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Photo Galleries
Amazing pictures of the week
05 Nov 2009 03:29
Fashion parades, protests and princesses are just some of the subjects of this week's stunning photographs.
Melbourne Cup 2009
03 Nov 2009 02:34
Once again horses and designers strut their stuff at Flemington for the 'race that stops a nation'. (AAP)
Sculpture by the Sea
29 Oct 2009 03:39
The 2009 Sculpture by the Sea show has opened in Sydney, with more than 100 works of art filling the clifftops, beaches and parks of Bondi and Tamarama. Photographs by Bryony Jones, SBS.
The Berlin Wall 1961 - 1989
28 Oct 2009 01:29
The Berlin Wall divided Germany for almost 30 years. As the country celebrates the 20th anniversary of its fall, take a look back at the barrier's history.
Climate change protests
26 Oct 2009 03:17
With 50 days to go to the Copenhagen Summit, climate change activists took to the streets as part of a worldwide day of action billed as the largest ever.
Great news images
22 Oct 2009 05:27
An underwater cabinet meeting, mysteriously-fathered Tasmanian Devils and a train disaster in India made striking images in the news this week.
Deadly Awards Red Carpet
16 Oct 2009 02:23
Sports stars, musicians and actors turned out for the annual awards night for Indigenous high achievers, which was held at Sydney Opera House.
Nikon-Walkley Press Photo Exhibition
13 Oct 2009 05:18
An exhibition now open at the Australian Centre for Photography in Sydney showcases more than 100 works by Australian photojournalists shortlisted for the 2009 Nikon-Walkley Photographic Awards. SBS One will broadcast the Awards on Thursday Nov 26 at 10pm.
'Our World at War'
08 Oct 2009 00:55
The ICRC Exhibition 'Our World at War' is now being shown in more than 40 countires around the world to mark the 60th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions which underpin modern day international humanitarian law.
China's 60th anniversary celebrations
01 Oct 2009 03:43
China is celebrating 60 years of communist rule, with lavish festivities showcasing the country's economic and military might.
Sumatra earthquake
30 Sep 2009 23:30
Hundreds of people are feared dead after a strong earthquake rattled Sumatra.
Deadly tsunami hits South Pacific
30 Sep 2009 03:13
Dozens of people are feared dead after a massive earthquake sparked a tsunami in the South Pacific island nations of Samoa and American Samoa.
Floods devastate Philippines
28 Sep 2009 04:48
Tropical storm Ketsana has unleashed the heaviest rains in 40 years on Philippines capital Manila, killing more than 80 people. (Getty Images)
G20 protests turn violent
25 Sep 2009 02:34
Authorities have fired rubber bullets at a small group of protesters throwing rocks and bricks in Pittsburgh, ahead of a G20 meeting.
Red haze blankets Sydney
22 Sep 2009 22:13
Sydney and large parts of NSW have been shrouded in red dust blown in from the west by strong winds. Would you like to send us any pictures? Email us at theworldnews@sbs.com.au.
Eid worldwide celebrations
21 Sep 2009 02:27
Muslims around the world have been celebrating Eid, an Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting.
Weird news images
18 Sep 2009 01:27
A collection of very odd moments, captured by news photographers around the world.
Great sporting comebacks
14 Sep 2009 05:41
Following the Kim Clijsters comeback at this years US Open, we examine some of the more memorable sporting comebacks from around the world.
9/11 remembered
11 Sep 2009 04:41
A look back at the United States' worst ever terror attack, eight years on.
Stunning new Hubble telescope photos
10 Sep 2009 01:03
NASA has released a spectacular new series of photographs taken by the newly-refurbished Hubble Telescope.
West Bank conflict
09 Sep 2009 05:53
The West Bank - a strip of territory on the western bank of the River Jordan - is the source of constant tension between Israel, the Palestinians and the rest of the world.
Cliff Diving Championships
08 Sep 2009 02:15
Twelve of the world's most fearless athletes compete to become Cliff Diving Champion during the tenth anniversary of the competition.
News images of the week
04 Sep 2009 03:10
Earthquakes, fires and funerals have made for dramatic and sombre news pictures this week.
The 66th Venice Film Festival
03 Sep 2009 07:08
The launch of the 66th Venice Film Festival was a glamorous affair, attracting Italian film stars, directors, composers and celebrities.
