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Christmas in Washington' celebration, Washington DC, America - 12 Dec 2010
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US President Barack Obama points to a child dressed in a Christmas elf costume as they gather for a group photo
Christmas in Washington' celebration, Washington DC, America - 12 Dec 2010
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China's fattest man, 225kg Liang Yong, is hospitalised, Chongqing, China - 27 May 2010
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China's fattest man, 225kg Liang Yong, is hospitalised, Chongqing, China - 27 May 2010
CHINA'S FATTEST MAN HOSPITALISED
China's heaviest man has been hospitalised after falling ill.
Liang Yong, of Chongqing is well-known in China for weighing 225kg.
He has been hospitalised after suffering abdominal pain and having difficulty breathing.
Doctors said his heart and lungs are deteriorating and if he does not reduce his weight immediately he will die soon.
Liang's father, Liang Chaozhong, said from the end of April Liang had been finding it harder and harder to breathe.
He added: "His belly abdominal perimeter quickly increased to 1.9m from 1.8m and his face is swollen and his appetite is reduced so much."
Professor Wang Lei of the hospital said Liang's BNP/NT-proBNP number, a typical test for diagnosing the presence and severity of heart failure, is 1611; more than three times that of a normal person.
The hospital has encountered a number of difficulties in order to give proper treatment to Liang due to his super heavy weight and over-sized body.
"Our standard bed is 1.2m wide. When he lies down, a lot of his fat is hanging outside the bed," said Professor Wang.
Medical staff have to use a large trailer to transport Liang to different places in the hospital for checkups, and the trailer has to be pulled by at least two people.
However, Professor Wang said except from drawing blood the hospital can't do the tests it wants to because Liang cannot fit into the scanning machines or other diagnostic equipment.
One doctor commented: "His belly fat is too thick and the ultrasound can't penetrate the fat layer. This is the first time we ever met this."
Also, as the medication dosages are prescribed according to the patient's weight, doctors were not sure what amount should be g...
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New baby elephant is star attraction at Melbourne Zoo, Australia - 18 Feb 2010
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Crowds gather to catch a glimpse of the newborn elephant, currently only known as 'Baby'.
New baby elephant is star attraction at Melbourne Zoo, Australia - 18 Feb 2010
BABY THE BEAUTIFUL ELEPHANT IS STAR ATTRACTION IN MELBOURNE
A new baby elephant has become the star attraction at Melbourne Zoo, drawing in huge crowds ever since she was born last month.
Due to the huge numbers of people eager to catch a glimpse of the super cute new arrival the zoo has been forced to extend its public viewing hours.
Now, up to 3,000 people are lining up daily to catch a glimpse of the yet-to-be-named youngster.
The eager spectators are also being urged to cast their vote to name the new pachyderm.
Shortlisted are five Thai floral-themed names: Leelawa dee (frangipani), Mali (jasmine) Ma Li Wan (climbing jasmine) Su ma Li (osmanthus) and Lyares (meaning elephant and orchid).
Weighing in at a cuddly 147 kilograms, but growing fast, the new arrival is currently just known as 'Baby'.
She is the first baby elephant in the zoo's 147 year history and is only the second to be born in Australia.
She is also the first in the country to be conceived through artificial insemination after being born to Asian Elephant Dokkoon on 16 January after a 22-month pregnancy.
And little Baby certainly hasn't been disappointing her eager fans - happily cavorting round her enclosure and even splashing in the pool.
She also likes to mimic mom by picking up hay and pretending to eat it.
In reality, the youngster probably won't go onto solids until she's around three months old and currently downs around 12 to 14 litres of milk a day.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: James D. Morgan / Rex Features
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New baby elephant is star attraction at Melbourne Zoo, Australia - 18 Feb 2010
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Visitors gather to catch a glimpse of the newborn elephant, currently known only as 'Baby'
New baby elephant is star attraction at Melbourne Zoo, Australia - 18 Feb 2010
BABY THE BEAUTIFUL ELEPHANT IS STAR ATTRACTION IN MELBOURNE
A new baby elephant has become the star attraction at Melbourne Zoo, drawing in huge crowds ever since she was born last month.
