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Hundreds attend the funeral for murdered Zhou and Joy - Rome

Harrowing scenes at the funeral of Zhou and Joy, the Chinese merchant and his daughter were killed a month ago during a robbery in Rome. The funeral...

by Alessandro Serranò in Italy on 09/02/2012

Society

The chinese dragon dance parade - Prato

Prato is home of the largest chinese community in Europe. The dragon dance parade is part of the new year celebration. Prato, Italy. 5th February 2012

by Federico Scoppa in Italy on 05/02/2012

Politics

Jesus Vélez Loor on 11th day of hunger strike - La Paz

Jesus Velez Loor is on his 11th day of a hunger strike at the door of the embassy of Panama to bring attention to his alleged torture for supposed...

by wara vargas lara in Bolivia on 26/01/2012

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09/02/2012 - Hundreds attend the funeral for murdered Zhou and Joy - Rome - Italy - Harrowing scenes at the funeral of Zhou...
05/02/2012 - The chinese dragon dance parade - Prato - Italy - Prato is home of the largest chinese...
05/02/2012 - The chinese dragon dance parade - Prato - Italy - Prato is home of the largest chinese...
26/01/2012 - Jesus Vélez Loor on 11th day of hunger strike - La Paz - Bolivia - Jesus Velez Loor is on his 11th day of...
25/01/2012 - Book store owner Munther Fahmi faces exile - Jerusalem - Israel - Munther Fahmi, owner of an English-...
23/01/2012 - Armenians Rally in Paris for Anti-Negation Law - France - Armenian Organization, CCAF, Organised...
21/01/2012 - Officials at the Chinese New Year celebrations in Madrid - Spain - The Vice Councillor for Immigration,...
18/01/2012 - Ethiopians march for equality in Israel - Jerusalem - Israel - Thousands of Ethiopians and supporters...
14/01/2012 - National rally against racism - Rome - Italy - National demonstration against racism...
14/01/2012 - Demonstration against racism in Rome - Italy - Thousands of immigrants from various...

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Hundreds attend the funeral for murdered Zhou and Joy - Rome
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The chinese dragon dance parade - Prato
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