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Ukrainians deal with the extreme cold - Kiev

Despite temperatures dropping below minus 20 degrees Celsius, residents of the Obolon District could be seen taking advantage of the frozen Verbne...

by James S. Southers in Ukraine on 02/02/2012

Environment

Situ Gintung Lake back in Operation

After a disaster caused by a dam that broke in 2009 causing the loss of hundreds of lives, Situ Gintung Lake at Ciputat in South Tangerang is finally...

by donal husni in Indonesia on 25/12/2011

Our World

Minister of Tourism Inaugurates the Gospel Trail – Lower Galilee

Minister of Tourism Stas Misezhnikov inaugurates the Gospel Trail offering pilgrims and tourists the opportunity to discover the cradle of...

by Nir Alon in Israel on 29/11/2011

BREAKING NEWS

02/02/2012 - Ukrainians deal with the extreme cold - Kiev - Ukraine - Despite temperatures dropping below...
25/12/2011 - Situ Gintung Lake back in Operation - Indonesia - After a disaster caused by a dam that...
29/11/2011 - Minister of Tourism Inaugurates the Gospel Trail – Lower Galilee - Israel - Minister of Tourism Stas Misezhnikov...
06/11/2011 - San Antonio Palopo: The birthplace of ancient traditions - Guatemala - Nestled on the shores of Lake Atitlan,...
06/11/2011 - Panajachel - Gateway to an indigenous World - Guatemala - Panajachel in the Guatemalan highlands...
28/10/2011 - Flooding continues. Cambodian capital in no danger. - Cambodia - Although not as bad as currently being...
21/10/2011 - Czech fish haul in southern Bohemia - Czech Republic - Czech fishermen work during the...
25/08/2011 - African reservation in Sigean - France - In the region Aude in south of France...
03/06/2011 - More than 30 teams take part in Red Bull Competition - Tel Aviv - Israel - More than 30 teams take part in the Red...
15/05/2011 - Boga lake is Highest Natural Lake of Bangladesh. - Bangladesh - Boga lake or Bogakyne lake is highest...

Latest News

European winter freeze leaves cars covered entirely by ice - Geneva
February 2012 has brought a severe cold snap across Europe with hundreds of people losing their lives. We see no exception at Lake Geneva with cars frozen solid. Switzerland. 8th Febru...
Snow continues to fall on Southern Italy
In southern Italy snow continues to fall, but in Tuscany and the North snowing has subsided. Ice and the wind has made temperatures several degrees below zero. Italy. 7th February 2012
New Ohio urban wildlife preserve opens on Lake Erie – Cleveland
Cleveland’s newest nature preserve is opened by the Port Authority. The 88-acre urban wildlife preserve on the southern shore of Lake Erie provides a 1.3 mile loop walking trail through...
RAJUK start demolishing shanties along Gulshan Lake
State-run housing authority RAJUK start dismantling the structures built illegally along the lake in Dhaka’s posh Gulshan area, in line with the High Court’s order to demarcate the lake...
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
Ukrainians deal with the extreme cold - Kiev
Despite temperatures dropping below minus 20 degrees Celsius, residents of the Obolon District could be seen taking advantage of the frozen Verbne Lake. Ukraine. 2nd February 2012
Brienno - A ghost town after the landslide
Summer 2011, in two hours a huge quantity of water invades the mountain surrounding the area of a little village on the coast of Lake Como, Brienno. An immense quantity of debris destro...
In pictures: A winter day in Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. 3rd December 2011
The Joonbeel Mela market of Assam - India
People from the hills and Tiwas Garos and Karbis come down to exchange their goods with people from the plains of Assam, through the barter system in the historic Joonbeel Mela. India. ...
Christians celebrate Epiphany - Skopje
Orthodox Christians celebrate the great Christian holiday of Epiphany. Epiphany is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God the Son as a human being in Jesus Christ. ...
Snow fall hits Kabul
Afghanistan receives a huge amount of snow during winter, with some melting, freezing and staying in areas. Once that melts the water runs into rivers, lakes, and streams. Images taken ...
Russia Epiphany celebrated in St. Petersburg
The festival of the Epiphany was celebrated in Tyarlevo village near St. Petersburg. People dived into extremely cold water to cleanse themselves of sins and baptise themselves. Russia....
Situ Gintung Lake back in Operation
After a disaster caused by a dam that broke in 2009 causing the loss of hundreds of lives, Situ Gintung Lake at Ciputat in South Tangerang is finally back in operation again. Banten, In...
Christian holiday of Epiphany - Thessaloniki
Celebration of the feast of the Epiphany and "Blessing of the Waters" was held by the Metropolitan of Thessaloniki Anthimos. Thessaloniki, Greece. 6th January 2012
Dal Lake frozen in Kashmir
Frozen surface of the world famous Dal Lake, where minimum temperature dipped to minus 4.8 Kashmir, India. 25th December 2011
Presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman holds town hall Meeting
Republican Presidential hopeful and former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, held a town hall meeting at the Inter-Lakes High School in Meredith, New Hampshire, USA. 18th December 2011
Beach volleyball takes root in Uganda
Beach volleyball is a sport that has captivated Uganda in storm. The Uganda Volleyball Federation (UVF)annually organises the national league at Lido beach on the Lake Victoria shore at...
Second phase of Egypt's Parliamentary Elections - Giza
The first day of the second phase of parliamentary elections took place as nine governorates went to the polls in the first parliamentary elections since the Supreme Council of the Arme...
Extreme World Races Siberian Black Ice Race
Extreme World Races, an ultra-endurance company who have organised races all around the World since 2004, have launched a World's first race on Lake Baikal, Siberia. Lake Baikal, S...