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American truckers resist opening border to Mexican trucks - Fort Worth

Tighter fuel efficiency and higher safety standards put a brake on letting trucks cross the border into the US. Even with the NAFTA treaty, Mexican...

by Jim Domke in United States on 25/07/2011

Sixty trucks belonging to the operators of the local Fair are blocking the  old port which is the center of Marseilles. They are protesting about the remote location they were given by the municipality of Marseilles. Marseilles, France. 15/02/2010.

60 trucks belong to the operators of the local Fair are blocking the 'Vieux Port' (The old port) which is the center of Marseilles. They are protesting about the remote location they were given by the municipality of Marseilles.

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The Old Port of Marseilles Blocked

DMTX. Sixty trucks belonging to the operators of the local Fair are blocking the old port which is the center of Marseilles. They are protesting...

by amit mendelsohn in France on 15/02/2010

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New HIghway Overpass constructed in Gdansk
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Van Accident at Shah Alam - Malaysia
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Chewing with the Jobless Millionaires: Khat Chewing in Uganda
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American truckers resist opening border to Mexican trucks - Fort Worth
Tighter fuel efficiency and higher safety standards put a brake on letting trucks cross the border into the US. Even with the NAFTA treaty, Mexican trucks aren't allowed on America...
Tricky recovery after lorry crashes near Stockton-on-Tees
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Kenyan mini bus drivers push the limits on bio diesel - Naro Moru
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Car crash kills four near Gnojewo - Poland
Four people died and three others were badly injured in a car crash near Gnojewo, on the road between Malbork and Tczew in the Pomorskie district.
Heavy Suicide Explosion in Mogadishu - 15 Dead
At least 15 people died and 35 others were wounded after a heavy suicide explosion was launched by the Somali Al-Qaeda linked group, Al-Shabaab. Mogadishu, Somalia. 21/02/2011
Logging truck overturns on highway and catches fire, Columbia
A logging truck rolled over and caught fire Saturday just before 3:30 p.m. on Highway 63, near Breedlove Drive. The driver, 48-year-old Steve Schredder, was not injured. Columbia, USA. ...
Storm lashes the South East of England
Severe gale for winds and lashing rain have caused chaos at sea and on the roads of SE England, but some canoeists are un-phased by the weather. Dover, UK. 11/11/2010
Greek Truck Owners continue strike
Truck owners from all over Greece voted in Athens to continue their strike until all their demands are fulfilled
Five people die in car accident outside of Alexandria
In the early hours of the morning a terrible accident occurred at the entrance of the city of Alexandria As a result of recklessness and speed five people inside a Peugeot died. Alexa...
Fatal accident brings Dover to a standstill
A fatal accident causes chaos and re-ignites the debate on the saftey of foreign HGV's using British roads. Canterbury, United KIngdom. 10/06/2010
Tibet Freedom March in London
DMTX. Around 500 people, including many Tibetans, marched through London commemorating the 51st anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising and calling for freedom from Chinese rule. T...
Lorry blind spot training for cyclists takes place as professor is killed on the same day
DMTX. Police train cyclists who have run through Red lights about the dangers of being within the blind spot of a lorry. The area marked by the orange tape can not be seen by the lorry ...
The Old Port of Marseilles Blocked
DMTX. Sixty trucks belonging to the operators of the local Fair are blocking the old port which is the center of Marseilles. They are protesting about the remote location they were giv...
Life is Too Short
DMTX. No Borders London rally from Kings Cross St Pancras to Piccadilly in protest against tightening control of UK and European borders. London, UK. 23/01/2010.
Life is too short to be controlled
Life is too short to be controlled' was a protest in London on Saturday (23/01/2010) against the increasing control over our lives through increased police powers to stop and searc...
Truck burned after death a student hit by the truck
A young female student was hit and killed by a truck in an accident today as she was riding a bicycle on her way to school. Following the incident, students and locals blocked the road ...
Road accident in Paris
Traffic accident in Paris on Friday 18 September 2009 -- van overturns and ploughs into parked cars.