Wednesday 25 June 2008

Waterfront overlooking Victoria Harbour as a typhoon hit Hong Kong


Scaffolding lie scattered on the ground after falling from a building as a typhoon hit Hong Kong on June 25, 2008. The stock exchange, schools and public transport were suspended after severe tropical storm Fengshen brought heavy wind and rainfall to the city. Hong Kong's observatory issued the first typhoon signal number eight of the year, the third highest of a four-stage storm warning system indicating gales or storm-force winds were expected.

Waves bash the waterfront overlooking Victoria Harbour as a typhoon hit Hong Kong on June 25, 2008. The stock exchange, schools and public transport were suspended after severe tropical storm Fengshen brought heavy wind and rainfall to the city. Hong Kong's observatory issued the first typhoon signal number eight of the year, the third highest of a four-stage storm warning system indicating gales or storm-force winds were expected

Waves bash the waterfront overlooking Victoria Harbour as a typhoon hit Hong Kong on June 25, 2008. The stock exchange, schools and public transport were suspended after severe tropical storm Fengshen brought heavy wind and rainfall to the city. Hong Kong's observatory issued the first typhoon signal number eight of the year, the third highest of a four-stage storm warning system indicating gales or storm-force winds were expected

A couple look out on the waterfront overlooking Victoria Harbour as a typhoon hit Hong Kong on June 25, 2008. The stock exchange, schools and public transport were suspended after severe tropical storm Fengshen brought heavy wind and rainfall to the city. Hong Kong's observatory issued the first typhoon signal number eight of the year, the third highest of a four-stage storm warning system indicating gales or storm-force winds were expected

A man looks out on the waterfront overlooking Victoria Harbour as a typhoon hit Hong Kong on June 25, 2008. The stock exchange, schools and public transport were suspended after severe tropical storm Fengshen brought heavy wind and rainfall to the city. Hong Kong's observatory issued the first typhoon signal number eight of the year, the third highest of a four-stage storm warning system indicating gales or storm-force winds were expected

Singapore Zoo...


Giraffes look into the camera as they wait to be fed by visitors at the Singapore Zoo which recently started its giraffe feeding sessions as part of efforts to educate its visitors about the wildlife and its relationship with the depleting natural resources available.

A visitor feeds a giraffe Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the Singapore Zoo which recently started its giraffe feeding sessions as part of efforts to educate its visitors about the wildlife and its relationship with the depleting natural resources available.

A giraffe uses its tongue to receive a carrot from zoo keeper Ram at the Singapore Zoo which recently started its giraffe feeding sessions as part of efforts to educate visitors about the wildlife and its relationship with the depleting natural resources available.

Spanish galleon Santa Margarita about 30 miles west of Key West, Florida


John Corcoran, head conservator for Mel Fisher's Treasures, uses a pick to delicately remove heavy encrustation from a gold chalice Wednesday, June 25, 2008, in Key West, Florida. The chalice was discovered Tuesday, June 24, about 30 miles west of Key West by Blue Water Ventures salvors during a continuing search for a 1622 Spanish galleon shipwreck off the Florida Keys. Salvors estimated the value of the chalice at at one million US dollars or more.

Blue Water Ventures diver Michael DeMar sips champagne form an ornate gold chalice with etched scrollwork Tuesday, June 24, 2008, after he found it searching for wreckage of the Spanish galleon Santa Margarita about 30 miles west of Key West, Florida. The Margarita sank during a 1622 hurricane and its wreckage has been the focus of a search by Blue Water Ventures in a joint-venture partnership with Mel Fisher's Treasures. Salvors estimated the value of the chalice at at USD 1 million or more.

An ornate gold chalice with etched scrollwork is displayed Tuesday, June 24, 2008, after it was located by shipwreck salvors searching for the wreckage of the Spanish galleon Santa Margarita about 30 miles west of Key West, Florida. The Margarita sank during a 1622 hurricane and its wreckage has been the focus of a search by Blue Water Ventures in a joint-venture partnership with Mel Fisher's Treasures. Salvors estimated the value of the chalice at at USD 1 million or more.

premiere of "The Wackness " in New York.


Actress Olivia Thirlby attends a Cinema Society hosted premiere of "The Wackness" on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 in New York.

Actress Mary-Kate Olsen attends a Cinema Society hosted premiere of "The Wackness" on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 in New York.

Actress Selita Ebanks attends a Cinema Society hosted premiere of "The Wackness" on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 in New York.


