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Startup of the election campaign in Senegal

The M23 movement organized a rally uniting presidential candidates. Dakar, Senegal. 5th February 2012

by toure Mamadou aka Behan in Senegal on 05/02/2012

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Josefina Vazquez Mota wins PAN primaries

Josefina Vazquez Mota won the PAN primaries by a large margin, beating Ernesto Cordero and Santiago Creel and becoming the first woman presidential...

by Omar Franco Pérez Reyes in Mexico on 05/02/2012

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Liberal Democrats Rally in Moscow

The LDPR supporters had a rally "For Fair and Clear Democracy" in Pushkinskaya Square to support Vladimir Zhirinovsky standing for the...

by Irina Firsova in Russia on 05/02/2012

BREAKING NEWS

05/02/2012 - Startup of the election campaign in Senegal - Senegal - The M23 movement organized a rally...
05/02/2012 - Josefina Vazquez Mota wins PAN primaries - Mexico - Josefina Vazquez Mota won the PAN...
05/02/2012 - Liberal Democrats Rally in Moscow - Russia - The LDPR supporters had a rally "...
04/02/2012 - Exceptional student council election in primary school, Dhaka - Bangladesh - Exceptional student council election...
04/02/2012 - Rally for fair elections in Novosibirsk - Russia - Approximately 1,500 people joined in an...
04/02/2012 - Empowered Election Commission can hold fair polls: Huda - Dhaka - Bangladesh - Outgoing chief election commissioner A...
02/02/2012 - London's Mayoral candidate Siobhan Benita at iRock Launch - United Kingdom - Mayor of London candidate for 2012...
02/02/2012 - London's Mayoral candidate Siobhan Benita at iRock Launch - United Kingdom - Mayor of London candidate for 2012...
01/02/2012 - Students in Senegal protest death of fellow activist - Dakar - Senegal - Protests by students of the Cheikh Anta...
31/01/2012 - Yemeni women march to demand outgoing president Saleh's execution - Yemen - Female protesters march in Sana'a...

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NY Tech Changing Political Landscape
The largest Meetup event in the world takes place in New York City, where innovators show off their work at the NY Tech Meetup. USA. 8th February 2012
The 14-party protest for the quick trial of war criminals in Dhaka
Bangladesh Awami League-led 14-party arranged a human chain along 14 points of the 24 Thanas in Dhaka city to demand the quick trial of war criminals. 7th February 2012
Human chain against war crimes trial by a 14-party alliance
The 14-party ruling alliance formed a human chain across the city against war crimes and accountability, stretching from Gabtoli to Jatrabari. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 7th January 2012
Family of 'Blind Sheikh' maintains vigil at US Embassy
For the past five months family members of Dr. Omar Abdel Rahman have maintained a sit-in at the U.S. Embassy calling for release of the 'Blind Sheikh'. Cairo, Egypt. 25th Jan...
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
Campaigners mark to 10th anniversary of Guantanamo - London
A rally was held at Trafalgar Square against years of torture, abuse and arbitrary detention at Guantánamo Bay. Event is organised by the London Guantánamo Campaign, the Save Shaker Aam...
Rally marking the 10th anniversary of  Guantánamo Bay
Demonstrators gather in Trafalgar Square calling on Barack Obama to shut down Guantánamo Bay. London, UK. 7th December 2011
Former Vice President Dan Quayle Endorses Mitt Romney
Former Vice President Dan Quayle endorsed Mitt Romney during a visit to Paradise Valley. Quayle cited Romney's conservative philosophy, leadership skills, character, and electabili...
Campaign against Climate Change demonstration - London
Campaign against ClimateChange held a Climate Justice March and rally outside the Houses of Parliament. Several hundred took part to highlight the ever increasing effect high emissions ...
Climate Justice protesters march to Parliament - London
A few hundred protesters marched from Blackfriars bridge today where they held a rally outside Parliament. The campaign demands urgent action to achieve a zero carbon Britain by 2030. U...
Climate Justice March and demonstration - London
Groups supporting the Campaign Against Climate Change march as part of the Climate Justice March., as part of a global day of action to urge world leaders to take action on climate chan...
National Anti-Fur Week protests
Anti-fur demonstrators picket shops selling fur in London, marking the end of National Anti-Fur week Campaigners across the world organise events in their own areas to raise awareness ...
First meeting of Tunisian National Constitutional Assembly
The first meeting of the constituent assembly in Tunisia took place in the capital following the Islamist party's win the general election with more than 41% of the votes. Tunis. 2...
Spanish Political Campaign: Towards a fairer World
Images following the Por un mundo más justo party (Towards a fairer world) as they canvassed for votes during the Spanish general election campaign. Madrid, Spain. 20th November 2011
Mariano Rajoy on the campaign trail - Santander
Mariano Rajoy, candidate of the Popular Party, PP, for the upcoming general elections of 20th November in Spain, addresses his supporters during an electoral meeting. Spain. 15th Novemb...
The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party meet in Valencia
The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) held a campaign meeting in the city attended by the former president Felipe Gonzalez together with current presidential candidate, Alfre...
People's Unity Day is celebrated in Russia - Kursk
Political party United Russia and the Kursk City Administration organize a meeting and celebration devoted People's Unity Day. 4th November 2011.
Veteran campaigner Tony Benn speaks at OccupyLSX - London
Tony Benn, 86 years old, of the Labour party, and a veteran political campaigner spoke to the OccupyLSX protest camp as the Occupy London Stock Exchange entered its third week in reside...
Swiss Electoral Campaign Posters at Zurich Station
Zurich's main railway station became the target for electoral campaign posters from the Swiss People's Party, which could be seen at most of the 18 platforms. Some passengers ...
Four days left till the 2011 Irish Presidential Election
Only four days to the 2011 Irish Election D-day, and still no sure winner to choose between all seven candidates, but the local Irish media have already put their bet on the winner. Dub...