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London embraces the first snowfall of Winter

Londoners were out in force today enjoying the snow. Hampstead Heath had a vibe more akin to an alpine resort as people took to Parliament Hill in...

by Ryan Gregory in United Kingdom on 05/02/2012

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Pakistani Christians celebrate Christmas - Peshawar

A Pakistani Christian Merry Christmas Get-together Party in Peshawar is underway with music and pastries. Children are able to meet with Santa Claus...

by Bilawal Arbab in Pakistan on 14/12/2011

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Exhibition shows the history of the 'Father of Christmas' - Marseilles

At La Maison des Artistes in Marseilles, a new exhibition has opened for Christmas, telling the history and folklore of the Father Christmas,...

by amit mendelsohn in France on 13/12/2011

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05/02/2012 - London embraces the first snowfall of Winter - United Kingdom - Londoners were out in force today...
14/12/2011 - Pakistani Christians celebrate Christmas - Peshawar - Pakistan - A Pakistani Christian Merry Christmas...
13/12/2011 - Exhibition shows the history of the 'Father of Christmas' - Marseilles - France - At La Maison des Artistes in Marseilles...
11/12/2011 - Knesset Inaugurates New Visitor Center - Jerusalem - Israel - Speaker of the Knesset Reuven Rubi...
07/12/2011 - Oh Bej! Oh Bej! Market Fair - Italy - The Oh bej! Oh bej! market fair is...
27/11/2011 - Auckland Santa Parade - New Zealand - Thousands celebrate the start of the...
23/11/2011 - Drug Trafficking rising in Mauritius - Mauritius - Mauritian kids are falling into the...
20/11/2011 - Annual Santa Claus Parade - Toronto - Canada - Thousands of spectators overflowed into...
18/11/2011 - Suicide blast in Karachi during search operation - Pakistan - An alleged suicide bomber exploded...
14/11/2011 - Memorial bike ride for fallen cyclist Jenna Morrison – Toronto - Canada - A memorial bike ride was held in the...

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London embraces the first snowfall of Winter
Londoners were out in force today enjoying the snow. Hampstead Heath had a vibe more akin to an alpine resort as people took to Parliament Hill in skis, snowboards, taboggans and whatev...
Athletic meet for special Kids in Mysore
Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji inaugurates the athletic meet for special children at Oval Grounds. Mysore City, India. 5th February 2012.
Ukrainian homeless to be warmed up during cold snap
Due to a European cold snap, 1500 heating points for the poor were opened in the Ukraine in the last week to provide warmth to those living on the streets. Kiev. 30th January 2012
Security alert closes the port of Dover - Kent
A bomb disposal team was called to the port of Dover after two vehicles containing what were believed to be decommissioned firearms were examined by the military. The drivers of the veh...
Temple Bar transformed for Tradfest 2012 - Dublin
Dublin's Temple Bar has been transformed in preparation for this year's Tradfest. The festival is "Dublin's biggest and best festival of Irish Music and Culture"...
Students perform Surya Namaskara yoga in honor of Youth Day
More than 50,000 school students in Bhopal participated in the morning Surya Namaskara yoga exercise program to mark Youth Day, the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, who is credited with b...
New Year's Eve gala and concert to mark end of Polish EU Presidency
New Year's Eve concert ending with a rendition in German, and then in Polish, of Ludwig van Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy', The European Union Anthem. Warsaw, Poland. 1st ...
The Three Kings arrive in Spain
Their Majesties the Three Kings arrive to to deliver presents to Spanish households. Santander, Spain. 5th January, 2012
Ron Paul supporters fervent as primary approaches - New Hampshire
Ron Paul, often seen as outside the political mainstream and alienated from the Republican base, is proving the strength of his enthusiastic fans approaching the New Hampshire primary e...
Bakehila opens Unique Educational Center for Arab Children
The Bakehila organisation that runs educational programming in disadvantaged neighborhoods of Jerusalem, opened a new center just one day after vehicles were torched in the neighborhood...
Children must pass through a cemetery to get to school - Bethlehem
Due to the addition of the separation wall in Israel and Palestinian Territory children in the West Bank town of Bethlehem must cut through a cemetery to acces their school. 28th Decemb...
National South African Minister promises arts academy for EC
Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile says his department will build an arts academy for the Eastern Cape next year. East London, South Africa. 18th December 2011
Marudam Farm School holds its first fair - Tiruvannamalai
An afternoon of fun and games, food and music to entertain kids and adults alike in a rural setting at Marudam Farm School's first fair. The thriving institution was officially ina...
Mass Congolese march to Downing Street - London
Congolese families march from the Congolese Embassy to Downing Street protesting the alleged election fraud, constant rapes and killings happening in the D.R. of Congo. UK. 14th Decembe...
Pakistani Christians celebrate Christmas - Peshawar
A Pakistani Christian Merry Christmas Get-together Party in Peshawar is underway with music and pastries. Children are able to meet with Santa Claus as well. Pakistan. 13th December 201...
Exhibition shows the history of the 'Father of Christmas' - Marseilles
At La Maison des Artistes in Marseilles, a new exhibition has opened for Christmas, telling the history and folklore of the Father Christmas, commonly known as Pere Noel.France. 13th De...
Malta Republic Day Celebrations
People joined together in numbers to celebrate Malta’s Republic Day in the Maltese Capital city of Valletta. The Army’s marching band and wartime reenactments were just a few of the act...
West End shoppers spend record £280 million in VIP spree
The West End witnessed its biggest shopping weekend of the year with 1.6 million shoppers spending an estimated £280 million during a special traffic-free two-day period. London, UK. 11...
Life in the Angkor rubbish dumps
Hundreds of people live in the Siem Reap rubbish dumps, just 30km away from the famous Angkor Wat, visited by millions of tourist every year. Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Knesset Inaugurates New Visitor Center - Jerusalem
Speaker of the Knesset Reuven Rubi Rivlin and Minister of Education Gideon Saar inaugurate a new visitor center in the Knesset promoting public education and involvement in democracy. J...