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Flood displaced people moved to a safer location - Tando Allahyar

Environment

Flood displaced people moved to a safer location - Tand...

Officials say that at least five million people have been affected by floods across the country, with thousands forced to vacate their homes. 7th September 2011
by rajput yasir, on 7th of September 2011
Union activists form picket lines outside various locations recruiting

Politics

Union activists form picket lines outside various locat...

Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union, commonly referred to as PCS, formed picket-lines outside various places in the early morning urging workers to join the June 30th st...
by Behzad, on 30th of June 2011
Views of Media Luna, located in the municipality of Rio Verde

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Views of Media Luna, located in the municipality of Rio...

Laguna de la Media Luna, an ecosystem of great importance, ensuring environmental and productive conditions in the region.
by Bruno Cortés, on 21st of April 2011
Truck Fire located in Medford New Jersey

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Truck Fire located in Medford New Jersey

Ford Ranger truck on fire burns out of control at Medford Ford Car Dealership located in Medford, New Jersey. 19/03/2011
by lou dallara, on 19th of March 2011
Afghan and Australian soldiers locate an arms cache in Uruzgan

Politics

Afghan and Australian soldiers locate an arms cache in ...

Afghan National Army and Australian soldiers locate an arms cache in Uruzgan province, central Afghanistan. 14/11/10.
by Def VID, on 14th of November 2010
Angelina Jolie film next location

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Angelina Jolie film next location

The next filming location of Angelina Jolie's film at the Museum . Budapest, Hungary. 23/10/2010
by Gergely Besenyei, on 23rd of October 2010
A view of Novi Pazar located in Sandzak

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A view of Novi Pazar located in Sandzak

A view of Novi Pazar located in Sandzak, Serbia. 30/09/2010
by RFE/RL RFE/RL, on 30th of September 2010
Police Help Nun find Papal Visit Location

Society

Police Help Nun find Papal Visit Location

Police were helping a little old Nun find her way to the Pope's visit at St Mary's College, Twickenham, London, UK. 17/09/2010
by Craig Shepheard, on 17th of September 2010
Israeli warplanes strike targets in locations along the Gaza Strip

Politics

Israeli warplanes strike targets in locations along the...

Israeli warplanes strike targets in five locations along the Gaza strip, Palestinian security officials said. Khan Younis 18/08/2010
by Khalil Ibrahim, on 18th of August 2010
Queen Elizabeth II 1952 honeymoon location

Society

Queen Elizabeth II 1952 honeymoon location

Treetops Hotel in Nyeri in Kenya happens to be where Queen Elizabeth II spent her honeymoon period, which subsequently was the time she found out her father, King George VI had passed. ...
by George Mulala, on 15th of May 2010
Patagonia on the Road

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Patagonia on the Road

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 betw...
by Riccardo Arena, on 20th of February 2006
The underground tunnels of the Western Wall - Jerusalem

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The underground tunnels of the Western Wall - Jerusalem

The Western Wall tunnel is an underground tunnel exposing the Western Wall in its full length. The tunnel is adjacent to the Western Wall and is located under buildings of the Old City ...
by Pixsmedia Images, on 9th of February 2012
Orthodox Jewish children visit the Wester Wall - Jerusalem

Society

Orthodox Jewish children visit the Wester Wall - Jerusa...

The Western Wall, Wailing Wall or Kotel is located in the Old City of Jerusalem at the foot of the western side of the Temple Mount. It is a remnant of the ancient wall that surrounded ...
by Mahmoud illean, on 8th of February 2012
The Carolina Herrera Fashion Show - Florida

Arts & Entertainment

The Carolina Herrera Fashion Show - Florida

Palm Beach's fashion loving residents all joined together in early January to view Carolina Herrera's Spring 2012 Collection. The event was hosted by the Norton Museum of Arts...
by Maria Finkernagel, on 6th of January 2012
In Pictures: The religious sites of Israel and Palestinian Territory

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In Pictures: The religious sites of Israel and Palestin...

