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 October 16th 2011 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.
GermanyBerlin transforms its landmarks with illuminations
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United KingdomThe British public has donated £72m for victims of the devastating drought in East Africa, the most ever for a food crisis, UK aid agencies say.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
ItalyItalian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi promises to punish rioters after a peaceful mass rally against austerity in Rome descends into street battles.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
NigeriaThere is growing concern in Nigeria that the multi-billion dollar oil industry is impacting the environment, as its ships end up abandoned along the coast.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
RussiaPreparations are in progress in the southern Russian city of Sochi, a favourite holiday destination, which will be hosting the Winter Olympics in 2014.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
LibyaForces of the new Libyan government have stepped up security in the capital Tripoli, a day after clashes with armed supporters of Colonel Gaddafi.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
ThailandThai military and civilian volunteers are continuing their efforts to try and stop Thailand's worst floods in decades from inundating the capital, Bangkok.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Bermuda, 
North KoreaWorld champion Sebastian Vettel wins the Korean Grand Prix ahead of McLaren's Lewis Hamilton and the fellow Red Bull of Mark Webber.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United KingdomCity of London Police are considering whether to investigate Adam Werritty, the close friend of former Defence Secretary Liam Fox, for possible fraud.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
France, United KingdomSam Warburton will miss Wales' World Cup third-place play-off match after receiving a three-week ban for his "dangerous tip tackle" in the semi-final defeat by France.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Australia, 
New ZealandHosts New Zealand beat trans-Tasman rivals Australia to reach their first World Cup final since 1995.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
ChinaThe sprinter Michael Johnson tells Desert Island Discs it was "amazing" seeing Usain Bolt take his 200m world record at the Beijing Olympics.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Hong KongHong Kong revives its iconic cross-harbour swim, suspended for 33 years because of pollution concerns.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
New Zealand, AustraliaThe All Blacks storm to their first World Cup final since 1995 with a ruthless 20-6 victory over great rivals Australia in Auckland.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
Bermuda, North KoreaSebastian Vettel wins the Korean Grand Prix from McLaren's Lewis Hamilton to help Red Bull wrap up the constructors' championship.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
YemenSecurity forces in Yemen have opened fire on protesters for a second day, killing four people and wounding several, witnesses say.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
IsraelIsrael publishes the names of 477 Palestinian prisoners who are to be released in the first phase of an exchange for captured Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
France, New Zealand, AustraliaNew Zealand coach Graham Henry describes his side's performance as "heroic" after they book a World Cup final against France by defeating Australia 20-6.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
LiberiaWinston Tubman, one of the main contenders in Liberia's presidential poll, says he is prepared to take part in any second-round run-off vote.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
ThailandThe Thai government says Bangkok should escape the worst of the floods, after days of shoring up the capital's defences.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
IranTexas friends in shock at 'Iran plot' suspect's arrest
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United KingdomA ceremony to rename Wootton Bassett with the prefix "Royal" takes place in the Wiltshire town.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
India, United KingdomJade Dernbach says containing India captain Mahendra Dhoni is crucial to England's hopes of winning the one-day international series, which continues on Monday.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
BoliviaKey test for Bolivia's President Morales as judges elected
Read the full article » | View on the map »
PakistanAid agencies are warning that the sluggish international response to the flooding in southern Pakistan could cost more lives.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
BelgiumOur tour of the eurozone in crisis ends in its heartland
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United KingdomAn anti-capitalist protest in London's financial district is continuing for a second day, with protesters gathered outside St Paul's Cathedral.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
ItalyRome recovers from its worst violence in years, which erupted on a day of global protest over austerity measures and banking practices.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United KingdomReunited pop group Steps are number one in this week's UK album chart with their greatest hits package The Ultimate Collection.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
AustraliaSouth Africa produce an astonishing comeback to beat Australia by three wickets and tie the Twenty20 international series 1-1.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United States, 
MexicoMexican soldiers free 61 men who were being held captive by a drugs gang near the US border, the army says.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
NigeriaHow shipwrecks are threatening Nigeria's coastline
Read the full article » | View on the map »
FranceFrancois Hollande is elected the French Socialist Party's candidate for the 2012 presidential election when he is expected to challenge Nicolas Sarkozy.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
LibyaBulldozers begin demolishing the fortress-like Bab al-Aziziya compound of deposed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in the capital Tripoli.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
United StatesUS President Barack Obama says Americans should draw strength from the example of Martin Luther King, as he unveils a monument to the civil rights leader in Washington, DC.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
LibyaThe battle for Colonel Gaddafi's home town of Sirte is intensifying, nearly two months after the fall of the Libyan capital Tripoli.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
FranceFight for French presidency gets harder from now on
Read the full article » | View on the map »
SyriaThe Arab League has called for talks between the government and opposition in Syria to be held within 15 days under its supervision, following months of unrest.
Read the full article » | View on the map »
MexicoMexican President Felipe Calderon sparks a political row by suggesting the opposition PRI party might do a deal with drugs gangs if it wins power in 2012.
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