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Organizations protest anti-begging policies - Marseilles

The Emmaus and Abbey Pierre organizations fighting against poverty and homelessness gather to protest against municipal anti-begging policies....

by amit mendelsohn in France on 22/01/2012

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Operation "debombage" ends successfully - Marseilles

The operation of eliminating an old, American air force bomb, from the Second World War, near Fort St. Jean, ended successfully. Thousands were...

by amit mendelsohn in France on 18/01/2012

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Demonstration for the education system in France - Marseilles

Approximately 3,000 people gathered down the streets of Marseilles to protest against the government lack of support in the education and higher...

by amit mendelsohn in France on 27/09/2011

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15/02/2010 - The Old Port of Marseilles Blocked - France - DMTX. Sixty trucks belonging to the...

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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 2012
Organizations protest anti-begging policies - Marseilles
The Emmaus and Abbey Pierre organizations fighting against poverty and homelessness gather to protest against municipal anti-begging policies. Marseilles, France, 22nd January 2012
Operation "debombage" ends successfully - Marseilles
The operation of eliminating an old, American air force bomb, from the Second World War, near Fort St. Jean, ended successfully. Thousands were evacuated from their homes while others c...
The Montréal Clock Tower is illuminated
The illumination of the clock of the Old port of Montreal, in presence of the General Governor of Canada, David Johnston and the CEO of the Old-Port of Montreal, madam Claude Benoit. Ca...
Scott Olsen returns to Occupy Oakland and leads march to Port
Scott Olsen, a 24 year old Marine veteran of two tours in Iraq, who had his skull fractured during an earlier protest, returned to speak to Occupy Oakland demonstrators and lead a march...
Occupy Portland closes Port of Portland Terminal 4
Occupy Portland closes Port of Portland's Terminal #4 to protest corporate ownership of shipping-related companies. 12th December 2011
Protest tent to remind the Minister of Interior of secularity
A protest tent was setup in the old Port of Marseilles, reminding the French of their secular tradition as a response to the ultra-right wing Minister of Interior's comments regard...
Living through Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge brutal regime in Cambodia
Davy Keo recounts her life and the brutality inflicted on her family by the Khmer Rouge regime in 1970's Cambodia as three of Pol Pot's ageing Khmer Rouge top commanders face ...
Britain’s Yes still woos fans of all ages
Chris Squire and company mesmerizes the crowd as Yes performs in James Joyce's former town. Trieste, Italy. 25th November 2011
Flooding closes central Bangkok schools for more than two months
Thailands devestating floods closed 'unaffected' schools in Bangkok for more than two months, causing Thai schoolchildren to miss large proportions of their learning in 2011. ...
Stena Line opens new £200 facility in Cairnryan, Scotland
One of the world's largest ferry operators Stena Line opens a new £200 facility in Cairnryan, Scotland, and closes the 150 year old Port of Stranraer. Two new (refurbished) ferries...
The City Municipality of Bremen in pictures
The City Municipality of Bremen is a Hanseatic city in northwestern Germany. A commercial and industrial city with a major port on the river Weser, Bremen is part of the Bremen-Oldenbur...
Leader of the New Center party Herve Morin - Marseilles
Former French Minister of Defence and leader of the New Center party, Herve Morin visits Marseilles. Marseilles, France. 27th October 2011
Global change mobilizes 15 october occupy protests in Marseilles
Part of the world movement, Occupy France. Marseilles, France, 15th October, 2011
Bernard Thibault leads fifteen thousand protesters in Marseilles
15,000 people march in the streets led by Bernard Thibault, head of CGT Union. Marseilles, France. 11th October, 2011
Mauritius Island ,hideaway in the Indian Oceans South West
With stunning seascapes and blue and green lagoons, coupled with crystal clear fluid tropical waters, Mauritius is a dream waiting to be discovered by the global holidaymaker or incline...
Lawyer accused of molesting four families
VIDEO: A suspected case of child abuse left the population of Bauru terrified. A 45 year old attorney sexually molested four people from a family, a daughter, son, niece and sister. 30t...
Demonstration for the education system in France - Marseilles
Approximately 3,000 people gathered down the streets of Marseilles to protest against the government lack of support in the education and higher education system. 27th September 2011
Tall ships arrive at the Old Port of Montreal
The Old Port of Montreal is hosting six tall ships from United States and Canada promoting the spirit of freedom and adventure and offering an unique view of the concept of "sailin...
Drumming group leads march to old port - Marseilles
The drumming group Muluketu 500 led people from different left-wing organizations to the old port of Marseilles to protest current economic and social issues. Marseilles, France. 10th S...