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Philippines Earthquake

07 Feb 2012 22:38

A look at the damage caused by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake on February 06, 2012.

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Queensland and NSW floods

06 Feb 2012 01:35

The flood crisis in northern NSW and southern Queensland has seen thousands of people stranded and evacuated.

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Queensland remembers flood disaster

30 Dec 2010 01:31

A look at the first anniversary of Queensland's devastating floods, and some of the images of the disaster which took place in the state, as well as NSW.

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The week that was

03 Feb 2012 01:59

A look at the week that was in pictures.

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Egypt football clash

01 Feb 2012 20:57

At least 73 people were killed in clashes between fans after a football match in the city of Port Said, Egypt.

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AACTA Awards

31 Jan 2012 22:45

Highlights from the inaugural AACTA Awards held at the Sydney Opera House.

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Lunar New Year celebrations

23 Jan 2012 05:11

Ethnic Chinese around the world are taking part in celebrations to mark the Year of the Dragon.

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Golden Globe Awards 2012

16 Jan 2012 01:40

Watch the highlights of the 69th Golden Globe Awards held in Los Angeles.

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Costa Concordia grounding

15 Jan 2012 22:02

A cruise ship carrying more than 4,000 people ran aground after striking rocks off the Tuscan island of Giglio, Italy.

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Dutch Orange Day 2011 in Melbourne

02 May 2011 01:19

In the centre of Melbourne the Dutch again celebrated Queen Beatrix' birthday on Dutch Orange Day, on the 1st of May 2011.

Wederom werd Koninginnedag groots gevierd, Dutch Orange Day, in het hartje van Melbourne op 1 mei 2011.

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First week of 2012

04 Jan 2012 03:20

The week began with a bang as the world rang in the New Year - but that wasn't the only thing in the news.

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Kim Jong-il's funeral

28 Dec 2011 02:34

North Koreans have began two days of funeral services for its late leader Kim Jong-il, with hundreds of thousands attending in Pyongyang.

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Kim Jong-il's North Korea

19 Dec 2011 03:29

With the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, SBS takes a look at his life in pictures.

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The week that was

16 Dec 2011 03:06

A look at the week that was in pictures.

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Inside Inverbrackie detention centre

15 Dec 2011 03:18

SBS has had a rare glimpse inside Inverbrackie detention centre.

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A look back at 2011 in news

07 Dec 2011 03:52

A year in pictures...Relive the main events of 2011.

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Japan quake and tsunami disaster, 11 March 2011

11 Mar 2011 07:28

Dramatic photos from one of the most devastating natural disasters of 2011, a deadly tsunami, triggered by a magnitude 9.0 underwater earthquake, smashed into Japan’s eastern coast that killing more than 15, 000.

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Russian election unrest

08 Dec 2011 00:10

Russian riot police have arrested hundreds of activists in central Moscow during protests that the country’s elections were rigged in favour of Vladimir Putin's ruling party.

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Brazilian football legend Socrates dies

05 Dec 2011 02:07

Former Brazil captain Socrates, who played in the great 1982 Brazilian side which was widely regarded as the finest team never to win a World Cup, has died aged 57.

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'Outpost' exhibition

30 Nov 2011 03:40

The Outpost Project aims to transform the gritty industrial spaces of Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour into an explosion of urban art.

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Protesters storm UK embassy in Iran

30 Nov 2011 01:11

An angry mob of Iranian demonstrators have raided the British Embassy in protest against UK sanctions.

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On board the Bob Barker

25 Nov 2011 03:25

The crew of Sea Shepherd vessel the 'Bob Barker' show us around their ship as they prepare to head south for their annual anti-whaling campaign.

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Sculpture by the Sea

19 Nov 2011 04:04

Each spring sculptures appear along the coastline from Sydney's Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach.

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Obama Visits Australia

16 Nov 2011 21:42

US President Barack Obama touches down in Canberra for his 2 day Australian visit.

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Behind the scenes with a fake Bob Katter

16 Nov 2011 06:06

Actor Drew Forsythe impersonates Bob Katter for the 2011 Walkely awards promo.

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2011 Walkleys

13 Nov 2011 22:11

Amazing photos nominated for the 2011 Walkley Photojournalism awards.

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The week that was

10 Nov 2011 01:30

A look at the week that was in pictures.

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Turkey earthquake

25 Oct 2011 23:30

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake rocked eastern Turkey, with around a thousand people feared dead.

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Italy floods

08 Nov 2011 04:41

Torrential rains lashed Genoa and Italy's western coastline last week, triggering flash floods that killed at least six people.

