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A rainy day in Jerusalem

Street activity continues near a popular market place in Jerusalem, while a heavy shower falls. Jerusalem, Israel. 11th January 2012

by simon sakkab in Israel on 11/01/2012

Society

Muslims sacrifice cattle to commemorate Eid-ul-Adha

The sacrifice of a cow at Dhaka city on the day of Eid-ul-Adha. The Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Adha commemorates Ibrahim’s commitment to sacrifice his...

by Fahad Abdullah in Bangladesh on 07/11/2011

Society

Air Blue plane crash victim's families hold vigil and march - Karachi

People gather to remember family and friends who lost their lives when a plane crashed into the mountains of Islamabad last year killing the 150...

by igphotos in Pakistan on 27/07/2011

BREAKING NEWS

07/11/2011 - Muslims sacrifice cattle to commemorate Eid-ul-Adha - Bangladesh - The sacrifice of a cow at Dhaka city on...
27/07/2011 - Air Blue plane crash victim's families hold vigil and march - Karachi - Pakistan - People gather to remember family and...
12/07/2011 - Repatriation of Highlander Scott McLaren - Wootton Bassett - United Kingdom - Highlander Scott McLaren of the 4th...
02/06/2011 - Two Royal Marines repatriated and family mourns - Wootton Basset - United Kingdom - Family and friends mourn as the bodies...
01/06/2011 - Protests against killing of a Senior journalist - Karachi - Pakistan - Journalists protest the killing of...
17/03/2011 - Repatriation of L.Cpl Stephen Mckee - Wootton Bassett - United Kingdom - Today saw the repatriation of Lance Cpl...
26/02/2011 - 9/11 Justice protest outside Downing Street - United Kingdom - A small collective demanding justice...
06/02/2011 - Remembering Ian Tomlinson on his 49th Birthday - United Kingdom - Family, friends and supporters of Ian...
06/02/2011 - Friends and relatives bid farewell to Syrian director Omar Amiralay - Syria - Syrian documentary film maker Omar...
20/11/2010 - Camel Sacrifice during Eid ul Adha, Karachi - Pakistan - Camels are butchered for Eid ul Adha,...

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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
Trafalgar Square wardens flex potential photography by-law - London
In an example of the enforcement of potential by-laws governing Trafalgar Square, a group of friends making a birthday film for themselves were ordered to stop filming and told to leave...
40 foot dead shark washes ashore in Karachi
Local fishermen discover a 40 foot Shark which washed ashore. The shark was dragged back to the harbour by fishermen and sold. Several people have made their way to the fishery to get a...
Italian National Women's U19 team in West Bank for match - Bethlehem
The Italian Women's National Team under 19 is in the West Bank city of Bethlehem for two friendly matches with the Palestinian national team. Palestinian Territory. 6th February 20...
Chinese Spring festival celebrations in Kathmandu
Chinese artists perform a cultural program to mark the Chinese Spring Festival welcoming the Chinese year of the Dragon in Kathmandu. This program was organized on the theme of "Ne...
Free mass circumcision of 1,000 poor children- Larkana City
The fifth annual joint circumcision of 1,000 poor children is held on the celebration of the Muslim prophet Muhammad's birthday. A social islamic organization sponsored the event. ...
Thousands of displaced Kenyans remain in Camps
File images: Four years on since the extreme violence of a contested presidential election caused the deaths of over 1,500 people and forced a further 600,000 to flee, tens of thousands...
Barriers in Parliament Square taken down - London
Put up 18 months ago to stop peace protestors camping in Parliament Square, the barriers protecting the grass have finally been removed. London, United Kingdom. 5th February 2012
Traditional Race Game - Indonesia
A traditional race game. Surabaya, Indonesia. 3rd February 2012
2012 Philippine International Guitar Festival launches in CCP - Manila
The Cultural Center of the Philippines along with the Ministry of Culture of Spain is launching the Philippine International Guitar Festival, featuring artists Dani de Morón and Rafael ...
Life in the Missouri Veterans Home
Richard Sullentrup, 58, is a resident at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, Mo. Although he is 22 years younger than the average resident. USA. Images taken between 2007-2008
Glen Stewart - 'Holding His Own'
Glen Stewart, 43, of Clinton, Mo., lives in the same house he grew up in. He makes his money working odd jobs, living off of social security and odd jobs. USA.29th September 2011
Carme Chacon aspires to Secretariat of PSOE
Carme Chacon gave a speech in Madrid in her bid to become the new secretary of the PSOE. She faces Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba in her challenge, with the winner becoming Socialist candidate...
Egyptians prepare to celebrate the birth Prophet Mohamed
Moulid celebrates the birth of Mohamed. It is celebrated by Muslims and Christians in Egypt to honor their Saints. Although most Moulids are Muslim, some Coptic Saints are also honored ...
Save The Africa Centre Campaign meeting at SOAS
Supporters, members, and trustees gathered for a meeting at the School of Oriental and African Studies, (SOAS), for the Save The Africa Center Campaign. Margaret Feeny, the first direc...
Save The Africa Centre Campaign meeting at SOAS
Supporters, members and trustees gathered for a meeting at SOAS for the The Save The Africa Center Campaign. Margaret Feeny MBE (1917 - 2012 ), the Center first director was remembered...
Security alert closes the port of Dover - Kent
A bomb disposal team was called to the port of Dover after two vehicles containing what were believed to be decommissioned firearms were examined by the military. The drivers of the veh...
Animal Rights activists protest the mass murder of stray animals
Animal activists, human rights activists, pet owners and several dogs picketed the Cabinet of Ministers in protest of the government's killing of stray animals in preparation for E...
Eco-Friendly Boardwalk Set to Open on Youghal’s Blue Flag Beaches
Youghal’s reputation as ‘Ireland’s Finest Coastal Resort’ will be significantly enhanced with the completion of the first phase of the long-anticipated 2000mm-wide mobility-disabled acc...
FDNY 10 Year March
VIDEO: For ten years since 2001, FDNY firefighters have marched to the World Trade Center and then on to a local Brooklyn church, carrying flags to represent friends, family and co-work...