Due to the huge numbers of people eager to catch a glimpse of the super cute new arrival the zoo has been forced to extend its public viewing hours.
Now, up to 3,000 people are lining up daily to catch a glimpse of the yet-to-be-named youngster.
The eager spectators are also being urged to cast their vote to name the new pachyderm.
Shortlisted are five Thai floral-themed names: Leelawa dee (frangipani), Mali (jasmine) Ma Li Wan (climbing jasmine) Su ma Li (osmanthus) and Lyares (meaning elephant and orchid).
Weighing in at a cuddly 147 kilograms, but growing fast, the new arrival is currently just known as 'Baby'.
She is the first baby elephant in the zoo's 147 year history and is only the second to be born in Australia.
She is also the first in the country to be conceived through artificial insemination after being born to Asian Elephant Dokkoon on 16 January after a 22-month pregnancy.
And little Baby certainly hasn't been disappointing her eager fans - happily cavorting round her enclosure and even splashing in the pool.
She also likes to mimic mom by picking up hay and pretending to eat it.
In reality, the youngster probably won't go onto solids until she's around three months old and currently downs around 12 to 14 litres of milk a day.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: James D. Morgan / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EIPRAYTFP (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Penguins inspecting a camera on a tripod, Emperor Rookery, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions - 12 Nov 2009
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Penguins inspecting a camera on a tripod, Emperor Rookery, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions - 12 Nov 2009
NOSY PENGUINS ARE THE PERFECT POSERS
An inquisitive Emperor penguin looks through the viewfinder of a camera in Antarctica as two others appear to pose for a photograph in front of the lens.
Shocked photographer David Schultz, 53, snapped the cute trio exploring his camera and tripod when he left them on the snow and ice.
The fascinated penguins approached David each day as he hiked two kilometres from a helicopter base camp to the main Emperor rookery in the Weddell Sea.
The fluffy chicks, who were just a few months old, were also encouraged by their parents to approach and have a look around.
David snapped away from his camera on a tripod but backed away and continued taking photos with a second camera as the penguins moved towards him.
He was amazed when two of the penguins appeared to pose for a playful shot in the pristine white landscape while a third framed them from behind the lens.
David said: "The penguins were humbling, hilarious, extremely curious and wonderfully photogenic.
"While hiking from the helicopter base camp to the main Emperor penguin rookery it quickly became obvious the penguins were as interested in us as we were in them.
"The chicks, now several months old, would cluster together and if you lay on the ice and waited they would eventually come right up to you.
"In fact, at times it seemed the adults were giving them encouragement to investigate, and occasionally even a little nudge in my direction.
"Late one afternoon, the fifth day on the ice, I had watched as a few adults started walking my way.
"I had one camera set up on the tripod with another around my neck and I knew I might have the chance of capturing some intera...
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Penguins inspecting a camera on a tripod, Emperor Rookery, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions - 12 Nov 2009
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Penguins inspecting a camera on a tripod, Emperor Rookery, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions - 12 Nov 2009
NOSY PENGUINS ARE THE PERFECT POSERS
An inquisitive Emperor penguin looks through the viewfinder of a camera in Antarctica as two others appear to pose for a photograph in front of the lens.
Shocked photographer David Schultz, 53, snapped the cute trio exploring his camera and tripod when he left them on the snow and ice.
The fascinated penguins approached David each day as he hiked two kilometres from a helicopter base camp to the main Emperor rookery in the Weddell Sea.
The fluffy chicks, who were just a few months old, were also encouraged by their parents to approach and have a look around.
David snapped away from his camera on a tripod but backed away and continued taking photos with a second camera as the penguins moved towards him.
He was amazed when two of the penguins appeared to pose for a playful shot in the pristine white landscape while a third framed them from behind the lens.
David said: "The penguins were humbling, hilarious, extremely curious and wonderfully photogenic.
"While hiking from the helicopter base camp to the main Emperor penguin rookery it quickly became obvious the penguins were as interested in us as we were in them.
"The chicks, now several months old, would cluster together and if you lay on the ice and waited they would eventually come right up to you.
