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Five arrested as Syrians storm London embassy - London

Protesting the deaths in Homs, five pro-democracy protesters broke into the Syrian embassy on Belgrave Square, leading to their arrests around 2:30 A...

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

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Kurds claim US complicity with Turkish attacks - London

Kurdish supporters of the PKK protested at the US Embassy following Turkish air strikes on Uludere which killed 38 innocent villagers. The protesters...

by Pete Riches in United Kingdom on 09/01/2012

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Photojournalist’s exhibition displays images of the Libyan Revolution

A Brighton-based photographer working for Al Jazeera held his second exhibition, titled ‘A Press Under Fire,’ of photographs and short films showing...

by Ken Boddy in United Kingdom on 03/12/2011

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04/02/2012 - Five arrested as Syrians storm London embassy - London - United Kingdom - Protesting the deaths in Homs, five pro...
09/01/2012 - Kurds claim US complicity with Turkish attacks - London - United Kingdom - Kurdish supporters of the PKK protested...
03/12/2011 - Photojournalist’s exhibition displays images of the Libyan Revolution - United Kingdom - A Brighton-based photographer working...
29/10/2011 - Freedom march for Syria - London - United Kingdom - A march in solidarity for the people of...
04/10/2011 - Syrians hold 'I am not afraid' protest at Syrian Embassy - London - United Kingdom - A group of Syrian pro-democracy...
27/09/2011 - Burmese nationals protest outside London Embassy - United Kingdom - Burmese exiles, supporters of Aung San...
18/06/2011 - Russians Told 'Release Our Sister Sidikova' - United Kingdom - More than a hundred people demonstrated...
26/04/2011 - Protest outside The Dorchester over King Mswati's visit to the UK - United Kingdom - Protesters gathered to demonstrate...
25/02/2011 - Muslims for Shariah law protest at Libyan Embassy in London - United Kingdom - A group of what appeared to be Muslims...
01/02/2011 - Protests Continue Outside Egyptian Embassy - London - United Kingdom - As over 1 million people gathered in...

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Tibetans hold protest over Occupation by China - London
A vigil was held outside the Chinese embassy, one of many world-wide, following a call by the Kalon Tripa, the exiled Tibetan PM, for solidarity with people in Tibet who continue to suf...
The town of Thala, forgotten, battered, now ignored
Thala located 250 kms from Tunis, long forgotten by the various regimes, has been severely oppressed during the Revolution, is now ignored by the powers that be. Thala, Tunisia. 4th Feb...
Five arrested as Syrians storm London embassy - London
Protesting the deaths in Homs, five pro-democracy protesters broke into the Syrian embassy on Belgrave Square, leading to their arrests around 2:30 A.M. Those arrested were also protest...
Dallas theatrical group stages flashmob in Founders Plaza
Limehouse Theatre, a Dallas theatrical group, staged a flashmob of sorts in Founders Plaza, with an art display and public performance. Dallas, Texas, USA. 21st January 2012
Arbaeen Procession in London
Around 5000 Muslims held their 31st Arbaeen procession on Park Lane organised by the Hussaini Islamic Trust with colourful flags, large gold and silver replica shrines, chanting and bea...
Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain
Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain A.S and his 72 companions is being observed with due reverence throughout the country. Karachi, Pakistan. 15th January 2012
Kurds claim US complicity with Turkish attacks - London
Kurdish supporters of the PKK protested at the US Embassy following Turkish air strikes on Uludere which killed 38 innocent villagers. The protesters claim the US is complicit by allege...
President Jacob Zuma at ANC Centenary Celebrations – South Africa
In oppressive heat of Bloemfontein's Vodacom stadium (Free State, South Africa) on Sunday, 8 January, 2012 – South African President Jacob Zuma acknowledged factionalism and "...
Director Elyes Baccar speaks at premiere of 'Rouge Parole' - Tunis
'Rouge Parole' premieres in Tunisia with words from the director, Elyes Baccar at the Amilcar movie theater. The documentary tells the story of the Arab revolution, which all ...
'FOA: J Atkinson. Do not publish'
Behind the first sex toys trade website in Turkey, a secular country ruled by an Islamist government is a woman. The online business of adult toys initiated by Ozlem Erkan (38) has reac...
Demonstration against Equitalia - Rome
Demonstration against Equitalia,the public society who's in charge of collecting taxes. Equitalia in recent times has been the subject of intimidation and terror attacks. Rome, Ita...
Honoring Vaclav Havel, Chabad  Lights the Hanukah Menorah in Prague
Chabad Rabbi Manis Barash lights the Hanukah Menorah with Israeli Ambassador Yaakov Levy, US Ambassador Norman Eisner, ex Premiere Czech Republic Jan Fischer, Prague City Mayor Bohusla...
Bethlehem Activists Stage Christmas Protest Against Israeli Occupation
Activists staged a creative visual protest by erecting a Christmas tree made of barbed wire near the official holiday tree in Manger Square to inform tourists about the Israeli military...
Occupy Wall Street protesters arrested entering new site - New York
On the three-month anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street protests, the movement held a celebratory rally before entering a vacant lot owned by Trinity Church. Police arrested 50+, inclu...
Bios Vincent displays his exhibition 'The Wall Sounds'
It is an exhibition to see and hear on display until February 3rd, 2012 at the Palazzo Reale in Palermo, the Sicilian Parliament building. Bios Vincent is a young artist from Trapani, w...
Clashes in Stockholm during Nobel awards
Clashes broke out between left-wing and right-wing demonstrators during the Nobel awards. Stockholm, Sweden. 10th December 2011
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 ...
MP Ahmed Attoun released to the West Bank - Ramallah
Israeli authorities release MP Ahmed al-Maqdisi Attoun to the Ramallah crossing after being imprisoned for residing in Jerusalem illegally. Palestinian Territory. 6th December 2011
Muslims commemorate martyrdom of Imam Hussain - London
Thousands of Muslims, some holding placards, signs and banners, commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions at Karbala nearly 1,300 years ago. United Kingdom. 6th Dece...
Day of Ashura begins in Pakistan
Tazyiya, Alam and Zuljinah processions have begun in all cities and towns across the country. The 10th Muharram main procession in Karachi attracted thousands. Pakistan. 6th December 20...