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Massive crowd says final farewell to Carlos Fuentes - Mexico City

Society

Massive crowd says final farewell to Carlos Fuentes - M...

The casket with the remains of author Carlos Fuentes was placed in the Bellas Artes Palace in Mexico City where members of the political and intellectual community of Mexico as well sev...
by Oscar Ocelotl Aguirre, on 16th of May 2012
Falconers on the Asiago Plateau - Veneto

Our World

Falconers on the Asiago Plateau - Veneto

Falconers fly their falcons in the Asiago Plateau for the delight the audience. A falcon is any species of raptor in the genus Falco.
by Ferdinando Piezzi, on 12th of May 2012
Arab Media Forum II underway in Palestine - Ramallah

Politics

Arab Media Forum II underway in Palestine - Ramallah

The second Arab Media Forum in Palestine is underway and the opening of the first forum for Arabs photographers takes place in the presence of President Mahmoud Abbas, President of the ...
by Mahmoud illean, on 16th of May 2012
Liverpool terminates manager Kenny Dalglish's contract

Sports

Liverpool terminates manager Kenny Dalglish's contract

File images: Fenway Sports Group (FSG) and Liverpool Football Club announced that Kenny Dalglish is to leave his post as manager after having his contract terminated. File images from M...
by Pedro Benavente, on 16th of May 2012
'Indignados' protest in front of CaixaBank offices in Barcelona

Politics

'Indignados' protest in front of CaixaBank offices in B...

During the day of action by 15M, 300 "Indignados" gathered outside the headquarters of Caixa Bank in Barcelona. A group of 100 people camped overnight.
by Zonte28, on 16th of May 2012
Organisation holds 'No More Traffik' protest against human slavery

Our World

Organisation holds 'No More Traffik' protest against hu...

To highlight worldwide human slave trafficking, members from the organisation 'No More Traffik' held a silent protest outside Belfast City Hall. Each member of the group wore ...
by Sean Harkin, on 16th of May 2012
Olympic flame stops at the Acropolis on it's way to London

Sports

Olympic flame stops at the Acropolis on it's way to Lon...

The Olympic flame arrives at the Acropolis and will stay there until the morning, before it starts again on its long journey to London for the 2012 Olympic Games.
by Nikolas Georgiou, on 16th of May 2012
Police and members of the Population Welfare Development clash

Our World

Police and members of the Population Welfare Developmen...

Clashes Between Police and the Population Welfare Development over cuts to workforce, pensions and to demand better working conditions.
by Sultan Dogar, on 16th of May 2012
Fire breaks out in Agargaon slum in Dhaka

Society

Fire breaks out in Agargaon slum in Dhaka

A fire which broke out in slums in the Shyamoli area in Dhaka has affected around 150 homes, many were destroyed and 10 people were injured in the fire, the fire brigade said.
by Bayazid Akter, on 16th of May 2012
Swindon GWH Carillion Hospital Workers Protest

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Swindon GWH Carillion Hospital Workers Protest

On the 19th day of strikes by the GWH Hospital Carillion Workers there were protests in both Swindon Town Centre and outside the GWH Hospital where the strikers had individual meetings ...
by Pete Dewhirst, on 16th of May 2012
Thai Food Festival 2012

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Thai Food Festival 2012

Thai Food Festival 2012 enlivened by 2 chefs brought in from Thailand, Chef Charoensri Vatanayut and Chef Orawan Wannadilok. The festival is supported entirely by the Consulate General ...
by Robertus Pudyanto, on 16th of May 2012
Trial against right wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik - Week 5

Society

Trial against right wing extremist Anders Behring Breiv...

The trial against terrorist Anders Behring Breivik on the last day of the fifth week in Oslo court house. Anders is responsible for the killing of 77 people on 22 July 2011.
by Alexander Widding, on 16th of May 2012
Barcelona INDIGANDOS demonstrate agains La Caixa Bank

Society

Barcelona INDIGANDOS demonstrate agains La Caixa Bank

After 15M, Barcelona Idignados movement continue to demonstrate against economical system in La Caixa central offices in Barcelona.
by Shooting Serveis Fotografics Press Agency, on 16th of May 2012
Two killed 37 injured in Kashmir road accident

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Two killed 37 injured in Kashmir road accident

Two people were killed and 37 others were injured when an overloaded bus turned en route to Srinagar. According to police, the bus coming from Branwar village turned over at Dadwompora ...
by FAISAL KHAN, on 16th of May 2012
Last day for the 15M anniversary protests

Politics

Last day for the 15M anniversary protests

The indignant of 15M, left Sol square around midnight and went to the headquarters of the stock market and close to the congress, with a noisy protest. They were escorted by police offi...
by David Osuna, on 16th of May 2012
Mass case hearings for missing persons at Peshawar high court

Our World

Mass case hearings for missing persons at Peshawar high...

More then 92 families of missing people come to Peshawar high court for hearings of their case. Children, families, elders were at the PHC during the case hearings.
by MusarratUllah Jan, on 16th of May 2012
Mass case hearings for missing persons at Peshawar high court

Our World

Mass case hearings for missing persons at Peshawar high...

More then 92 families of missing people come to Peshawar high court for hearings of their case. Children, families, elders were at the PHC during the case hearings.
by MusarratUllah Jan, on 16th of May 2012
15M anniversary celebrated in Madrid

Politics

15M anniversary celebrated in Madrid

Madrid celebrates the 15M anniversary in Sol Square in protest against the continuous economical cuts and government repression.
by Alberto-Sibaja Ramirez, on 15th of May 2012
Sheikh Alamgir - The Thirteen Year Old Drug Addict

Our World

Sheikh Alamgir - The Thirteen Year Old Drug Addict

At 7, Sheikh Alamgir ran away from home. Now 13, the Sealdah railway station in Kolkata has been his home. There are around 500 children living here at this railway station begging and ...
by arindam Mukherjee, on 25th of October 2009
15M saucepan-banging demonstration in Sol Square

Politics

15M saucepan-banging demonstration in Sol Square

15M organisation held a saucepan-banging demonstration on the day of its first anniversary.
by Thi Thuy, on 15th of May 2012

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