"In fact, at times it seemed the adults were giving them encouragement to investigate, and occasionally even a little nudge in my direction.
"Late one afternoon, the fifth day on the ice, I had watched as a few adults started walking my way.
"I had one camera set up on the tripod with another around my neck and I knew I might have the chance of capturing some intera...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HDNZOIBYH
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Penguins inspecting a camera on a tripod, Emperor Rookery, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions - 12 Nov 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David C. Schultz/Solent News / Rex Features ( 1038142e )
Penguins inspecting a camera on a tripod, Emperor Rookery, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions - 12 Nov 2009
NOSY PENGUINS ARE THE PERFECT POSERS
An inquisitive Emperor penguin looks through the viewfinder of a camera in Antarctica as two others appear to pose for a photograph in front of the lens.
Shocked photographer David Schultz, 53, snapped the cute trio exploring his camera and tripod when he left them on the snow and ice.
The fascinated penguins approached David each day as he hiked two kilometres from a helicopter base camp to the main Emperor rookery in the Weddell Sea.
The fluffy chicks, who were just a few months old, were also encouraged by their parents to approach and have a look around.
David snapped away from his camera on a tripod but backed away and continued taking photos with a second camera as the penguins moved towards him.
He was amazed when two of the penguins appeared to pose for a playful shot in the pristine white landscape while a third framed them from behind the lens.
David said: "The penguins were humbling, hilarious, extremely curious and wonderfully photogenic.
"While hiking from the helicopter base camp to the main Emperor penguin rookery it quickly became obvious the penguins were as interested in us as we were in them.
"The chicks, now several months old, would cluster together and if you lay on the ice and waited they would eventually come right up to you.
"In fact, at times it seemed the adults were giving them encouragement to investigate, and occasionally even a little nudge in my direction.
"Late one afternoon, the fifth day on the ice, I had watched as a few adults started walking my way.
"I had one camera set up on the tripod with another around my neck and I knew I might have the chance of capturing some intera...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HDNZOIBYH
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London, Britain - 2009
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Crowds gather in The Scoop during the Thames Festival, London Bridge, London, England, Britain
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East Coast Seal Hunting season, Canada - 23 Mar 2009
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Hunters gather seal pelts in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence around Quebec's Iles de la Madeleine
East Coast Seal Hunting season, Canada - 23 Mar 2009
The federal Fisheries Department has set a quota of 280,000 harp seals for this year's hunt on the East Coast, an increase of 5,000 over last year.
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East Coast Seal Hunting season, Canada - 23 Mar 2009
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Hunters gather seal pelts in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence around Quebec's Iles de la Madeleine
East Coast Seal Hunting season, Canada - 23 Mar 2009
The federal Fisheries Department has set a quota of 280,000 harp seals for this year's hunt on the East Coast, an increase of 5,000 over last year.
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East Coast Seal Hunting season, Canada - 23 Mar 2009
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Hunters gather seal pelts in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence around Quebec's Iles de la Madeleine
East Coast Seal Hunting season, Canada - 23 Mar 2009
The federal Fisheries Department has set a quota of 280,000 harp seals for this year's hunt on the East Coast, an increase of 5,000 over last year.
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East Coast Seal Hunting season, Canada - 23 Mar 2009
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Hunters gather seal pelts in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence around Quebec's Iles de la Madeleine
East Coast Seal Hunting season, Canada - 23 Mar 2009
The federal Fisheries Department has set a quota of 280,000 harp seals for this year's hunt on the East Coast, an increase of 5,000 over last year.
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East Coast Seal Hunting season, Canada - 23 Mar 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Canadian Press / Rex Features ( 879265b )
Hunters gather seal pelts in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence around Quebec's Iles de la Madeleine
East Coast Seal Hunting season, Canada - 23 Mar 2009
The federal Fisheries Department has set a quota of 280,000 harp seals for this year's hunt on the East Coast, an increase of 5,000 over last year.
