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The Feast of San Isidro Labrador is celebrated in Madrid

The Feast of San Isidro is one of the many annual festivals held in Madrid in mid-May. In the district of San Isidro, the Patron Saint of Madrid is...

by Nathalie Paco in Spain on 15/05/2012

Politics

Occupy London celebrate their victory at the Royal Exchange

Occupy London celebrate as a long day of protest outside the Bank of England ended, with the police leaving the area where protesters, sitting on the...

by P Nutt in United Kingdom on 12/05/2012

Society

Buddha's Birthday Parade - Chinatown, London

A birthday parade kicked off a weekend of celebrations for the 2556th birthday of Buddha in Chinatown.

by Paul Brown in United Kingdom on 12/05/2012

BREAKING NEWS

15/05/2012 - The Feast of San Isidro Labrador is celebrated in Madrid - Spain - The Feast of San Isidro is one of the...
12/05/2012 - Occupy London celebrate their victory at the Royal Exchange - United Kingdom - Occupy London celebrate as a long day...
12/05/2012 - Buddha's Birthday Parade - Chinatown, London - United Kingdom - A birthday parade kicked off a weekend...
12/05/2012 - 3rd Lawihan Festival commemorates island's 121st year - Malapascua - Philippines - The Lawihan festival commemorates the...
12/05/2012 - Occupy global day of action - London - United Kingdom - Occupy London joined a global day of...
12/05/2012 - Mr Punch Celebrates 350th Birthday - London - United Kingdom - Punch and Judy professors from around...
11/05/2012 - The Nuestra Senora Virgen de los Desamparados in Malapascua Island - Philippines - The Nuestra Senora Virgen de los...
10/05/2012 - Chassidic Jews celebrate the mystical holiday of Lag BaOmer - United States - Lag BaOmer is a mystical Jewish holiday...
09/05/2012 - Russians in Germany remember 9th May Day of Victory - Berlin - Germany - Groups of Russians and Russian-Germans...
09/05/2012 - Victory Day Veterans' Parade - Russia - World War II veterans march on Nevsky...

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No bail for Fakhrul and others after arson

Politics

No bail for Fakhrul and others after arson

A Dhaka court ordered BNP's Acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and 32 other opposition leaders into jail after refusing them bail in an arson attack case.
by firoz ahmed, on 16th of May 2012
Thai Food Festival 2012

Our World

Thai Food Festival 2012

Thai Food Festival 2012 enlivened by 2 chefs brought in from Thailand, Chef Charoensri Vatanayut and Chef Orawan Wannadilok. The festival is supported entirely by the Consulate General ...
by Robertus Pudyanto, on 16th of May 2012
Afghan President Karzai to sign strategic pact with Germany‎

Politics

Afghan President Karzai to sign strategic pact with Ger...

Afghan President Hamid Karzai visits Germany. In Berlin he signed a bilateral agreement with chancellor Angela Merkel.
by Theo Schneider, on 16th of May 2012
Seven new ministers sworn in - Nepal

Politics

Seven new ministers sworn in - Nepal

A day after the breakthrough agreement on constitution writing, seven ministers from various parties have taken the oath of office and secrecy.
by Kumar Shrestha, on 16th of May 2012
15M anniversary celebrated in Madrid

Politics

15M anniversary celebrated in Madrid

Madrid celebrates the 15M anniversary in Sol Square in protest against the continuous economical cuts and government repression.
by Alberto-Sibaja Ramirez, on 15th of May 2012
Madrid celebrates one year from 15M

Politics

Madrid celebrates one year from 15M

Coinciding with the celebration of San Isidoro, Madrid's day, the citizens of the Spanish capital city gathered at Sol Square. A long meeting was organised to discuss further measu...
by Lora Grigorova, on 15th of May 2012
European Union ambassador Michele Cervone d'Urso in Sana'a, Yemen

Politics

European Union ambassador Michele Cervone d'Urso in San...

