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Londoners march for children's futures in Tottenham

As a community responds to the riots, which began in Tottenham, with the despair and frustrations that underlies them, 1500 people marched from...

by Peter Marshall in United Kingdom on 13/08/2011

Society

St. Expeditus Day celebrated in Sao Paulo

Devotees seen here as they attend the Church of Saint Expedite near Metro Tiradentes, in the neighborhood of Luz, Sao Paulo. St. Expeditus is...

by Andre M. Chang in Brazil on 19/04/2011

Society

Injured Phnom Penh crush survivor regains conciousness after 60 hours

Sinara Rim was perhaps the first man to fall in the tragic bridge crush in Phnom Penh. He regained consciousness in hospital 60 hours later. With...

by Stephen Ford in Cambodia on 26/11/2010

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Heavy Snow in Ain Drahem
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Hostile graffiti is written  on Monastery of the Cross - Jerusalem
Settlers are allegedly writing hostile slogans on the Monastery of the Cross and a school in Jerusalem. The graffiti said 'Pay the Price,' among other slogans. Israel. 7th Feb...
Trafalgar Square wardens flex potential photography by-law - London
In an example of the enforcement of potential by-laws governing Trafalgar Square, a group of friends making a birthday film for themselves were ordered to stop filming and told to leave...
Low flying Sri Lankan A340 causes concern at take off from Heathrow.
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First snowfall of 2012 hits the Brecon Beacons
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Tsunami warning lifted in Cebu City after 6.9 earthquake
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Fire breaks out at Candle factory - Peshawar
A fire broke out at a candle factory in the city causing partial damage to the building. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze and no loss of life was reported. Pakistan. 5th Febr...
Thousands of displaced Kenyans remain in Camps
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Heavy snow in London
Heavy snow fell in some areas of Britain overnight, causing road closures and flight cancellations, and the Met Office warned of icy conditions. London, UK. 5th February 2012
Fog causes flight delays at the Macedonia airport
Dense fog fell over the city of Thessaloniki the early morning hours. The result was delayed 7 flights were to land at the Macedonia airport. Thessaloniki. Greece. 5th February 2012
Hundreds join in Sledging Fun - St Albans
Hundreds of people enjoy some sledging fun on the steep slope in the grounds of St Albans Cathedral. The heavy snow fall overnight is causing traffic chaos across England. St Albans, Lo...
A rare mantle of snow blanketed the historic centre of Rome
Heavy snowfalls in Rome caused the normally mild-weather Italian capital to grind to a halt. Rome, Italy. 4th February 2012
Mamata Banarjee inaugurates new Foundry Park - Howrah
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iRock! UK holds press launch in London
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Public transport workers strike for 24 hours - Lisbon
Public transport workers strike for 24 hours against government austerity measures. The strike is causing major delays to passengers. Portugal. 2nd February 2012
Drivers protest against petrol hikes in Peshawar
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Environmental activists raise the importance of recycling
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Indignant movement holds Metro Fare Protest - Madrid
Spain's indignants protested once again in an action termed 'Yo No Pago' (I do not pay) against increases in the price of metro tickets. The protests were characterized b...
'I Don't Pay' protest in Valencia Subway
Around twenty members of the 'I Don't Pay' movement ' met in Xativa to sneak into the city's subway and buses without paying the fare in protest over rising pri...