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Prayers made for Victims of Drug War - Mexico City

Prayers were held at the Angel of the Independence monument by social and civil organizations, including the Movement for the Peace with Dignity and...

by LUIS RAMON BARRON TINAJERO in Mexico on 11/12/2011

Politics

Offerings made to victims of War against Drugs - Mexico City

Dozens joined poet and activist Javier Sicilia in a memorial ceremony at the Angel of Independence monument to make offerings of flowers and candles...

by LUIS RAMON BARRON TINAJERO in Mexico on 31/10/2011

Politics

Sikhs protest treatment at European airports - London

At a protest rally in front of Westminster, Sikhs demanded dignity and respect at European airports. London, UK, 25th September 2011

by sinister pictures in United Kingdom on 25/09/2011

BREAKING NEWS

11/12/2011 - Prayers made for Victims of Drug War - Mexico City - Mexico - Prayers were held at the Angel of the...
31/10/2011 - Offerings made to victims of War against Drugs - Mexico City - Mexico - Dozens joined poet and activist Javier...
25/09/2011 - Sikhs protest treatment at European airports - London - United Kingdom - At a protest rally in front of...
19/09/2011 - Caravan for Peace returns to Mexico City - Mexico - The Caravan for Peace headed by poet...
14/08/2011 - Protest to end violence in Mexico - Mexico - Julián Lebarón exhorted Mexicans to...
13/02/2011 - Rome - Protest against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi - Italy - A massive demonstration was organized...
13/02/2011 - Italians Demonstrate Against Premier - Italy - Bearing the slogan "If not now,...
13/02/2011 - Anti-Berlusconi protests in Naples - Italy - Italian women held anti-Berlusconi...
13/02/2011 - Women protest in the streets of Palermo - Italy - Thousands of women and men demonstrated...
30/01/2011 - Shia Muslims 30th London Arbaeen Procession - United Kingdom - Several thousand Shia Muslims took part...

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Palestinians protest in front of Red Cross headquarters - Gaza City
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Friday march celebrates revolution anniversary - Cairo
Egyptians march on 'Friday of Pride and Dignity' to Tahrir Square. They still celebrate the demonstrates and rallies that brought about the change of government in Egypt. 27th...
March to television and radio offices on 'Friday of Pride and Dignity'
Demonstrators march to Cairo's television and radio offices making various demands, which includes demanding liberalization of the media and the removal of the Egyptian Field Marsh...
A Million Egyptians march on 'Friday of Pride and Dignity' - Cairo
A Million Egyptians march towards Al Tahrir Square from all over Cairo and Giza after Zuhr prayers. Demonstrators chant against the SCAF and demand the speedy trial of the criminals who...
676 militants surrender in Guwahati - India
A total of 676 militants laid down weapons in one of India's biggest surrender ceremonies in northeast Assam's main city of Guwahati. India. 24th January 2012.
Last Portrait: Painting for Posterity Opens at Yad Vashem – Jerusalem
Exhibition, “Last Portrait: Painting for Posterity”, opens at Yad Vashem in the presence of the diplomatic corps and Holocaust survivors presenting some 200 portraits drawn by 21 artist...
Last Portrait: Painting for Posterity at Yad Vashem – Jerusalem
On the eve of Int’l Holocaust Remembrance Day “Last Portrait: Painting for Posterity” is unveiled at Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum presenting some 200 portraits drawn by 21 artists in the...
The last of the Franco repressed
Reprisals and retaliation we live. The last fighters and fighters who were prisoners in the jails of dictatorship.
Army Presentation Team at Landue Forte
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Homeless and Occupy Philly's Urban Renewal Project - Philadelphia
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Arbaeen Procession in London
Around 5000 Muslims held their 31st Arbaeen procession on Park Lane organised by the Hussaini Islamic Trust with colourful flags, large gold and silver replica shrines, chanting and bea...
Pope Benedict calls consistory for February 18th - Vatican City
At the midday Angelus for the celebration of the Feast of the Ephiphany, Pope Benedict XVI announced a consistory, a formal meeting of the pope and cardinals, for next Feb. 18th. Vatica...
Director Elyes Baccar speaks at premiere of 'Rouge Parole' - Tunis
'Rouge Parole' premieres in Tunisia with words from the director, Elyes Baccar at the Amilcar movie theater. The documentary tells the story of the Arab revolution, which all ...
International Day of Migrants and Refugees - Italy
In commemoration of the International Migrants and Refugees day, protesters gathered in front of the Accoglieza Centre for Asylum Seekers. Mineo. 18th December 2011
Relatives demand release of kidnapped environmental Activists
Relatives of environmental activists Eva Alarcón and Marcial Bautista, who were abducted from a coach en route to Mexico City, demanded their release at a press conference held in Mexic...
Steelworkers demonstrate in Athens on the 48th day of strike
A massive demonstration of workers undergoing the 48th day of strike in the “Greek Steelworks” (Helliniki Halivourgia) industry, against layoffs and wages cuts, was held Athens center....
Disability rights activists protest at ATOS headquarters - London
Disability rights activists gathered outside of ATOS Origin to highlight the poverty, hardship and despair felt by thousands of disabled people due to punitive work capability assessmen...
Prayers made for Victims of Drug War - Mexico City
Prayers were held at the Angel of the Independence monument by social and civil organizations, including the Movement for the Peace with Dignity and Justice, for all those who have died...
International Human Rights Day
In conjunction with the International Human Rights Day, Dignity International and their partners all around the world have been coming together in solidarity every year with the "T...
Protests continue in front of the Constitutional Assembly in Tunisia
Demonstrations continue for the third week in a row in front of the Constitutional Assembly headqurters in Bardo. Protestors are calling for social justice, jobs and the end of religiou...