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24th International Tel Aviv Documentary Film Festival

Arts & Entertainment

24th International Tel Aviv Documentary Film Festival

The 24th International Tel Aviv Documentary Film Festival kicked off with a gala and a showing of the documentary by Alison Klayman's 'Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry'.
by carlos van as, on 3rd of May 2012
Battlefield of Blair Mountain

Environment

Battlefield of Blair Mountain

Blair Mountain, site of the largest insurrection in American history since the Civil War and the only place that bombers were used against American civilians, where ninety-one years ago...
by Jerry Nelson, on 11th of March 2012
Kite Festival during Makar Sankranti

Society

Kite Festival during Makar Sankranti

Locals take part in Makar Sankranti, an annual kite festival relating to health and wealth. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 15th January 2012
by firoz ahmed, on 15th of January 2012
Massive fire in Jerusalem forest

Environment

Massive fire in Jerusalem forest

A massive fire in the Jerusalem forest forced the evacuation of several homes in the Har Nof neighborhood and at the Yad Vashem holocaust memorial centre as firefighters spent the after...
by Chaim Schvarcz, on 17th of July 2011
Beating Retreat at Warwick School

Arts & Entertainment

Beating Retreat at Warwick School

Air Cadet Drummers found themselves in the spotlight when they had the honour of opening the program of music at a Beating Retreat ceremony by the Minden Band. Warwick, UK. 6th July 201...
by Paul Hincks, on 6th of July 2011
Merlins and motorbikes roar for Signals Regiment open day - Nuneaton

Sports

Merlins and motorbikes roar for Signals Regiment open d...

When Soldiers at Nuneaton's Gamecock Barracks threw open their gates to the public, the roar of Rolls-Royce Merlin engines and motorbikes set the scene for a fantastic day out. Nun...
by Paul Hincks, on 3rd of July 2011
Hot weather comes to Bulgaria - Varna

Environment

Hot weather comes to Bulgaria - Varna

To beat the heat, Bulgarian school kids play and battle each other with water guns by a central fountain in downtown Varna, Bulgaria. 2 July 2011
by Yury Goldenshtein, on 2nd of July 2011
Chronic kidney disease epidemic in Nicaragua - Chichigalpa

Society

Chronic kidney disease epidemic in Nicaragua - Chichiga...

Nicaragua currently ranks #4 in worldwide deaths per capita due to chronic kidney disease (CKD). Although scientifically unproven, many of those affected by the disease claim that the w...
by titous, on 17th of January 2011
Anti-war campaigner Brian Haw dies

Politics

Anti-war campaigner Brian Haw dies

Veteran anti-war campaigner Brian Haw has died after a long battle with lung cancer. 19th June 2011
by Craig Shepheard, on 19th of June 2011
Greece on the Edge: A Reportage of Beauty and Turmoil

Our World

Greece on the Edge: A Reportage of Beauty and Turmoil

Thousands of Greeks are taking to the streets, protesting unprecedented austerity measures that are meant to save the country. Some question whether they are defiant or reckless. Athens...
by George Vdokakis, on 12th of June 2011
Belfast public enjoy the spring sunshine

Society

Belfast public enjoy the spring sunshine

After what seems like a month of rain & high winds, Belfast finally basked in glorious sunshine today. Members of the public spent their lunchtime in the grounds of City Hall, watch...
by Sean Harkin, on 3rd of June 2011
Bau Nyale Festival in Lombok Island - Indonesia

Arts & Entertainment

Bau Nyale Festival in Lombok Island - Indonesia

Bau Nyale Festival is conducted on Lombok Island in Indonesia by the Sasak tribe to commemorate the sacrifice of Princess Mandalika, this activity is held in February-March. Mataram, In...
by afandria afandi, on 24th of February 2011
3 people dead and dozens injured after party rally in Albania

Politics

3 people dead and dozens injured after party rally in A...

The streets of Tirana turn into a battlefield after a socialist party rally leads to violent clashes with the police. 3 people are reported to have been killed by gunshots whilst dozens...
by Vedat Xhymshiti, on 21st of January 2011
Police Clash with Students on Day of Fees Vote

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Politics

Police Clash with Students on Day of Fees Vote

Police clash violently with students in Parliament Square as the coalition government debate and vote for the rise in tuition fees. London, UK. 09/12/2010
by Mario Mitsis, on 9th of December 2010
Indonesian Independence through the Eyes of Australian Artists

Arts & Entertainment

Indonesian Independence through the Eyes of Australian ...

As part of the celebration of Memorial Day, the Australian Embassy presents an exhibition of sketches, letters and caricatures of the important work of Tony Rafty OAM. The exhibition, w...
by dJoko Kristiono, on 10th of November 2010
Impermanence, resistance and the Burmese regime

Politics

Impermanence, resistance and the Burmese regime

Former KNU committee member talks about his expectations in relation to the upcoming Burmese election. Burma. 15/11/2009
by microscopic_cog, on 15th of November 2009
Scouts' two-wheeled fundraiser from Land's End to John o' Groats

Society

Scouts' two-wheeled fundraiser from Land's End to John ...

Scouts from York reach the mid-way point of their journey from Land's End to John o' Groats by bicycle to raise funds for charity. Liverpool, England. 06/08/2010
by Sam Butler, on 6th of August 2010
70th Anniversary of The Battle of Britain

Politics

70th Anniversary of The Battle of Britain

HRH Prince Michael of Kent attended the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The event took place at the Battle of Britain memorial park set atop the White cliffs between Folkesto...
by graham mitchell, on 11th of July 2010
Nkanini settlement - Out of sight of the World Cup

Society

Nkanini settlement - Out of sight of the World Cup

Will all South Africans benefit from the World Cup 2010? For many families living in Khayelitsha without electricity nor running water, the soccer tournament remains a chimerical event....
by Melinda Fantou, on 30th of November 2009
Jaffna recognised as a destination for tourists

Our World

Jaffna recognised as a destination for tourists

DMTX. Traveller's can now visit Jaffna in peace, allowing the region to be finally recognised as a tourist destination. After thirty years, the conflict in Jaffna has ceased allowi...
by Angelo Samarawickrema, on 14th of January 2010

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