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El Salvador President asks for forgiveness for El Mozote Massacre

As part of the twentieth anniversary of the signing of peace accords, President Mauricio Funes Cartagena asked for forgiveness on behalf of the state...

by Rene Figueroa in El Salvador on 16/01/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Giant origami sculpture of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle - London

Paper artist, Paul Jackson creates a giant origami sculpture of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, Paris to celebrate launch of the Disneyland,...

by Elsie Kibue in United Kingdom on 08/12/2011

A demonstration of large individually painted domino-style blocks were placed in a line running from Brandenburg Gate along to Potsdammer Platz, marking where the route of the Berlin Wall used to be. 
At 21:00 (GMT+1) the blocks were tipped over from either end, creating a domino effect until the blocks met in the middle. Jon Bon Jovi performed, along with numerous world leaders giving speeches before the Domino event began. As well as the ambitious demonstration, on top of each tall building on Ebertsrasse, 'Angels' were illuminated spilling confetti to the crowds below.

Politics

The 20th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall

Celebration of the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Berlin, Germany, 09/11/2009.

by Rianna Goss in Germany on 09/11/2009

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Egyptians gather before anniversary of revolution's beginning - Cairo
Hundreds of people gather in Tahrir Square the Friday before the one-year anniversary of the January uprising in Egypt. Egyptians still demand prosecution of corrupted officials. 20th J...
Pakistanis commemorate anniversary of Bacha Khan's death - Peshawar
Khyber-Pakhtoonkhawa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain addresses a meeting regarding the anniversary of Bacha Khan's death held in Peshawar. Bacha Khan was a close friend ...
Black January Remembered in Azerbaijan
Black January Anniversary. January 19–20, 1990. Black January was a violent crackdown on the Azerbaijani independence movement in Baku in 1990, pursuant to a state of emergency during t...
Egyptian protesters begin rallies ahead of anniversary
Hundreds of Egyptians are marching toward Tahrir Square on the 'Friday of The Martyrs Dream', ahead of the one-year anniversary of the uprising that toppled leader Hosni Muba...
Temple Bar transformed for Tradfest 2012 - Dublin
Dublin's Temple Bar has been transformed in preparation for this year's Tradfest. The festival is "Dublin's biggest and best festival of Irish Music and Culture"...
El Salvador President asks for forgiveness for El Mozote Massacre
As part of the twentieth anniversary of the signing of peace accords, President Mauricio Funes Cartagena asked for forgiveness on behalf of the state for a massacre that took place in 1...
Giant origami sculpture of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle  - London
Paper artist, Paul Jackson creates a giant origami sculpture of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland, Paris to celebrate launch of the Disneyland, Paris 20th Anniversary brochure. Londo...
Temple Bar's Meeting House Square to reopen with new canopy - Dublin
Following the installation of four new giant canopy covers, Temple Bar's Meeting House Square is set to reopen. The first public event at the venue will be the popular Temple Bar f...
99 Posse perform live in Milan
99 Posse, an Italian hip hop/reggae group from Naples, celebrated their 20th anniversary since the band formed with a live two-hour concert. Italy. 5th December 2011
Ascents Ceremony for military and naval personnel - Mexico
As part of the activities for the 101st anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, President of Mexico Felipe Calderon headed a promotion ceremony for soldiers and naval personnel. Mexico C...
Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution - Mexico City
Thousands celebrate the anniversary 101 of the Mexican Revolution in the Socle. The Federal Government and the Armed Forces of Mexico 101 also commemorated the Mexican Revolution in the...
Regent Street Motor Show
The Regent Street Motor Show presents a unique past, present and future pioneering motoring display featuring over 300 19th, 20th and 21st Century motor cars. London, UK. 5th November 2...
Regent's Street Car Show - London
Regent's Street, London staged a car show covering automtive designs from the 19th and 20th Centuries and into the 21st Century. From Vintage and Veteran cars to eco-friendly new a...
Regent Street Motor Show
Central London plays host to over 300 iconic cars spanning the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries at the inaugural Regent Street Motor Show, in conjunction with The Royal Automobile Club. Lo...
Historical Taisho period Festival in Japan
Taisho Jidai Matsuri Festival is an historical reenactment parade in authentic period costumes. Saitama, Japan. 29th October, 2011.
Demonstrations against current Indonesian president
Students and youth demonstrate on the seven-year reign and anniversary of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the Presidential Palace. Jakarta, Indonesia. 20th October 2011
Spanish National Day Celebrations - Dia de la Hispanidad - Madrid
Every October 12th, Spain celebrates a military parade which marks a national holiday called "Dia de la Hispanidad", which commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in t...
Ukrainian Christians and Jews attend memorial service at Babi Yar
Ukrainian Christians and Jews hold a joint memorial service, 'Remember to Live', at the Babi Yar memorial complex in Kiev in memory of the 100,000 to 150,000 victims murdered ...
Armenia's Independence Day Parade
Yerevan hosted a grandiose military parade dedicated to 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. The festive Republic Square gathered huge masses, greeting marching soldiers of Armen...
Armenia's Independence Day Preparations
This year Armenia celebrates the 20th anniversary of its independence. The capital Yerevan is preparing for the grand parade for the national holiday. Yerevan, Armenia 17-19 September 2...