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Great happiness expressed outside the Shalit family protest tent

Hundreds of supporters gather at the Shalit family protest tent near the PM's residence to share relief and joy over the developing prisoners...

by Nir Alon in Israel on 11/10/2011

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Apparent deal for release of Gilad Shalit reached in Cairo - Jerusalem

Unconfirmed reports of a deal achieved between Israel and Hamas for the release of abducted IDF soldier Gilad Shalit. The Israeli government must now...

by Nir Alon in Israel on 11/10/2011

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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Tawakul Karman On Opposition Grounds

One day after receiving the unexpected news of her Nobel Peace Prize win, Tawakul Karman receives guests and members of the media in a tent that sits...

by Luke Somers in Yemen on 08/10/2011

BREAKING NEWS

11/10/2011 - Great happiness expressed outside the Shalit family protest tent - Israel - Hundreds of supporters gather at the...
11/10/2011 - Apparent deal for release of Gilad Shalit reached in Cairo - Jerusalem - Israel - Unconfirmed reports of a deal achieved...
08/10/2011 - Nobel Peace Prize Winner Tawakul Karman On Opposition Grounds - Yemen - One day after receiving the unexpected...
01/10/2011 - Karachi mother protests kidnapping of her 6 month old baby - Pakistan - Mother and family protest in front of...
26/09/2011 - Pasban Shehdadpur workers protest in favor of Dr. Aafia - Pakistan - Pasban Shedadpur workers protest in...
13/09/2011 - Housing demonstrators clash with police - Jerusalem - Israel - Young Israelis protest after the police...
13/09/2011 - Police remove protesters from deserted buildings in Jerusalem - Israel - Police forces have stormed a deserted...
31/07/2011 - Stroller Protest sees families joining in to protest - Jerusalem - Israel - Families have joined the wave of...
10/07/2011 - Protest for release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqi by Grand Alliance in Lahore - Pakistan - A large number of political activists,...
30/06/2011 - Civilization - Amazing ceramics art exhibition - France - In the artist house in downtown...

Latest News

Religious Extremists Target The Holy Cross - Jerusalem
In an intensifying wave of religious intolerance, two cars belonging to members of the Monastery of the Cross were vandalized overnight. Car tires were slashed and they were littered wi...
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
Aafia Movement's protest against US Justice system in Karachi
A demo held by Aafia Movement, with speakers commemorating two years of Aafia’s conviction. Karachi, Pakistan. 3rd February 2012
Logo launch for Ireland's 2013 EU Presidency - Dublin
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore and Minister for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton, in the presence of a group of young students, unveiled the winning logo for Ireland...
iRock! UK holds press launch in London
The social enterprise i Rock! UK announces the unveiling of the 'Tribes of Africa' show in May during its launch event at London’s Grange Hotel near Tower Bridge. UK. 2nd Febr...
Residents of Phullai protest against the murder of Shaheed Akhter
Residents and relatives of Phullai protest against the murder of Shaheed Akhter. Hyderabad press club, Pakistan. 2nd February 2012
Disabled activists protest against Welfare Reform Bill in London
Disabled activists and single mothers hold a protest, in Old Palace Yard opposite Parliament, demanding to stop the Welfare Reform Bill. UK. 1st February 2012
Woman locked in bathroom for past decade poses for photos - Ramallah
Baraa Melhem poses for a photo at her mother's house in the West Bank city of Ramallah. The 21-year-old Palestinian woman has told authorities she was locked in a bathroom for the ...
Vigil outside Parliament on Welfare Reform Bill
People with disabilities, single mothers, claimants and other activists held a vigil outside Parliament on Welfare Reform Bill. London, United Kingdom, 1st 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
A calf rhinoceros with its mother at Pobitora wildlife sanctuary
A calf rhinoceros with its mother at Pobitora wildlife sanctuary which covers an area of 38.8 square kilometres, is home for the one horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) and thousan...
The continuation of the Dragon Manchu eight banners genealogy
Illustrious activities were held for more than 200 family members from all over the country in celebration of a new dynasty. It was a time to record the families growing genealogy. Jil...
Worried Afghan mother of sextuplets promised help
A 23 year old Afghan woman has given birth to sextuplets in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif. First-time mother Sara Gul expressed joy but is daunted at the prospect of raisin...
10-year-old RTI prodigy alters song for voter awareness - Lucknow
10-year-old RTI prodigy Aishwarya Sharma has turned the famous song “Kolaveri Di” into “Pollaveri Di” with the specific aim of encouraging voters to exercise their right in Indian polls...
Circus dwarfs married inside the circus tent in India
Circus Dwarf artists Sanjay and Priya are married inside their circus tent, witnessed by media and colleagues. Pathanamthitta, India. 25th January 2012
Minister Yuli Edelstein briefs journalists - Itamar
Minister of Public Diplomacy and Diaspora Affairs Yuli Edelstein hosts foreign journalists on a tour of Itamar and calls upon journalists to “see and judge with your own eyes”. Samaria,...
Lobby at Parliament over Welfare Reform Bill
Single Mothers’ Self-Defence, WinVisible, Zacchaeus 2000 Trust and other groups lobbied Parliament over Welfare Reform Bill plans to cut support which lets 700,000 disabled people live ...
Welfare Reform Bill demonstration - House of Lords
Various campaign groups held a demonstration outside Parliament as The House of Lords debated the abolition of the lower rate of Disability Living Allowance. London, United Kingdom. 17t...
Filipinos celebrate Santo Niño Ati-Atihan Festival
Considered as the mother of all Philippine festivals, the Ati-Atihan is celebrated in honor of the Christ child (Santo Niño) and the Aetas, the first settlers of the island of Panay. Ka...
Ati-Atihan festival has been celebrated for centuries - Kalibo
The oldest of all Philippine festivals, Ati-Atihan "make-believe Atis" honors the Saint Nino, and consists of tribal dancing, parades, with ethnic music all featuring indigeno...