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Spring Festival in Dagupan - Philippines

A colourful Chinese New Year celebration by the Filipino - Chinese community took place in Dagupan City in Pangasinan, north of Manila, dubbed as the...

by jojo rinoza in Philippines on 23/01/2012

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Celebrating the Year of the Dragon - Madrid

The parade celebrating the Chinese New Year begins at the Puerta del Sol, through Arenal, Carlos III, Plaza de Oriente and ends at Plaza de España...

by nathalie paco in Spain on 21/01/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Celebrating the Year of the Dragon - Madrid

The parade celebrating the Chinese New Year begins at the Puerta del Sol, through Arenal, Carlos III, Plaza de Oriente and ends at Plaza de España...

by nathalie paco in Spain on 21/01/2012

BREAKING NEWS

23/01/2012 - Spring Festival in Dagupan - Philippines - Philippines - A colourful Chinese New Year...
21/01/2012 - Celebrating the Year of the Dragon - Madrid - Spain - The parade celebrating the Chinese New...
21/01/2012 - Celebrating the Year of the Dragon - Madrid - Spain - The parade celebrating the Chinese New...
11/11/2011 - Annual Royal Floating Lantern parade Loi Kratong part two - Thailand - Colorful costumes bring joy to...
11/11/2011 - Annual Royal Floating Lantern parade Loi Kratong honors Brahman gods - Thailand - Colorful costumes bring joy to...
30/10/2011 - Halloween Party at Hearn Street Car Park Venue - United Kingdom - Scary make up and fancy dresses to...
06/10/2011 - The Face of Protest at Occupy Wall Street solidarity Protest - Dallas - United States - Portraits of demonstrators who took to...
17/09/2011 - A La Mode International catwalk show - London - United Kingdom - Malgorzata Dudek, Nana’s Closet by Dina...
28/07/2011 - Holy City Gay Pride March - Jerusalem - Israel - The holy city hosted the 10th annual...
18/06/2011 - Oishi World Cosplay Summit - Bangkok - Thailand - The final round of the Oishi World...

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Protest outside Parliament to Stop NHS Privatisation - London
A protest took place outside Parliament as debates continued on the Health and Social Care Bill, with protesters holding a mock trial of Andrew Lansley and making brief protests on the ...
Opening of the NBA in Palestinian Territory - Bethlehem
Palestinian basketball teams face off on the court at the Catholic Action school. A cheerleading performance was given during halftime. 8th February 2012
African immigrants in Israel
Since 2006, Israel has seen a steep rise in the number of migrants arriving from Africa, in particular from Eritrea, Sudan and Ivory Coast. It is estimated over 20,000 entered illegally...
Italian and Palestinian women's U19 teams hold friendly match
The Italian and Palestinian women's U19 national teams face off in Hebron. The match ended in a 7-0 win for the Italian team. Palestinian Territory. 7th February 2012
The 14-party protest for the quick trial of war criminals in Dhaka
Bangladesh Awami League-led 14-party arranged a human chain along 14 points of the 24 Thanas in Dhaka city to demand the quick trial of war criminals. 7th February 2012
Human chain against war crimes trial by a 14-party alliance
The 14-party ruling alliance formed a human chain across the city against war crimes and accountability, stretching from Gabtoli to Jatrabari. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 7th January 2012
Westerwelle warns of stagnation in the Middle East peace process
German Foreign Minister Westerwelle travelled to Israel and the Palestinian territories to view the upheaval in the Arab world and stagnation in the Middle East peace process, he held p...
Ukrainians say 'Release Hunger Strikers' at embassy - London
Protesters at the Ukrainian Embassy call for the immediate release and fair treatment of Somali refugees on hunger strike in the Lutsk Detention Centre who have been beaten and intimida...
Amaya Arzuaga at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week - Madrid
Amaya Arzuaga presents her Winter 2013 collection at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid. Spain. 2nd February 2012
A modern approach to the divine image - Norwegian artist Håkon Gullvåg
Rigmor Aasrud, Rim Bana, Dr. Munib Younan and Salam Fayyad at the Exhibition “A modern approach to the divine image” by Norwegian artist Håkon Gullvåg in "The evangelical Lutheran ...
European Tour - Qatar Masters Won by Paul Lawrie of Scotland
Paul Lawrie (Scotland) won the European Tour Commercial Bank Qatar Masters under difficult conditions. The tournament was reduced from 72 holes to 54 as play had to be abandoned on day ...
Demonstration against the building of a separation wall
People march in protest against the building of a separation wall in the village of Walaja. Jerusalem. 5th February 2012
Palestinians face fuel shortage after Egyptian supplies cut off
Palestinians gather in front of a filling station in Gaza City for fuel after the cessation of fuel imports from Egypt through tunnels between Rafah and Egypt. Gaza City, Palestine. 5th...
Hyderabad protests against conditions in Kashmir
People protest against conditions in Kashmir on 'Kashmir Day', outside the Hyderabad press club. Hyderabad, Pakistan. 5th February 2012
Policewoman struck by object after WestHam Millwall derby - London
A policewoman was struck on the face by an object thrown during crowd control after the West Ham Millwall derby. The injury was not as bad as first expected. United Kingdom. 4th Febru...
Social and Cultural Centre Caixa Forum in Madrid
The CaixaForum is located in the heart of the city’s cultural district, facing the Paseo del Prado, near the Prado, the Reina Sofia and the Thyssen-Bornemisza museums designed by Swiss ...
Round 3 of Qatar Masters Resumes in perfect conditions
Early Commercial Bank Qatar Masters contender Jason Day lost his grip on the title when he missed several easy shots, ending the day on 4 under par. Game partner Thomas Bjorn ended his...
Demonstrators gather for cancer protest
Members from a social organization form a human chain to raise awareness against cancer on the eve of World Cancer Day. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 4th January 2012
London Guantánamo Campaign Candlelit Vigil
The London Guantánamo Campaign marks 5 years of regular protests at the US Embassy, and over 10 years of illegal detention of UK residents Shaker Aamer and Ahmed Belbacha, with a candle...
Heroes of the Internet: Faces Behind the Memes
Portraits of the minds behind Internet jokes like LOLcats and Chuck Norris Facts, as well as the media figures that cover them, during their visits to Internet culture conference ROFLco...