Documentary: Krymsk, Russia — The flood

In memory of the 171 people killed in the recent floods in Krymsk, Russia, a documentary has been produced. 


The 23 minute video tells the stories of some of the victims and survivors of the disaster... read more and watch video.

New tourism trend: Israeli tourists head for Syria border (video)

The latest destination on the Israeli tour map is the border with Syria. Tourists are flocking there, armed with cameras and binoculars.

This is, apparently, the latest craze with tourists, where they can hear, and sometimes see, the Syrian civil war blazing away on the other side - but from a safe distance in the Golan Heights... read more and watch video.

Fireworks light the sky at Olympics 2012 opening ceremony (video)

A spectacular display of fireworks lit the sky over London last night as the London Summer Olympics officially opened, including the best-kept secret of the night, the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron.

During the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, spectators and athletes alike were treated to an incredible display... read more and watch video.

Olympics 2012 dubbed 'Year of the Woman'

This year's Summer Olympics is officially being dubbed 'Year of the Woman'. For the first time in history, every national team participating in the Games has female athletes. Even the first lady, Michele Obama, attended the opening.

A record 45% of the athletes representing their countries in this years Summer Olympics are women.... read more.

Banksy's graffiti in danger during London Olympics 2012

Banksy, the nonconformist street artist, has produced some spectacular new graffiti for the London Olympics. However, this latest work may be destroyed.

Despite warnings from the local police that any graffiti they find in London will be destroyed, Banksy, sometimes known as the "guerrilla artist", has unveiled his latest two masterpieces... read more.