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East Coast Seal Hunting season, Canada - 23 Mar 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Canadian Press / Rex Features ( 879265a )
Hunters gather seal pelts in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence around Quebec's Iles de la Madeleine
East Coast Seal Hunting season, Canada - 23 Mar 2009
The federal Fisheries Department has set a quota of 280,000 harp seals for this year's hunt on the East Coast, an increase of 5,000 over last year.
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London, England, Britain
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Spectators gather on Hammersmith Britdge to watch the annual Head of the River Race on the River Thames, Hammersmith, London, England, Britain
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London, England, Britain
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Spectators gather on Hammersmith Britdge to watch the annual Head of the River Race on the River Thames, Hammersmith, London, England, Britain
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USA Conservative Political Action Conference
Jonathan Perkins, of Pottstown, PA., gets the book "Unhinged" signed by the author, Michelle Malkin, left, at the 33rd annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington D.C., on Friday, Feb. 10, 2006. The conference had an exhibit hall and a grand ballroom for speakers to preach the conservative agenda to hundreds of faithful conservatives and republicans. (FOTO: DUKAS/WORLDPICTURENEWS)
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Canada - 2007
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A mother polar bear and her two cubs on the shores of Hudson Bay near Churchill. Churchill is named polar bear capital of the world because the bears gather near the small northern town to wait for the bay to freeze, Canada
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Canada - 2007
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A polar bear lays along the shore of Hudson Bay near Churchill. Churchill is named polar bear capital of the world because the bears gather near the small northern town to wait for the bay to freeze. . - 07 Nov 2007
Canada - 2007
Sea Change in the Northwest Passage
It's often been said that the modern world keeps on shrinking - and thanks to climate change, it looks set to get smaller still. If global temperatures keep rising at their current rate, the Arctic Ocean may soon be an ice-free zone during summer, opening up the Northwest Passage for the first time in centuries. Colonial powers and explorers once dreamt of sailing through what was, until recently, a hypothetical shipping route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as it is covered in thick, year-round ice; ice that is now drastically thinning and can be penetrated by icebreaker ships.
The opening up of the passage would have many major implications: ship routes from Europe to Japan, China and the Far East would be 4,000km shorter; Alaskan oil could be shipped quickly to Europe and North America; and Northern Canada's vast mineral resources would be far easier to tap into. But of greater importance to the whole world are the environmental consequences on the region and its knock-on effect on the rest of the planet.
This summer, the Canadian Coastguard ship the Louis St Laurent embarked on 1,500km voyage through the Northwest Passage, from Resolute Bay, Nunavut, to Kugluktuk. The most dramatic reduction in summer ice in nearly 30 years made it possible to sail through the length of the fabled passage, although the still treacherous conditions meant that only an icebreaker like the Louis St Laurent would have been up to the task.
The Louis St Laurent made the journey, which famously proved too much of a challenge for British explorer John Fran...
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Canada - 2007
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hayward / Rex Features ( 717986de )
A polar bear cub walks along the shore of Hudson Bay near Churchill. Churchill is named polar bear capital of the world because the bears gather near the small northern town to wait for the bay to freeze. . - 07 Nov 2007
Canada - 2007
Sea Change in the Northwest Passage
It's often been said that the modern world keeps on shrinking - and thanks to climate change, it looks set to get smaller still. If global temperatures keep rising at their current rate, the Arctic Ocean may soon be an ice-free zone during summer, opening up the Northwest Passage for the first time in centuries. Colonial powers and explorers once dreamt of sailing through what was, until recently, a hypothetical shipping route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as it is covered in thick, year-round ice; ice that is now drastically thinning and can be penetrated by icebreaker ships.
The opening up of the passage would have many major implications: ship routes from Europe to Japan, China and the Far East would be 4,000km shorter; Alaskan oil could be shipped quickly to Europe and North America; and Northern Canada's vast mineral resources would be far easier to tap into. But of greater importance to the whole world are the environmental consequences on the region and its knock-on effect on the rest of the planet.
This summer, the Canadian Coastguard ship the Louis St Laurent embarked on 1,500km voyage through the Northwest Passage, from Resolute Bay, Nunavut, to Kugluktuk. The most dramatic reduction in summer ice in nearly 30 years made it possible to sail through the length of the fabled passage, although the still treacherous conditions meant that only an icebreaker like the Louis St Laurent would have been up to the task.