Photos reveal Dugard's squalid prison
31 Aug 2009 00:17
The first glimpse inside Jaycee Lee Dugard's prison has revealed a world of mundane squalor with only a few clues about the interests of the young girls who were forced to grow up in the ramshackle labyrinth of tents and sheds.
The life of Ted Kennedy
26 Aug 2009 06:26
US Senator Edward Moore Kennedy, the last of the Kennedy brothers who profoundly reshaped American politics over the past half-century, has died.
Hero's Welcome for Caster Semenya
26 Aug 2009 02:51
Caster Semenya arrives home to South Africa, after her 800-meter win at the world athletics championships in Berlin.
Miss Universe 2009
24 Aug 2009 01:49
Miss Universe is clinched for the second year in a row by Miss Venezuela, with Australian model Rachael Finch coming in the top five.
Ramadan 2009
21 Aug 2009 03:15
Muslims around the world are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan, which begins on Saturday.
World Athletics Championships
17 Aug 2009 02:11
Images from the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics from Berlin.
Afghans go to the polls
17 Aug 2009 01:21
Afghans will vote in the country's Presidential elections for only the second time ever.
Deadlys nominations 2009
07 Aug 2009 03:52
SBS hosted the 2009 Deadlys nominees announcement. The annual awards honour the outstanding achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in arts, sport and community.
Ten moments worth snapping
06 Aug 2009 04:57
Mr President's birthday cupcakes, sport rookies suffering unusual initiations and the most lipstick ever applied in one go caught photographers' and editors' eyes this week.
Unionists storm ALP summit
31 Jul 2009 05:54
Hundreds of unionists marched on the ALP conference, where they urged the government to do more to protect jobs, and strengthen workplace safety (SBS)
Our top ten pics of the week
23 Jul 2009 07:39
They may not have been the major stories, but these are the images that stood out for us in this week's news.
Unrest in China
09 Jul 2009 04:24
Riot police and soldiers are keeping a strong presence in China's Urumqi city after days of unrest.
Michael Jackson's funeral
07 Jul 2009 18:56
King of Pop Michael Jackson has been farewelled in a star-studded memorial service at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles.
This week's fabulous news pictures
03 Jul 2009 01:57
Passionate Michael Jackson tributes, dogs running for president and beach volleyball made eye-catching images this week.
Chaos in Honduras
30 Jun 2009 03:00
Riot police have cracked down on demonstrators as violent protests erupt across Honduran capital Tegucigalpa, following the ouster of President Manuel Zelaya. Photos by Getty and AAP.
Berlusconi's women
25 Jun 2009 03:10
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said he has never paid a woman for sex, the subject of an embarrassing investigation under way in southern Italy.
Pakistanis flee war
11 May 2009 00:59
More than 100,000 panicked people fled Pakistan's Swat Valley as the government briefly relaxed a curfew to allow civilians to escape a fierce onslaught against Taliban insurgents.
Amazing photos of the week
06 May 2009 05:16
Sri Lanka's long-running civil war came to an end, US authorities uncovered a plot to blow up synagogues in New York, and Burmese pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi was put on trial
Archibald portraits 2009
06 Mar 2009 00:48
The winner of Sydney's prestigious Archibald prize has been announced from a shortlist of 40 finalists.
Obama's inauguration
20 Jan 2009 19:14
Millions of people - in Washington and around the world - have watched history being made, as Barack Obama was sworn in as the first black US President.
Buying the Dream: Obama souvenirs
19 Jan 2009 05:21
With millions of people pouring in to Washington DC to celebrate Barack Obama's inauguration as the US's first black president, there's plenty of money to be made hawking presidential merchandise.
News images of the week
05 Dec 2008 04:29
High surf, a careless thief and rampant Jewish extremists filled the news with amazing shots this week.
The faces of bad trade
24 Nov 2008 23:23
As financial cracks began to appear on Wall Street, the traders were the first to bear the brunt of a crisis that would soon hit harder than anyone thought.
Obama's victory
19 Nov 2008 02:27
Take a look back at that historic night in Chicago when Barack Obama celebrated with 250,000 supporters in Chicago, watched by millions around the world.
Barack Obama Album
16 Sep 2008 01:30
Barack Obama is the junior United States Senator from Illinois and presidential nominee of the Democratic Party in the 2008 general election.
