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07/02/2012 - Thaipusam festival celebrated in Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia - Thousands of Hindus, who comprise over...
07/02/2012 - Hindu's festival of Thaipusam in Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia - Thousands of Malaysian Hindu devotees...
07/02/2012 - Uneasy calm between demonstrators and Egyptian police - Egypt - A cautious calm prevails in the region...
06/02/2012 - Palestinians Refugee in Jabaliya refugee Camp - Palestinian Territory - A Palestinian family live in poor...
06/02/2012 - 62-gun salute celebrates Queen’s diamond Jubilee - United Kingdom - Her Majesty the Queen renewed her vow...
06/02/2012 - International Fashion exhibition - Dhaka - Bangladesh - British Council, in partnership with...
06/02/2012 - Palestinians protest in front of Red Cross headquarters - Gaza City - Palestinian Territory - Palestinian women hold pictures and...
06/02/2012 - Snow and ice paralyzes Italy - Bologna - Italy - Snow fall in numerous cities and cold...
06/02/2012 - Views of Mexico's archaeological zone of Tula - Mexico - Tula is a town and one of the 84...
06/02/2012 - Fatah and Hamas set for next stage after reconciliation agreement - Palestinian Territory - File Images: President Mahmoud Abbas,...

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Thaipusam festival in Kuala Lumpur

Our World

Thaipusam festival in Kuala Lumpur

Thousands of people participated in the annual Hindu thanksgiving festival in which devotees subject themselves to painful rituals in a demonstration of faith and penance, held in the c...
by Ahmad Junaidi, on 7th of February 2012
Hindu's festival of Thaipusam in Kuala Lumpur

Society

Hindu's festival of Thaipusam in Kuala Lumpur

Thousands of Malaysian Hindu devotees participated in the annual celebration of Thaipusam at the Batu Caves temple 30 km outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 06 February 2012.
by Azhar A Rahim, on 7th of February 2012
Thaipusam festival celebrated in Kuala Lumpur

Society

Thaipusam festival celebrated in Kuala Lumpur

Thousands of Hindus, who comprise over eight percent of Malaysia's 28 million total population, participated in the annual Hindu thanksgiving festival in the capital at the Batu Ca...
by fareez nazlan, on 7th of February 2012
Kebayoran Lama Traditional Market

Our World

Kebayoran Lama Traditional Market

In the midst of modern markets scattered around Jakarta, Kebayoran traditional market with its uniqueness remains operational, and if managed properly, could become an exciting tourism ...
by donal husni, on 6th of February 2012
Jean Anderson remains unbeatable in Ice Canoe Competition

Sports

Jean Anderson remains unbeatable in Ice Canoe Competiti...

Jean Anderson and his team won yet again at the Winter Carnival Ice Canoe race in Quebec City, in his 22nd victory as part of the Winter Carnival competition, and his overall 70th victo...
by Michel Emond, on 5th of February 2012
Ice Hockey: Marlies beat Abbotsford Heat 5-2

Sports

Ice Hockey: Marlies beat Abbotsford Heat 5-2

The Toronto Marlies American Hockey League (AHL) beat the Abbotsford Heat in an exciting game that finished with a score 5 to 2. Toronto, Canada. 4th February 2012
by Victor Biro, on 4th of February 2012
El Colmillo de Morsa at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Arts & Entertainment

El Colmillo de Morsa at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - M...

Jordi Espino and Elisabeth Vallecillo, 'El Colmillo de Morsa', presented their collection for the Autumn-Winter 2012/2013 season, at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Spain. 5th...
by Thi Thuy, on 5th of February 2012
Palestinians Refugee in Jabaliya refugee Camp

Politics

Palestinians Refugee in Jabaliya refugee Camp

A Palestinian family live in poor conditions in a small house in the Jabaliya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip. The camp has one of the highest population densities in the world....
by Sameh Rahmi, on 6th of February 2012
Uneasy calm between demonstrators and Egyptian police

Politics

Uneasy calm between demonstrators and Egyptian police

A cautious calm prevails in the region surrounding the Egyptian Interior Ministry in central Cairo. A truce was agreed upon by both parties, but only a concrete barrier separates the po...
by hanafy, on 7th of February 2012
Palestinians protest in front of Red Cross headquarters - Gaza City

Politics

Palestinians protest in front of Red Cross headquarters...

