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The united opposition holds pre-election forum in Ukraine

K_Bezginsky — Sat, 12 May 2012 10:45:46 +0000

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The "Motherland" and "Front of Changes" parties provide a forum for opposition forces to declare a common program of action for the elections to the Verkhovna Rada.

Eugenia Tymoshenko has a speech in front of her mother Julia Tymoshenko's portrait.

Levante UD celebrate Europe League Qualification

germancaballero — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:34:41 +0000

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Levante UD, the team with the lowest budget of the Liga BBVA, has finally achieved its goal of participating in the Europe League; the first time in the club's history that they have qualified in a European competition.

Levante UD's Gezzal celebrates the second goal of his team in a match against Athletic de Bilbao.

Rugby: New Zealand crowned HSBC World Series champions

ek13photos — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:07:59 +0000

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The HSBC World Series comes to a close at Twickenham Stadium London as New Zealand are crowned the overall champions in the tournament. The gathered 167 points in the 2011/12 of the rugby sevens season to secure the all important win.

New Zealand performs the Haka at the Marriott London Sevens.

Arrests made outside Bank of England

RichardRowland — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:19:33 +0000

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Around twelve Occupy protesters were arrested for public order offences in the shadow of the Bank of England. City of London police snatch squads entered the group targeting some activists following a day of protests over corporate greed.

Police with batons seen holding back protesters as a sign is held up amongst the crowd that reads: 'Love Breathe Hope Create Occupy.'.

Arrests outside Bank of England - London

noslen — Sat, 12 May 2012 23:02:41 +0000

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After marching from St Pauls to various financial institutions in the city hundreds of people close to the Bank of England on an international day of action. Police arrest some of the protestors in a long operation lasting a few hours.

Occupy May M12 Day - London

wheelz — Sun, 13 May 2012 08:42:28 +0000

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Occupy London on M12 day of Global Action started with a teach out at St Pauls; supporters of Occupy and Occupy London rally then march down Ludgate Hill to the Royal Excahnge.

Occupy London Supporters with banners outside St. Pauls.

Occupy London protesters arrested during global day of action - London

joe380 — Sun, 13 May 2012 08:59:03 +0000

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On the anniversary of the indignados protesting in southern Europe Occupy London took to the streets of London to 'Meet the 1%'. The protest settled at the Bank of England. Later a "snatch squad" of City of London police was employed to make arrests.

Police carry away an arrested female protester.

Nicolas Sarkozy supporters watch results of elections - France

Xmalafosse — Sun, 13 May 2012 00:04:10 +0000

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Supporters of President Nicolas Sarkozy attend an election day event for France's presidential elections in the House of the Mutualité. Sarkozy would go on to lose the election to Francoise Hollande.

Supporters attend an election day event for President Sarkozy.

Free Nabeel Rajab rally supports human rights activist

AM-Bahrain — Sat, 12 May 2012 23:52:47 +0000

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Protesters hold a rally in support of Nabeel Rajab, a human rights activist and President of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights, who was arrested by Bahraini police after returning from a trip to Beirut.

Supporters carry banners and images of Nabeel Rajab as they march through the streets.

Bangkok hosts Oishi Cosplay Idol Competition

MatthewRichards — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:26:01 +0000

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Bangkok played host to the Oishi Cosplay Idol competition that saw hundreds of Thai Cosplay and Manga enthusiasts turn out in their finest costumes representing some of the most well-known Japanese cartoon and manga characters.

Two young Thai Cosplay enthusiasts seen here as they take part in the Oishi Cosplay Idol 6 competition held outside the Central World shopping mall.