While the UK has been affected by unusually heavy rain and flooding, many parts of the world often struggle with monsoon rains and flash floods causing severe damage and loss of life

After weeks of violent protest at cuts to Spanish mining subsidies, miners are on the march to Madrid

They used to be an important part of the economy but the need for shepherds has declined. However, the tradition does still exist in many parts of the world

Competitors hold some amazing postures and facial expressions during the Men and Women's Artistic Gymnastics European Championships

All around the world barbers set up their stalls in the most unlikely places, be it on slum streets or forest clearings

Two of the largest rival gangs in El Salvador have recently called a truce, leading to its first murder-free day for years. Much of the violence is blamed on Mexican drug cartels that use the country as a transit point

Fighting between the Malian army, the Tuareg movement and other armed groups is forcing thousands of people to flee Mali to neighbouring countries including Mauritania

Western photographers have been allowed into North Korea during two weeks of celebrations marking the centenary of the birth of North Korea's founder, Kim Il-sung

A look back at the protests in the US following the teenager's death in Sanford, Floria, in February

Haiti and its neighbour the Dominican Republic share a passion and spirituality that makes them stand out as two of the most photogenic places in the world. Here is an account of the celebrations that took place there during Holy Week

From Jerusalem to Damascus and from Spain to Haiti, Christian communities around the world have been celebrating Easter week

A longer view: from India to Canada, spring weather is arriving all over the northern hemisphere and is accompanied by flowers and festivals

A longer view: from Senegal to Syria, women have put themselves at the front of different protest movements all over the world during the past week

A longer view: as Britain heads towards spring and warmer weather we take a look back at some images of snow and cold weather elsewhere in the world over the past week