast Lead. UK. 27th Decemb...
Flood aftermath in Iligan City
Flooding in Iligan City leave hundreds dead and missing. Big areas along Iligan river are devastated and covered in mud and debris from houses and trees. Clean up and repair will take w...
The hidden cost of Bangkok's flood
Residents of Puakasa 13 a housing development on Clong 3 (canal 3) in the Eastern suburbs of Bangkok are finally able to return home after two months of floods. Thailand. 12th December ...
Bomb destroys house of Hamas commander
The house of Imad Aqel, commander of Hamas' Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, was damaged by a missile allegedly fired from an Israeli aircraft. Two people are reported injured. Gaza,...
Silent march leads to demonstration for freedom of speech
A small gathering of protesters gather at Victory monument to protest for freedom of political prisoners and freedom of speech in Thailand, later marching silently to make speeches and ...
World AIDS Day marked in Kampala
In Kampala, Uganda, one of the country models in Africa in the fight against HIV and AIDS, participants carried banners in support of fighting Aids. Kampala, Uganda. 1st December 2011
Gary Speed Memorial - Elland Road Football Ground
Figures from across the world of football have paid tribute to Wales national team manager Gary Speed after he was found dead at his Chester home. Leeds, United Kingdom. 29th November 2...
Thousands of scarce books destroyed in Thailand's devastating floods
Mr Aye lost thousands of rare, scarce and secondhand books when his shop flooded in the Sai Noi area North West of Bangkok. He salvages what stock he is able to and dries all the ruined...
Roads begin to clear of flood water in Rangsit
Roads through Rangsit in the eastern suburbs of Bangkok, slowly emerge from the flood waters that have devastated much of the Thai capital Bangkok, Thailand. 24th November 2011
Flooding closes central Bangkok schools for more than two months
Thailands devestating floods closed 'unaffected' schools in Bangkok for more than two months, causing Thai schoolchildren to miss large proportions of their learning in 2011. ...
The cleaning of flood damage in Bangkok
The devastating flood in Thailand is beginning to recede in some areas, with crews on standby to help clear streets and rivers. Thailand. 22nd November 2011
Clean up begins in Bangkok
The devastating flood in Thailand is beginning to recede in some areas, other areas are still suffering deep water, sometimes caused by the 'BIG BAG' policy used to stop the f...
The Feast Day of the Madonna della Salute - Venice
The end of an outbreak of the plague in 1630 was commemorated in an annual procession from the church of Our Lady of Health, dedicated after the city's deliverance from the pestile...
Occupy Dallas marches in support of teachers and Arts Programmes
Showing support for teachers and the arts in classrooms, Occupy Dallas demonstrators departed from protest marches in the banking district, instead moving to the Dallas arts district to...