The Louis St Laurent made the journey, which famously proved too much of a challenge for British explorer John...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEZDZHBF
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Canada - 2007
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hayward / Rex Features ( 717986dd )
A polar bear sits along the shore of Hudson Bay near Churchill. Churchill is named polar bear capital of the world because the bears gather near the small northern town to wait for the bay to freeze. . - 07 Nov 2007
Canada - 2007
Sea Change in the Northwest Passage
It's often been said that the modern world keeps on shrinking - and thanks to climate change, it looks set to get smaller still. If global temperatures keep rising at their current rate, the Arctic Ocean may soon be an ice-free zone during summer, opening up the Northwest Passage for the first time in centuries. Colonial powers and explorers once dreamt of sailing through what was, until recently, a hypothetical shipping route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as it is covered in thick, year-round ice; ice that is now drastically thinning and can be penetrated by icebreaker ships.
The opening up of the passage would have many major implications: ship routes from Europe to Japan, China and the Far East would be 4,000km shorter; Alaskan oil could be shipped quickly to Europe and North America; and Northern Canada's vast mineral resources would be far easier to tap into. But of greater importance to the whole world are the environmental consequences on the region and its knock-on effect on the rest of the planet.
This summer, the Canadian Coastguard ship the Louis St Laurent embarked on 1,500km voyage through the Northwest Passage, from Resolute Bay, Nunavut, to Kugluktuk. The most dramatic reduction in summer ice in nearly 30 years made it possible to sail through the length of the fabled passage, although the still treacherous conditions meant that only an icebreaker like the Louis St Laurent would have been up to the task.
The Louis St Laurent made the journey, which famously proved too much of a challenge for British explorer John Fran...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEZDZHB
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Canada - 2007
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hayward / Rex Features ( 717986db )
A polar bear lays on the cold blue ice along the shore of Hudson Bay near Churchill. Churchill is named polar bear capital of the world because the bears gather near the small northern town to wait for the bay to freeze. - 06 Nov 2007
Canada - 2007
Sea Change in the Northwest Passage
It's often been said that the modern world keeps on shrinking - and thanks to climate change, it looks set to get smaller still. If global temperatures keep rising at their current rate, the Arctic Ocean may soon be an ice-free zone during summer, opening up the Northwest Passage for the first time in centuries. Colonial powers and explorers once dreamt of sailing through what was, until recently, a hypothetical shipping route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as it is covered in thick, year-round ice; ice that is now drastically thinning and can be penetrated by icebreaker ships.
The opening up of the passage would have many major implications: ship routes from Europe to Japan, China and the Far East would be 4,000km shorter; Alaskan oil could be shipped quickly to Europe and North America; and Northern Canada's vast mineral resources would be far easier to tap into. But of greater importance to the whole world are the environmental consequences on the region and its knock-on effect on the rest of the planet.
This summer, the Canadian Coastguard ship the Louis St Laurent embarked on 1,500km voyage through the Northwest Passage, from Resolute Bay, Nunavut, to Kugluktuk. The most dramatic reduction in summer ice in nearly 30 years made it possible to sail through the length of the fabled passage, although the still treacherous conditions meant that only an icebreaker like the Louis St Laurent would have been up to the task.
The Louis St Laurent made the journey, which famously proved too much of a challenge for Briti...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEZDZHB
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Canada - 2007
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hayward / Rex Features ( 717986cx )
A polar bears on the shore of Hudson Bay near Churchill. Churchill is named polar bear capital of the world because the bears gather near the small northern town to wait for the bay to freeze. - 06 Nov 2007
Canada - 2007
Sea Change in the Northwest Passage
It's often been said that the modern world keeps on shrinking - and thanks to climate change, it looks set to get smaller still. If global temperatures keep rising at their current rate, the Arctic Ocean may soon be an ice-free zone during summer, opening up the Northwest Passage for the first time in centuries. Colonial powers and explorers once dreamt of sailing through what was, until recently, a hypothetical shipping route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as it is covered in thick, year-round ice; ice that is now drastically thinning and can be penetrated by icebreaker ships.
