Geese walk past flood damaged buildings in Cockermouth, north-west England. Some 314 millimetres of rain fell in 24 hours over scenic Cumberland in northwest England earlier in the week, causing floods that swept a policeman to his death and destroyed bridges.
A woman paddles a traditional canoe in the Makoko fishing community in Lagos. Despite being the world´s eighth biggest crude oil exporter, 70% of Nigeria´s population lives below the poverty line, according to official sources.
Iraqi Police Special forces ´arrest´ a suspect as they raid an abandoned building during a training exercise in Najaf, 160 kilometers (100 miles) south of Baghdad. The training session was a part of security preparations for national elections tentatively scheduled for January
A Thai Muslim farmer carries rice for planting in Yala province. India has scrapped tenders to import rice, in a U-turn from a previous government announcement that said they were in talks with Thailand and Vietnam about buying rice to offset an estimated summer harvest shortfall of at least 15
England´s Johnny Wilkinson, center, is tackled by New Zealand´s Dan Carter, right, and Brad Thorn during their international rugby union match at Twickenham stadium in London.
Photo shows a mountain of chemical ash in Gorlovka, Ukraine. In an era of climate change and carbon trading, Ukraine, ironically, is profiting from the smokeless smokestacks of its industrial shutdown.
Spain´s Sergio Garcia tees off on the 14th hole at the Earth course, Jumeirah Golf Estates during the third round of the Dubai World Championship European Tour golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
