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Marquee of the International Writers Conference outside the walls of the Old City. Jerusalem, 02/05/2010

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World's Best Writers Convene at Jerusalem Int'l Writers Festival

World renowned authors, including Paul Auster, Russell Banks, Jonathan Safran Foer, Yu Hua, Daniel Kehlman,Jamaica Kincaid, Nicole Krauss &...

by Judy Lash Balint in Israel on 02/05/2010

Gala Concert XIII International Children Music Festival

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Gala Concert XIII International Children Music Festival

Gala Concert XIII International Children Music Festival

by Alexey Kunilov in Russia on 27/04/2010

XIII International  Children Music Festival : «Earth is our common house» takes place in Yekaterinburg, Russia. 23/04/2010.

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XIII International Children Music Festival

XIII International Children Music Festival : «Earth is our common house» takes place in Yekaterinburg, Russia. 23/04/2010.

by Alexey Kunilov in Russia on 23/04/2010

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The 14-party protest for the quick trial of war criminals in Dhaka
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Human chain against war crimes trial by a 14-party alliance
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Protest march in support of judge Baltasar Garzón
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2012 Philippine International Guitar Festival launches in CCP - Manila
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Expatriate Egyptians protest on anniversary of revolution
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International fashion week showcases new designs - Amsterdam
The Amsterdam international fashion week catwalk featured new, and sometimes controversial designs. Netherlands. 26th January 2012
International fashion week catwalk - Amsterdam
The Amsterdam international fashion week catwalk features new designs. Netherlands. 26th January 2012