The opening up of the passage would have many major implications: ship routes from Europe to Japan, China and the Far East would be 4,000km shorter; Alaskan oil could be shipped quickly to Europe and North America; and Northern Canada's vast mineral resources would be far easier to tap into. But of greater importance to the whole world are the environmental consequences on the region and its knock-on effect on the rest of the planet.
This summer, the Canadian Coastguard ship the Louis St Laurent embarked on 1,500km voyage through the Northwest Passage, from Resolute Bay, Nunavut, to Kugluktuk. The most dramatic reduction in summer ice in nearly 30 years made it possible to sail through the length of the fabled passage, although the still treacherous conditions meant that only an icebreaker like the Louis St Laurent would have been up to the task.
The Louis St Laurent made the journey, which famously proved too much of a challenge for British explorer John Franklin in...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEZDZHB
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Canada - 2007
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hayward / Rex Features ( 717986cs )
A mother polar bear and her two cubs on the shores of Hudson Bay near Churchill. Churchill is named polar bear capital of the world because the bears gather near the small northern town to wait for the bay to freeze. - 06 Nov 2007
Canada - 2007
Sea Change in the Northwest Passage
It's often been said that the modern world keeps on shrinking - and thanks to climate change, it looks set to get smaller still. If global temperatures keep rising at their current rate, the Arctic Ocean may soon be an ice-free zone during summer, opening up the Northwest Passage for the first time in centuries. Colonial powers and explorers once dreamt of sailing through what was, until recently, a hypothetical shipping route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as it is covered in thick, year-round ice; ice that is now drastically thinning and can be penetrated by icebreaker ships.
The opening up of the passage would have many major implications: ship routes from Europe to Japan, China and the Far East would be 4,000km shorter; Alaskan oil could be shipped quickly to Europe and North America; and Northern Canada's vast mineral resources would be far easier to tap into. But of greater importance to the whole world are the environmental consequences on the region and its knock-on effect on the rest of the planet.
This summer, the Canadian Coastguard ship the Louis St Laurent embarked on 1,500km voyage through the Northwest Passage, from Resolute Bay, Nunavut, to Kugluktuk. The most dramatic reduction in summer ice in nearly 30 years made it possible to sail through the length of the fabled passage, although the still treacherous conditions meant that only an icebreaker like the Louis St Laurent would have been up to the task.
The Louis St Laurent made the journey, which famously proved too much of a challenge for British e...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEZDZHBF
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Canada - 2007
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hayward / Rex Features ( 717986cq )
A mother polar bear and her two cubs on the shores of Hudson Bay near Churchill. Churchill is named polar bear capital of the world because the bears gather near the small northern town to wait for the bay to freeze. - 06 Nov 2007
Canada - 2007
Sea Change in the Northwest Passage
It's often been said that the modern world keeps on shrinking - and thanks to climate change, it looks set to get smaller still. If global temperatures keep rising at their current rate, the Arctic Ocean may soon be an ice-free zone during summer, opening up the Northwest Passage for the first time in centuries. Colonial powers and explorers once dreamt of sailing through what was, until recently, a hypothetical shipping route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as it is covered in thick, year-round ice; ice that is now drastically thinning and can be penetrated by icebreaker ships.
The opening up of the passage would have many major implications: ship routes from Europe to Japan, China and the Far East would be 4,000km shorter; Alaskan oil could be shipped quickly to Europe and North America; and Northern Canada's vast mineral resources would be far easier to tap into. But of greater importance to the whole world are the environmental consequences on the region and its knock-on effect on the rest of the planet.
This summer, the Canadian Coastguard ship the Louis St Laurent embarked on 1,500km voyage through the Northwest Passage, from Resolute Bay, Nunavut, to Kugluktuk. The most dramatic reduction in summer ice in nearly 30 years made it possible to sail through the length of the fabled passage, although the still treacherous conditions meant that only an icebreaker like the Louis St Laurent would have been up to the task.
