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Knesset Celebrates 63 Years in an Open House Event - Jerusalem

Thousands of Israelis visit the Knesset for an Open House event on the occasion of the parliament’s 63rd birthday. Knesset Speaker Reuven Rubi Rivlin...

by Nir Alon in Israel on 08/02/2012

Politics

President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych visits Yad Vashem - Jerusalem

President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, visits Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum Hall of Names. The President toured the museum, participated in a...

by Nir Alon in Israel on 01/12/2011

Our World

Visa pour L'image - A Spectator's View

The 23rd International Festival of Photojournalism is currently running at Perpignan until September 11th 2011. Perpignan, France. 5th September 2011

by Patricia Webb in France on 05/09/2011

BREAKING NEWS

08/02/2012 - Knesset Celebrates 63 Years in an Open House Event - Jerusalem - Israel - Thousands of Israelis visit the Knesset...
01/12/2011 - President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych visits Yad Vashem - Jerusalem - Israel - President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych...
05/09/2011 - Visa pour L'image - A Spectator's View - France - The 23rd International Festival of...
06/08/2011 - Photo Exhibition for 66th Anniversary Independence Day - Indonesia - Vice Governor of East Java, Saifullah...
11/06/2011 - Salvaging the Memories after the Earthquake - Japan - Japan - Three months after the heavily...
04/11/2010 - Haitian Body Snatchers - Haiti - Residents afraid of catching cholera...
11/09/2010 - Chalil Raad Photographs1891-1948 Exhibition in Tel-Aviv - Israel - Photography exhibition "Chalil...
17/07/2010 - Revellers at Guilfest 2010 - United Kingdom - A man dressed in a revealing "...
01/06/2010 - László Moholy-Nagy (1895-1946) at PHotoEspaña 2010, Madrid - Spain - Works by the Hungarian photographer...
19/05/2010 - Photographer's donate to upkeep of Catalpa Tree - United Kingdom - Photographers for The Medway Project...

Latest News

Trafalgar Square wardens disrupt MP's press-call - London 09.12.2011
On 9th December 2011, a press-call by Barry Gardiner MP calling for the London Olympics Committee to end Dow Chemicals' co-sponsorship of the 2012 games, was interrupted by 'H...
Indian Bollywood actor Aamir Khan
Indian Bollywood actor Aamir Khan poses for a photographs outside his hotel in Srinagar. Khan is an Indian film actor, director and producer who has established himself as one of the le...
Famous Actors spotted around London
Famous Actors spotted around London working and also travelling around the city. London, United Kingdom. Images taken September-November 2011
Syrian refugees protest with masks of world leaders - Yayladagi
File images: The UN failed to pass a resolution allowing the international community to protect Syria's civilian population. Refugees protest wearing masks depicting various world ...
Knesset Celebrates 63 Years in an Open House Event - Jerusalem
Thousands of Israelis visit the Knesset for an Open House event on the occasion of the parliament’s 63rd birthday. Knesset Speaker Reuven Rubi Rivlin: ”I promise the public an exception...
Trafalgar Square wardens flex potential photography by-law - London
In an example of the enforcement of potential by-laws governing Trafalgar Square, a group of friends making a birthday film for themselves were ordered to stop filming and told to leave...
BNP and EDL protest outside Liverpool Crown Court
The British National Party and English Defence League protest against the case of 11 Asian men from Rochdale who have been charged with child exploitation and sex offences. UK. 6th Febr...
Photographers recount their experiences during the Tunisian revolution
Abdelfattah Belaid and Mohamed El Hammi recount their experiences during the revolution in Tunisia in January 2011. Mdeina de Tunis, Tunisia. 6th February 2012
Turkmenistan's strange presidential election
Turkemistan prepares for upcoming presidential elections in the world's second-most closed society, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. 5th 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...
Violent disturbance in Santiago de Chile
A group of masked protesters took place in violent riots outside the University of Santiago de Chile in the Central Station district following a student demonstration and were dispersed...
Visual arts exhibition by Israeli Soldiers - Tel Aviv
An exhibition presents the best works selected in a competition entitled 'Colors in Rifle Barrels,' which includes paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures by regular a...
Woman locked in bathroom for past decade poses for photos - Ramallah
Baraa Melhem poses for a photo at her mother's house in the West Bank city of Ramallah. The 21-year-old Palestinian woman has told authorities she was locked in a bathroom for the ...
Arabian thoroughbred Al Adeed ridden by G Avranche wins Handicap race
HE Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah, Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar & Chairman of Qatar Petroleum held his annual 'Cup Day'. Race 4 was the Local T/B Handicap, The Ghazali S...
No War Against Iran and Syria Protest Marred by Scuffles
Stop the War's Protest at the US Embassy against sanctions and war on Iran and Syria was disrupted on several occasions when noisy and impassioned heckling led to scuffles with ste...
Clashes break out during protest at US Embassy
Demonstrators gathered to protest against the US and UK's involvement in Syria and Iran. Several groups were discontent with the speakers and formed micro rallies during larger ral...
Stones and gemstones under the microscope 2
A series of images showing stones and gemstones as photographed using a camera and microscope. Madrid. Images taken in July 2010
Stones and gemstones under the microscope
A series of images showing stones and gemstones as photographed using a camera and microscope. Madrid, Spain. 24th January 2012
Buddhist festival Torgiya celebrated in Tawang - India
People enjoy the traditional Lion dance during the celebration of Torgaya, a buddhist festival in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. 23rd January 2012
Vivienne Westwood speaks at Tent City Uni at Occupy London
Vivienne Westwood speaks at Tent City Uni. Topics coverd were banking, climate change and art. Westwood is a British fashion designer and businesswoman. UK. 22nd January 2012