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Russians protest against election results - St Petersburg

More than 1,000 people protest against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his party, United Russia, which won the largest share of a parliamentary...

by Elena Ignatyeva in Russia on 05/12/2011

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Egypt votes in the 2011 elections - Cairo

Voting started in Egypt for the first time after the January 25th revolution toppled former President Mubarak’s regime. Polling stations opened at 8:...

by mosaaberizing in Egypt on 28/11/2011

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Mitt Romney files official paperwork at the New Hamshire Statehouse

Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney files official paperwork with the New Hampshire Secretary of State, Bill Gardner, placing his name on the primary...

by Michael Seamans in United States on 24/10/2011

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05/12/2011 - Russians protest against election results - St Petersburg - Russia - More than 1,000 people protest against...
28/11/2011 - Egypt votes in the 2011 elections - Cairo - Egypt - Voting started in Egypt for the first...
24/10/2011 - Mitt Romney files official paperwork at the New Hamshire Statehouse - United States - Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney files...
24/10/2011 - Mitt Romney holds rally at Statehouse - Concord - United States - Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney with...
11/05/2011 - Postal workers balloted for Strike Action - United Kingdom - Over 3,000 postal workers in London are...
09/05/2011 - Belfast local election ballots are counted - United Kingdom - Belfast local election results were...
07/05/2011 - Madrid facilitates Ecuadorian Press Law referendum (I) - Spain - The Ecuadorian community in Madrid took...
06/05/2011 - Counting begins for the NI Assembly, Local Councils & Alternative vote - United Kingdom - Counting gets underway at the Valley...
05/05/2011 - Alternative Vote Ballot Paper - United Kingdom - Close-up of Alternative Vote (AV)...
23/02/2011 - Ugandans vote in Local Council Elections - Uganda - Just a week after electing president...

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Russians protest at Downing Street calling for voting reform
In conjunction with massive protests in Moscow and St. Petersberg, around 150 London-based Russians gathered outside Downing Street to protest for voting reform and a less corrupt gover...
Yaishwaryaj Seva Sansthan kickstarts Voter Awareness Drive
The voter awareness initiative titled "Hundred percent turnout by conscious voters, that's the only corruption buster.". begins in Uttar Pradesh, India. 25th January 2012...
Kazakhs protest against outcome of preliminary election results
Some 200 opposition activists and supporters rallied in Kazakhstan's largest city of Almaty to protest the results of Sunday's parliamentary election. Almaty. 17th January 201...
Ceremony at Congress Hall commemorates the revolution - Tunis
To mark the first anniversary of the Revolution, a ceremony was held at the Palace of Congress with Hamadi Jebali the head of government, the President of the Republic Marzouki and Must...
New Hampshire voters decide first in Nation's Primary
Voters could be seen preparing to cast their ballots in the nation's primary elections in the tiny northern New Hampshire town of Dixville Notch. USA. 9th January 2011
Tunisia forms its first legitimate government
Handing over power to first elected legitimate government in the history of Tunisia. Tunis, Tunisia. 26th December 2011
Peace Walk held by Occupy London and Stop the War - London
Peace Walk is held by Occupy LSX and Stop the War Coalition from St Paul's Cathedral to Parliament Square. The peace walk opposes the UK's involvement in wars around the world...
Peace Walk by Occupy London and Stop the War
Peace Walk by Occupy LSX and Stop the War Coalition from St Paul's Cathedral to Parliament Square. The walk opposes the UK's involvement in wars around the world, including Af...
Peace Walk by Occupy London and Stop the War
Peace Walk by Occupy LSX and Stop the War Coalition from St Paul's Cathedral to Parliament Square. The walk opposes the UK's involvement in wars around the world, including Af...
Peace Walk by Occupy London and Stop the War
Peace Walk by Occupy LSX and Stop the War Coalition from St Paul's Cathedral to Parliament Square. The walk opposes the UK's involvement in wars around the world, including Af...
Occupy Cabinet clashes continue in Cairo
Clashes continue between military and protesters for a second day at the Occupy Cabinet demonstration. Cairo, Egypt, 17th December 2011
Moncef Marzouki is named new Tunisian president
Moncef Marzouki is named new Tunisian president. Marzouki is a Tunisian human rights activist, politician and physician. Tunis. 12th December 2011
In front of the National Constituent Assembly - Tunis
After recent elections, demonstrations continue in front of the National Constituent Assembly. Le Bardo, Tunisia. 10th December 2011
Russian emigres protest rigged Presidential elections at Parliament
Several hundred London-based Russians gathered outside Parliament to protest against the recent Presidential elections in Russia which were, the protesters say, riddled with corruption....
Russians protest against election results - St Petersburg
More than 1,000 people protest against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his party, United Russia, which won the largest share of a parliamentary election that observers said was rigged...
Presidential Candidates Address Republican Jewish Coalition
On the Anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack, 2012 Republican Presidential Candidates gathered in Washington DC to address members of the Republican Jewish Coalition. USA. 7th December...
Russia Election
People vote at a poling station during parliamentary election in St. Petersburg, Russia. 04/12/2011.
Islamist and Secular differences emerge after Tunisian elections
Islamist vs Secular differences are starting to emerge after Tunisia's historic election. Tunisia is at a crossroads in how their new Democracy will take shape, and what form of la...
Muted enthusiasm as Parliamentary elections begin - St Petersburg
A vote at a poling station during parliamentary election in St. Petersburg, Russia. 4th December 2011
Bardo1 Demonstration for Democracy in Tunis
Islamist vs Secular differences are starting to emerge after Tunisia's historic election. Tunisia is at a crossroads in how their new Democracy will take shape, and what form of la...