Wow Cyclothon is a non-stop relay bike race around Iceland held annually in June when the sun never sets. The race takes place from the 19th–22nd of June, and benefits Save the Children - Iceland.
An Afghan refugee woman walks past mud houses built by families who fled their villages due to war and famine from neighboring Afghanistan, in suburbs of Karachi, Pakistan.
An estimated 3,500 people attended the Royston Motorbike Club annual bike event to help raise funds for the Meldreth Manor Scope School for Children with profound and multiple disabilities and the East of England Air Ambulance Charity.
Protesters stage a demo as guests arrive in anticipation of George Osborne's Mansion House speech detailing what he plans to do with the banks bailed out at the tax payers expense.
Seventy percent of the population is below the poverty line according to a 2009 estimate. Gaza Strip industries are generally small family businesses that produce textiles, soap, olive-wood carvings, and mother-of-pearl souvenirs.
People still gather at ERT's headquarters on the 9th day of the state broadacster's occupation. SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras visited to show his solidarity and demanded that ERT should go on air immediately, as per the recent High Court decision.
The Madrid regional Ministry of Education has decided to change the funding system of vocational education and training. Labor unions and teachers have marched to protest against it. They say that this change will affect workers and students.
Chairman Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan took the oath during the National Assembly session in Islamabad. Pakistan Television cut his first speech to the assembly within two minutes, causing a social media uproar.
Muhammad Ali Mosque is a mosque built in the Ottoman style, similar to Oaasofia Mosque in Istanbul, built by Muhammad Ali Pasha inside the Citadel of Saladin in the Egyptian capital; Cairo, between the period of 1830 to 1848.
Lorenzo Jovanotti returned to perform live with the "Backup Tour" at San Siro stadium in Milan, showcasing the songs from "Backup - Lorenzo 1987-2012."
Almamegretta performs live inside the festival "Roma incontra il mondo". Almamegretta Neapolitan is a musical group formed in 1988. Their music is a blend of alternative rock, reggae, dub, Neapolitan songs and Arabic chants.
Palestinians wait to fill their petrol jugs at a gas station in Gaza City. Egypt has tightened security measures along its borders with Gaza, and has stopped smuggling petrol via tunnels - causing a fuel shortage in the Gaza Strip.
The city of Madrid lights up its emblematic Puerta de Alcalá to honor the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homeland under threat of persecution, conflict and violence.
The current President of the Chamber of Deputies, Miroslava Nemcova, was proposed as the Civic Democratic Party prime minister. If she becomes prime minister, she vill be the first woman in the history of the Czech Republic to hold the post.
A new store with Czech coins and medals, in the building of the Brno branch of the Czech National Bank, opened a Czech Mint. Customers are also attracted to the rare replica Brno tolar Ferdinand II. from 1621.
Thousands of Bulgarians took to the streets of the capital, Sofia, and other cities for a sixth day in a row to protest against the socialist-led government of Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski.
Bon Jovi performed at the PGE Arena Stadium. Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, and drummer Tico Torres.
The festival of bonfires of San Juan, usually begins with what is called "La Plantá" which consists of the placement of the ninots (Figures) that make up the failure or fire. The statues are also used to decorate the streets and fill them with lights
The second MULAFEST and Callao City Lights open doors its doors for a preview. MULAFEST is the most important festival of urban trends in Madrid, Plaza de Callao.
The hip-hop duo Dead Prez performed Sunday evening in Bed Stuy's Von King Park as part of New York City's ongoing Summer Stage event series. The free concert was followed by a screening of the film "Soul Food Junky".
Germany's Team Ludwig - Walkenhorst won against Italian team Cicolari Menegatti during the second day of the World Tour Beachvolley tournament hosted at Foro Italico in Rome.
Baroness grey-Thompson is among the Honorands in this years Oxford university's Encaenia. An annual event that honours leading figures from the world of science, arts, law and sports.
The leaders of the coalition parties in Greece discussed the closure of the public broadcasting station ERT and about a minister exchange in the government. DIMAR and PASOK demanded more democracy within the government.
The protest "Duran Adam" (Standing Man) initiated by Erdem Gündüz in Istanbul has spread beyond the borders of Turkey. This evening, in Milan, a group of people rallied in front of the Turkish consulate, standing in silence.
Polish band IRA headed by the Artur Gadowski opens for Bon Jovi concert in Gdansk at the PGE Arena Stadium in Gdansk. They performed on an old Cadillac-styled stage build especially for the Bon Jovi band.
After police evacuated Taksim Gezi Park over the weekend, people started to hold open forums at parks of Istanbul. A massive one was held at Abbasaga Park in the Besiktas district.
A police source estimated that some 6,000 demonstrated in London against the Brazilian government's lack of commitment to invest in transport, education and health, whilst wasting money on sports stadiums, corruption and supporting police brutality.
On the occasion of his exhibition at the Louvre, Michelangelo Pistoletto introduced a new book called "La Voce di Pistoletto", published by Bompiani at Istituto Italiano di Cultura a Parigi.
The three tenors Fr Martin O'Hagan and his brother Fr Eugene O'Hagan together with Fr David Delargy have this morning paid a courtesy call on the Archbishop of Malta Paul Cremona. They are to present a concert this Friday, which is sold out.
'Facing Tomorrow - The fifth Israeli Presidential Conference' aims to engage the central issues that will influence the face of society's future for the sake of a better tomorrow, bringing together influential worldwide figures.
Chameleons (family Chamaeleonidae) are a distinctive and highly specialized clade of lizards. The approximately 160 species of chameleon come in a range of colors, including pink, blue, red, orange, turquoise, yellow, and green.
Protests over bus fares in downtown São Paulo took place. On the seventh day of protests, thousands of people took to the streets. Many shops were looted, and vandalized. At Augusta Street, troops of military police clashed with violent protesters.
A demonstration was held outside the Houses of Parliament in solidarity with protesters in Brazil, calling for an end to police brutality. A few thousand people were present, with a peaceful atmosphere remaining throughout.
In an all-girls Palestinian summer camp Hamas trained participants in civil defense. The training session showed girls how to prevent fires in their home among other useful tools.
The Bon Jovi band performs live in Gdansk at the PGE Arena stadium as a part of the 'Because We Can' tour. Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey.
After a two -day stay in the German capital, US President Barack Obama and his family leave Berlin on Air Force One. The presidents plane took off from the Berlin Tegel Airport in the evening.
Protesters tried to storm the Mayor's office, while elsewhere a vehicle belonging to the press was reportedly set on fire as what had begun as a peaceful protest ended in clashes with police. As many as 8 arrests were made.
Roughly 3,000 demonstrated on the eastern lawn of the New York Capitol Building, in opposition to fracking. Plans to allow drilling in the state were put on hold last February, but could commence in the coming months.
More than 30,000 fans came out for the Jon Bon Jovi concert at the PGE Arena stadium in Gdansk. Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey.
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