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UST holds job fair - Manila

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) is currently holding a job fair gathering 125 companies from various fields and industries to provide job...

by Ezra Acayan in Philippines on 09/02/2012

Sports

Aalborg gets revenge against AG Copenhagen during handball match

Aalborg Handball got their revenge from the cup final, when they lost to AG Copenhagen. Aalborg wins the league match with the score 26-24. Aalborg,...

by Simon Wedege Petersen in Denmark on 08/02/2012

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Spain's Duchess of Alba presents her autobiography - Lisbon

Spain's Duchess of Alba Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart y Silva and her husband Alfonso Diez pose before a presentation of her new biography "Yo...

by Alvaro Isidoro in Portugal on 08/02/2012

BREAKING NEWS

09/02/2012 - UST holds job fair - Manila - Philippines - The University of Santo Tomas (UST) is...
08/02/2012 - Aalborg gets revenge against AG Copenhagen during handball match - Denmark - Aalborg Handball got their revenge from...
08/02/2012 - Spain's Duchess of Alba presents her autobiography - Lisbon - Portugal - Spain's Duchess of Alba Cayetana...
08/02/2012 - Israel Celebrates Tu B'Shvat by planting trees - Itamar - Israel - Thousands of Israelis took to the hills...
08/02/2012 - Heavy snow in Greece - North Chalkidiki - Greece - Civil defence authorities are on alert...
08/02/2012 - Britain endures harsh weather conditions as cold snap arrives - United Kingdom - People endure colder weather conditions...
08/02/2012 - Knesset Celebrates 63 Years in an Open House Event - Jerusalem - Israel - Thousands of Israelis visit the Knesset...
08/02/2012 - Thaipusam Festival celebrated at Batu Caves - Malaysia - Malaysia - Hindu devotees celebrated Thaipusam...
07/02/2012 - Antoni Tapies dies and people visit museum - Barcelona - Spain - The Catalan artist Antoni Tapies died...
07/02/2012 - Trafalgar Square wardens flex potential photography by-law - London - United Kingdom - In an example of the enforcement of...

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New radio navigation beacon on Gdansk's airport
A new radio navigation beacon on the No. 11 glidepath to the Lech Walesa airport in Gdansk. This beacon was built especially for extra flights during UEFA EURO 2012 in Gdansk. Rebiechow...
Bibby Tethra returns from the Swanland Wreck
Bibby Tethra sails to Vittoria Dock, Birkenhead after surveying the Swanland Wreck off the Lleyn Peninsula, Liverpool. 7th February 2012
Traffic jam problem worsen ever day - Larkana
The traffic jam problem is worsening day-by-day. The district administration is not looking to seriously eliminate this problem. But, it is a very important district because of Presiden...
Low flying Sri Lankan A340 causes concern at take off from Heathrow.
A commercial passenger flight operated by Sri Lankan Airlines made a dramatic low level take off from Heathrow airport. The Airbus A340 skims low over passing road traffic on Myrtle Ave...
Holland is under a spell of cold - Almere
Like most of Europe, Holland is under a spell of cold, resulting in waterways being frozen. Many of the waterways are being broken by icebreakers to keep shipping in progress. Netherlan...
Police seal off Manchester Road in Marsden, West Yorkshire
At approximately 16:00 pm, Police sealed off the Manchester Road through the village of Marsden, near Huddersfield in West Yorkshire (UK). 6th February 2012
Palestinians face fuel shortage after Egyptian supplies cut off
Palestinians gather in front of a filling station in Gaza City for fuel after the cessation of fuel imports from Egypt through tunnels between Rafah and Egypt. Gaza City, Palestine. 5th...
Snow storm hits Amsterdam
A storm dumping 5cm of snow per hour does not deter Amsterdammers from using their bikes to get to their destinations. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 3rd February 2012
Snowstorms in Milan
Two days of snow turn the city into a winter wonderland, embellishing some of its famous landmarks. Milan, Italy. 3nd February 2012
Air Cadets RAC up the hours in the Flight Simulator - Wyton
Four Nuneaton based Air Cadets have just become the first members of 121 (Nuneaton) Squadron to complete the Pre Gliding Scholarship Training Course at the Air Cadet Regional Activity C...
Drivers protest against petrol hikes in Peshawar
Price hikes of petrol and diesel have caused drivers and transport workers to protest in Peshawar, Pakistan. 2nd February 2012
Exhibition Road reopened after construction - London
After three years of construction, Exhibition Road has been officially reopened. London, UK. 1st February 2012
Indignant movement holds Metro Fare Protest - Madrid
Spain's indignants protested once again in an action termed 'Yo No Pago' (I do not pay) against increases in the price of metro tickets. The protests were characterized b...
More than 150 people claim a free public transport ride in Barcelona
More than 150 people are gathered in the underground of Barcelona before public transportation tickets rise in cost. People protest and enjoy a free ride before the price hike. Spain. 1...
Family of hospitalised driver in Saudi Arabia demand his release
Father Syed Jamal lies under custody in a hospital at Saudia Arabia, after car accident and resulting unpaid hospital bill. His family have no money to pay the bill or extradition and s...
Opening of the Fochabers bypass
Scottish Transport Minister Keith Brown officially opens the long awaited Fochabers Bypass. The proposed bypass consists of 5.1 kms of single carriageway road, four roundabouts and junc...
Fire on a moving car in London
A fire smothered a car at the busy Plumstead road in the early rush hour in London. It remains unclear of the cause of the fire, but it is believed it exploded due to faulty electronics...
NASA Orion spacecraft lands in Dallas
A test version of NASA's Orion spacecraft makes a stop in Dallas as it makes a cross-country journey, stopping in three states, on its way to Florida's Kennedy Space center. D...
Spanair desks empty after shutdown
Scenes at the airport after Spanair stops flying after running out of financing, leaving more than 300 customers stranded. Madrid, Spain. 29th January 2012
Italian Navy conduct rescue and retrieval mission on Costa Concordia
Following the sinking of the Costa Concordia, marine soldier divers search for the missing. Giglio Island, Italy. 22nd January 2012