Google map sightseeing
easy as never before.
easy as never before.
You may use the navigation bar to select any day since November 11th, 2005. See the most imporant events in the world – expore the recent history on the map.
The countries are differentiated by colour. Click a marker to see news of August 13th 2008 that are related to a particular country.
This map is informational only. No representation is made or warranty given as to its content. User assumes all risk of use. Maplandia.com assumes no responsibility for any loss or delay resulting from such use.
ItalyItaly's Federica Pellegrini breaks her own world record on the way to gold in the women's 200m freestyle final.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United States, 
ChinaChina overcome an injury-ravaged United States team to clinch their first gymnastics women's team Olympic title.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
ChinaHow Paralympics could help disabled people in China
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Libya, 
LebanonAn explosion in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli kills at least three people, reports say.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
PakistanA leading militant leader in Pakistan's Khyber region, Haji Namdar, is shot dead by unidentified gunmen.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
JapanThe Japanese economy contracted by 0.6% between April and June, prompting fears it is sliding towards recession.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
IndiaAn official in India comes up with a new way to encourage low caste poor people to cope with food shortages - rat meat.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
North Korea, JapanJapan and North Korea agree to a new inquiry into the abduction of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 1980s, reports say.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United StatesSoul icon Isaac Hayes, who died on Sunday aged 65, was killed by a stroke, authorities in the US have said.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
HondurasThe civil aviation director in Honduras disappears after authorities say he issued pilot certificates without any tests.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
NigeriaNigeria's Bakassi resettlement fuels more tensions
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Canada, United StatesHi-tech and horses help guard the Canada-US border
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United Kingdom, ChinaA number of pro-Tibet activists and a British journalist are arrested in the Chinese capital, Beijing, reports say.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
India, 
Democratic Republic of the CongoThe UN says peace troops from India may have engaged in abuse and exploitation in the DR Congo.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
GermanyGerman police launch a huge manhunt after three people are shot dead at an Italian ice cream parlour in a town near Frankfurt.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United KingdomThe pound remains near two-year lows against the dollar as traders continue to fret about UK growth.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
MauritaniaA purported al-Qaeda message urges Mauritanians to take up arms against coup leaders.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
KenyaKenya bans extra lessons during school holidays because children are under strain.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Georgia, 
RussiaGeorgia and Russia agree an outline plan to end hostilities, following shuttle diplomacy by French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AustraliaPilgrims who travelled to Australia to see the Pope on his July visit, are now applying for political asylum there.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Iraq, United StatesThe US has spent $85bn on contractors in Iraq and neighbouring countries since 2003, an offical report finds.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
VenezuelaPrices of basic foods from bread to beef rise by up to 50% in Venezuela after the government eases price controls.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United StatesFrank Sinatra is the only artist to feature among the top 10 favourite songs of both US presidential candidates, it is revealed.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United StatesUS swimmer Michael Phelps becomes the first Olympic athlete to win 10 gold medals and then claims his 11th with relay glory.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
IndiaPolice in Indian-administered Kashmir fire tear gas to disperse thousands of rioting protesters in Srinagar, officials say.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
ChinaMichael Phelps breaks the record for Olympic golds and GB cyclist Emma Pooley wins silver in the time trial on day five in Beijing.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
PakistanPakistani officials say 12 militants have died in a missile strike near the border with Afghanistan.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United StatesA large drop in car sales contributes to a 0.1% fall in US retail sales in July compared with the previous month.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Libya, LebanonAn explosion close to a bus in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli kills at least 14 people including off-duty soldiers.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
West BankPalestinians attend the funeral of poet Mahmoud Darwish, one of the Arab world's most influential cultural figures.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Georgia, RussiaThere are reports of looting in the Georgian town of Gori, where Russian tanks are out on the streets despite a truce.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
LebanonSensitive time for deadly Lebanon bus bombing
Read the full article » | View on the map »
SudanSudan's government launches a major offensive against rebel bases in Darfur, rebels say.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Georgia, Russia, United StatesUS President Bush says military aircraft and naval forces will send humanitarian aid to Georgia, following its conflict with Russia.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AfghanistanTaleban threats and attacks come to Kabul's doorstep
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Italy, 
SpainConsumer groups and ministries in Spain and Italy denounce Ryanair's move to cancel tickets bought on third party websites.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
South Africa, 
ZimbabwePower-sharing talks in Zimbabwe adjourn to give opposition leader Mr Tsvangirai time to reflect, South Africa's leader says.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
SyriaLebanon's president arrives in Damascus for talks with Syria's leader, the first such trip after three years of turbulence.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
PakistanAt least three people are killed in a blast at the gates of a police station in the Pakistani city of Lahore.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
IsraelAn Israeli tank crew is cleared of wrongdoing over the death of a Reuters cameraman, Israel's senior military lawyer says.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AfghanistanTaleban gunmen shoot dead three female international aid workers and their local driver near the Afghan capital Kabul.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
SpainPrices in Spain rose at their fastest rate for 15 years in July, driven by higher food and transport costs.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Canada, Iraq, United StatesCanada is to deport a United States soldier who fled to the country to avoid deployment in Iraq.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
BrazilThe world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart, aims to invest some $1bn in Brazil, as part of expansion plans in the region.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Georgia, Russia, United StatesUS President Bush says military aircraft and naval forces are bringing aid to Georgia, following its conflict with Russia.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United StatesA US judge throws out charges against seven New Orleans policemen involved in a fatal shooting after Hurricane Katrina.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Georgia, United StatesWhy the US may need to review its policy on Georgia
Read the full article » | View on the map »
This content is from the BBC News website. We use BBC News RSS feed under BBC Terms and Conditions. Date and time information is related to GMT. Unfortunately we can not offer RSS feed of this site with geographically sorted world news. However, you can add this page to your favourites or set it as your homepage to see what's new in the world when you start browsing.
Maplandia.com is not sponsored by or affiliated with Google.
Copyright © 2005 maplandia.com. All rights reserved. | news | faq | contact us | RSS | XHTML & CSS