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Popular Resistance against Israeli occupation in Qaryut, West Bank

The Palestinian village of Qaryut held its first protest against the forced closure of one its main roads by the Israeli army. Since the beginning of...

by Silvia Boarini in Palestinian Territory on 03/02/2012

Business

Old Porte de France reopens to vendors and consumers - Tunis

The Porte de France, long closed to vendors, is seen today reoccupied by dozens of street vendors on its first day of sales. Tunisia. 1st February...

by hamideddine Bouali in Tunisia on 01/02/2012

Politics

Old Street Magistrates Court London Occupied

Old Street Magistrates Court Occupied where symbolic trials of the economic and powerful elite 1% are to be held under the name." Occupied...

by wheelz WHEELZ in United Kingdom on 30/12/2011

BREAKING NEWS

03/02/2012 - Popular Resistance against Israeli occupation in Qaryut, West Bank - Palestinian Territory - The Palestinian village of Qaryut held...
01/02/2012 - Old Porte de France reopens to vendors and consumers - Tunis - Tunisia - The Porte de France, long closed to...
30/12/2011 - Old Street Magistrates Court London Occupied - United Kingdom - Old Street Magistrates Court Occupied...
07/10/2011 - Palestinian protesters dispersed with teargas in Nabi Salih - Palestinian Territory - Weekly Friday Demonstration against...
12/04/2011 - Inside the Social Centre Plus - 122 Deptford High Street Occupation - United Kingdom - A group calling themselves Social...
12/04/2011 - Bailiffs attempt to evict squatters occupying 122 Deptford High Street - United Kingdom - A group calling themselves Social...
25/03/2011 - 61 Curzon Street occupied as Centre for March 26th Protests - United Kingdom - 61 Curzon St. was occupied yesterday by...
27/12/2010 - An occupied school against Reform, Palermo - Italy - Students of the Benedetto Croce High...
30/08/2010 - Quneitra, deserted - Syria - Quneitra, in the United Nations...
03/03/2010 - Hebron: Israelis, Palestinians Torn Together - Palestinian Territory - A series of photographs from a working...

Latest News

Occupy London launch the School of Ideas
A derelict school has been squatted and turned into a free community space. It is to host events and educational workshops which were running at the Bank of Ideas, which was shut down. ...
Occupy London opens School of Ideas for events, workshops and lectures
The new School of Ideas opens on Featherstone Street for events, workshops and lectures. It comes after the closure of The Bank of Ideas, an Occupy led event. United Kingdom. 9th Februa...
'Occupy Oil' protest closes Pimlico Shell Garage
A Shell petrol station closure in Pimlico kicked off the 'OccupyOil' day of actions, targeting primarily the oil giant Shell, as part of a wider move to 'Occupy' pet...
London Protest Calls For Release of Bologna 12
A protest at the Italian Embassy called for the release of the Bologna 12, accused of "subversive association for purposes of terrorism" for membership of communist organisati...
Occupy Oil protesters outside Nigeria House - London
Occupy Oil protesters gather outside the Nigeria House to protest against the pursuit of oil and minerals in Africa. UK. 8th Feburary 2012
Occupy London squatters organisation SQUASH
The squatters organisation SQUASH (Squatters Action for Secure Homes) associates with the OccupyLondon movement, and targeted the disused buildings owned by financial institutions in th...
The Jordan Valley
The Jordan Valley is the easternmost area of the West Bank. 95% of it is classified Area C, under full Israeli control. Most Palestinian communities residing there are in danger of bein...
Popular Resistance against Israeli occupation in Qaryut, West Bank
The Palestinian village of Qaryut held its first protest against the forced closure of one its main roads by the Israeli army. Since the beginning of the year, many new protests have be...
Occupy Oil shuts down Shell petrol station - London
Shell petrol station is closed by Occupy Oil, climbing on the roof and barricading the entrance with banners, protesting about rising fuel and alleged environmental disregard on Shell&#...
Private and public sector unions go on strike - Athens
Private and public sector unions go on strike and demonstrate against new austerity mesures including salary reductions under heavy rain. Greece. 7th Febuary 2012
Trafalgar Square wardens flex potential photography by-law - London
In an example of the enforcement of potential by-laws governing Trafalgar Square, a group of friends making a birthday film for themselves were ordered to stop filming and told to leave...
Labor Unions strike and demonstrate in the rain - Athens
Private and Public Sector Unions go on 24hr strike, protesting against new upcoming austerity measures imposed by the troika and the Greek Government. Athens, Greece, 7th February 2012
15-tonne sign arrives at the Titanic Signature Building - Belfast
With only 56 days before opening, a15-tonne sign arrives at the Titanic Belfast, which is a living monument to Belfast’s moving maritime legacy on the site of the former Harland and Wol...
Pop-up rally against war in Dallas - USA
Looking like a United Nations picnic, north Texas activists from all nationalities and religions give passing motorists the peace sign. Dallas, Texas, USA 4th February 2012.
Super Bowl XLVI begins in Indianapolis
The NFL championship game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants was played at Lucas Oil Stadium as fans flooded Indianapolis to watch the game. Indiana, USA. 5th Febr...
Occupy Phoenix Vacates Plaza after four-month Protest
After nearly four months, the Plaza that Occupy Phoenix supporters called home appeared void of any protest activity. Protesters have indicated that they will be working on various uni...
Activists unite to defend the NHS
Wessex Solidarity, Bournemouth Uncut, Bournemouth and Poole Anti Cuts Coalition and Occupy movements united to defend the National Health Service against the proposed Health and Welfar...
Peace activists gather for peace rally - Dallas
Fed up with tax dollars being used for war, killing innocent civilians, peace activists from North Texas held a peace rally calling for aggressive behavior to end. Texas, USA. 4th Febru...
Snow covers the camp at Occupy London
Snow hasn't deterred the Occupy London protesters who have ave been camping outside the St Paul's Cathedral as part of an anti-capitalist statement. London, UK. 5th January 20...
Occupy LSX at St. Paul's gets covered by snow
Demonstrators at the Occupy LSX camp celebrate with cheering, dancing and music as the snow covers London. UK. 4th February 2012