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Busy traffic at Christmas gateway in London

The AA estimates 18 million vehicles will be traveling over the holiday period, claiming the added congestion could see journey times doubling on...

by B Sharma in United Kingdom on 23/12/2011

Arts & Entertainment

Guerrilla-artists create miniature "housing estate"

Concrete blocks (used to block traffic from entering the street) have been painted to resemble a miniature 1960's housing-estate by unknown...

by Graeme Weston in United Kingdom on 17/11/2011

Society

Suspension bridge collapses in Nepal

The twines of a suspension bridge connecting Bhumli Chowk in Gorkha district, and Fisling in Chitwan District snapped claiming at least 2 lives,...

by Sharad Aryal in Nepal on 22/10/2011

BREAKING NEWS

23/12/2011 - Busy traffic at Christmas gateway in London - United Kingdom - The AA estimates 18 million vehicles...
17/11/2011 - Guerrilla-artists create miniature "housing estate" - United Kingdom - Concrete blocks (used to block traffic...
22/10/2011 - Suspension bridge collapses in Nepal - Nepal - The twines of a suspension bridge...
09/10/2011 - Anti-capitalist protesters kettled by police on Lambeth Bridge - United Kingdom - After the Block the Bridge protest, a...
09/10/2011 - Children and youngsters participate in Block the Bridge protest - United Kingdom - Protesters brought along children,...
09/10/2011 - Block the Bridge activists say No to NHS Reform - United Kingdom - Block the Bridge activists performed...
09/10/2011 - Protesters block Westminster Bridge - United Kingdom - Days before the Lords debates the...
09/10/2011 - Block the Bridge protest with dance and Music - United Kingdom - Just days before the House of Lord...
09/10/2011 - Police kettle protesters and journalists on Lambeth Bridge - United Kingdom - Police kettle protesters and...
09/10/2011 - Protesters against Lansley bill block Westminster Bridge - United Kingdom - A large group of protesters blocked...

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London Protest Calls For Release of Bologna 12
A protest at the Italian Embassy called for the release of the Bologna 12, accused of "subversive association for purposes of terrorism" for membership of communist organisati...
The Health And Social Care Bill protest at the Old Palace Yard
NHS protesters gathered at the Old Palace Yard, opposite the House of Lords, to protest against the privatisation and marketisation of the NHS Bill, London, UK. 8th February 2012
Popular Resistance against Israeli occupation in Qaryut, West Bank
The Palestinian village of Qaryut held its first protest against the forced closure of one its main roads by the Israeli army. Since the beginning of the year, many new protests have be...
Heavy Snow in Ain Drahem
Heavy snowfall that has covered much of Europe caused roads to be cut in the Tunisian town of Ain Drahem. Cars were left stranded as some roads became impassable. Tunisia. 7th February ...
Jean Anderson remains unbeatable in Ice Canoe Competition
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Israeli bulldozers flatten land for national park in the Issawiya
Israeli bulldozers and planners flatten land in Issawiya to make way for a national park. The leveling of land in this area is extremely disputed between Palestinians and Israelis. Jeru...
Police seal off Manchester Road in Marsden, West Yorkshire
At approximately 16:00 pm, Police sealed off the Manchester Road through the village of Marsden, near Huddersfield in West Yorkshire (UK). 6th February 2012
Heavy snowfall block many highways in Ghor province
Heavy snowfall has blocked many highways in Ghor province, creating numerous problems for residents. Afghanistan, 6th February 2012
Protest against Syrian president Bashar al-Assad
Palestinians in front of the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem waving Syrian flags and placards against the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria and against the repressive massacres at Ertkba. J...
Wildlife on a semi frozen Alexandra Lake - East London
Wildlife had to share a small section of Alexandra Lake as most of was frozen as a few East Londoners took chance to walk on ice. London, UK. 5th February 2012
Wanstead Flats covered in snow - East London
Wildlife had to share a small section of Alexandra Lake as most of was frozen as a few East Londoners took chance to walk on ice. London, UK 5th February 2012
East London gets its share of snow
Heavy snow fell across much of the UK overnight. By morning street in East London were getting cleared and gritted to allow a smooth flow of traffic. London, United Kingdom. 5th Februa...
East London gets its share of snow
Heavy snow began falling across much of the UK. Streets in East London were deserted with minimal traffic, however 1,200 or so flights from Heathrow were cancelled. London, UK. 4th Feb...
Italy snowed under
Italy has been in the snow for three days, the trucks blocked by the police, many roads and highways closed to the traffic. Isolated villages are left with no electricity. Italy. 2nd-4...
Pensioners block entry to the city of Barcelona
Pensioners block an entry to the city of Barcelona due to austerity cuts, they also are occupying the CAP of LA Marina-Bellvitge for three months to avoid closing. Barcelona, Spain. 1st...
Students Protest against Fuel Hikes
Student unions strike in Kathmandu in a morning protest against fuel hikes that will reduce the amount of fuel they can get. This will cause a drop in attendance to university for some....
NHS Protesters occupy Westminster Bridge - London
More than 1,000 protesters block the Westminster Bridge to protest against reforms to the National Health Service, commonly called NHS. UK. 8th November 2011
'Stuttgart 21' protests continue in Germany
After rumours about an upcoming chopping of several trees and the deconstruction of the main station, 200 protesters blocked the site. Many of them left the blockade after several order...
Aeta's perform
he Aeta, Agta or Ayta are an indigenous people who live in scattered, isolated on mountainous parts of Luzon, Philippines. 30th January 2012
Disabled protesters block Oxford Circus in protest against cuts
A group of over 200 people, including about 20 wheelchair users from Disabled People Against the Cuts blocked Oxford Circus in protest against cuts proposed in the Welfare Reform Bill. ...