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Beauty of Africa dance group at social enterprise iRock launch

'Beauty of Africa' dance group entertained guests at the social enterprise iRock launch event. The group were dressed in Zulu traditional...

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

Arts & Entertainment

Day out for Goddess Saraswati - Goddess of learning and knowledge

The Shree Panchami festival is celebrated in Swayambhu, Kathmandu. Shree Panchami festival is a Hindu festival celebrating Saraswati, the goddess of...

by Narayan Maharjan in Nepal on 28/01/2012

Politics

The Likud party headquarters in Tel Aviv

Jabotinsky was a revisionist Zionist who passionately advocated a Jewish state in an area both west and east of Jordan River. Jabotinsky's...

by Pixsmedia Images in Israel on 26/01/2012

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28/01/2012 - Day out for Goddess Saraswati - Goddess of learning and knowledge - Nepal - The Shree Panchami festival is...
26/01/2012 - The Likud party headquarters in Tel Aviv - Israel - Jabotinsky was a revisionist Zionist...
13/01/2012 - Tod's Rome Colosseum restoration in danger - Italy - File Images: Diego Della Valle,...
24/11/2011 - Magic Mirror the Musical - Expression of Divine Compassion - Malaysia - Magic Mirror, the Musical, a joint...
05/11/2011 - Regent's Street Car Show - London - United Kingdom - Regent's Street, London staged a...
27/10/2011 - Heritage and Palestinian folklore celebration in the Gaza Strip - Palestinian Territory - Palestinian people attend the annual...
07/10/2011 - Bound Feet Shoe Maker - Malacca - Malaysia - So-called bound feet shoes were...
05/09/2011 - New York City hosts West Indian American Day Parade - United States - The West Indian American Day Parade was...
05/09/2011 - New York City West Indian American Day Parade - United States - The West Indian American Day Parade was...

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Trafalgar Square wardens flex potential photography by-law - London
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15-tonne sign arrives at the Titanic Signature Building - Belfast
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Amerindian Heritage Day commemoration in Trinidad and Tobago 2011
The Santa Rosa First Peoples Carib Community hosts the celebration of Amerindian Heritage Day in Santa Rosa. 14th October 2011
Beauty of Africa dance group at social enterprise iRock launch
'Beauty of Africa' dance group entertained guests at the social enterprise iRock launch event. The group were dressed in Zulu traditional costumes. London, United Kingdom. ...
Day out for Goddess Saraswati - Goddess of learning and knowledge
The Shree Panchami festival is celebrated in Swayambhu, Kathmandu. Shree Panchami festival is a Hindu festival celebrating Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music and art. 28th Janua...
Gok Wan seen filming at Chinese New Year celebrations - London
Gok Wan, a British fashion consultant, author and television presenter of British Chinese heritage, was seen filming at the Chinese New Year celebrations. United Kingdom. 29th January 2...
Ekushey Book Fair preparations going on in full swing - Dhaka
Preparations for the month-long Ekushey Book Fair beginning at the Bangla Academy on February 1 is going on in full swing. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 29 January, 2012
The old city of Srinagar Kashmir
Historical architecture, and shops in "Shehri Khaas ", the old city of Srinagar Kashmir, India. Taken from 2009 - 2011
A visit to Chavin de Huantar
Chavín de Huántar, which lends its name to the rich pre-Inca Chavín culture, is one of the oldest major cultures in Peru and thrived between 1500 BC and 400 BC. In 1985, UNESCO designat...
The Likud party headquarters in Tel Aviv
Jabotinsky was a revisionist Zionist who passionately advocated a Jewish state in an area both west and east of Jordan River. Jabotinsky's legacy is carried by Israel's Herut ...
Eco-Friendly Boardwalk Set to Open on Youghal’s Blue Flag Beaches
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British centenarian marathon runner takes part in marathon - Amritsar
British centenarian marathon runner of Indian origin, Fauja Singh takes part in a marathon which is aimed at highlighting the city's culture, history and heritage in the holy city ...
The Menachem Begin Heritage Center Museum - Jeursalem
Begin was the leader of the Zionist militant group Irgun or Etzel before the Jewish state's independence. Begin’s most significant achievement as prime minister was the signing of ...
Galle Literary Festival 2012 Press Conference
The HSBC Galle Literary Festival kicked off with a pre-opening press conference held at the Barefoot Gallery and Cafe in the heart of Colombo City. Sri Lanka. 17th January 2012
St Albans Railway Signal Box Open Day
The restored St Albans Railway Signal Box had an open day as part of the St Albans Model Railway Exhibition. Network Rail are planning to remove all of the manual type signal boxes thro...
Tod's Rome Colosseum restoration in danger
File Images: Diego Della Valle, president and chief executive of Tod's luxury goods group threaten to suspend the agreement of sponsorship restoration of Rome Colosseum for a total...
Israeli Arabs of Acre
Arab citizens of Acre claim they are being evicted from the city’s state-owned buildings as part of a lucrative gentrification plan. In 2001, the Old City of Acre was recognized by UNES...
Political Context of the "Archaeological Macedonia 2011" Exhibition
The Archaeological Macedonia 2011 exhibition was held in the capital with various pieces on display including ancient Hellenic architectural objects unearthed in the former Yugoslav Rep...
On this night he was born - nativity scenes show tradition
Christmas nativity scenes depicting the birth of Christ are a tradition at Catholic Churches in Quebec, Canada. January 2010 - December 2011
Catalonians build human towers
Spaniards participating in a Castell (human tower), built traditionally during festivals. Catalonia, Spain. 13th - 20th February 2011