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Waitangi Day celebrated in London

Hundreds of New Zealand nationals flocked to Parliament Square for a gathering to celebrate Waitangi Day. Most dressed in various fun costumes were...

by David Mbiyu in United Kingdom on 04/02/2012

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Waitangi day celebrations - London

Thousands of New Zealanders hit the street of London to celebrate Waitangi Day with the traditional pub-crawl. They made their way across west London...

by Nelson Pereira in United Kingdom on 04/02/2012

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London New years eve celebrations on BlackFriars Bridge

Cowds gather on Black Friars Bridge in London to welcome in the new year. With the Oxo Tower in full view, people young and old gather to get a view...

by Alexander Nicholson in United Kingdom on 31/12/2011

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04/02/2012 - Waitangi Day celebrated in London - United Kingdom - Hundreds of New Zealand nationals...
04/02/2012 - Waitangi day celebrations - London - United Kingdom - Thousands of New Zealanders hit the...
31/12/2011 - London New years eve celebrations on BlackFriars Bridge - United Kingdom - Cowds gather on Black Friars Bridge in...
10/12/2011 - Santas converge in city streets after Santacon in Traflagar Square - United Kingdom - Thousands of people dressed up as Santa...
10/12/2011 - Thousands of people dressed as Santa Claus storm through London - United Kingdom - Thousands of people dressed up as Santa...
10/12/2011 - Santa Claus storm through London - United Kingdom - Hundreds of people dressed as Santa...
10/12/2011 - SantaCon takes over the streets of San Francisco - United States - santaCon is an anual mass gathering of...
10/12/2011 - Annual Santacon celebration - London - United Kingdom - Thousands of young people dressed up as...
10/12/2011 - Roving mobs of Santas take Manhattan - United States - Thousands dressed as Santa make their...
08/11/2011 - Mandi People celebrate the traditional Wangala festival - Bangladesh - The Mandi people celebrated their...

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Waitangi day celebrations - London
Thousands of New Zealanders hit the street of London to celebrate Waitangi Day with the traditional pub-crawl. They made their way across west London stopping at various pubs until reac...
Waitangi Day celebrated in London
Hundreds of New Zealand nationals flocked to Parliament Square for a gathering to celebrate Waitangi Day. Most dressed in various fun costumes were also participating in a pub crawl alo...
Free coke drinks on Coca-Cola Philippines' 100th year - Metro Manila
Filipinos across the country enjoy free coke drinks as Coca-Cola celebrates it's 100th year in the Philippines. Metro Manila, Philippines. 4th February 2012
Kisan Sangha national conference - Mysore
Bhartiya Kisan Sangh three-day National conference at the Karnataka Exhibition Center. Mysore, India. 3rd February 2012
Environmental activists raise the importance of recycling
Dozens of environmental activists stage a protest in front of Grahadi, Surabaya. They urge people to recycle and throw out rubbish in the correct way to help the environment. Surabaya, ...
Cold front kills dozens in Ukraine - Lviv
Forty-three people have died in the Ukraine since the cold snap began last week, the Emergency Situations Ministry in Kiev said. Many of them had died after drinking alcohol, then faili...
Bon Odori Japanese Festival - Argentina
The traditional Bon Odori Japanese dance festival was witnessed by a large number of spectators with the participation of Parraleños. Jose C. Paz, Buenos Aires. 28th January 2012
The Guardians of the City - Ultra-orthodox anti-zionism in Jerusalem
The ultra orthodox Jewish community is quickly increasing in Jerusalem. Yoel Kreus is the leader of Eda Haredit;anti zionist movement with one goal, to fight zionism. Mea Shearim. Image...
Organizations protest anti-begging policies - Marseilles
The Emmaus and Abbey Pierre organizations fighting against poverty and homelessness gather to protest against municipal anti-begging policies. Marseilles, France, 22nd January 2012
'No urinating' signs appear in Padua
A sign indicating the prohibition of urinating on walls have appeared around Padua due to revellers on weekend nights using walls as lavatories. Italy. 17th December 2011
People celebrate Manuel Fraga's death - Barcelona
More than 200 people are gathered in the city centre of Barcelona to celebrate and drink to the death of Manuel Fraga, a Spanish politician during the dictatorship of General Franco. Sp...
Red Bull X Fighters 2011
Red Bull X Fighters 2011. Red Bull X-Fighters are freestyle motocross (FMX) motorbike stunt competitions contested in bullrings and similar venues. Plaza de Toros de las Ventas. Madrid...
Illegal coal mining in the heart of Europe
llegal coal mines are a matter of concern to environmentalists and labor activists alike. Zenica, Bosnia and Herzogovina. 30th November 2011
Nationwide Protests Against Shale Gas Exploration In Bulgaria
Thousands of demonstrators march to protest against shale gas exploration and production. Sofia, Bulgaria. 14th January 2012
 Amy Winehouse look-a-like Amy Margarida grows in popularity
Amy Winehouse look-a-like Amy Margarida (aka Cynthia Richter from Brazil), made an appearance at Floridita. She met with friends and family of Amy Winehouse and watched Mitch Winehouse ...
New Years drink for Diplomatic Heads in the Royal Palace - Belgium
Queen Paola, King Albert, Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde organised a New Year reception for the Diplomatic Heads of Mission at the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium on January 11...
Beer Festival in Tel Aviv
The Beer Festival 2012 was held at the Nokia Court exhibition centre. The alcoholic drinks market is growing within Israel, and has seen particular growth in beer sales. Israel. 10th Ja...
Bhopal Survivor calls on London Olympics to drop Dow Sponsorship
With 200 days to the Olympics, Farah Edwards, a survivor of the Bhopal Disaster, asked Lord Coe and Boris Johnson to taste Bhopal drinking water, bottled as B’eauPal mineral water, and ...
'FOA: J Atkinson. Do not publish'
Behind the first sex toys trade website in Turkey, a secular country ruled by an Islamist government is a woman. The online business of adult toys initiated by Ozlem Erkan (38) has reac...
London New years eve celebrations on BlackFriars Bridge
Cowds gather on Black Friars Bridge in London to welcome in the new year. With the Oxo Tower in full view, people young and old gather to get a view of the fireworks. London, UK. 31st D...