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Network Rail Stop Journalists Photographing a Protest - Euston Station

A small peaceful protest at Euston Station was not allowed to be reported by journalists as British Transport Police prevented photographs of protest...

by Mario Mitsis in United Kingdom on 26/01/2011

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Students Continue EMA Protests in London

Students have continued protests against cuts to education funding and Education Maintenance Allowance today by staging a 'teach-in' at...

by Rob Pinney in United Kingdom on 18/01/2011

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Police Security Stepped Up At Major Transport Hubs

Extra Police included armed officers were drafted in to Major Transport Hubs in London today as Security levels were increased. Photos include St...

by Craig Shepheard in United Kingdom on 07/01/2011

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Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed Resigns After Mutiny
Mohamed Nasheed, the president of Maldives, has announced his resignation after the military forces joined with a police mutiny against his rule. Male', Maldives. 7th February 2012
Trafalgar Square wardens disrupt MP's press-call - London 09.12.2011
On 9th December 2011, a press-call by Barry Gardiner MP calling for the London Olympics Committee to end Dow Chemicals' co-sponsorship of the 2012 games, was interrupted by 'H...
SWAT standoff rousts Escondido residents for Hours
A SWAT standoff that began when a man suspected of threatening the lives of his girlfriend and her daughter fired two shots at an Escondido police officer, left area residents stranded ...
Getty Images Gallery's EAST Exhibition Preview
Westfield Stratford City is host to the Getty Images Gallery's EAST Exhibition preview. The pop-up gallery on 'The Street' is devoted to Getty Images' archival colle...
Shoppers caught up in snow storm - London
Shoppers endured 'Siberian Winter' temperatures in the east of the capital as the city prepared for a second night of snow. Temperatures were predicted to dip as low as -10 de...
Graffiti left by extremists on the walls of 'Peace Now'  - Jerusalem
Religious Jewish extremists allegedly left graffiti on the walls of 'Peace Now,' reading 'There is no left-wing = The absence of terrorist attacks." Israel. 9th Febr...
British jockey David Badel wins Heir Apparent Thoroughbred Trophy
The Heir Apparent Trophy and Sword Day is the biggest racing event in Qatar. David Badel, riding Amico Mio, won the Trophy. The event is held in honour of the Heir Apparent of Qatar HH ...
British terror group sentenced - London
Mohammed Chowdhury and eight others who plead guilty last week to a variety of terror related offenses are sentenced in Wollwich Crown Court. After the sentencing, a small group of prot...
Fishermen on Hamal Lake - Pakistan
A beautiful view of the famous Hamal Lake where fishermen have anchored their boats. Kamber, Pakistan. 9th February 2012
Five more days of Iberia strikes in February - Spain
Iberia airlines is facing further five days of industrial action by staff to protest for company plans of low-cost carrier Iberia Express. The new date strikes will 13, 17, 20, 24 and 2...
London Parliament Square Peace Protests - No War in Iran
Peace protesters in Parliament Sq continue 24/7 protests despite police removal of all tents from the Square Peace Campaign. The Peace Strike supports a weekly protest at the Foreign Of...
'7 Welcome To London' releases revised preview trailer - London
‘7 Welcome To London’  has created a first by releasing the new movie trailer carrying a revised 12A certificate for maximum exposure. The first trailer was not suitable for a family au...
ACPO Judicial Review challenges domestic extremist database
John Catt and his daughter Linda have brought a case against ACPO and the Metropolitan police to challenge the legality of the publicly funded, secret 'domestic extremist' int...
'Occupy Oil' protest closes Pimlico Shell Garage
A Shell petrol station closure in Pimlico kicked off the 'OccupyOil' day of actions, targeting primarily the oil giant Shell, as part of a wider move to 'Occupy' pet...
Three stabbed at Lithuanian Consulate - Toronto
Three people were stabbed at the Lithuania House banquet facility adjoining the Lithuanian Consular offices. The altercation broke out at a birthday party being hosted at the facility. ...
Syrians protest China's veto decision at the UN - London
Syrians protest China's veto decision at the United Nations outside the Chinese Embassy. China and Russia both vetoed a movement at the UN, which would have allowed foreign interce...
Protest outside Parliament to Stop NHS Privatisation - London
A protest took place outside Parliament as debates continued on the Health and Social Care Bill, with protesters holding a mock trial of Andrew Lansley and making brief protests on the ...
Tibetans hold protest over Occupation by China - London
A vigil was held outside the Chinese embassy, one of many world-wide, following a call by the Kalon Tripa, the exiled Tibetan PM, for solidarity with people in Tibet who continue to suf...
British and Olympic flag outside city hall - London
The Olympic games take place from 27 July until 12 August 2012 in London. The British flag currently flies right next to the Olympic flag in front of London City Hall. UK. 8th February ...
Mayor of London and Police Chief Commissioner to crackdown on Gangs
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson with the Metropolitan Commissioner of Police, Bernard Hogan-Howe, attended a photo-call in Trafalgar Square to highlight the new Trident initiative to cra...