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Public Unions Decry New Measures - Phoenix

Members from several public unions gathered at the Arizona State House to speak out against legislation that they believe would harm not only workers...

by Parker Haeg in United States on 09/02/2012

Politics

Noam Chomsky Speaks at Arizona State University - Tempe

The Muslim Law Students' Association and the ASU Students for Justice in Palestine hosted Professor Noam Chomsky. Chomsky spoke on civil...

by Parker Haeg in United States on 09/02/2012

Society

SWAT standoff rousts Escondido residents for Hours

A SWAT standoff that began when a man suspected of threatening the lives of his girlfriend and her daughter fired two shots at an Escondido police...

by Stephen Prendergast in United States on 09/02/2012

09/02/2012 - Public Unions Decry New Measures - Phoenix - United States - Members from several public unions...
09/02/2012 - Noam Chomsky Speaks at Arizona State University - Tempe - United States - The Muslim Law Students'...
09/02/2012 - SWAT standoff rousts Escondido residents for Hours - United States - A SWAT standoff that began when a man...
09/02/2012 - Dunkin Brands Group quarterly earnings announced - New York City - United States - File images: Dunkin Brands Group, Inc...
08/02/2012 - Rehearsals for Mexican Air Force celebrations - Mexico City - Mexico - During a visit at the Military Air base...
08/02/2012 - Josefina Vazquez Mota is first female candidate for president - Mexico - Josefina Vazquez Mota is the first...
08/02/2012 - NY Tech Changing Political Landscape - United States - The largest Meetup event in the world...
08/02/2012 - Sprint Nextel quarterly earnings announced - New York City - United States - File images: Sprint Nextel reports a...
07/02/2012 - New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI victory parade in New York - United States - New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI victory...

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SWAT standoff rousts Escondido residents for Hours

Society

SWAT standoff rousts Escondido residents for Hours

A SWAT standoff that began when a man suspected of threatening the lives of his girlfriend and her daughter fired two shots at an Escondido police officer, left area residents stranded ...
by Stephen Prendergast, on 9th of February 2012
Public Unions Decry New Measures - Phoenix

Politics

Public Unions Decry New Measures - Phoenix

Members from several public unions gathered at the Arizona State House to speak out against legislation that they believe would harm not only workers, but also members of the general pu...
by Parker Haeg, on 9th of February 2012
Noam Chomsky Speaks at Arizona State University - Tempe

Politics

Noam Chomsky Speaks at Arizona State University - Tempe

The Muslim Law Students' Association and the ASU Students for Justice in Palestine hosted Professor Noam Chomsky. Chomsky spoke on civil liberties inside the United States and the...
by Parker Haeg, on 9th of February 2012
Josefina Vazquez Mota is first female candidate for president

Politics

Josefina Vazquez Mota is first female candidate for pre...

Josefina Vazquez Mota is the first female candidate for presidency under any major party. Vazques Mota is a part of the National Action Party. Mexico City. 8th February 2012
by LUIS RAMON BARRON TINAJERO, on 8th of February 2012
Hotel workers protest against Hyatt - San Francisco

Society

Hotel workers protest against Hyatt - San Francisco

Hundreds of Hyatt hotel workers in San Francisco launch a week-long strike. The strikers claim that the Hyatt is demanding excessive work loads of the employees. USA. 15th September 20...
by Riccardo Ferraris, on 15th of September 2011
Dunkin Brands Group quarterly earnings announced - New York City

Business

Dunkin Brands Group quarterly earnings announced - New ...

File images: Dunkin Brands Group, Inc., (DNKN) parent company of Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins reports a net profit of 30 cents per share for the 4th quarter of 2011. USA. File image...
by E. A. Glading, on 9th of February 2012
NY Tech Changing Political Landscape

Business

NY Tech Changing Political Landscape

The largest Meetup event in the world takes place in New York City, where innovators show off their work at the NY Tech Meetup. USA. 8th February 2012
by Robert Millis, on 8th of February 2012
Hotel workers protest against Hyatts - San Francisco

Society

Hotel workers protest against Hyatts - San Francisco

Hundreds of Hyatt hotel workers in San Francisco launch a week-long strikes. By striking, workers are fighting for the right to take a stand against an abusive employer that is destroyi...
by riccardo, on 15th of September 2011
Three stabbed at Lithuanian Consulate - Toronto

Society

Three stabbed at Lithuanian Consulate - Toronto

Three people were stabbed at the Lithuania House banquet facility adjoining the Lithuanian Consular offices. The altercation broke out at a birthday party being hosted at the facility. ...
by Victor Biro, on 5th of February 2012
Sprint Nextel quarterly earnings announced - New York City

Business

Sprint Nextel quarterly earnings announced - New York C...