The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is one of the oldest continuously operating churches in the world. Al-Aqsa Mosque also known as al-Aqsa, is the third holiest site in Sunni Islam...
by Mahmoud illean, on 8th of February 2012
Italy's capitol is covered in snow - Rome

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Italy's capitol is covered in snow - Rome

During the nights between the 3rd and 4th of February, Rome was surprised by a fantastic display of snowfall. Many of the streets, historical locations and monuments are completely cove...
by Serena De Angelis, on 5th of February 2012
Mexican Army destroy Marijuana Plantation - Sinaloa

Society

Mexican Army destroy Marijuana Plantation - Sinaloa

A marijuana field of approximately 7,500 square meters, hidden in a mountain range 35 km from the city of Culiacan, and located by aerial inspection, was destroyed by some 30 soldiers f...
by Adrián Mx, on 30th of January 2012
The town of Thala, forgotten, battered, now ignored

Society

The town of Thala, forgotten, battered, now ignored

Thala located 250 kms from Tunis, long forgotten by the various regimes, has been severely oppressed during the Revolution, is now ignored by the powers that be. Thala, Tunisia. 4th Feb...
by hamideddine Bouali, on 4th of February 2012
Per Ung - The Norwegian sculpture artist

Arts & Entertainment

Per Ung - The Norwegian sculpture artist

Per Ung at his studio located in Oslo, Norway. 28th May 2008
by Alexander Widding, on 28th of May 2008
Demolished lives after Israeli authorities bulldoze – East Jerusalem

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Demolished lives after Israeli authorities bulldoze – E...

Israeli authorities demolished several houses in the Palestinian village of Anata. More than 50 homeless people now struggle to rebuild their lives with no where to go. Israel. 31st Ja...
by V Moura, on 31st of January 2012
Shopping in Akihabara, Tokyo

Business

Shopping in Akihabara, Tokyo

Akihabara, also known as Akihabara Electric Town, is an area of Tokyo, Japan. It is located less than five minutes by rail from Tokyo Station and is a popular shopping district. Japan. ...
by Scott Larson, on 3rd of February 2012
Graffiti left by extremists on the walls of 'Peace Now' - Jerusalem

Politics

Graffiti left by extremists on the walls of 'Peace Now'...

Religious Jewish extremists allegedly left graffiti on the walls of 'Peace Now,' reading 'There is no left-wing = The absence of terrorist attacks." Israel. 9th Febr...
by Mahmoud illean, on 9th of February 2012
Thala, the coldest city in Tunisia, is also the most impoverished

Environment

Thala, the coldest city in Tunisia, is also the most im...

Located over 1,000 meters above sea level, Thala suffers every winter by the harsh climate, the extreme poverty of its inhabitants in an area that receives no aid from the state. Thala,...
by hamideddine Bouali, on 4th of February 2012
Snow blankets the Italian capital - Rome

Environment

Snow blankets the Italian capital - Rome

A rare snow blankets the historic city of Rome. People take photos at the Barcaccia Fountain at Piazza di Spagna and other historic locations in the city. Italy. 3rd February 2012
by eidon Frustaci, on 3rd of February 2012
Ceremony for Anniversary of the March of Loyalty – Mexico

Politics

Ceremony for Anniversary of the March of Loyalty – Mexi...

The President of Mexico, Felipe Calderon headed the ceremony for March of Loyalty held in the Castle of Chapultepec to remember the episode where Mexican armed forces affirm their loyal...
by Enrique Perez Huerta, on 9th of February 2012
Separate and Unequal Development prompts clashes - Palestine

Politics

Separate and Unequal Development prompts clashes - Pale...

