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Environmentalists Protest Against Biofuel Subsidies

Protesters came from around the country to protest at UK government support for biofuel energy production which causes deforestation and climate...

by Peter Marshall in United Kingdom on 22/10/2011

After capturing an area west of Zintan, houses of loyal Gaddafi forces were set on fire by local residents. Libya. 15th July 2011

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Houses abandoned by Gaddafi supporters set on fire near Kikla

After capturing an area west of Zintan, houses of loyal Gaddafi forces were set on fire by local residents. Libya. 15th July 2011

by Ivan LaBianca in Libya on 15/06/2011

Svoboda and others protested at the gates of the Russian Embassy against flagrant violations of Ukrainian rights, destruction of Ukrainian culture in Russia, and the Kremlin's attempts to usurp Ukraine's sovereignty.

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Svoboda Protests at the Russian Embassy in Kiev

Svoboda and others protested at the gates of the Russian Embassy against flagrant violations of Ukrainian rights, destruction of Ukrainian culture in...

by James S. Southers in Ukraine on 18/04/2011

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Ceremony for Anniversary of the March of Loyalty – Mexico
The President of Mexico, Felipe Calderon headed the ceremony for March of Loyalty held in the Castle of Chapultepec to remember the episode where Mexican armed forces affirm their loyal...
Occupy Dallas and Codepink picket at Susan G. Komen offices
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Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzon suspended from office for 11 years
The Supreme Court has suspended Judge Baltasar Garzon from office for 11 years after convicting him of authorising illegal recordings of conversations between lawyers and detainees accu...
Trafalgar Square wardens disrupt MP's press-call - London 09.12.2011
On 9th December 2011, a press-call by Barry Gardiner MP calling for the London Olympics Committee to end Dow Chemicals' co-sponsorship of the 2012 games, was interrupted by 'H...
Cinema Jerusalem opens after 25 years of closure
Cinema Jerusalem was the first cinema in the city of East Jerusalem. Now, it has reopen its doors to an audience, after the closure 25 years ago, but with a new look. Israel. 9th Februa...
Symposium for Bishops and Religious Superiors on Sexual Abuse
A meeting on child abuse brought together representatives of national bishops' conferences and the leaders of 33 religious orders as well as abuse victim Marie Collins, a leading v...
Josefina Vazquez Mota is first female candidate for president
Josefina Vazquez Mota is the first female candidate for presidency under any major party. Vazques Mota is a part of the National Action Party. Mexico City. 8th February 2012
British terror group sentenced - London
Mohammed Chowdhury and eight others who plead guilty last week to a variety of terror related offenses are sentenced in Wollwich Crown Court. After the sentencing, a small group of prot...
NY Tech Changing Political Landscape
The largest Meetup event in the world takes place in New York City, where innovators show off their work at the NY Tech Meetup. USA. 8th February 2012
Occupy London opens School of Ideas for events, workshops and lectures
The new School of Ideas opens on Featherstone Street for events, workshops and lectures. It comes after the closure of The Bank of Ideas, an Occupy led event. United Kingdom. 9th Februa...
Finkelstein talk at the University of Glasgow
American political scientist, activist and author, Norman Finkelstein gives a talk on how to solve the Israel and Palestine conflict to people in Glasgow, Scotland. 9th February 2012
ACPO Judicial Review challenges domestic extremist database
John Catt and his daughter Linda have brought a case against ACPO and the Metropolitan police to challenge the legality of the publicly funded, secret 'domestic extremist' int...
Two Chinese students arrested in Whitehall
Due to David Cameron's meeting with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at 10 Downing Street, two students decide to have a sit down protest in Whitehall over human rights before trade. The...
Hotel workers protest against Hyatts - San Francisco
Hundreds of Hyatt hotel workers in San Francisco launch a week-long strikes. By striking, workers are fighting for the right to take a stand against an abusive employer that is destroyi...
London Protest Calls For Release of Bologna 12
A protest at the Italian Embassy called for the release of the Bologna 12, accused of "subversive association for purposes of terrorism" for membership of communist organisati...
Tibetan protest outside the Chinese Embassy - London
After an ethnic Tibetan has set himself on fire in southwestern China in protest against Chinese rule, an exiled rights group said, Tibetans protest in front of the Chinese Embassy. UK....
Syrians protest at the Chinese Embassy in Westminster - London
Syrians protest outside the Chinese Embassy in London as similar demonstrations take place in cities across the world. The protest is in reaction to China's use of its Security Cou...
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 ...
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...
Protesters oppose NHS privatisation through Health & Social Care Bill
Protesters gathered in Old Palace Yard to oppose the Health & Social Care Bill which will be voted on by MP's soon. If enacted it would effectively privatise the NHS, placing e...