Actress Olivia Thrlby, left, and Mary-Kate Olsen attend a Cinema Society hosted premiere of "The Wackness" on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 in New York.

From left, actors Olivia Thirlby, Josh Peck and Mary-Kate Olsen attend a Cinema Society hosted premiere of "The Wackness" on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 in New York.

South Korean protesters struggle...... "Mad-cow No"...


Members from the Korea Dairy and Beef Farmers Association shout slogans during a rally against US beef imports in Seoul on June 17, 2008. South Korean unions threatened a general strike in protest at a US beef import deal, as negotiators in Washington tried to find a way out of the crisis shaking the Seoul government.

South Korean protesters march toward presidential house as police buses block them after a candlelit vigil in downtown Seoul on June 21, 2008. South Korea says it has secured extra health safeguards from the United States on beef imports, a move aimed at ending weeks of mass protests which rocked the government here.

A handout photo released by the Hanwoo Association (Korean cattle association) shows South Korean farmers display a Korean cow during a rally against US beef imports near the government complex in Gwacheon, south of Seoul on June 26, 2008. South Korea authorised the resumption of US beef imports after winning new safeguards from Washington against mad cow disease. Fears of the disease prompted weeks of mass street protests which shook the government.

South Korean protesters scuffle with riot police as they try to block US beef shipments at the southern port of Busan, 450 kilometers southeast of Seoul on June 26, 2008 after the government formally lifted an import ban. South Korea authorised the resumption of US beef imports after winning new safeguards from Washington against mad cow disease. Fears of the disease prompted weeks of mass street protests which shook the government.

South Korean protesters struggle with riot police during a street rally against US beef imports in Seoul on June 25, 2008. South Korea announced it will resume US beef imports from June 26 after negotiating extra safeguards against mad cow disease, despite protests by tens of thousands over recent weeks. The red banner reads "Mad-cow No".

BET Awards ...Los Angeles.


T-Pain, bottom left, performs at the BET Awards on Tuesday June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles.

T-Pain, center, performs at the BET Awards on Tuesday June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles.

Niecy Nash, center, introduces her "children" during a skit at the BET Awards on Tuesday June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles.

Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, left, and Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, right, of TLC, perform with Alicia Keys at the BET Awards on Tuesday June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles.

Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, left, and Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, right, of TLC, perform with Alicia Keys at the BET Awards on Tuesday June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles.

Charlize Theron...MTV's "Total Request Live" show


Actors Charlize Theron and Will Smith, right, sign autographs on MTV's "Total Request Live" show, to promote their new movie "Hancock" on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, in New York. (

From left, actors Jason Bateman, Charlize Theron and Will Smith sign autographs on MTV's "Total Request Live" show, to promote their new movie "Hancock" on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, in New York.

From right, actors Jason Bateman, Charlize Theron and Will Smith make an appearance on MTV's "Total Request Live" show, to promote their new movie "Hancock" on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, in New York.

Actress Charlize Theron makes an appearance on MTV's "Total Request Live" show, to promote her new movie "Hancock" on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, in New York.

A volunteer takes care of injured dogs,...Shuangliu county near Chengdu


A volunteer takes care of injured dogs, rescued from an earthquake-hit area, at an animal protection center in Shuangliu county near Chengdu, in southwest China's Sichuan province, Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Volunteers rescued 110 pet dogs from earthquake-hit cities and have provided them with medical treatment at the animal protection center near Chengdu.

A volunteer takes care of injured dogs, rescued from an earthquake-hit area, at an animal protection center in Shuangliu county near Chengdu, in southwest China's Sichuan province, Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Volunteers rescued 110 pet dogs from earthquake-hit cities and have provided them with medical treatment at the animal protection center near Chengdu.

premiere of Glamour Reel Docs at the Village East Cinema


Actress Jamie Lynn Sigler and her Grandmother Amelia Lopez attend the premiere of Glamour Reel Docs at the Village East Cinema on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 in New York.

Actor Jamie Lynn Sigler, left, and Glamour Vice President and Publisher Bill Wackermann attend the premiere of Glamour Reel Docs at the Village East Cinema on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 in New York.

Actress Jamie Lynn Sigler attends the premiere of Glamour Reel Docs at the Village East Cinema on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 in New York.

From left, the real-life subjects of the featured documentaries Kenyatte Hughes, Lily Buth and Dianna Carlin attend the premiere of Glamour Reel Docs on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 in New York.

Director Lisa Leone, far left, poses with the real-life subjects of the featured documentaries, from left, Kenyatte Hughes, Lily Buth and Dianna Carlin at the premiere of Glamour Reel Docs on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 in New York.