Palestinian women hold pictures and posters of their imprisoned relatives during a protest calling for the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails outside the Red Cross offi...
by Jeffrey Bright, on 6th of February 2012
62-gun salute celebrates Queen’s diamond Jubilee

Arts & Entertainment

62-gun salute celebrates Queen’s diamond Jubilee

Her Majesty the Queen renewed her vow to serve as monarch as she made a low-key start to five months of diamond jubilee celebrations marking her 60 years on the throne. A 62-gun salute ...
by B Sharma, on 6th of February 2012
Syrians continue to protest outside their Embassy - London

Politics

Syrians continue to protest outside their Embassy - Lon...

Syrian protestors continued demonstrating outside their country's embassy in Belgrave Square, chanting and shouting slogans against the ruling Assad regime and the current issues i...
by Nelson Pereira, on 6th of February 2012
Shen Lin at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Arts & Entertainment

Shen Lin at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Shen Lin presented his collection for the Autumn-Winter 2012/2013 season, at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. The 55th edition of the fashion show has finished. Spain. 5th February 2012
by Thi Thuy, on 5th of February 2012
New Ohio urban wildlife preserve opens on Lake Erie – Cleveland

Environment

New Ohio urban wildlife preserve opens on Lake Erie – C...

Cleveland’s newest nature preserve is opened by the Port Authority. The 88-acre urban wildlife preserve on the southern shore of Lake Erie provides a 1.3 mile loop walking trail through...
by Doug Bardwell, on 6th of February 2012
Front row at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

Arts & Entertainment

Front row at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid

The Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid is not only the flagship of Spanish fashion but also one of the most important appointments for celebrities and VIP. Pictured are some of celebriti...
by Lawrence JC Baron, on 1st of February 2012
Views of Mexico's archaeological zone of Tula

Our World

Views of Mexico's archaeological zone of Tula

Tula is a town and one of the 84 municipalities of Hidalgo, in central-eastern Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 305.8 square km, and as of 2005, the municipality had a total p...
by Bruno Cortés, on 6th of February 2012
Snow and ice paralyzes Italy - Bologna

Environment

Snow and ice paralyzes Italy - Bologna

Snow fall in numerous cities and cold temperature are experiences in most cities across Italy. 6th February 2012
by Michele Lapini, on 6th of February 2012
International Fashion exhibition - Dhaka

Arts & Entertainment

International Fashion exhibition - Dhaka

British Council, in partnership with Bangladesh National Museum (BNM), is holding a 15-day exhibition showcasing works of Bangladeshi and British designers at Nalini Kanta Bhattasali Ga...
by Bayazid Akter, on 6th of February 2012
Newcomer of The Season at Oslo Fashion Week

Arts & Entertainment

Newcomer of The Season at Oslo Fashion Week

Oslo Fashion Week's Necomer of The season, Genaro RIvas, shows his collection on the opening day. Norway. 6th February 2012
by Pål Bergstad, on 6th of February 2012
BNP and EDL protest outside Liverpool Crown Court

Politics

BNP and EDL protest outside Liverpool Crown Court

The British National Party and English Defence League protest against the case of 11 Asian men from Rochdale who have been charged with child exploitation and sex offences. UK. 6th Febr...
by David Colbran, on 6th of February 2012

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Great! look forward to your

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Wed, 21/04/2010 - 20:57.

Great! look forward to your photos - hopefully we'll get enough reports to set up a special earth day page.

E

thx ed. by the way. on the

Submitted by mody afandi on Mon, 19/04/2010 - 19:38.

thx ed. by the way. on the earth day 22nd of april, some of the local green anarchist, are planning to make an event under a flyover, theyre planned to plant something there.
ill make an photo essay on it.
regards
mody.

welcome to the team Mody

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Mon, 19/04/2010 - 17:00.

welcome to the team Mody

hi guys im reporting live

Submitted by mody afandi on Sat, 17/04/2010 - 20:58.

hi guys im reporting live fromall around Indonesia, every feature that struck my senses.
other than my daily job as a journalist.

How are you all, happy

Submitted by mazpram ngapak on Mon, 22/02/2010 - 04:21.

How are you all, happy greetings to all, mazpram Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands, Indonesian