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The week that was

04 Nov 2011 01:46

A look back at the week that was in pictures.

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The 2011 Melbourne Cup

01 Nov 2011 00:05

In its 151st year, the Melbourne Cup is the race that stops the nation.

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Life in Korail slum

28 Oct 2011 04:01

Photos from Josh van Cuylenburg of everyday life in Korail slum, Bangladesh.

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The week that was

27 Oct 2011 03:03

A look at the week that was in pictures.

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Death of Gaddafi

20 Oct 2011 23:16

Libyans celebrated after news that ousted leader Muammar Gaddafi was killed by new regime forces during the final assault on his hometown, Sirte. Warning this gallery contains graphic content.

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Worldwide 'Occupy' protests

05 Oct 2011 05:09

The 'Occupy Wall Street' protests have gone global with demonstrations being staged in major cities around the world.

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The week that was

20 Oct 2011 04:44

A look at the week that was in pictures from around the world.

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Past royal visits down under

19 Oct 2011 03:15

Queen Elizabeth II has made a number of appearances in Australia during her reign.

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Prisoner Swap

18 Oct 2011 21:26

There have been emotional scenes in the Palestinian territories as freed Palestinian prisoners were welcomed home. Meanwhile, cheering crowds greeted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit who arrived home after five years in captivity.

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NZ cargo ship crisis

14 Oct 2011 01:44

A look at images from what New Zealand officials are calling the worst maritime environmental disaster in the country's history.

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The week that was

13 Oct 2011 02:56

A look at the week that was in pictures.

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Egyptian Clashes

09 Oct 2011 22:57

Coptic Christians clash with security forces after demonstrations turned violent over the burning of a church in southern Egypt.

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The week that was

15 Apr 2011 01:55

The pictures that told the news this week.

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Steve Jobs

06 Oct 2011 02:07

A look at Steve Jobs' achievements.

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Women in the army

27 Sep 2011 09:03

Female soldiers serving around the world.

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NRL Grand Final 2011

03 Oct 2011 00:28

The Manly Sea Eagles confirmed their status as the best side of 2011 with a 24-10 grand final win over the New Zealand Warriors.

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The week that was

29 Sep 2011 03:00

Take a look back at the most striking pictures this week.

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This week in pictures

22 Sep 2011 04:01

Ten pictures that told the news this week.

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2011 Emmy Awards

19 Sep 2011 05:07

Mad Men" won the best drama Emmy for the fourth year Sunday, while Kate Winslet led a gang of Brits taking gongs .

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The week in pictures

15 Sep 2011 23:01

Here's a recap of the main events in news and sport this week.

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September 11th memorials

12 Sep 2011 23:50

Memorial services have been held to mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

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The week that was

02 Sep 2011 06:44

Millions of Muslim marked Eid, the US cleared up after Hurricane Irene and a Sydney zoo had a rare spring arrival.

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SBS in Afghanistan

31 Aug 2011 02:58

SBS senior political correspondent Karen Middleton visited the Uruzgan province where she met Australian troops, Afghan village elders and the US commander for the area. (SBS)

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Hurricane Irene

29 Aug 2011 03:25

Hurricane Irene has left residents on the US East Coast reeling, as they face the damage left by the storm.

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Libya Uprising

22 Aug 2011 01:43

In the early hours of August 22, Libyan rebels reached the highly symbolic Green Square in the centre of Tripoli. (Getty)

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India Protests

18 Aug 2011 03:03

Public disgust with endemic corruption in India has seen huge crowds of people from all walks of life take to the streets of their cities with one message: enough is enough.

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Living in Leonora

15 Aug 2011 04:46

Leonora is a remote town in WA, which became known since a detention centre was created there. What is it like to live there?

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East Africa Famine

15 Aug 2011 06:20

Up to 13 million people are at risk of starvation in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and Djibouti as a result of the region's worst drought in 60 years. Two million children are said to be malnourished and at risk of death.

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Riots in the UK

08 Aug 2011 23:14

Riots broke out in Tottenham on August 5th and spread to other areas of London and beyond.

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GARMA Festival

08 Aug 2011 01:13

Regarded as Australia's most significant Indigenous cultural exchange event, the GARMA Festival attracts clan groups from north east Arnhem Land, as well as representatives from clan groups and neighbouring Indigenous peoples throughout Arnhem Land.

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Ramadan around the world

03 Aug 2011 02:29

Millions of Muslim around the world mark the month of Ramadan by abstaining from eating, drinking, smoking and sexual activities between dawn and dusk.

