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Camden demonstrates against proposed spending cuts - London

Passionate scenes as local residents demonstrate outside Camden Town Hall as the Council debates how they will best implement the spending cuts...

by Graeme Weston in United Kingdom on 23/02/2011

A contingent from various fundamentalist Christian street ministries appeared at Chicago's annual Gay Pride Parade to proselytize their dour vision of sin and damnation for homosexuals.  Chicago, U.S.A.  27/06/2010

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Fundamentalist Christian Dissenters at Chicago's Gay Pride Parade

A contingent from various fundamentalist Christian street ministries appeared at Chicago's annual Gay Pride Parade to proselytize their dour...

by David Adler in United States on 27/06/2010

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Protestors make themselves heard at the Iraq Inquiry

DMTX. Colourful protest outside the ongoing inquiry into the 2001 invasion of Iraq where former Prime Minister Tony Blair is giving evidence. London...

by Graeme Weston in United Kingdom on 29/01/2010

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23/02/2011 - Camden demonstrates against proposed spending cuts - London - United Kingdom - Passionate scenes as local residents...
29/01/2010 - Protestors make themselves heard at the Iraq Inquiry - United Kingdom - DMTX. Colourful protest outside the...
29/01/2010 - Brian Eno slams Blair at Iraq enquiry protest - London - United Kingdom - Brian Eno joins in the anti-war protest...
03/09/2009 - Grassroots Tax Protests Gain Momentum in U.S. - United States - Anti-Tax protest in Oceanside,...

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Free Syrians Protest at London Embassy
As news continues to come in of the killing of defected soldiers and civilians in Syria, Syrians began to gather for a noisy protest opposite their embassy, calling for a Free Syria and...
Camden demonstrates against proposed spending cuts - London
Passionate scenes as local residents demonstrate outside Camden Town Hall as the Council debates how they will best implement the spending cuts imposed by the Conservitive-led coalition...
Russian emigres protest rigged Presidential elections at Parliament
Several hundred London-based Russians gathered outside Parliament to protest against the recent Presidential elections in Russia which were, the protesters say, riddled with corruption....
30 November Strike - Central London
30 November 2011 is set to be a landmark day for industrial relations in Britain, as over three million workers across the country are expected to strike against proposed public sector ...
Thousands demonstrate in Sofia against government austerity measures
Several thousand people rallied in front of the Bulgarian parliament to demonstrate against austerity measures, demanding PM Borisov and finance minister Dyankov to step down. Sofia, Bu...
50 arrested during Occupy Wall Street Day of Action #N17
More than 50 Occupy Wall Street protesters arrested as the movement stages a day of action celebrating a two month anniversary. New York, United States. 17th November 2011
Amnesty International calls for inquiry into East Timor Massacre
Amnesty International called for a judicial inquiry into the Santa Cruz massacre in East TImor in which more than 200 people were killed by Indonesian troops during a peaceful processio...
Ochi Day school parade ends in disapproval and minor Clashes - Athens
The annual school parade for Ochi Day, commemorating Greece's refusal to accept a war time ultimatum by Mussolini took place with strong disapproval for the Greek government, and e...
Anti-government protests in front of Greek Parliament on Okhi Day
Okhi Day signifies the denial against Italian troops to enter Greece at the dawn of World War 2. Anti-government protesters show their dissent against the Greek government policy and Tr...
Occupy Wall Street October 15 Times Square
Occupy Wall Street protesters have a day of actions in NY, NY on October 15, 2011 which included protesting banks and marching to Times Square.
Occupy Wall Street protesters start Clean Up - New York City
Facing eviction from Liberty Plaza for cleaning by authorities who claimed the area was unsanitary, Occupy Wall St protesters began clean-up operations in an attempt to avoid a confront...
Occupy Wall Street protesters win battle and avoid eviction
Occupy Wall Street protesters win their battle to stay in Manhattan's Zuccotti Park in New York City. After the euphoric feeling of being allowed to stay in the park, the march res...
Yemeni nationals stage silent protest at Downing Street - London
Yemeni nationals living in the UK have staged a silent demonstration opposite Downing Street to highlight the ongoing killing of civilians by Yemeni security forces. London, United King...
Alternative Action Anti-Sharia Protest in London
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Harley Davidson tours the Dolomites
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Peasants Revolt Plaque Unveiled - London
Jeremy Corbyn MP, Tony Benn and Islington Council officials Phil Kelly and Catherine West, were all at the unveiling of a Peasants Revolt commemorative plaque at the Highbury Barn pub i...