The Louis St Laurent made the journey, which famously proved too much of a challenge for British ex...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HEZDZHB
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Canada - 2007
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jonathan Hayward / Rex Features ( 717986cc )
Polar bears play with one another in Wapusk National Park on the shore of Hudson Bay near Churchill. Churchill is named polar bear capital of the world because the bears gather near the small northern town to wait for the bay to freeze. - 04 Nov 2007
Canada - 2007
Sea Change in the Northwest Passage
It's often been said that the modern world keeps on shrinking - and thanks to climate change, it looks set to get smaller still. If global temperatures keep rising at their current rate, the Arctic Ocean may soon be an ice-free zone during summer, opening up the Northwest Passage for the first time in centuries. Colonial powers and explorers once dreamt of sailing through what was, until recently, a hypothetical shipping route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as it is covered in thick, year-round ice; ice that is now drastically thinning and can be penetrated by icebreaker ships.
The opening up of the passage would have many major implications: ship routes from Europe to Japan, China and the Far East would be 4,000km shorter; Alaskan oil could be shipped quickly to Europe and North America; and Northern Canada's vast mineral resources would be far easier to tap into. But of greater importance to the whole world are the environmental consequences on the region and its knock-on effect on the rest of the planet.
This summer, the Canadian Coastguard ship the Louis St Laurent embarked on 1,500km voyage through the Northwest Passage, from Resolute Bay, Nunavut, to Kugluktuk. The most dramatic reduction in summer ice in nearly 30 years made it possible to sail through the length of the fabled passage, although the still treacherous conditions meant that only an icebreaker like the Louis St Laurent would have been up to the task.
The Louis St Laurent made the journey, which famously proved too much of a chal...
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Various Canada - 2006
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A polar bear walks along the cold blue ice in Wapusk National Park on the shore of Hudson Bay near Churchill, Churchill is named polar bear capital of the world because the bears gather near the small northern town to wait for the bay to freeze.
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THE 30TH PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS PASEDENA AMERICA-11 JAN 2004
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THE 30TH PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS PASEDENA AMERICA-11 JAN 2004
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'THE LAST SAMURAI' FILM PREMIERE, LONDON, BRITAIN - 06 JAN 2004
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'THE LAST SAMURAI' FILM PREMIERE, LONDON, BRITAIN - 06 JAN 2004
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'LOVE ACTUALLY' FILM PREMIERE, LONDON, BRITAIN - 16 NOV 2003
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'LOVE ACTUALLY' FILM PREMIERE, LONDON, BRITAIN - 16 NOV 2003
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Horse riders cross the causeway to Holy Island, Lindisfarne, Northumberland, Britain - huge storm clouds gather overhead
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AFTERMATH OF PLANE CRASH INTO WORLD TRADE CENTRE, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 11 SEP 2001
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New Yorkers gather at the Brooklyn Promanade to watch the mayham in Downtown Manhattan. New York was put on a State of Emergency after two passenger jets struck the World Trade Center.
AFTERMATH OF PLANE CRASH INTO WORLD TRADE CENTRE, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 11 SEP 2001
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AFTERMATH OF PLANE CRASH INTO WORLD TRADE CENTRE, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 11 SEP 2001
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New Yorkers gather around a radio to listen to the latest news. New York was put on a State of Emergency after two passenger jets struck the World Trade Center.
AFTERMATH OF PLANE CRASH INTO WORLD TRADE CENTRE, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 11 SEP 2001
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Returnees o the destroyed Albanian village of Stari Trg near Mitrovice in Northern Kosovo.
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French troops in gas masks and riot gear face Albanian demonstrators as they try to force their way across the bridge separating the Serb and Albanian halves of the city,
Returnees o the destroyed Albanian village of Stari Trg near Mitrovice in Northern Kosovo.
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The Falklands War - The QE2 returns from the Falkland Islands, Southampton, Britain - 1982
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The Falklands War - The QE2 returns from the Falkland Islands, Southampton, Britain - 1982
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PEOPLE: John Lennon würde am 9.10.15 75 Jahre alt werden
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Fans Gather In Liverpool For A Memorial Service To Commemorate The First Anniversary Of John Lennon's Death.
Fans Gather In Liverpool For A Memorial Service To Commemorate The First Anniversary Of John Lennon's Death.
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