Farmers from the Palestinian village of Al-Janiya clash with Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) as they attempt to plant olive trees in an area of their village bordering the illegal Israe...
by Dylan Collins, on 8th of February 2012
Five more days of Iberia strikes in February - Spain

Business

Five more days of Iberia strikes in February - Spain

Iberia airlines is facing further five days of industrial action by staff to protest for company plans of low-cost carrier Iberia Express. The new date strikes will 13, 17, 20, 24 and 2...
by F.J Fernandez Bordonada, on 9th of February 2012
Hostile graffiti is written on Monastery of the Cross - Jerusalem

Politics

Hostile graffiti is written on Monastery of the Cross ...

Settlers are allegedly writing hostile slogans on the Monastery of the Cross and a school in Jerusalem. The graffiti said 'Pay the Price,' among other slogans. Israel. 7th Feb...
by Mahmoud illean, on 7th of February 2012
Social and Cultural Centre Caixa Forum in Madrid

Arts & Entertainment

Social and Cultural Centre Caixa Forum in Madrid

The CaixaForum is located in the heart of the city’s cultural district, facing the Paseo del Prado, near the Prado, the Reina Sofia and the Thyssen-Bornemisza museums designed by Swiss ...
by nathalie paco, on 30th of August 2011
Staff removed from school following abuse investigation - Los Angeles

Society

Staff removed from school following abuse investigation...

The entire staff of Miramonte Elementary School are to be removed while the school district investigates allegations following the arrest of two teachers on suspicion of lewd conduct wi...
by William Sparkes, on 8th of February 2012
Winners and stars of Pirena 2012 - Pyrenees

Sports

Winners and stars of Pirena 2012 - Pyrenees

After the finish of the 22th Pirena Advance, the winners were; 1st the German Tom Andres; 2nd Spaniard Iker Ozcoidi and 3rd Pavel Pfeifer on sleds dogs. Spain. 22nd January 2012
by F.J Fernandez Bordonada, on 7th of February 2012
London Protest Calls For Release of Bologna 12

Politics

London Protest Calls For Release of Bologna 12

A protest at the Italian Embassy called for the release of the Bologna 12, accused of "subversive association for purposes of terrorism" for membership of communist organisati...
by Peter Marshall, on 8th of February 2012
Military checkpoints monitor traffic in Sinaloa

Society

Military checkpoints monitor traffic in Sinaloa

At a control checkpoint located in Navolato in the state of Sinaloa, as many as 60 troopers, commanded by three officers, check an average of 200 vehicles for narcotic and weapons. Mexi...
by Adrián Mx, on 29th of January 2012
Buzkashi as popular as ever in North Afghanistan

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Buzkashi as popular as ever in North Afghanistan

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
by Said Hijran Frogh, on 10th of January 2012
Tsunami warning lifted in Cebu City after 6.9 earthquake

Our World

Tsunami warning lifted in Cebu City after 6.9 earthquak...

People fled their homes and went to the streets and high structures in Cebu City, Philippines after a false report of a potential tsunami triggered chaos in the city. Dozens have been r...
by Victor Kintanar, on 6th of February 2012
Views of Mexico's archaeological zone of Tula

Our World

Views of Mexico's archaeological zone of Tula

Tula is a town and one of the 84 municipalities of Hidalgo, in central-eastern Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 305.8 square km, and as of 2005, the municipality had a total p...
by Bruno Cortés, on 6th of February 2012
Wildlife on a semi frozen Alexandra Lake - East London

Environment

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
by David Mbiyu, on 5th of February 2012
In pictures: A winter day in Toronto

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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
by Sarah Loretta, on 26th of January 2012
Israel moves a graveyard to build a park - Jerusalem

Politics

Israel moves a graveyard to build a park - Jerusalem

Israelis have removed the contents of graves and disposed of them in an unknown location or locations. A court battle ensued and further actions are stopped, for now. Israel. 12th Janu...
by simon sakkab, on 24th of January 2012
The Israel Defense Force on patrol in the West Bank

Politics

The Israel Defense Force on patrol in the West Bank

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
by Ryan Rodrick Beiler, on 18th of November 2011