Category: Photo
Turkish PM Erdogan rejects comparison with Arab Spring uprisings
Turkish riot police launched round after round of tear gas against protesters on Monday, the fourth day of violent demonstrations, as the president and the prime minister staked competing positions […]
Conflict between Egypt-Ethiopia deepens due to Ethiopian dam
Politicians meeting with Egypt’s president on Monday proposed hostile acts against Ethiopia, including backing rebels and carrying out sabotage, to stop it from building a massive dam on the Nile […]
Private sector role stressed at Japanese-African leaders’ meeting
Japanese and African leaders stressed the importance of private sector investment in promoting Africa’s economic growth as they wrapped up a development conference Monday held once every five years. Japan […]
Anti-government clashes in Turkey spread as protesters hold square
A demonstrator was killed Monday during a wave of protests in Turkey’s largest city of Istanbul, the Turkish Doctors’ Union (TTB) said. Mehmet Ayvalitas, 20, was hit by a car […]
Chinese President Xi shakes hands with Costa Rican President Chinchilla
Chinese President Xi Jinping(L) shakes hands with Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla during their talks in San Jose, Costa Rica, June 3, 2013. <Xinhua/NEWSis/Rao Aimin>
Cyclists from 24 countries compete in Tour de Singkarak 2013 in Indonesia
Cyclists compete in stage two of Tour de Singkarak 2013 in West Sumatra, Indonesia, June 3, 2013. Hundreds of cyclists from 24 countries and regions participate in this annual cycling […]
Filipino elementary pupils attend school at first day of new school year
Elementary pupils cross a river on a raft to attend the opening of classes for the school year 2013-2014 Monday, June 3, 2013 at a remote village in Rodriguez township, […]
A model presents at Indonesia Islamic Fashion Fair held in Jakarta
Models present creations by Indonesian designer Itang Yunasz during Indonesia Islamic Fashion Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 30, 2013. The event is held from May 30 to June 2 this […]
President of Al-Najah Univ. appointed as new Palestinian PM
The file photo taken on June 15, 2011 shows Rami Al-Hamadallah, the president of al-Najah University, attending a graduation ceremony in the West Bank city of Nablus. Palestinian President Mahmoud […]
Thousands of Turks participate in anti-gov’t protest at Taksim Square
ISTANBUL (AP) – Turkey’s prime minister on Sunday rejected claims that he is a “dictator,” dismissing protesters as an extremist fringe, even as thousands returned to the landmark Istanbul square […]