File images: Sprint Nextel reports a net loss of 43 cents per share for the 4th quarter of 2011. The loss was greater than the 38 cents per share expected by Wall Street analysts. USA. ...
by E. A. Glading, on 8th of February 2012
Rehearsals for Mexican Air Force celebrations - Mexico City

Politics

Rehearsals for Mexican Air Force celebrations - Mexico ...

During a visit at the Military Air base No. 1 of the Mexican Air Force, pilots and ground personnel made their last practice rehearsal prior to celebrations for 97th anniversary of the ...
by Enrique Perez Huerta, on 8th of February 2012
Sportsmans Jamboree in Land Rover Palm Beach

Society

Sportsmans Jamboree in Land Rover Palm Beach

Supporters of outdoor sports and the Boy Scouts of America join to raise money for the Boy Scouts of America. West Palm Beach, USA. 28th January 2012
by Maria Finkernagel, on 27th of January 2012
Norton Museum of Art holds annual 2012 Bal Des Arts - West Palm Beach

Society

Norton Museum of Art holds annual 2012 Bal Des Arts - W...

The Norton Museum's Annual Bal Des Arts Gala honored the Museum's most important donors. The evening consists of cocktails, fine dining, live entertainment and dancing. USA. 5...
by Maria Finkernagel, on 4th of February 2012
The Carolina Herrera Fashion Show - Florida

Arts & Entertainment

The Carolina Herrera Fashion Show - Florida

Palm Beach's fashion loving residents all joined together in early January to view Carolina Herrera's Spring 2012 Collection. The event was hosted by the Norton Museum of Arts...
by Maria Finkernagel, on 6th of January 2012
Same-sex couples celebrate Proposition 8 Appellate Panel Ruling

Society

Same-sex couples celebrate Proposition 8 Appellate Pane...

Same-sex couples, members of the Love Cherish Honor group, and West Hollywood officials, rallied to celebrate an Appellate Panel ruling striking down Proposition 8 banning same-sex marr...
by William Sparkes, on 7th of February 2012
Staff removed from school following abuse investigation - Los Angeles

Society

Staff removed from school following abuse investigation...

The entire staff of Miramonte Elementary School are to be removed while the school district investigates allegations following the arrest of two teachers on suspicion of lewd conduct wi...
by William Sparkes, on 8th of February 2012
Fans line the route of Giants Super Bowl XLVI Victory Parade

Sports

Fans line the route of Giants Super Bowl XLVI Victory P...

Thousands of fans lined the route of the Giants Super Bowl XLVI victory parade through the Canyon of Heroes along Broadway in New York City, USA. 7th February 2012
by viewpress Vp, on 7th of February 2012
Fatal accident closes Highway 427 - Toronto

Society

Fatal accident closes Highway 427 - Toronto

The Ontario Provincial Police closed Highway 427 following a fatal head-on collision between a southbound car and a northbound car that crossed the centre median. Canada. 6th February 2...
by Victor Biro, on 6th of February 2012
Kurt Browning woos Kingston for Feb Fest 2012

Sports

Kurt Browning woos Kingston for Feb Fest 2012

Canadian skater and world champion Kurt Browning made a special appearance at Kingston's Annual Feb Fest. Jeffrey Buttle was expected to skate for the event but hurt himself befor...
by Eric Healey, on 5th of February 2012
New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI victory parade in New York

Sports

New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI victory parade in New Y...

New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI victory parade through the Canyon of Heroes along Broadway in in New York, USA. 7th February 2012
by viewpress Vp, on 7th of February 2012

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I am based in Mexico City and

Submitted by Saul Ruiz on Wed, 10/03/2010 - 05:32.

I am based in Mexico City and will be sending stories from the country.

I am based in Whistler BC

Submitted by Stefan Feldmann on Mon, 11/01/2010 - 22:54.

I am based in Whistler BC Canada, co-host of the 2010 Olympic Games. I will be filling stories from the area however if their is a specific story I am able to cover it for Demotix.

Former Pakistani General and

Submitted by Wais B on Tue, 29/09/2009 - 14:38.

Former Pakistani General and President, Pervez Musharraf will be the guest speaker at Stevenson University, Baltimore, at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. 9/29/09, 8pm-9.30pm.

Inician movilizaciones

Submitted by JUAN MANUEL CRUZ AVILA on Wed, 23/09/2009 - 06:29.

Inician movilizaciones Sociales en México, esto a causa de la crisis economica ahoga al pais, estaremos pendientes con la informacion que se balla dando.

Ousted President Manuel

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Fri, 24/07/2009 - 16:46.

Ousted President Manuel Zelaya has said that he intends to return to Honduras in the next few days. Check out our Special Reporting Hub