The first European Union resident Ambassador to Yemen, Michel Cervone d'Urso, held a press conference in Yemen's capital in which he expressed concern about "attempts to ...
by Luke Somers, on 15th of May 2012
Pahiyas Festival in Lucban Town

Society

Pahiyas Festival in Lucban Town

The municipality of Lucban in Quezon Province celebrated the annual Pahiyas Festival, the colorful summer event honoring the patron saint of farmers, San Isidro Labrador.
by rummelp, on 13th of May 2012
15M celebrates its 1st anniversary with actions against banks

Society

15M celebrates its 1st anniversary with actions against...

Groups consisting of several dozens protest in Barcelona at various offices of various banks to protest the eviction of families from their homes, and the refusal of banks to the so-cal...
by rieko uekama, on 15th of May 2012
Indignados stroll through Madrid

Politics

Indignados stroll through Madrid

Supporters of the 15M Outraged movement (Indignados) took a late night stroll through the centre of Madrid as they celebrated the first anniversary of the start of demonstrations agains...
by Guillermo Martinez, on 16th of May 2012
15M Anniversary rally held in Madrid

Politics

15M Anniversary rally held in Madrid

Thousands of people gathered in Madrid for a celebration of the first anniversary since the 15M movement began demonstrations over austerity measures.
by Baciu Cristian, on 15th of May 2012
365 days with the 15M movement - Madrid

Politics

365 days with the 15M movement - Madrid

To celebrate the first anniversary of the 15M movement, protesters known as "indignados" once more took to the streets and squares of Madrid to demonstrate.
by Nathalie Paco, on 15th of May 2012
Pilgrimage of San Isidro Labrador in Madrid

Arts & Entertainment

Pilgrimage of San Isidro Labrador in Madrid

San Isidro, the supreme patron of farmers, and the saint to whom many worship and pray to for rain, is also regarded as the Patron Saint of Madrid, and is venerated annually each May 15...
by Nathalie Paco, on 15th of May 2012
Palestinian children take part in theatrical reenactment of the Nakba

Politics

Palestinian children take part in theatrical reenactmen...

Children in the Gaza Strip perform reenactment of the Nakba, which is an annual day of commemoration of the displacement of Palestinians that followed the Israeli Declaration of Indepen...
by Abed Rahim Khatib, on 15th of May 2012
The Feast of San Isidro Labrador is celebrated in Madrid

Arts & Entertainment

The Feast of San Isidro Labrador is celebrated in Madri...

The Feast of San Isidro is one of the many annual festivals held in Madrid in mid-May. In the district of San Isidro, the Patron Saint of Madrid is celebrated for several days with food...
by Nathalie Paco, on 15th of May 2012
Iraqi Kurdistan and Mauritania face-off in Nakba Championship

Sports

Iraqi Kurdistan and Mauritania face-off in Nakba Champi...

The Iraqi Kurdistan and Mauritania National Football Teams face-off during the Nakba Championship Alystad Majid Asad. For the Palestinians it is an annual day of commemoration of the di...
by Mahmoud illean, on 15th of May 2012
15M celebrates their first year anniversary with more protests

Society

15M celebrates their first year anniversary with more p...

The 15M Movement celebrates its first birthday with many protests that expressed clearly, which issues they are most opposed to. Some of the issues include, bank evictions, healthcare a...
by Lino De Vallier, on 15th of May 2012
15M Movement Indignados stage massive protest outside La Caixa HQ

Society

15M Movement Indignados stage massive protest outside L...

15M Movement Indignados stage massive protest outside La Caixa headquarters in Barcelona. The group has gathered to celebrate and continue the protest of the 15M Movement, which began o...
by Manu Lozano, on 15th of May 2012
Spaniards celebrate first anniversary of 15M Movement - Zaragoza

Politics

Spaniards celebrate first anniversary of 15M Movement -...

Spaniards celebrate first anniversary of 15M Movement in the Plaza del Pilar. The activists created banners and held a 'die-in' demonstration.
by Javier Lines, on 15th of May 2012
Newly elected French President Hollande visits German PM Angela Merkel

Politics

Newly elected French President Hollande visits German P...

Newly elected French President Hollande visits the German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin. The two talked for approximately one hour and gave a press conference after in the Bundeska...
by Theo Schneider, on 15th of May 2012

Reporters