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New radio navigation beacon on Gdansk's airport

A new radio navigation beacon on the No. 11 glidepath to the Lech Walesa airport in Gdansk. This beacon was built especially for extra flights during...

by Michal Fludra in Poland on 08/02/2012

Society

Belarusian Red Cross Society provides services in cold weather

Volunteers provide nourishment to the needy as part of the Belarusian Red Cross Society's operation 'Protecting the homeless from the frost...

by Alexander Mazurkevich in Belarus on 03/02/2012

Politics

Pierre Mariani, CEO of Dexia Bank questioned over NV Dexia deal

Pierre Mariani, CEO of Dexia Bank, was questioned during a session of the special chamber commission of Finance on Dexia, at the federal parliament....

by Sander de Wilde in Belgium on 20/01/2012

BREAKING NEWS

08/02/2012 - New radio navigation beacon on Gdansk's airport - Poland - A new radio navigation beacon on the No...
03/02/2012 - Belarusian Red Cross Society provides services in cold weather - Belarus - Volunteers provide nourishment to the...
20/01/2012 - Pierre Mariani, CEO of Dexia Bank questioned over NV Dexia deal - Belgium - Pierre Mariani, CEO of Dexia Bank, was...
17/01/2012 - University collects food to support people of Sierra Tarahumara - Mexico - Students from the Michoacana University...
17/11/2011 - London hosts 26th Business Startup Show at Earls Court Two - United Kingdom - Thousands of would-be entrepreneurs...
03/11/2011 - Demonstration against the Israeli siege over the Gaza Strip - Ramallah - Palestinian Territory - Palestinians and visitors demonstrate...
04/09/2011 - Railing of Pedestrian Bridge stolen at Kala Board - Pakistan - Drug addicts have allegedly broken and...
08/08/2011 - Firefighters administer oxygen to rescued Dog - United States - Ventura County Fire Department...
24/06/2011 - 55th anniversary of the creation of the Tunisian National Army - Tunisia - Documentary exhibition on the occasion...
27/05/2011 - New market opens in Haiti to support Stability - Haiti - Haitian President, Michel Martelly,...

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Syrian refugees protest with masks of world leaders - Yayladagi
File images: The UN failed to pass a resolution allowing the international community to protect Syria's civilian population. Refugees protest wearing masks depicting various world ...
New radio navigation beacon on Gdansk's airport
A new radio navigation beacon on the No. 11 glidepath to the Lech Walesa airport in Gdansk. This beacon was built especially for extra flights during UEFA EURO 2012 in Gdansk. Rebiechow...
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
African refugees receive free dinner from charity groups - Tel Aviv
Eritrean and Sudanese refugees, who live in Israel, receive a free dinner in Southern Tel Aviv from a Christian charity and private non profit groups in the area. Israel. 7th February 2...
Hard stone worker women in the village of Moramo
For some people, breaking stones for rubble is a mans work. However, the opinion seemed indisputable in the presence of a number of women breaking stones in the village of South Konawe,...
Yanukovych says Ukraine should 'step up its energy security in 2012'
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has named the key economic priorities for 2012 and called on MPs to help carry out these tasks. Ukraine. 7th February 2012
Turkmenistan's strange presidential election
Turkemistan prepares for upcoming presidential elections in the world's second-most closed society, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. 5th February 2012
Traditional Race Game - Indonesia
A traditional race game. Surabaya, Indonesia. 3rd February 2012
Belarusian Red Cross Society provides services in cold weather
Volunteers provide nourishment to the needy as part of the Belarusian Red Cross Society's operation 'Protecting the homeless from the frost in Belarus,' a program launche...
Arizona StandDown helps homeless veterans - Phoenix
The Arizona StandDown is a three day event, bringing vets in need together with those who can help them move their lives forward. Veterans from the Korean conflict to the Afghanistan wa...
Julian Assange leaves Supreme Court after final extradition hearing
Julian Assange left the Supreme Court later than expected. Protesters helped him get to his waiting taxi as press scrambled to get compelling shots after waiting for hours. London, UK. ...
Lina Ben Mhenni kick starts a help program for children of Thala
Thala, an impoverished town in Tunis is now overwhelmed by the cold and frequent snowfall. Volunteers, headed by blogger Lina Ben Mhenni, organised a collection to profit of needy famil...
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...
Increase in mask production for Prophet Muhammad's birthday
Mask production has climbed for Prophet Muhammad's birthday celebrations. Surabaya, Indonesia. 1st February 2012
US Ambassador Cameron Munter visits in high Security level
US Ambassador Cameron Munter visits archeological site "Moen jo Daro" along with his wife and a Karachi embassy commissioner. Despite a high security risk, he addressed the lo...
Brienno - A ghost town after the landslide
Summer 2011, in two hours a huge quantity of water invades the mountain surrounding the area of a little village on the coast of Lake Como, Brienno. An immense quantity of debris destro...
Small town car shows become ways of raising funds - Ridgecrest
Local foundations and non-profit organizations are using recreational classic car shows to help raise funds to support their causes. USA. 27th January 2012
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
FC Porto loses 3-1 against Gil Vicente - Portugal
FC Porto lost 3-1 against Gil Vicente at the City of Barcelos Stadium in the 17th round of the Portuguese Football League. Defender Claudio with two goals and midfielder Andre Cunha sco...