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Friday 4 November 2016

Prayer Before Battle / Ungaretti: Mattina

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Good Morning from #Amboseli National Park #Kenya #sunrise.  Pic copyright @AFP By @CarldeSouza1 #AFP: image via Carl de Souza @CarldeSouza1, 3 November 2016  

Giuseppe Ungaretti:
Mattina

M'illumino
d'immenso

 
Santa Maria La Longa il 26 gennaio 1917

Giuseppe Ungaretti (1888-1971): Mattina (Morning), 26 January 1917, from L'allegria di naufragi (Joy of Shipwrecks), 1919

 

Good Morning from #Amboseli National Park #Kenya #sunrise #elephants.  Pic copyright @AFP By @CarldeSouza1 #AFP: image via Carl de Souza @CarldeSouza1, 3 November 2016


Good Morning from #Amboseli National Park #Kenya #sunrise #zebra.  Pic copyright @AFP By @CarldeSouza1 #AFP: image via Carl de Souza @CarldeSouza1, 3 November 2016

 
Good Morning from #Amboseli National Park #Kenya #sunrise #Kilimanjaro.  Pic copyright @AFP By @CarldeSouza1 #AFP: image via Carl de Souza @CarldeSouza1, 3 November 2016


SYRIA - Rebel fighters from Jaish al-Fatah brigades
pray inside a building at an entrance to Aleppo. By @omar_hajkadour: image via Frédérique Geffard @geffardAFP, 3 November 2016



SYRIA - Rebel fighters from Jaish al-Fatah brigades watch as smoke billows in the background at an entrance to Aleppo. By @omar_hajkadour: image via Frédérique Geffard @geffardAFP, 3 November 2016

Rebel fighters from the Jaish al-Fatah (or Army of Conquest) brigades gather in position on November 3, 2016, at an entrance to Aleppo, in the southwestern frontline near the neighbourhood of Dahiyet al-Assad, during a rebel offensive to break a three-month siege of the opposition-held east of Syria's second city.  Syrian rebels launched a new wave of car bombs and rockets on Aleppo's western districts, redoubling their efforts to break the government's three-month siege of the city. / AFP PHOTO / Omar haj kadourOMAR HAJ KADOUR/AFP/Getty Images
Omar Haj Kadour/AFP/Getty Images
Rebel fighters from the Jaish al-Fatah (or Army of Conquest) brigades gather in position at an entrance to Aleppo, in the southwestern frontline near the neighbourhood of Dahiyet al-Assad, during a rebel offensive to break a three-month siege of the opposition-held east of Syria’s second city.: photo by Omar Haj Kadour/AFP, 3 November 2016

Rebel fighters from the Jaish al-Fatah (or Army of Conquest) brigades gather in position on November 3, 2016, at an entrance to Aleppo, in the southwestern frontline near the neighbourhood of Dahiyet al-Assad, during a rebel offensive to break a three-month siege of the opposition-held east of Syria's second city.  Syrian rebels launched a new wave of car bombs and rockets on Aleppo's western districts, redoubling their efforts to break the government's three-month siege of the city. / AFP PHOTO / Omar haj kadourOMAR HAJ KADOUR/AFP/Getty Images

Rebel fighters from the Jaish al-Fatah (or Army of Conquest) brigades gather in position at an entrance to Aleppo, in the southwestern frontline near the neighbourhood of Dahiyet al-Assad, during a rebel offensive to break a three-month siege of the opposition-held east of Syria’s second city.: photo by Omar Haj Kadour/AFP, 3 November 2016


Clock ticking for East Aleppo as Russia and Syria give civilians until Friday evening to get out. Heavy bombing expected to resume #C4News: image via Krishnan Guru-Murthy @krishgm, 3 November 2016


Leaflets just airdropped over East Aleppo telling civilians they must get out tomorrow. This is their last chance before attack #C4News
: image via Krishnan Guru-Murthy @krishgm, 3 November 2016

 

Activists blocking the gates of the @RussianEmbassy in #London because of Russian plans to 'annihilate' and 'cleanse' besieged east #Aleppo: image via Caroline Ayoub Verified account @carolineayoub, 3 November 2016 




@Leucothea_ra @Saturn5 @alperboler @YorukIsik Just a reminder what was on "KIL-158" on Oct 21-25: Raptor "P-845": image via 7FBTK 7 @7FBTK, 3 November 2016

 


@Leucothea_ra @Saturn5 @alperboler @YorukIsik Just a reminder what was on "KIL-158" on Oct 21-25: Raptor "P-845": image via 7FBTK 7 @7FBTK, 3 November 2016

 


