Gioacchino Rossini's masterpiece, The Barber of Seville returns to the Teatro Municipal de Santiago, produced by Fabio Sparvoli, which since its release in Chile in 2008, was acclaimed by many theater-goers around the world.
Egypt's streets are abuzz as what is perceived as the country's unfinished revolution is slated by some to reignite on June 30th, 2013. Downtown Cairo is a living graffiti mural with political messages that are often white-washed, only to be redrawn.
An Indian man dressed as the well-loved Hindu monkey God Hanuman performed during a procession held in Ajmer. Hanuman is one of the most popular idols in the Hindu pantheon.
In the remote trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh, Buddhist monks of Hemis Monastery celebrate the birthday of Guru Padmasambhava, who took Buddhism to Tibet, by performing masked dances enacting episodes from his life and the victory of good over evil.
An estimated three thousand Brazilian demonstrators gathered outside their embassy in Central London in solidarity with marchers in Rio, Brasilia and Sao Paulo who were demonstrating over rising transport costs and other pressing social issues.
A Pakistani water distributor seen at a hand pump as he fills plastic water tanks that will be used to distribute fresh drinking water to his local customers.
Rubber plant heights reach 15 to 25 feet. By slashing the bark rubber latex is sent pouring out. Rubber latex is useful as a base material object that requires flexibility, such as tires.
Kampung Gede Kasepuhan Ciptagelar is a traditional village that is characterized by the location and shape of its homes and traditions, which are strongly upheld by its community and supporters.
Hundreds of Brazilians came out to show solidarity in London at Old Palace Yard as their home country Brazil experiences nationwide protests and frustration over heavy-handed policing, poor public services and the cost of hosting the 2014 World Cup.
The 22nd of June is Global Smurfs day, fans all over the world come together to celebrate the cartoon created by the Belgian artist Peyo (Pen name of Pierre Culliford) in 1958 on the day that marks his birthday. Image taken June 2012.
Hundreds of Brazilians came out to show solidarity in London at Old Palace Yard as their home country experiences nationwide protests to express their frustration at heavy-handed policing and poor public services.
Anti-war campaigners from Stop the War Coalition met at the US Embassy following President Obama's announcement that the USA will begin to officially arm the Syrian rebels and demanded the US and the UK keep their "Hands Off Syria".
Hundreds of people showed their solidarity with protesters in Sao Paulo and Rio over rising public transport costs and the expense of staging the 2014 World Cup. Brazil solidarity protests are spreading across the globe.
At the end of the legislative session in Albany, 2,000 opponents of fracking from Brooklyn to Buffalo arrived on buses in New York's Capitol to demand a ban on fracking. This was the largest anti-fracking rally in the country.
Hundreds of Brazilians came out to show solidarity in London at Old Palace Yard as their home country Brazil is experiencing nationwide protests to express their frustration at heavy-handed policing and poor and costly public services.
Rising public transport costs and the expense of staging the 2014 World Cup in Brazil sparks demonstrations across the world including the British capital. Hundreds of people show their solidarity with protesters in Sao Paulo and Rio.
The Obamas visited the Sixth Century monastic site at Glendalough, in the Co. Wicklow. Michelle, Malia and Sasha took a tour with a local tour guide George McClafferty.
Over the next two years the London Fire brigade faces the closure of 12 fire stations due to cuts of 45 million pounds imposed by Mayor Boris Johnson. Campaigners against the closures wanted their voices to be heard before decisions were made.
Mars Bazrafshan is currently on a hunger strike that he started on June 3rd against the "bullying tactics" he claims he as well as others experience from their employer, Canada Post. He was joined throughout the day by other postal workers.
Thousands gather at Parliament in London to show support for Brazil over increases in public transportation costs and costs of the 2014 World Cup and the Government.
Hundreds of thousands are protesting in Brazil, and in London thousands came out to do the same. The demonstrations were organized mostly to protest against increases in bus, train and metro tickets in Brazil.
Activists from Bournemouth and Poole Anti Cuts Coalition, UK Uncut and Wessex Solidarity demonstrated against the bedroom tax outside of Poole and Bournemouth council offices this evening.
Around 3,000 people gathered at London's Parliament Square to show some support to the protesters in Brazil. The demonstrations were organized mostly to protest against increases in bus, train and metro tickets in Brazil.
Hundreds of residents of the working-class neighborhood of Vallecas in Madrid, have protested against the closure of one of the health centers in their neighborhood. After the merger, the police have intervened to try to dissolve the people.
Iranian people came to the streets to celebrate their defeat against South Korea in the World Cup Qualifying match, which qualified the Iranian National Team for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Over 2,000 Brazilians protested outside Parliament in London, in solidarity with demonstrations in Brazil where transport costs and 'frivolous government spending' on the World Cup and Olympics have angered the population.
At 19:00 started a protest against the closure of the medical center Federica Montseny and against the privatization of public health. The concentration marched through Vallecas along the lagoon, where there were moments of tension.
The Brazilian team Maria Clara - Carolina won 2-0 in round two against the Japanese team Take - Mizoe at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Grand Slam in Rome.
People run and practice surf at Salinas Beach in Avilés, Asturias. With a weather that is not summer at all, the only people at the beach are surfers with full wetsuits.
A concentration in defense of public health and in support of the 14 arrested yesterday, at the Federica Montseny in Vallecas, took place in Madrid. Some scuffles between protesters and police erupted.
A few thousand U.K. based Brazilians protested outside Westminster’s Parliament buildings in London to show solidarity sparked by the recent bus fare price increase, failing public services and the spiralling costs of the 2014 World Cup.
Activists and residents who will be affected by the so-called bedroom tax have lobbied the Southways Housing Trust in Manchester in an attempt to maintain pressure for the policy to be reversed by the government.
Brno, until the end of August, hosts the show "Brno Art Open" also known as "Statues in the Streets". This year's fourth year is titled "On the Edge of the Story" turns to the modern history of Brno.
Old Palace Yard turned yellow and green as thousands of Brazilians gathered outside Parliament to hold a protest in solidarity with the current demonstrations occurring in Brazil.
The theatre circus, Eoloh!, based on a fantasy story of a place struck by a tornado, will start the summer season in Madrid at the Nuevo Teatro Alcalá de Madrid. The circus includes 20 artists and more than 120 scenery pieces.
Activists distribute flyers to Turin's people to raise awareness of the event on 22 June against the violent repression of demonstrations by the Brazilian government.
Beamish Georgians attended the 175th anniversary celebrations of the opening of the Newcastle to Carlisle railway line, the oldest coast-to-coast passenger line in the UK. The festivities were organised by the Tyne Valley Community Rail Partnership.
We are witnessing a crisis in Brazil. In several cities, people are going to the streets to campaign against the increase of public transportation costs in Brazil, which is allegedly very expensive and far from ideal.
At Berlin's Alexanderplatz near the famous world time clock some activists rally in silence to support the Turkish opposition and to honor the standing man on Istanbul's Taksim Square. Worldwide activists were called for such actions at nine o'clock.
A group of young Brazilians held a small demonstration in solidarity with protests in Brasil against the government that has allegedly increased the costs of transport and spent too much money on the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
A few thousand U.K. based Brazilians protested outside Westminster’s Parliament buildings in London to show solidarity sparked by the recent bus fare price increase, failing public services and the spiralling costs of the 2014 World Cup.
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