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Motorcyclists in Fifth Year of Campaign against parking fees

Motorcyclists take part in the fifth year of a fight against parking fees, by driving down Whitehall in protest, the fees were introduced by...

by sinister pictures in United Kingdom on 21/09/2011

Politics

Parking for Jewish worshippers on Palestinian Land

Parking for Jewish worshippers will be made available on Palestinian land in Sheikh Jarrah in Jerusalem. Around four acres is due to be confiscated...

by Mahmoud illean in Israel on 28/08/2011

Society

Summer beach party at Malcha Shopping Mall - Jerusalem

Young people dance to music transmitted to wireless headphones, drink beer, and generally have a good time at a summer beach party at the Malcha...

by Nir Alon in Israel on 29/07/2011

BREAKING NEWS

21/09/2011 - Motorcyclists in Fifth Year of Campaign against parking fees - United Kingdom - Motorcyclists take part in the fifth...
28/08/2011 - Parking for Jewish worshippers on Palestinian Land - Israel - Parking for Jewish worshippers will be...
29/07/2011 - Summer beach party at Malcha Shopping Mall - Jerusalem - Israel - Young people dance to music transmitted...
19/02/2011 - Parking advantages of a compact EV Car - London - United Kingdom - A Electric Vehicle (EV) G-Whiz compact...
23/10/2010 - 27 days of strike in the patrol terminal of Marseilles - Fos - France - The strike in the patrol terminal of...
22/09/2010 - World car free day 2010: Sao Paulo green parking space - Brazil - With the intent to promote discussion...
18/09/2010 - Environment artist declare a Park(ing) day - France - Environmental artists illustrate an...
17/09/2010 - Park(ing) Day in San Francisco - United States - For the fifth Park(ing) Day, people...
15/08/2010 - Made’s Warung in Seminyak, Bali: A great place to socialise - Indonesia - Made’s Warung in Seminyak is a great...
14/06/2010 - Johannesburg residents vent their frustration at Police blockades - South Africa - Residents of Riverlea extension - show...

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African refugees receive free dinner from charity groups - Tel Aviv
Eritrean and Sudanese refugees, who live in Israel, receive a free dinner in Southern Tel Aviv from a Christian charity and private non profit groups in the area. Israel. 7th February 2...
Two giant sculptures in Kensington Gardens - London
Two giant sculptures by Anish Kapoor during a heavy snow in the Kensington Gardens. Anish Kapoor CBE RA is an Indian-born British sculptor UK. 18th December 2010
Low flying Sri Lankan A340 causes concern at take off from Heathrow.
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62-gun salute celebrates Queen’s diamond Jubilee
Her Majesty the Queen renewed her vow to serve as monarch as she made a low-key start to five months of diamond jubilee celebrations marking her 60 years on the throne. A 62-gun salute ...
New Ohio urban wildlife preserve opens on Lake Erie – Cleveland
Cleveland’s newest nature preserve is opened by the Port Authority. The 88-acre urban wildlife preserve on the southern shore of Lake Erie provides a 1.3 mile loop walking trail through...
Israeli bulldozers flatten land for national park in the Issawiya
Israeli bulldozers and planners flatten land in Issawiya to make way for a national park. The leveling of land in this area is extremely disputed between Palestinians and Israelis. Jeru...
41 Gun Royal Salute held in honor of Queen Elizabeth II - London
A 41 Gun Salute is held in Hyde Park to mark the 60th anniversary of the accession to the throne by Queen Elizabeth II. UK. 6th 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...
Royal Gun Salutes in Hyde Park Corner - London
Accession to the Throne of Queen Elizabeth II, ceremonial gun salutes held at Hyde Park Corner, London for the Queens diamond jubilee. United Kingdom. 6th February 2012
Heavy snow in London
Heavy snow fell in some areas of Britain overnight, causing road closures and flight cancellations, and the Met Office warned of icy conditions. London, UK. 5th February 2012
Protest against bicycle lanes
Palestinians protest against the construction of bicycle lanes in the neighborhood of French Hill. Jerusalem, Israel. 5th February 2012
Wildlife on a semi frozen Alexandra Lake - East London
Wildlife had to share a small section of Alexandra Lake as most of was frozen as a few East Londoners took chance to walk on ice. London, UK. 5th February 2012
Snow on Hampstead Heath
People enjoy the snow on Hampstead Heath London. Many people went to the Heath to enjoy the first snow of the year. London, UK. 5th February 2012
Wanstead Flats covered in snow - East London
Wildlife had to share a small section of Alexandra Lake as most of was frozen as a few East Londoners took chance to walk on ice. London, UK 5th February 2012
Londoners enjoy the snow
Londoners enjoy the step slopes of Springfield park in Hackney, after a snowstorm. London, UK. 5th February 2012
Texans gather for "No war on Iran" rally - Dallas
A day of mass action around the world to stop a threat of war with Iran, brings together at least eight peace groups, joining hands with Occupy Dallas. Texas, USA. 4th February 2012.
Occupy DC McPherson Square site "cleaned up" by National Park Service
On day two of the "clean up" of McPherson Square, there were still many tents and structures and debris being cleared, with rats occasionally scurrying out as crews worked. Wa...
McPherson Square still "Occupied" in DC
While many of the tents and structures have been and continue to be cleared out of McPherson Square, Occupy DC still maintains their vigil there. Washington, DC, USA. 5th February 2012.