@Leucothea_ra @Saturn5 @alperboler @YorukIsik Just a reminder what was on "KIL-158" on Oct 21-25: Raptor "P-845": image via 7FBTK 7 @7FBTK, 3 November 2016

 

PHOTO: Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov refueling off Morocco on the way to @Syria - @mattb0401: image via Conflict News @Conflicts, 3 November 2016


How #AdmiralKuznetsov carrier group saved #Syria from US cruise #missile strikes: image via Sputnik Verified account @SputnikInt, 2 November 2016



With the current speed, the #AdmiralKuznetsov strike group will arrive near #Syria in 55 hrs #Russia's #Aleppo ultimatum: 55 hrs #PutinAtWar: image via Julian Röpcke @JulianRoepcke, 2 November 2016

 


With the current speed, the #AdmiralKuznetsov strike group will arrive near #Syria in 55 hrs #Russia's #Aleppo ultimatum: 55 hrs #PutinAtWar: image via Julian Röpcke @JulianRoepcke, 2 November 2016

 

With the current speed, the #AdmiralKuznetsov strike group will arrive near #Syria in 55 hrs #Russia's #Aleppo ultimatum: 55 hrs #PutinAtWar: image via Julian Röpcke @JulianRoepcke, 2 November 2016



#AdmiralKutznetsov fleet and #NikolayChiker now monitored by italian Search and Rescue aircraft between #Agrigento and #Malta: image via Hervé Nourry @herve_nourry, 31 October 2016




#AdmiralKutznetsov fleet and #NikolayChiker now monitored by italian Search and Rescue aircraft between #Agrigento and #Malta: image via Hervé Nourry @herve_nourry, 31 October 2016



#AdmiralKutznetsov fleet and #NikolayChiker now monitored by italian Search and Rescue aircraft between #Agrigento and #Malta: image via Hervé Nourry @herve_nourry, 31 October 2016


#AdmiralKutznetsov fleet and #NikolayChiker now monitored by italian Search and Rescue aircraft between #Agrigento and #Malta: image via Hervé Nourry @herve_nourry, 31 October 2016


Three #submarines join fleet of Russian warships headed by #AircraftCarrier #AdmiralKuznetsov: image via Sputnik @Sputnk_Not, 31 October 2016 


#AdmiralKuznetsov arrives in #Cyprus, blocks sunlight: image via Sputnik @Sputnk_Not, 30 October 2016 

 
#West 'engulfed in laughter' over #Russian #naval group heading for #Mediterranean
#AdmiralKuznetsov: image via Sputnik @Sputnk_Not, 28 October 2016



No entry. Amnesty International's Moscow office sealed off by the local authorities. Amnesty's been renting here for more than 20 years.
: image via Steve Rosenberg @BBCSteveR, 2 November 2016


Migrants on a rubber dinghy, some of whom fell in the water, are rescued by the vessel Responder, run by the Malta-based NGO Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) and the Italian Red Cross, in the Mediterranean sea, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016. According to MOAS 147 people, of which 20 women, were rescued.  (Francesco Malavolta/MOAS via AP)
Francesco Malavolta/MOAS/AP
Migrants on a rubber dinghy, some of whom fell in the water, are rescued by the vessel Responder, run by the Malta-based NGO Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) and the Italian Red Cross, in the Mediterranean sea: photo by Francesco Malavolta/MOAS via AP, 3 November 2016

Migrants on a rubber dinghy, some of whom fell in the water, are rescued by the vessel Responder, run by the Malta-based NGO Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) and the Italian Red Cross, in the Mediterranean sea, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016. According to MOAS 147 people, of which 20 women, were rescued.  (Francesco Malavolta/MOAS via AP)

Migrants on a rubber dinghy, some of whom fell in the water, are rescued by the vessel Responder, run by the Malta-based NGO Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) and the Italian Red Cross, in the Mediterranean sea: photo by Francesco Malavolta/MOAS via AP, 3 November 2016



MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Rescue operation of the Topaz Responder rescue ship run by Maltese NGO Moas and Italian Red Cross. By @ADS4AFP #AFP: image via Frédérique Geffard @geffardAFP, 3 November 2016




MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Rescue operation of the Topaz Responder rescue ship run by Maltese NGO Moas and Italian Red Cross. By @ADS4AFP #AFP: image via Frédérique Geffard @geffardAFP, 3 November 2016




MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Rescue operation of the Topaz Responder rescue ship run by Maltese NGO Moas and Italian Red Cross. By @ADS4AFP #AFP: image via Frédérique Geffard @geffardAFP, 3 November 2016

