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Employees oppose a DMCH upgrade

Grade III and IV employees of DMCH take out a procession on the Dhaka University campus protesting against the government's plan to turn the...

by safin ahmed in Bangladesh on 07/02/2012

Society

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...

by safin ahmed in Bangladesh on 04/02/2012

Society

Human chain against cancer in Mexico breaks Guinness Record

In commemoration of World Day to Combat Cancer, more than 5 000 people formed the largest human chain in Zocalo square in Mexico City, breaking the...

by LUIS RAMON BARRON TINAJERO in Mexico on 04/02/2012

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07/02/2012 - Employees oppose a DMCH upgrade - Bangladesh - Grade III and IV employees of DMCH take...
04/02/2012 - Demonstrators gather for cancer protest - Bangladesh - Members from a social organization form...
04/02/2012 - Demonstrators gather for cancer protest - Bangladesh - Members from a social organization form...
04/02/2012 - Human chain against cancer in Mexico breaks Guinness Record - Mexico - In commemoration of World Day to Combat...
03/02/2012 - Patient undergoes treatment ahead of World Cancer Day - Agartala - India - Nearly 80% of cancer patients in India...
03/02/2012 - Patient undergoes treatment ahead of World Cancer Day - Agartala - India - Nearly 80% of cancer patients in India...
30/01/2012 - Anti-polio campaign kicks off in Hyderabad - Pakistan - A worker of a polio team administers...
25/01/2012 - Clash between pro-Abortion and Feminist groups - Barcelona - Spain - Around a hundred people from two ultra-...
25/01/2012 - Clash between pro-Abortion and Feminist groups - Barcelona - Spain - Around a hundred people from two ultra-...
25/01/2012 - Snow removal now a priority at public transport stops - Kiev - Ukraine - An inspection by the Main Department of...

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Anti-NHS reform protesters stop traffic in Parliament Sq - London
Anti-NHS reform protesters stop traffic in Parliament Sq. The Health and Social Care Bill, which introduces the biggest shake-up since the founding of the NHS in 1948 and would put GPs ...
Employees oppose a DMCH upgrade
Grade III and IV employees of DMCH take out a procession on the Dhaka University campus protesting against the government's plan to turn the institution into a full-fledged medical...
Oncologist says Yuvraj Singh can resume training in May - New Delhi
Nitesh Rohatgi a senior Delhi-based oncologist speaks during a press conference announcing that Yuvraj Singhat, a cricket player, can play again in May at the Max Health Care Hospital i...
Human chain against cancer in Mexico breaks Guinness Record
In commemoration of World Day to Combat Cancer, more than 5 000 people formed the largest human chain in Zocalo square in Mexico City, breaking the Guinness World Record for this type o...
Bosnian authorities declare state of emergency
Authorities declare state of emergency, as heavy snowfalls blanket the country, with more than a meter of snow in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. 4th February 2012
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
Patient undergoes treatment ahead of World Cancer Day - Agartala
Nearly 80% of cancer patients in India are in the advanced stages of suffering when they come to hospitals, compared to 20% in the West. World Cancer Day on February 4th, is an occasion...
Cold front kills dozens in Ukraine - Lviv
The death toll due to the cold has increased by 20 people in past 24 hours. In whole, during the period of bitter frosts, 63 people have died. In particular, 8 people died in hospitals ...
Family of hospitalised driver in Saudi Arabia demand his release
Father Syed Jamal lies under custody in a hospital at Saudia Arabia, after car accident and resulting unpaid hospital bill. His family have no money to pay the bill or extradition and s...
Bomb Explosion at Panathinaikos fan club in Patras
Bomb explosion outside a Panathinaikos fan club in Patras, causing damages. The attack is attributed to the controversy that has erupted in recent days in the city among football fans. ...
Anti-polio campaign kicks off in Hyderabad
A worker of a polio team administers polio drops to a gypsy child during an anti-polio campaign at Makrani Para, Hyderabad, Pakistan. 30th January 2012
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
The IRNUM Cancer Hospital - Peshawar
The Institute of Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine (IRNUM) is located in N.W.F.P Provincial Capital Peshawar within the premises of Peshawar University on the main Jamrud road. Pakistan...
Rio de Janeiro buildings collapse leaves three dead
The collapse of three buildings in Rio de Janeiro has left three people dead, with others missing, and some twelve people reported injured who were taken to nearby hospitals. Brazil. 26...
Clash between pro-Abortion and Feminist groups - Barcelona
Around a hundred people from two ultra-Catholic groups gathered near the Sant Pau Hospital in Barcelona to protest against abortion. At the same time, a feminist group rallied to defend...
Snow removal now a priority at public transport stops - Kiev
An inspection by the Main Department of Control revealed public transportation stops were not being satisfactorily cleaned of snow, and districts were directed to concentrate on those a...
Worried Afghan mother of sextuplets promised help
A 23 year old Afghan woman has given birth to sextuplets in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif. First-time mother Sara Gul expressed joy but is daunted at the prospect of raisin...
Occupy Dame Street continues Anglo Bank Protest - Dublin
The Occupy Dame Street movement are continuing their protest outside the old Anglo Irish Bank Headquarters at Stephen's Green. The protest, known as 'Occupy Anglo' is pro...
Thousands ride to make boy’s wish come true - Carlsbad
An estimated 4,000 motorcycle riders from around Southern California gathered to help make a bedridden thirteen year old boy's wish to see and hear motorcycles roar past his home c...
Teacher among 11 injured in Baghlan blast - Afghanistan
Ten students and a teacher of a religious school were injured in a blast in the northern province of Baghlan, Afghanistan. 22nd January 2012