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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...

by Pete Riches in United Kingdom on 04/02/2012

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Artist Kaya Mar lampoons Putin & Medvedev at London protest - London

Political painter and caricaturist Kaya Mar unveiled his latest oil-on-canvas painting on when he joined a protest by Russian ex-patriates outside...

by Pete Riches in United Kingdom on 04/02/2012

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Avaaz campaigners call for tax transparency outside Downing St.

Avaaz campaigners demonstrated and delivered a petition with over 100,000 signatures calling for tax transparency and no sweet deals for fat cats, as...

by Alex Milan Tracy in United Kingdom on 02/02/2012

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Artist Kaya Mar lampoons Putin & Medvedev at London protest - London
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Russians protest at Downing Street calling for voting reform
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Avaaz campaigners call for tax transparency outside Downing St.
Avaaz campaigners demonstrated and delivered a petition with over 100,000 signatures calling for tax transparency and no sweet deals for fat cats, as the day for final tax returns to be...
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Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti arrives at 10 Downing Street
Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti arrives at 10 Downing Street to visit his counterpart, British Prime Minister, David Cameron. London, UK. 18th January 2012