Bursts of gunfire and several heavy blasts rocked the capital soon after suicide bombers entered a luxury hotel in a high-security neighbourhood, officials and witnesses said.
Tak Kie Coffee is located at gloria alley, in Chinatown, and was built in 1927 and still exists in the same location. They make their own coffee blend from multiple sources in Indonesia, mainly from Sumatra Island.
Thousands of Egyptian protesters marched today in multiple locations throughout Egypt against the current regime. These images show protesters march in the capital of Cairo at around midday. Cairo, Egypt. 25/01/2011
Reportage from 2006 around Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. Patagonia is a region located at the southern end of South America, territory shared by Argentina and Chile. Images taken between 13-19th February 2006
Tunisia, officially the Tunisian Republic is the northernmost country in Africa. It is an Arab Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east.
Buzkashi is a traditional and national game in Afghanistan. It is somewhat similar to Polo, but riders grab a headless goat or a calf instead of a ball. Afghanistan. 9th January 2012
Israeli soldiers stand guard near new construction at the West Bank settlement of Har Gilo, and also conduct patrols around Hebron. Taken between August - November 2011
tree O'clock event, organised by" Dane Valley Woods", on Saturday 5 December 2009 at Dane Valley Woodlands for the international world record tree planting event, to plant as many trees in multiple lo
Mexico's Federal Police capture David Rosales Guzman aka "Comandante Diablo." He is Considered Regional Chief for the Monterey Area by the Gulf Cartel (or Cartel del Golfo - GDG) responsible for multiple homicides, kidnappings and extortions.
The rented home of George Jakubec, declared as a "Bomb Factory" by the Californian D.A is being burned down in an operation controlled by Fire services.It was regarded as the best way to destroy the bomb making equipment safely. Escondido,CA. 9/12/10
Collectorate Office and Social Forestry Division Patan, planted 13,49,896 Trees in 24 Hours in Multiple Locations at Patan District on August 2011. They covered 5.3999 sq. Kms area for plantation. Record manage and certified by World Records India.
After the removal of a so-called rainbow crossing at Taylor Square on Oxford Street in the heart of Sydney's gay and lesbian district, reports have emerged of multiple rainbow crossings appearing around the city.
The Lapindo Mudflow was caused by the oil drilling company Lapindo Brantas Inc over four years ago. The man-made disaster is still having an impact on the people of Sidoarjo, Indonesia. 26/05/2010.
School children of SD Muhammadiyah with Tim Gegana Satbrimob of the East Java Police provides knowledge related to hazards and how to be aware of the goods suspected of being a bomb.
The first of the Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyers, HMS Daring, has set sail fitted with Thales' fully digital radar electronic support measures system. Crawley, UK. 31st January 2012
People from all over Israel, gathered together for an underground event in Tel Aviv, to take part in what is known as a "suspension" involving the piercing of the body with hooks and then literally being lifted off the ground and suspended.
On the 99th anniversary of Army Day and 97th Day of the Air Force. Mexican President Felipe Calderon, highlighted the participation of the armed forces in the fight against crime and drug trafficking.
Battir preserve was awarded the "Milena Cory" to preserve the natural and cultural heritage, provided by UNESCO. The area now is threatened by a split due to the separation barrier.
A collection of images and a personal account from the Bangkok Songkran 2009 Riots taken in the Soi Rajaprarop / Pratunam Intersection in Bangkok, Thailand.
Residents gather together along with Palestinian, Israeli, and international supporters for another one of the village's weekly nonviolent protests against Israeli settlements and the occupation at large.
As Hurricane Sandy finally abated during the morning hours, New Yorkers got busy cleaning up their badly beaten city. The recovery effort will most likely evolve in two speeds, rapidly in areas that still have power and slower in those that lost it.
Nokia announces plans for significant changes to its workforce in line with its strategy
The planned headcount reduction is expected to be about 4000 employees.
DMTX. The FBI and Cook County Sheriff's Department uncovered a massive grave re-selling scheme outside Chicago. This day, July 10th 2009, is one of the first and only days family members were allowed
Aafia Movement arranged an all parties round table conference in Karachi. Sincere efforts by Pakistani leaders are needed for release of Dr Aafia from the US imprisonment; say Senator Mike Gravel and Tina Foster in a release.
Former US senator Mike Gravel and human rights activist Tina Foster meets with Dr. Aafia’s family in Karachi. Mike Gravel briefs the media saying if the Government of Pakistan was sincere in efforts for Aafia, she can be returned in two days.
Dafniya, a village 40 kilometers west of Misrata, stands as a heavy conflict zone throughout several months of the Libyan revolutionary struggle. The name of the village means 'end of Misrata, land of farmers.'.
After a magical decade with celebrations across the globe, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) celebrated the IIFA weekend and held the most prestigious IIFA Awards in the exotic Emerald Island. Colombo, Sri Lanka 05/06/2010
While President Obama tried to improve the plight of the homeless, a President Romney wouldn’t even try. Without a major change in Congress, the fate of America’s homeless is unlikely to improve. States just don't have money to deal with the problem.
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