Drivers from rival taxi driver's unions battle in the streets of La Paz, Bolivia during unrest surrounding the new leftist policies of President elect Evo Morales. Although Morales swept to victory on the high hopes of Bolivia's historically opressed indigenous population, the streets of La Paz soon descended into chaos when groups of workers critical of Morales began clashing with pro-Morales worker groups.

In an act of nature, a huge earthquake rocked Peru's southern coast on August 15th, 2007; killing some 500, injuring an estimated 1,500 and and leaving many trapped in the rubble. At a magnitude of 8.0, it was the biggest earthquake to hit the South American Nation in decades. An estimated 80 percent of the homes were destroyed in Pisco, a city of 68,000 about 160 miles southeast of the capital, Lima. All roads to Pisco were damaged making access to the city difficult. After days of delays on the highway, Susan Vargas Guiterez and some family arrived in Pisco only to find her fathers house destroyed and family members still missing. Her father, Marco Alvarez Guiterez hugs her aunt Soyla Guiterez Fernandez crying out, 'Were is Hernan and the kids, why Hernan.' Hernan, Susans uncle and Soylas brother, was in the house with his two children when it collapsed and rescue efforts from firefighters have yet to reach their district.

Daily Gathering - A crowd of Fatah supporters and fighters surround the body of a Fatah fighter during burial after being killed during inter-factional clashes, Friday January 5, 2007, Beit Lahia, Gaza Strip.

Police officers spray fire extinguishers at pro-democracy protester and legislator Leung Kwok-hung, center, and other protesters during a march toward a swearing-in ceremony in Wanchai, where Chinese leader Hu Jintao is due to attend, Hong Kong Sunday, July 1, 2007. Hu is on a weekend visit to Hong Kong to join the 10th anniversary of the city's return to Chinese rule.