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The Museo Soumaya - Mexico City

The Museo Soumaya is a private museum in Mexico City with free admission and contains an extensive collection of art. The majority of the art...

by Hector Aiza Ramirez in Mexico on 16/05/2012

Politics

Former presidential candidate John Edwards' trial enters fourth week

Former presidential candidate John Edwards' trial on campaign-finance violation charges entered its fourth week in Greensboro.

by Matt Maggio in United States on 15/05/2012

Society

Minister of Culture of Mexico announces death of writer Carlos Fuentes

Consuelo Saizar, Minister of Culture of Mexico, announces the death of writer Carlos Fuentes in the Hospital "Los Angeles del Pedregal"...

by Aaron Rubio Manuel in Mexico on 15/05/2012

16/05/2012 - The Museo Soumaya - Mexico City - Mexico - The Museo Soumaya is a private museum...
15/05/2012 - Former presidential candidate John Edwards' trial enters fourth week - United States - Former presidential candidate John...
15/05/2012 - Minister of Culture of Mexico announces death of writer Carlos Fuentes - Mexico - Consuelo Saizar, Minister of Culture of...
15/05/2012 - Organization gathers signatures against GMO - Newport - United States - Health conscious Oregonians are...
15/05/2012 - Oliverio Martinez: Modernity and Revolution - Mexico - Sketches, documents, maps, photographs...
15/05/2012 - Occupy Wall Street march follows movement's first major legal victory - United States - Nearly 100 activists gather in Times...
15/05/2012 - Priest Solalinde gives a press conference prior to leaving Mexico - Mexico - Priest Solalinde visits Europe to talk...
15/05/2012 - SWAT team has standoff with gunman in California - Escondido - United States - A SWAT standoff that began from a...
15/05/2012 - National Union of Education Workers march on Teachers' Day - Oaxaca - Mexico - National Union of Education Workers...
15/05/2012 - Exhibition of work by Oliverio Martínez: Modernity and Revolution - Mexico - The Mexican government's culture...

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The Museo Soumaya - Mexico City

Arts & Entertainment

The Museo Soumaya - Mexico City

The Museo Soumaya is a private museum in Mexico City with free admission and contains an extensive collection of art. The majority of the art consists of European works from the 15th to...
by Hector Aiza Ramirez, on 16th of May 2012
Occupy Wall Street march follows movement's first major legal victory

Politics

Occupy Wall Street march follows movement's first major...

Nearly 100 activists gather in Times Square following the 'not guilty' verdict for a citizen journalist arrested during an OWS march, later marching to Bryant Park for a short...
by Skyler Reid, on 15th of May 2012
Teachers march during teacher's day Rally - Mexico City

Politics

Teachers march during teacher's day Rally - Mexico City

Approximately 5,000 teachers from 15 different states walked on the Mexico-Tacuba avenue to the Plaza de la Constitucion to demand better salaries and reject educational evaluation by t...
by manuel castillo gonzalez, on 15th of May 2012
Former presidential candidate John Edwards' trial enters fourth week

Politics

Former presidential candidate John Edwards' trial enter...

Former presidential candidate John Edwards' trial on campaign-finance violation charges entered its fourth week in Greensboro.
by Matt Maggio, on 15th of May 2012
SWAT team has standoff with gunman in California - Escondido

Society

SWAT team has standoff with gunman in California - Esco...

A SWAT standoff that began from a domestic dispute disrupts an Escondido neighborhood. Police indicated that a man with a rifle was barricaded in an East Grand Avenue apartment.
by Stephen Prendergast, on 15th of May 2012
Minister of Culture of Mexico announces death of writer Carlos Fuentes

Society

Minister of Culture of Mexico announces death of writer...

Consuelo Saizar, Minister of Culture of Mexico, announces the death of writer Carlos Fuentes in the Hospital "Los Angeles del Pedregal" where he passed away. Fuentes was one o...
by Aaron Rubio Manuel, on 15th of May 2012
Organization gathers signatures against GMO - Newport

Politics

Organization gathers signatures against GMO - Newport

Health conscious Oregonians are mounting a campaign to demand that GMO foods be labeled as such. The group has one month to gather enough signatures to place this issue on the November ...
by Claire McGee, on 15th of May 2012
National Union of Education Workers march on Teachers' Day - Oaxaca

Politics

National Union of Education Workers march on Teachers' ...

