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Vince Cable talks at the IOD Annual Dinner - London

Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, talks to members of the Institute of Director's at their Annual Dinner at...

by Craig Shepheard in United Kingdom on 24/11/2011

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Hugh Grant talks to Liberal Democrat Conference about phone hacking

Hugh Grant talks to a fringe event at Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 2011 about phone hacking. Birmingham, UK. 18th September 2011

by JohnRussell in United Kingdom on 18/09/2011

Politics

Liberal Democrats Chief Executive meets squatters' rights Protesters

Activists from Squatters Action Group met Liberal Democrat's Chief Executive, Chris Fox, to discuss the the government's anti-squatting...

by Richard Rowland in United Kingdom on 15/09/2011

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The 14-party protest for the quick trial of war criminals in Dhaka
Bangladesh Awami League-led 14-party arranged a human chain along 14 points of the 24 Thanas in Dhaka city to demand the quick trial of war criminals. 7th February 2012
Human chain against war crimes trial by a 14-party alliance
The 14-party ruling alliance formed a human chain across the city against war crimes and accountability, stretching from Gabtoli to Jatrabari. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 7th January 2012
Liberal Democrats Rally in Moscow
The LDPR supporters had a rally "For Fair and Clear Democracy" in Pushkinskaya Square to support Vladimir Zhirinovsky standing for the presidential election. Moscow, Russia. 4...
Barriers in Parliament Square taken down - London
Put up 18 months ago to stop peace protestors camping in Parliament Square, the barriers protecting the grass have finally been removed. London, United Kingdom. 5th February 2012
Fifth day of Demonstrations in Bucharest
A profile of some of the people who have been involved in a fifth day of protests in the Romanian capital against austerity cuts and declining standards of living. Romania. 17th January...
Kosovo Albanian protestors dispersed on Serbian border
Anti-riot police used batons and pepper spray to push back several hundred Kosovo Albanian protestors from a checkpoint as they tried to blockade the northeastern border with Serbia. Dh...
 Guantánamo prison 10th Anniversary Protest
A public rally marking the 10th anniversary of the opening of the US military prison camp at Guantánamo Bay was held in the centre of the capital. London, UK. 7th January 2012
Protest marks 10th anniversary of Guantánamo Bay military Prison
A public rally marking the 10th anniversary of the opening of the US military prison camp at Guantánamo Bay was held in the centre of the capital. London, UK. 7th January 2012
President Jacob Zuma at ANC Centenary Celebrations – South Africa
In oppressive heat of Bloemfontein's Vodacom stadium (Free State, South Africa) on Sunday, 8 January, 2012 – South African President Jacob Zuma acknowledged factionalism and "...
Shut Guantanamo End 10 Years of Shame rally - London
"Shut Guantanamo - End 10 Years of Shame" rally in Trafalgar Square. Speakers included Baroness Sarah Ludford (MEP), Louise Christian (lawyer), Lindsey German (Stop the War Co...
Chris Huhne Launches Plan for Electric bues and Taxis
Chris Huhne launched a plan at City Hall to turn all London’s buses and taxis electricity by 2020. London, UK. 25th July 2011
Demonstration against cuts to West Cornwall Hospital
Campaigners, including St Ives Liberal Democrat MP Andrew George, rally outside West Cornwall Hospital against cuts to its services. Penzance, United Kingdom. 3rd December 2011
Penzance residents protest West Cornwall Hospital closure
Campaigners, including St Ives Liberal Democrat MP Andrew George, rally outside West Cornwall Hospital against cuts to its services. Penzance, United Kingdom. 3rd December 2011
Russia prepares for the Parliamentary elections - St. Petersburg
Russia prepares for the upcoming Parliamentary elections with United Russia (lead by D. Medvedev and V. Putin), CPRF (G. Zyuganov) and LDPR (V. Zhirinovsky) as the largest parties in th...
Hugh Grant talks to Liberal Democrat Conference about phone hacking
Hugh Grant talks to a fringe event at Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 2011 about phone hacking. Birmingham, UK. 18th September 2011
3rd International Anti-imperialist Conference start - Dhaka
Third International Anti-imperialist Conference of International Anti-imperialist and People’s Solidarity Coordinating Committee (IAPSCC) Convened jointly with Socialist Party of Bangla...
3rd International Anti-imperialist Conference start - Dhaka
Third International Anti-imperialist Conference of International Anti-imperialist and People’s Solidarity Coordinating Committee (IAPSCC) Convened jointly with Socialist Party of Bangla...
Vince Cable talks at the IOD Annual Dinner - London
Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, talks to members of the Institute of Director's at their Annual Dinner at the Lancaster London Hotel, Hyde Park...
Romanian Parliament votes to euthanize stray dogs
Romanian lawmakers passed a bill allowing local authorities to euthanize stray dogs, although previous attempts to control the street dog population through euthanasia proved ineffectiv...
OccupyLSX activities continue at St Paul's Cathedral - London
OccupyLSX activities continue at St Paul's Cathedral, in Finsbury Square and in the newly occupied UBS building close to Finsbury Square, with support from Vivienne Westwood, Jerem...