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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

Russians protest at Downing Street calling for voting reform

In conjunction with massive protests in Moscow and St. Petersberg, around 150 London-based Russians gathered outside Downing Street to protest for...

by Pete Riches in United Kingdom on 04/02/2012

BREAKING NEWS

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...
04/02/2012 - Russians protest at Downing Street calling for voting reform - United Kingdom - In conjunction with massive protests in...
27/01/2012 - The continuation of the Dragon Manchu eight banners genealogy - China - Illustrious activities were held for...
26/01/2012 - Jesus Vélez Loor on 11th day of hunger strike - La Paz - Bolivia - Jesus Velez Loor is on his 11th day of...
26/01/2012 - Save The Africa Centre Campaign meeting at SOAS - United Kingdom - Supporters, members and trustees...
26/01/2012 - Save The Africa Centre Campaign meeting at SOAS - United Kingdom - Supporters, members, and trustees...
26/01/2012 - The bookseller of Jerusalem - Munther Fahmi regains residency - Israel - Munther Fahmi regained his residency in...
25/01/2012 - Book store owner Munther Fahmi faces exile - Jerusalem - Israel - Munther Fahmi, owner of an English-...
22/01/2012 - Kuwaiti Bedoons call for official Kuwaiti citizenship - London - United Kingdom - A small group of Kuwaiti Bedoons living...

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