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Super Bowl XLVI begins in Indianapolis

The NFL championship game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants was played at Lucas Oil Stadium as fans flooded Indianapolis to...

by Alex Farris in United States on 05/02/2012

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People receive agricultural produce offered for free - Thessaloniki

Farmers from the Greek province of Central Macedonia were doling out 6-kilo potato bags to members of the public in the center of the town,...

by Alexandros Michailidis in Greece on 04/02/2012

Sports

Umphrey's McGee, O.A.R. perform at Super Bowl Village - Indianapolis

The last full day of the Super Bowl Village in Indianapolis featured free concerts by Umphrey's McGee and O.A.R., as well as nearly record-...

by Alex Farris in United States on 04/02/2012

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05/02/2012 - Super Bowl XLVI begins in Indianapolis - United States - The NFL championship game between the...
04/02/2012 - People receive agricultural produce offered for free - Thessaloniki - Greece - Farmers from the Greek province of...
04/02/2012 - Umphrey's McGee, O.A.R. perform at Super Bowl Village - Indianapolis - United States - The last full day of the Super Bowl...
04/02/2012 - Pop-up rally against war in Dallas - USA - United States - Looking like a United Nations picnic,...
04/02/2012 - Peace activists gather for peace rally - Dallas - United States - Fed up with tax dollars being used for...
04/02/2012 - Protest for free Russian Elections - Dublin - Ireland - A handful of Russian citizens were...
04/02/2012 - Qatar Masters Round 3 lead by Paul Lawrie from Scotland - Qatar - Action on the 18th hole at Doha Golf...
04/02/2012 - Protest in Support of Leonard Peltier - Dublin - Ireland - A handful of activists protested...
04/02/2012 - Texans gather for "No war on Iran" rally - Dallas - United States - A day of mass action around the world...
04/02/2012 - A curtain call for Occupy Dallas, "The Death of the American Dream" - United States - Occupy Dallas members pose for photos...

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Planet Funk performs at the Orion Live Club - Rome
After the huge success of the cover of the Nancy Sinatra song "These Boots Are Made for Walkin,'" the history of the band 'Planet Funk', returns to the stage in...
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...
Pop-up rally against war in Dallas - USA
Looking like a United Nations picnic, north Texas activists from all nationalities and religions give passing motorists the peace sign. Dallas, Texas, USA 4th February 2012.
People pray during Chinese new year - Surabaya
People of Confucius hold a prayer at the temple Cap Go Meh Hong San Ko Tee Jl. Prayer is another part of the whole set of prayers covering 2563 Chinese New Year. Surabaya, Indonesia. 6...
Russians protest at Downing Street calling for voting reform
In conjunction with massive protests in Moscow and St. Petersberg, around 150 London-based Russians gathered outside Downing Street to protest for voting reform and a less corrupt gover...
Taiwanese New Year Celebration - Buenos Aires
A colourful parade celebrating the Taiwanese New Year took place in Chinatown with traditional dragon dancers delighting the crowds of on-lookers. Argentina. 5th February 2012
Super Bowl XLVI begins in Indianapolis
The NFL championship game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants was played at Lucas Oil Stadium as fans flooded Indianapolis to watch the game. Indiana, USA. 5th Febr...
Peace activists gather for peace rally - Dallas
Fed up with tax dollars being used for war, killing innocent civilians, peace activists from North Texas held a peace rally calling for aggressive behavior to end. Texas, USA. 4th Febru...
Superbowl XLVI - Game Day
Early morning crowds arriving for Superbowl XLVI in which the New York Giants will be playing the New England Patriots for the NFL championship. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. 5th February...
Texans gather for "No war on Iran" rally - Dallas
A day of mass action around the world to stop a threat of war with Iran, brings together at least eight peace groups, joining hands with Occupy Dallas. Texas, USA. 4th February 2012.
Umphrey's McGee, O.A.R. perform at Super Bowl Village - Indianapolis
The last full day of the Super Bowl Village in Indianapolis featured free concerts by Umphrey's McGee and O.A.R., as well as nearly record-breaking crowds. Indianapolis,Indiana, US...
A curtain call for Occupy Dallas, "The Death of the American Dream"
Occupy Dallas members pose for photos after a theatrical funeral procession to a local Bank of America bank. Dallas, Texas USA. 4th February 2012.
Protesters try to storm the Syrian embassy in London
A crowd of about 300 had gathered to demonstrate outside the Syrian Embassy when large proportion of the crowd breached the designated area and tried to storm the embassy. London, Unit...
Occupy Dallas Black Widows Wake upsets Bank of America employees
Angry Bank of America employees force mourning, "black widows" from "The Death of the American Dream" wake, off of a lawn onto the sidewalk. Dallas, United States. 4...
Police deter any major incident at Westham v Millwall derby - London
A heavy police presence prevented major incidents at the London derby between Westham United and Millwall. There were several arrests for crowd disorder related offences, and one known ...
Policewoman struck by object after WestHam Millwall derby - London
A policewoman was struck on the face by an object thrown during crowd control after the West Ham Millwall derby. The injury was not as bad as first expected. United Kingdom. 4th Febru...
Spanish Football League: FC Barcelona 2 - Real Sociedad 1
Barça prevailed over the difficulties that the weather and the Donosti team set them thanks to goals from Tello and Messi in each half, in front of a crowd who braved the Siberian tempe...
Riot near the Ministry of Interior
Protesters gathered against the deaths of over 70 people in Port Said. Demonstrators threw bricks at the police; the police threw tear gas canisters to disperse the crowds. Cairo, Egypt...
People receive agricultural produce offered for free - Thessaloniki
Farmers from the Greek province of Central Macedonia were doling out 6-kilo potato bags to members of the public in the center of the town, protesting against middlemen forcing them to ...
Protest for free Russian Elections - Dublin
A handful of Russian citizens were protesting outside the General Post Office (GPO) for a free and fair Presidential Election in Russia later in the year. Dublin, Ireland. 4th February ...