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The World this Week

29 Jul 2011 07:44

The world was turned upside down for Norway this week after an extremist went on a killing spree, while elsewhere the death of a popstar and a historic win for an Australian cyclist consumed the headlines.

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Norway twin attacks

25 Jul 2011 02:39

The bomb in Oslo and the shooting rampage on the holiday island of Utoeya killed at least 93 people, making it Norway's worst massacre since World War 2.

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World Press Photo Exhibition 2011

21 Jul 2011 00:24

Here are some pictures from the World Press Photo Exhibition which is now touring the globe.

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Bali Nine

11 Nov 2010 05:47

A who's who of the Bali Nine, including details of each of their sentences for drug smuggling.

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South Sudan celebrates independence

12 Jul 2011 02:11

South Sudanese are still celebrating after the country was declared independent on July 10, following nearly 50 years of war with Sudan and millions of deaths.

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Tour de France spills

11 Jul 2011 02:13

The Tour de France is a tough race and this year riders have had their fare share of crashes.

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Greece protests

16 Jun 2011 01:27

Thousands of demonstrators besieged the Greek parliament as lawmakers debated new austerity measures inside on a day of protests marred by clashes between riot police and gangs of youths.

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The week in pictures

30 Jun 2011 04:25

The week in news told in 15 photos.

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Bougainville

27 Jun 2011 06:20

Images of the striking island of Bougainville snapped on SBS senior correspondent Brian Thomson's trip there.

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New York City gay pride parade

27 Jun 2011 03:58

New York state voted June 24 to legalize same-sex marriage. About 300,000 people marched in New York's annual Gay Pride parade, celebrating the historic decision.

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Go Back to Where You Came From

14 Jun 2011 08:37

Follow the six protagonists of the SBS documentary "Go Back to Where You Came From", as they end up in Iraq, Kuwait, Jordan, Kenya and Malaysia.

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The week that was

10 Jun 2011 04:05

Apart from the cucumbers, asylum seekers, cattle exports and a very brave moose made memorable news images this week.

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Puyehue Volcano

08 Jun 2011 02:31

Chile's Puyehue volcano has erupted for the first time in half a century, prompting evacuations and grounding flights across southern Chile and Argentina.

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Barca fans celebrate

30 May 2011 04:22

FC Barcelona celebrates winning the UEFA Champions League with fans at the club's home stadium Camp Nou.

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Tornadoes hit US

18 Apr 2011 05:04

Extraordinary shots of the devastation wrought by early and fierce tornadoes in the US.

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Grimsvotn Volcano

23 May 2011 01:57

The second Icelandic volcano in a year has erupted, threatening to cause travel chaos in Europe.

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Eurovision Song Contest 2011

11 May 2011 02:29

Photos from the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Dusseldorf, Germany. The grand final will be broadcast on SBS One on Sunday May 15th at 7.30pm.

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Cannes Film Festival 2011

12 May 2011 07:03

The Cannes film festival got off to a glittering start.

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The Situation Room

11 May 2011 04:39

The situation room - where politics meets the phenomenon of photobombing.

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Earthquake in Lorca, Spain

11 May 2011 23:53

A rare earthquake has hit the southern Spanish town of Lorca.

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Osama Bin Laden death

02 May 2011 05:03

The world reacts to the news that al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden is dead, ten years after the September 11 attacks.

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World May Day protests

02 May 2011 02:01

May Day rallies have been held around the world to mark International Workers Day.

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Remembering September 11

09 Sep 2010 02:15

On the morning of September 11 2001 four US commercial airliners were hijacked, the results left around 3000 people dead.

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The Royal Wedding

29 Apr 2011 06:01

The fairytale wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton captured the imagination of the world, with millions sharing in the celebration of the royal nuptials at parties across the globe. Look at the best photos.

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Hetherington, Hondros remembered

25 Apr 2011 01:45

See the last known photos by award-winning photojournalist Chris Hondros killed in Libya alongside a 2011 Oscar nominee Tim Hetherington.

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ANZAC Day 2011

24 Apr 2011 23:45

Memorial services across the world have honoured Australia and New Zealand's fallen soldiers.

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50 Years in Space

11 Apr 2011 22:55

On the 50th anniversary of Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin's journey into space, we look at key moments in space exploration throughout history.

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Cricket World Cup

30 Mar 2011 01:36

Traditional foes India and Pakistan gear up for the World Cup Cricket Final.