Tuesday 24 June 2008

walks on the burning embers during the night of San Juan in San Pedro Manrique


Reveler carries a woman on his back while he walks on the burning embers during the night of San Juan in San Pedro Manrique, Tuesday June 24, 2008.

Reveler carries a woman on his back, center, while he walks on the burning embers during the night of San Juan in San Pedro Manrique, Spain Tuesday, June 24, 2008.

A reveler walks on the burning embers during the night of San Juan in San Pedro Manrique, Spain Tuesday, June 24, 2008.

Monday 23 June 2008

floodwaters after Typhoon Fengshen hit the province of Iloilo city, central Philippines


Residents wade through knee-deep floodwaters after a Typhoon Fengshen pelted metro Manila with torrential rain and high winds June 22, 2008. A Philippine ferry with more than 700 people on board capsized during a typhoon and most are missing, officials said on Sunday.

Residents wade through knee-deep floodwaters after a Typhoon Fengshen pelted metro Manila with torrential rain and high winds June 22, 2008. A Philippine ferry with more than 700 people on board capsized during a typhoon and most are missing, officials said on Sunday.

Residents wade through knee-deep floodwaters after a Typhoon Fengshen pelted metro Manila with torrential rain and high winds June 22, 2008. A Philippine ferry with more than 700 people on board capsized during a typhoon and most are missing, officials said on Sunday.

A fisherman ties his boat under a bridge as Typhoon Fengshen pelts metro Manila with torrential rain and high winds June 22, 2008. A ferry with more than 700 people sank off the coast of the central Philippines in winds and high waves caused by Typhoon Fengshen and at least four people were killed, local officials said on Sunday.

A relative of a ferry passenger cries as she awaits the latest news inside the office of Sulpicio Lines in the port area of Cebu city, central Philippines June 22, 2008. A Philippine passenger ferry capsized during a typhoon with more than 700 people on board triggering a frantic search on Sunday for survivors.

Residents splash floodwater at bus commuters as Typhoon Fengshen pelts metro Manila with torrential rain and high winds June 22, 2008. Typhoon Fengshen, with maximum gusts of 195 kph (121 mph), has killed at least 85 people in central and southern Philippines, including 59 in Iloilo province, where floodwaters submerged whole communities.

An aerial view shows rice fields submerged in floodwaters after Typhoon Fengshen hit Iloilo province, central Philippines June 22, 2008. Typhoon Fengshen, with maximum gusts of 195 kph (121 mph), has killed at least 85 people in central and southern Philippines, including 59 in Iloilo province, where floodwaters submerged whole communities.

Vehicles submerged on a floodwaters after Typhoon Fengshen hit the province of Iloilo city, central Philippines June 22, 2008. Typhoon Fengshen, with maximum gusts of 195 kph (121 mph), has killed at least 85 people in central and southern Philippines, including 59 in Iloilo province, where floodwaters submerged whole communities.

A woman makes her way through a flooded street as Typhoon Fengshen rolls over Manila June 22, 2008. Typhoon Fengshen has killed 155 people in the Philippines in a torrent of flashfloods and landslides, the head of the Philippines Red Cross, Richard Gordon, told local radio on Sunday.

A pizza deliver driver makes his way through a flooded street as Typhoon Fengshen rolls over Manila June 22, 2008. Typhoon Fengshen has killed 155 people in the Philippines in a torrent of flashfloods and landslides, the head of the Philippines Red Cross, Richard Gordon, told local radio on Sunday.

People living along a coastal area try to move their belongings to higher ground as Typhoon Fengshen rolls over in Navotos, Manila June 22, 2008. Typhoon Fengshen has killed 155 people in the Philippines in a torrent of flashfloods and landslides, the head of the Philippines Red Cross, Richard Gordon, told local radio on Sunday.

People living along a coastal area try to move their belongings to higher ground as Typhoon Fengshen rolls over in Navotos, Manila June 22, 2008. Typhoon Fengshen has killed 155 people in the Philippines in a torrent of flashfloods and landslides, the head of the Philippines Red Cross, Richard Gordon, told local radio on Sunday.

A bus wades through floodwater as Typhoon Fengshen pelts metro Manila with torrential rain and high winds June 22, 2008. Typhoon Fengshen, with maximum gusts of 195 kph (121 mph), has killed at least 85 people in central and southern Philippines, including 59 in Iloilo province, where floodwaters submerged whole communities.