Gallery staff take photos on their phones of the painting by Carel Fabritius 'The Goldfinch' at the Scottish National Gallery on November 3, 2016. The Goldfinch is one of the most iconic paintings in the world, which has never before been seen in Scotland. The painting is from a Golden Age of Dutch art, and is on loan to the Scottish National Gallery for six weeks, from November 4 to December 18.  (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Gallery staff take photos on their phones of the painting by Carel Fabritius ‘The Goldfinch’ at the Scottish National Gallery . The painting is from a Golden Age of Dutch art exhibition, and is on loan to the Scottish National Gallery for six weeks.: photo by Jeff J Mitchell, 3 November 2016

Gallery staff take photos on their phones of the painting by Carel Fabritius 'The Goldfinch' at the Scottish National Gallery on November 3, 2016. The Goldfinch is one of the most iconic paintings in the world, which has never before been seen in Scotland. The painting is from a Golden Age of Dutch art, and is on loan to the Scottish National Gallery for six weeks, from November 4 to December 18.  (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Gallery staff take photos on their phones of the painting by Carel Fabritius ‘The Goldfinch’ at the Scottish National Gallery . The painting is from a Golden Age of Dutch art exhibition, and is on loan to the Scottish National Gallery for six weeks.: photo by Jeff J Mitchell, 3 November 2016


In his first audio message in nearly a year, Islamic State leader says no retreat from Mosul assault's 'total war': image via Reuters Top News @Reuters, 3 November 2016


Displaced people on Tuesday at a checkpoint near Qaiyara, south of Mosul, Iraq: photo by Felipe Dana/Associated Press, 3 November 2016



Displaced people on Tuesday at a checkpoint near Qaiyara, south of Mosul, Iraq: photo by Felipe Dana/Associated Press, 3 November 2016




IRAQ - Iraqi families who fled during #MosulOffensive arrive at a Kurdish checkpoint, some 20 kilometres from Mosul. By @Kilicbil #AFP: image via Frédérique Geffard @geffardAFP, 3 November 2016




IRAQ - Iraqi families who fled during #MosulOffensive arrive at a Kurdish checkpoint, some 20 kilometres from Mosul. By @Kilicbil #AFP: image via Frédérique Geffard @geffardAFP, 3 November 2016




IRAQ - Iraqi families who fled during #MosulOffensive arrive at a Kurdish checkpoint, some 20 kilometres from Mosul. By @Kilicbil #AFP: image via Frédérique Geffard @geffardAFP, 3 November 2016




IRAQ - Iraqi families who fled during #MosulOffensive arrive at a Kurdish checkpoint, some 20 kilometres from Mosul. By @Kilicbil #AFP: image via Frédérique Geffard @geffardAFP, 3 November 2016

 


 On the frontlines as hundreds of Iraqis continue to flee #MosulOps #Mosul photo by @Reuters
: image via Sophie McNeill Verified account @SophieMcNeill, 1 November 2016




 On the frontlines as hundreds of Iraqis continue to flee #MosulOps #Mosul photo by @Reuters
: image via Sophie McNeill Verified account @SophieMcNeill, 1 November 2016




 On the frontlines as hundreds of Iraqis continue to flee #MosulOps #Mosul photo by @Reuters
: image via Sophie McNeill Verified account @SophieMcNeill, 1 November 2016


 
A boy who fled the village of Abu Shuwayhah south of #IslamicState held #Mosul #Iraq held returns carrying a white flag @ahmedAFP @AFPphoto: image via SundayTimesPictures @STPictures, 3 November 2016


Map: #Mosul Ethnographic map of Mosul city districts by @peshmerga_46: image via Zhe Kaf #Demirtas @peshmerga_46, 3 November 2016 

 
Map: #Mosul, #Nineveh military situation, 2 November: image via le carabinier @LCarabinier, 2 November 2016


#Mosul Operation map #Hashd al-Sha'abi liberated 5 new villages/Iraqi army liberated Gogjali and Shahrzad yesterday: image via Islamic World News @A7_Mirza, 2 November 2016


IRAN - Demonstration marking the anniversary of its storming by student protesters that triggered a hostage crisis in 1979. By Atta Kenare: image via Frédérique Geffard @geffardAFP, 3 November 2016


INDIA - Women walk as smog envelops the Jama Masjid Mosque in the old quarters of New Delhi. By @dofaget #AFP: image via Frédérique Geffard @geffardAFP, 3 November 2016


KENYA - A herd of elephants walk in Amboseli National Park. By @CarldeSouza1 #AFP: image via Frédérique Geffard @geffardAFP, 3 November 2016 

1 comment:

Sandra said...

hermoso..."me ilumino de inmensidad!"