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Transporters protest bus terminal switch - Lahore

Transportation workers are protesting against the city district government's decision to move the bus terminal from Badami Bagh to Thokar Niaz...

by PPI images in Pakistan on 08/02/2012

Business

Anger over RBS bonus to Stephen Hester

RBS is facing heavy criticism following it's decision to award £ 963000.00 bonus to their chief executive Stephen Hester. The bank is 83 percent...

by Yanice Idir in United Kingdom on 28/01/2012

Our World

Labourers stand around a fire to keep themselves warm

Labourers stand around a fire to keep themselves warm due to chilly weather in the city. Hyderabad, Pakistan. 20th January 2012

by rajput yasir in Pakistan on 20/01/2012

BREAKING NEWS

08/02/2012 - Transporters protest bus terminal switch - Lahore - Pakistan - Transportation workers are protesting...
28/01/2012 - Anger over RBS bonus to Stephen Hester - United Kingdom - RBS is facing heavy criticism following...
19/01/2012 - Protest for the homeless in Athens - Greece - About 20 people protest in Athens due...
01/01/2012 - Greek Prime Minister has the first meal of the year with the homeless - Greece - A common meal for the poor and...
28/12/2011 - Binario 95, center for homeless - Italy - Inside Binario 95, or Track 95, a day...
25/12/2011 - Christmas for the poor and homeless in Athens - Greece - Despite the city organizing a common...
24/12/2011 - Gdansk businesses provide Christmas meal for the poor and homeless - Poland - Businessmen and restaurant owners...
21/12/2011 - Homeless men average life expectancy at 47 in UK - London - United Kingdom - Being homeless in Britain cuts 30 years...
06/12/2011 - Alliance Against Austerity protests Irish Budget - Dublin - Ireland - An alliance of protest groups and...
27/11/2011 - The forgotten town of 'El Harcha' in Kairouan Haffouz - Tunisia - 'El Harcha' is a forgotten...

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