National Union of Education Workers marched in Oaxaca to celebrate Teachers' Day as well as protest and demand the answers regarding missing persons and political prisoners from du...
by EZEQUIELLEYVA, on 15th of May 2012
Students choose new president at University of Benito Juarez of Oaxaca

Politics

Students choose new president at University of Benito J...

More than 27,000 students, professors and laborers march at the Autonomous University of Benito Juarez of Oaxaca (UABJO) after electing the new president. A large police operation was s...
by EZEQUIELLEYVA, on 14th of May 2012
Priest Solalinde gives a press conference prior to leaving Mexico

Politics

Priest Solalinde gives a press conference prior to leav...

Priest Solalinde visits Europe to talk about the risks of the human rights defenders and migrants in Mexico starting May 21, 2012 in three countries, Spain, Italy and Switzerland, in co...
by manuel castillo gonzalez, on 15th of May 2012
Norfolk Admirals fall to the Manchester Monarchs in Norfolk

Sports

Norfolk Admirals fall to the Manchester Monarchs in Nor...

The Norfolk Admirals (1-1) could not match the third period scoring of Manchester as they fell, 5-2, to the Monarchs (1-1) in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at Norfolk S...
by Abhi Ahmadadeen, on 21st of April 2012
Reporters call for justice for murdered journalists in Mexico City

Politics

Reporters call for justice for murdered journalists in ...

With the purpose to demand justice for murdered journalists, dozens of reporters congregate in the "Angel de la Independencia" of Reforma Avenue to remember their work and den...
by ALBERTO MILLARES, on 5th of May 2012
Exhibition of work by Oliverio Martínez: Modernity and Revolution

Arts & Entertainment

Exhibition of work by Oliverio Martínez: Modernity and ...

The Mexican government's culture secretary presented an exhibition of work by the artist and sculptor Oliver Martinez entitled 'Modernity and Revolution'.
by Aaron Rubio Manuel, on 15th of May 2012
Oliverio Martinez: Modernity and Revolution

Our World

Oliverio Martinez: Modernity and Revolution

Sketches, documents, maps, photographs, and more than 20 sculptures make up a temporary exhibition that the National Museum of the Revolution has to reassess the work of the sculptor an...
by manuel castillo gonzalez, on 15th of May 2012
USA Olympic basketball teams go for Gold in 2012

Sports

USA Olympic basketball teams go for Gold in 2012

Talking to the press in Dallas, coaches for both the women's and men's basketball teams set their goals on coming home with gold medals at the 2012 summer Olympics in London.
by J.G. Domke, on 14th of May 2012
First Lady Michelle Obama Launches Partnership with Athletes

Sports

First Lady Michelle Obama Launches Partnership with Ath...

First Lady Michelle Obama flew to Dallas to launch the Partnership for a Healthier America. The First Lady will lead the Presidential delegation at the opening ceremony for the 2012 Oly...
by J.G. Domke, on 14th of May 2012
Dangerous increase in volcanic activity at the Popocatépetl

Environment

Dangerous increase in volcanic activity at the Popocaté...

In recent days, there has been an increase in activity at the Popocatépetl Volcano. While throwing incandescent materials and large amounts of ash into the air, it is considered one of ...
by Arturo Andrade, on 14th of May 2012
American Idol contestant performs free home town concert - Chula Vista

Arts & Entertainment

American Idol contestant performs free home town concer...

Jessica Sanchez, American Idol contestant, performed at a free concert at Eastlake High School, hosted by the City of Chula Vista. Fans lined the parade route and followed her into the ...
by Richard Eaton, on 12th of May 2012
Urban Cowboys - Team Penning

Our World

Urban Cowboys - Team Penning

Team penning is a competition and test of skill where competitors corral cows into a pen. The team with the quickest score over several heats wins. The participants either work or atten...
by Mark Spowart, on 7th of February 2010
Grammy nominated singer Denise Donatelli jazzes up Hampton Roads

Arts & Entertainment

Grammy nominated singer Denise Donatelli jazzes up Hamp...

Denise Donatelli enlightened a Hampton Roads audience with her voice, validating why audiences throughtout the country are always drawn in by her talent as a Jazz vocalist.
by Abhi Ahmadadeen, on 12th of May 2012

Reporters

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I am based in Mexico City and

Submitted by Saul Ruiz on Wed, 10/03/2010 - 06:32.

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 - 23:54.

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 - 15:38.

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 - 07:29.

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 - 17:46.

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