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Ai Weiwei

04 Apr 2011 05:16

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has been detained by the government after upping his criticism of Beijing and its detention of political agitators.

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Operation Libya

22 Mar 2011 05:50

The coalition, headed by the US, France and the UK, goes on the offensive bombing by air and by sea Libyan military targets, following the UN Security Council resolution.

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WOMADelaide 2011

22 Mar 2011 03:42

WOMADelaide is an annual world music and dance festival, which was first held in 1992 in Botanic Park, Adelaide, South Australia as part of the WOMAD series of music festivals.

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Gaddafi in pictures

01 Mar 2011 05:27

A look at the life of flamboyant yet secretive Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.

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Influential Women

08 Mar 2011 02:19

With International Women’s Week upon us, SBS takes a look at some high-achieving women around the world and throughout history.

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Mardi Gras 2011

06 Mar 2011 01:22

The 34th annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras took place on Saturday, March 5.

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Christchurch earthquake

22 Feb 2011 02:14

Shocking aftermath of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that ripped through New Zealand's city of Christchurch.

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2011 Oscars

28 Feb 2011 00:43

All the glamour from the 83rd Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California.

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Egyptian rallies

26 Jan 2011 00:51

Unprecedented rallies have taken place across Egypt, with police cracking down on protests and social media.

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Lunar New Year 2011

04 Feb 2011 03:28

All the lights, colour and excitement as parts of Asian usher in the Year of the Rabbit.

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film

24 Jan 2011 05:47

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Behind the scenes in Rockhampton

08 Jan 2011 04:50

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Asian Moon Festival

17 Sep 2010 03:07

Cabramatta is home to Sydney's Moon Lantern, or Mid-Autumn Festival, encompassing multiple East Asian cultures and spanning thousands of years of history.

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Christchurch Cleans Up

08 Sep 2010 01:01

After Christchurch and surrounding areas were hit by an earthquake at the weekend, residents have been clearing up and coping with the state of emergency.

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Wild Weather

06 Sep 2010 01:36

As well as the deluge in parts of Victoria, heavy rains and strong winds hit hit large parts of SE Australia and NSW over the weekend - causing damage as far north as Sydney.

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Election antics

19 Jul 2010 04:41

Election campaigns are not all speeches and policy, a lot of babies need to be kissed and hands shaken.

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In pictures: Australians vote

19 Aug 2010 06:01

Australian citizens have begun to vote in federal elections whose result is anyone's guess.

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China Floods

11 Aug 2010 04:27

Large swathes of China have been hit by summer deluges that have triggered the worst floods in a decade, causing countless deadly landslides and swelling many large rivers to dangerous levels.

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Pakistan floods

04 Aug 2010 03:23

Pakistan battles to cope with the worst floods in living memory, which have affected 3.2 million people and killed up to 1500.

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The ecstasy and the agony

12 Jul 2010 02:33

Fans around the world watched on as Spain took their first World Cup defeating the Netherlands 1-0.

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World Press Photo 2010 exhibition

12 Jul 2010 03:25

The 2010 edition of the World Press Photo Exhibition is open in Sydney until July 25 and can be seen at venues around the globe until January 2011.

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G20 protests in Toronto

28 Jun 2010 02:10

Nearly 600 people were arrested in weekend protests at the G20 summit in Toronto.

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South Africa's dream dies

23 Jun 2010 01:48

Their beloved Bafana Bafana are out of the World Cup, yet South African fans greeted the farewell win over France with pride.

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Australia gets stuck in to training

28 May 2010 06:30

Australia took little time making its way on to the training field at St Stithians College on May 27 in Sandton - just a day after arriving in South Africa for a pre-World Cup camp.

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Gaza ship raid protests

01 Jun 2010 01:14

Thousands of people around the world have demonstrated against Israel's raid on an Gaza-bound flotilla.

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Mardi Gras Parade 2010

27 Feb 2010 17:26

Thousands of people have lined the streets of Sydney for the city's annual Mardi Gras parade. (Photos: Bryony Jones, SBS)

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Chinese NY Twilight Parade

21 Feb 2010 22:06

Dragons, acrobats, hip hop artists, kung fu fighters and a giant metal tiger were among the attractions of this year's Chinese New Year Twilight parade.

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'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.

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A hundred days in office

30 Apr 2009 02:52

Was the first 100 days of Obama's presidency a success?

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Protesters bid farewell to Bush

20 Jan 2009 04:49

Hundreds of anti-Bush activists have gathered in Washington DC to throw their shoes at Bush, as a sign of disrespect on the unpopular US President's final day in office.

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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.