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Ukrainian People's Party stage mock sinking of Black Sea Fleet

The Ukrainian People's Party protested the anniversary of the signing of the 2010 Kharkov Agreement by staging a mock sinking of Russia's...

by James S. Southers in Ukraine on 27/04/2011

Society

Indonesian Children Celebrate Easter

Indonesian children celebrated Easter Day at the Saint Paulus Pringgolayan Catholic Church in Yogyakarta. After mass was performed, children spent...

by danu primanto in Indonesia on 24/04/2011

Politics

Bill Oddie joins human battery hen protest in London

TV presenter Bill Oddie joined in a protest today aimed at banning battery hen farming in Europe. Battery cages are due to be banned in the European...

by Mario Mitsis in United Kingdom on 19/04/2011

BREAKING NEWS

27/04/2011 - Ukrainian People's Party stage mock sinking of Black Sea Fleet - Ukraine - The Ukrainian People's Party...
24/04/2011 - Indonesian Children Celebrate Easter - Indonesia - Indonesian children celebrated Easter...
19/04/2011 - March supporting EU ban on battery hens reaches DEFRA - United Kingdom - A march led by Bill Oddie and organised...
19/04/2011 - Bill Oddie joins human battery hen protest in London - United Kingdom - TV presenter Bill Oddie joined in a...
15/04/2011 - Hand-painted Easter Eggs in Prague - Czech Republic - Handpainted Easter eggs of all sizes...
09/01/2011 - Easter Eggs already for sale with over 100 days to go before Easter - United Kingdom - Tesco's supermarket already have...
30/11/2010 - World AIDS Day - India - Harwinder Singh Gill, an Indian artist...
17/09/2010 - Protest the Pope campaign - Nope Pope Party - United Kingdom - Protest the Pope Campaign organized a...
12/08/2010 - Gastronomical and traditional Mughal era iftar in Old Dhaka - Bangladesh - Food becomes a different story during...
16/06/2010 - Gregory da Silva, the Eggman from Benin at the World Cup - South Africa - Gregory da Silva, the Eggman from Benin...

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Eggs cooked at air temperature -16 in Kiev
Kiev activists fry eggs on home heating ducts in the street. The air temperature was -16, with it taking 10 minutes to cook them. Kiev, Ukraine. 8th February 2012
Fifth Ibon-Ebon festival begins in Philippines - Sta Ana
The Ibon-Ebon, meaning Birds and Eggs, Festival is celebrated every February in Candaba. The five-day celebration started on 1dt February with the Harvest festival. 3rd February 2012
Gaza government to support 100 cases of IVF
The Palestinian government in Gaza has decided to spend $50,000 to support 100 cases of IVF in the Gaza Strip, with each case receiving $500 from the government. Palestine. 4th January ...
Gingerbread house vendors pop up in Surabaya
Snowman shaped gingerbread can be found anywhere in the month of December. In order to not get bored, ginger bread now comes in various forms. Indonesia. 12th December 2011
Exchange Mall hosts the world's most expensive mince pie - London
Displayed at the Exchange Mall in Ilford, and worth £3,000, is this the world's most expensive mince pie. The pie is on display for the holiday season. UK. 30th November 2011
Global Student Day movement protests against new PM - Milan
Thousands of students invade the streets in Milan for the Global Student Day. They protested against the new Italian prime minister Mario Monti, all institution in general, banks lobbys...
Riots rage on during Global Day for Student Movements - Milan
Thousands of students take over the streets in Milan for the Global Student Day. They protested against the new Italian PM Monti, banks lobbyists, school issues and the istitution in ge...
International Student Day march - Palermo
Middle and University students march and rally during International Day of the Student. Palermo, Italy. 17th November 2011
International Day for the Right to Education - Palermo
A student demonstration took place in the city to mark International Day for the Right to Education. Speeches were given at the end of the march about austerity measures and the economi...
Students and labor unions protest against the new government
Student groups (Book Blocs) and labor unions (Cobas) protest against the new government just formed and headed by the new prime minister Mario Monti. Rome, Italy. 17th November 2011
Students clash with police in Milan
Students have clashed with police across Italy in protests against budget cuts, while transport strikes halted buses and trains. Italy. 17th November 2011
Locals flock to watch Manny Pacquiao fight Juan Manuel Marquez
Resident of Kabacan flocked to a local restaurant to watch a boxing match between their hero Manny Pacquiao and Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez. Supporters climbed on chairs and even tables...
The Jungle Myna
The Jungle Myna, Acridotheres fuscus, is a myna, a member of the starling family. This bird is a common resident breeder in tropical southern Asia from Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and B...
Veteran UK politician Tony Benn speaks to St Paul's protest - London
Veteran socialist campaigner and former Labour MP Tony Benn is warmly received as he addresses the St Paul's occupy London camp, city workers and tourists, at a lunch time open air...
Street vendors continue Protest Marches - Sao Paulo
Street vendors continued to promote protest marches through the streets in Bras, on the fourth day of demonstrations against fiscalization and prohibition of trade with tents outside th...
Thousands of austerity protesters block military parade - Thessaloniki
Thousands of anti-austerity protesters blocked a military parade today in Thessaloniki, forcing the President of the Hellenic Republic to walk away minutes before the start of the annua...
School parade for the Ochi Day ends in clashes
The annual school parade for the Ochi day, held before the Minister of Education Mrs Diamantopoulou, turned into clashes between furious citizens for the economic misery and betrayal o...
The Pushkar Mela Camel Fair
The Pushkar Mela is an annual 5 day camel and livestock fair, held in the 5th most sacred Hindu pilgrimage town Pushkar, Rajasthan. November 2010
Demolition of houses and barracks in Jerusalem
Israeli forces demolish homes and farms, seven barracks and a cafeteria. Families gather near the destroyed structures. Israel. 25th October 2011
Madura - President's Cup Bull Race Finals
President Cup 2011, final for the Bull Race in Madura held on Soenarto Hadiwidjojo Stadium, Pamekasan, Madura. Followed by 24 pairs of bulls from 4 districts. Bull race championship ri...