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Flooding kills at least eight in the village of Biser - Bulgaria

Flooding in the Bulgarian village of Biser resulting from the breach in a reservoir dam. Eye-witnesses reported a 1.5 meter wave of water that killed...

by Jodi Hilton in Bulgaria on 07/02/2012

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Drought disaster zone in Thailand

All 15 districts of Nan province in the North of Thailand have been declared drought disaster zones, with the drought effecting 775 villages....

by Frans Poptie in Thailand on 07/02/2012

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Houseboat salvaged from Amsterdam Canal

Salvagers work to extract a sunken houseboat on the Zwanenburgwal. With every cold snap a couple of houseboats sink. Often due to hulls cracked by...

by Richard Wareham in Netherlands on 07/02/2012

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07/02/2012 - Flooding kills at least eight in the village of Biser - Bulgaria - Bulgaria - Flooding in the Bulgarian village of...
07/02/2012 - Drought disaster zone in Thailand - Thailand - All 15 districts of Nan province in the...
07/02/2012 - Houseboat salvaged from Amsterdam Canal - Netherlands - Salvagers work to extract a sunken...
31/01/2012 - First Anniversary of Japan Tsunami Approaches - Japan - A reportage showing the aftermath of...
28/01/2012 - Clean-up continues after building Collapse - Rio de Janeiro - Brazil - A clean-up and search for bodies in the...
16/01/2012 - Building collapses in Beirut leaving at least 25 dead - Lebanon - Death toll in the building that...
07/01/2012 - CF Internacional Madrid and Philippines Azkals play for charity - Philippines - With thousands watching, Spanish third-...
08/12/2011 - Chernobyl Clean-up Workers' continue hunger strike - Ukraine - A hunger strike in Mariinsky Park by...
07/12/2011 - Chernobyl Clean-up Workers' Hunger Strike enters eighth day - Kiev - Ukraine - A hunger strike in Mariinsky Park by...
06/12/2011 - Chernobyl Clean-up Workers' Hunger Strike Enters Seventh Day - Kiev - Ukraine - A hunger strike in Mariinsky Park by...

Latest News

Homes damaged in stove explosion - Jakarta
Dense residential areas around Kartini Street-Sawah-Besar-Jakarta have been destroyed after a stove exploded in one of the houses. Losses are estimated at a billion Rupiah. Jakarta. 8t...
Flooding kills at least eight in the village of Biser - Bulgaria
Flooding in the Bulgarian village of Biser resulting from the breach in a reservoir dam. Eye-witnesses reported a 1.5 meter wave of water that killed at least eight people in the region...
Rome's rooftops become covered in snow
Stunning views from a terrace of the Pincio of the roofs of Rome still covered by snow after a snow storm over the last week. Rome, Italy. 7th February 2012
Snow chaos halts traffic in Bulgaria
Traffic in Bulgaria is severely affected by tlatest heavy snowfalls. Trucks over 10 tons are banned from driving, several passes are closed and many country roads are impassable. Pazard...
Kolna Twensa (All Tunisians) hard at work to provide relief
The spirit and solidarity of Tunisians have come together to improve poor families lives in northwestern Tunisia, especially with the continuous wave of cold weather and high snowfall. ...
Drought disaster zone in Thailand
All 15 districts of Nan province in the North of Thailand have been declared drought disaster zones, with the drought effecting 775 villages. Thailand. 7th February 2012
Houseboat salvaged from Amsterdam Canal
Salvagers work to extract a sunken houseboat on the Zwanenburgwal. With every cold snap a couple of houseboats sink. Often due to hulls cracked by the ice, in this case a broken water m...
United for the Flowers of Manchester
Manchester United fans gathered under the Munich Air Disaster memorial on the anniversary of the disaster. 6th February 1958. UK. 6th February 2012
Philippines hit by a 6.7 Magnitude Quake
At least seven people have died after a 6.7 magnitude quake struck the central Philippines, according to the government's disaster management body. Cebu City, central Visayas, Phil...
Sarajevo paralyzed by record snowfall
More than three feet (1 meter) of snow have fallen in the Bosnian capital, where a state of emergency has now been declared. Bosnia. 5th February 2012
Wildlife on a semi frozen Alexandra Lake - East London
Wildlife had to share a small section of Alexandra Lake as most of was frozen as a few East Londoners took chance to walk on ice. London, UK. 5th February 2012
Wanstead Flats covered in snow - East London
Wildlife had to share a small section of Alexandra Lake as most of was frozen as a few East Londoners took chance to walk on ice. London, UK 5th February 2012
Snowstorm hits North London
North London experienced an unusual heavy shower of snow. London, United Kingdom, 4th February 2012.
Rome covered in snow a rare sight for residents and tourists
With schools and public transportation closed, a sunny day brings many people to visit the historical center covered with snow, a rarity to see and photograph, Rome, Italy. 4th February...
Heavy snow covers Wimbledon Common - London
Londoners enjoy winter conditions in Wimbledon Common, after heavy snow has fallen in parts of Scotland, Wales and areas of northern, southern and eastern England. London, United Kingdo...
East London gets its share of snow
Heavy snow fell across much of the UK overnight. By morning street in East London were getting cleared and gritted to allow a smooth flow of traffic. London, United Kingdom. 5th Februa...
OccupyLSX endures snow storm - London
The OccupyLSX camp endures the snow outside St Pauls Cathedral as a cold snap crosses Europe bringing snow storms, and extremely cold weather. United Kingdom. 4th February 2012
East London gets its share of snow
Heavy snow began falling across much of the UK. Streets in East London were deserted with minimal traffic, however 1,200 or so flights from Heathrow were cancelled. London, UK. 4th Feb...
Italy snowed under
Italy has been in the snow for three days, the trucks blocked by the police, many roads and highways closed to the traffic. Isolated villages are left with no electricity. Italy. 2nd-4...
Clashes on Mansour Street
Clashes near the Ministry of the Interior in Cairo continued, as protestors sought the resignation of the generals ruling the country, and accountability for the Port Said stadium disas...