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Knesset Celebrates 63 Years in an Open House Event - Jerusalem

Thousands of Israelis visit the Knesset for an Open House event on the occasion of the parliament’s 63rd birthday. Knesset Speaker Reuven Rubi Rivlin...

by Nir Alon in Israel on 08/02/2012

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Tsunami warning lifted in Cebu City after 6.9 earthquake

People fled their homes and went to the streets and high structures in Cebu City, Philippines after a false report of a potential tsunami triggered...

by Victor Kintanar in Philippines on 06/02/2012

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London embraces the first snowfall of Winter

Londoners were out in force today enjoying the snow. Hampstead Heath had a vibe more akin to an alpine resort as people took to Parliament Hill in...

by Ryan Gregory in United Kingdom on 05/02/2012

BREAKING NEWS

08/02/2012 - Knesset Celebrates 63 Years in an Open House Event - Jerusalem - Israel - Thousands of Israelis visit the Knesset...
06/02/2012 - Tsunami warning lifted in Cebu City after 6.9 earthquake - Philippines - People fled their homes and went to the...
05/02/2012 - London embraces the first snowfall of Winter - United Kingdom - Londoners were out in force today...
04/02/2012 - Birth Day Celebrations of Prophet Mohammad preparations in full swing - Pakistan - Preparations for celebrating the...
02/02/2012 - Child labour in a cycle workshop - Kathmandu - Nepal - Navesh Shah, 11, from the Sarlahi...
30/01/2012 - Anti-polio campaign kicks off in Hyderabad - Pakistan - A worker of a polio team administers...
27/01/2012 - Palestinian village in a tough neighborhood - Susya - Palestinian Territory - The Palestinian West Bank village of...
25/01/2012 - Egyptians commemorate revolution's first anniversary - Cairo - Egypt - After one year of rallies, strikes and...
25/01/2012 - Egyptians celebrate revolution's first anniversary - Cairo - Egypt - After one year of rallies, strikes and...
25/01/2012 - Egyptians celebrate the anniversary of the Jan25 revolution - Egypt - Egyptians gather in Beni Suef for the...

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Israeli forces allegedly demolish home and agricultural area
Mechanisms of the Israeli civil administration demolish a home, retaining walls and Khhabbih Tstal agricultural are in the Shweiki Khalayleh neighborhood outside of Jerusalem. Israel. ...
London zoo animals lunch on a collection of children’s books
Children's books written by award-winning authors, with the help of the Zoo’s keepers, scientists and conservationists, get a stamp of approval from the Zoo’s animals ahead of thei...
Homeless Children Under 2nd Hoogly Bridge
A portrait series on homeless children living under the famous 2nd Hoogly Bridge of Calcutta, India. Education is yet to reach them. Healthcare facilities are inaccessible. Calcutta, In...
Orthodox Jewish children visit the Wester Wall - Jerusalem
The Western Wall, Wailing Wall or Kotel is located in the Old City of Jerusalem at the foot of the western side of the Temple Mount. It is a remnant of the ancient wall that surrounded ...
Syrian refugees protest with masks of world leaders - Yayladagi
File images: The UN failed to pass a resolution allowing the international community to protect Syria's civilian population. Refugees protest wearing masks depicting various world ...
The Msamaria Mwema Children's Home in Nairobi
The Msamaria Mwema Children's Home in Nairobi, that caters for children whose parents died of a HIV/Aids infection. It has more than one hundred orphans at the last count. Kenya. 1...
Knesset Celebrates 63 Years in an Open House Event - Jerusalem
Thousands of Israelis visit the Knesset for an Open House event on the occasion of the parliament’s 63rd birthday. Knesset Speaker Reuven Rubi Rivlin: ”I promise the public an exception...
Staff removed from school following abuse investigation - Los Angeles
The entire staff of Miramonte Elementary School are to be removed while the school district investigates allegations following the arrest of two teachers on suspicion of lewd conduct wi...
Fam Irvoll's children collection shown at Oslo Fashion Week
Fam Irvoll's shows oh a collection of children's clothing at the Oslo Fashion week. Irvoll is a Norwegian fashion creator who is known for her colorful and playful creations f...
In pictures: The orphans of Haiti - Port au Prince
As the world observes Global Orphan Week attention is being drawn to Haiti, whose population of 9 million has a staggering 370,000 orphans, even before the 2010 earthquake and recent hu...
Free mass circumcision of 1,000 poor children- Larkana City
The fifth annual joint circumcision of 1,000 poor children is held on the celebration of the Muslim prophet Muhammad's birthday. A social islamic organization sponsored the event. ...
Reclaiming Tabor City with prayer
Worshippers gather to proclaim Christ and raise awareness for those in need in Tabor City NC, USA. 6th February 2012
Tsunami warning lifted in Cebu City after 6.9 earthquake
People fled their homes and went to the streets and high structures in Cebu City, Philippines after a false report of a potential tsunami triggered chaos in the city. Dozens have been r...
Anti-Assad daily rallies continue
Children of Syria have had their lives changed since the beginning of the Syrian revolution, they now take part in daily protests as they are as affected by President Assad's conti...
Frank Boeijen holds benefit concert for
Dutch musician Frank Boeijen and his band held an evening concert to benefit the Carolus children's home in Nieuwkerken-Waas. Sint-Niklaas, Belgium. 5th February 2012
Daily life in the northern area of the Gaza Strip
Palestinian Children play in front of their houses in the Jabaliya refugee camp in the northern area of the Gaza Strip. Palestinian Territories. 5th February 2012.
Protest against bicycle lanes
Palestinians protest against the construction of bicycle lanes in the neighborhood of French Hill. Jerusalem, Israel. 5th February 2012
London embraces the first snowfall of Winter
Londoners were out in force today enjoying the snow. Hampstead Heath had a vibe more akin to an alpine resort as people took to Parliament Hill in skis, snowboards, taboggans and whatev...
Children sledging in the snow
For the first time this winter children in south east Kent were able to shake the dust off their sledges and get out to enjoy the thrills of toboggan racing over the chalk hills of Kent...
Athletic meet for special Kids in Mysore
Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji inaugurates the athletic meet for special children at Oval Grounds. Mysore City, India. 5th February 2012.