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Firefighters honour first responders of 9/11 Twin Tower Attacks

Firefighters from across the state climbed the Suntrust Building in honour of their comrades who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2001. Each man...

by Morgan Hill in United States on 11/09/2011

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President Obama Speaks at the University of Richmond in Virginia

United States of America President Barack Obama delivered a speech today about his job creation bill and urged congress to pass it quickly. He spoke...

by Morgan Hill in United States on 09/09/2011

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Obama to Give Major Jobs Speech in Richmond

People waited patiently to obtain their tickets to see US President Barack Obama. The president is scheduled to speak at the Robins Centre at the...

by Morgan Hill in United States on 08/09/2011

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11/09/2011 - Firefighters honour first responders of 9/11 Twin Tower Attacks - United States - Firefighters from across the state...
09/09/2011 - President Obama Speaks at the University of Richmond in Virginia - United States - United States of America President...
08/09/2011 - Obama to Give Major Jobs Speech in Richmond - United States - People waited patiently to obtain their...
03/09/2011 - Salvage company raises boat sunk by Tropical Storm Irene - United States - Divers and salvage crews used airbags...
03/09/2011 - Salvage company raises boat sunk by Tropical Storm Irene - United States - Divers and salvage crews used airbags...
01/09/2011 - Hurricane Irene aftermath in Virginia - Richmond - United States - Hurricane Irene caused widespread power...
01/09/2011 - Hurricane Irene aftermath in Virginia - Richmond - United States - Hurricane Irene caused widespread power...
07/08/2011 - Robbin Thompson Band Plays Free Concert - Richmond - United States - The Robbin Thompson Band with original...
07/08/2011 - The Annual Watermelon Festival in Virginia - Richmond - United States - The annual Watermelon festival in...
03/07/2011 - July 4th Fireworks Display - United States - Colourful firework displays were held...

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Homeless encampment evicted in the morning -- Philadelphia
Camp Liberty inhabitants in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia are evicted in the morning per a PennDOT eviction order posted two days ago. USA. 5th December 2011
Homeless Encampment Facing Eviction - Philadelphia
After repeated attempts by activists and other supporters urging the Nutter administration to find a suitable location for a homeless encampment dubbed "Camp Liberty", an evic...
Homeless encampment springs up after Occupy Philadelphia eviction
A homeless camp dubbed "Camp Liberty" sprang up in the Port Richmond section as a result of the Occupy Philadelphia eviction, creating controversy with the city officials and ...
Hampton Hill Lights Up For Christmas
Crowds filled Hampton Hill's High St for the 43rd annual Christmas parade, along with music, Morris Dancing and many stalls on the street and in the URC church hall making this a r...
Robbin Thompson Band Plays Free Concert - Richmond
The Robbin Thompson Band with original members Audi Stanley, Velpo Robertson and Eric Heiberg gave a free concert at Dogwood Dell Amphitheater in Richmond, Virginia, USA. 7th August 201...
Yemeni nationals hold silent protest - London
Yemeni nationals living in the UK staged a silent demonstration at Whitehall to highlight the ongoing killing of civilians by Yemeni security forces. United Kingdom. 24th September 201...
Yemeni nationals hold silent vigil opposite Downing Street - London
Yemeni nationals & supporters held a silent vigil to highlight state sponsored killings in the Yemen. London, UK. 24th September 2011
Secular Europe Campaign March and Rally - London
A protest by the Secular Europe Campaign marched from Temple Place via Victoria Embankment to Richmond Terrace. Approximately 300 people who had taken part in the march were addressed b...
London for a Secular Europe Protest
The Secular Europe Campaign held its annual march in central London. The campaign is particularly aimed at curbing what supporters allege is the unhealthy influence that the Vatican has...
July 4th Fireworks Display
Colourful firework displays were held at the Virginia War Memorial and Dogwood Dell in Richmond, Virginia to celebrate Independence Day. USA. 4th July 2011
Firefighters honour first responders of 9/11 Twin Tower Attacks
Firefighters from across the state climbed the Suntrust Building in honour of their comrades who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2001. Each man carried the badge of one of those killed i...
President Obama Speaks at the University of Richmond in Virginia
United States of America President Barack Obama delivered a speech today about his job creation bill and urged congress to pass it quickly. He spoke at the University of Richmond to an...
Obama to Give Major Jobs Speech in Richmond
People waited patiently to obtain their tickets to see US President Barack Obama. The president is scheduled to speak at the Robins Centre at the University of Richmond where he will di...
The Annual Watermelon Festival in Virginia - Richmond
The annual Watermelon festival in Richmond, Virginia continues despite the intense August heat. People enjoyed the diverse foods and entertainment offered while trying to stay cool. USA...
Salvage company raises boat sunk by Tropical Storm Irene
Divers and salvage crews used airbags and cranes to gently pry a boat from the muddy bottom of the James River. The 74 foot Mallory was about to open as a floating restaurant but was su...
Hurricane Irene aftermath in Virginia - Richmond
Hurricane Irene caused widespread power outages along the eastern seaboard of the the USA. At one point 1.2 million people in Virginia were out of electricity according to Dominion Powe...
Earthquake Damages Washington Monument
An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale struck the east coast causing damage to the Washington Monument with several pieces of stone reported to have been dislodged and cracks ...
London Surrey Cycle Classic road race goes through Kingston
A key test event for the London 2012 Olympic Games, known as the Surrey Cycle Classic race, went through Kingston and Richmond. The Olympic Games will be held next summer. UK. 14th Aug...
Monster Energy Motocross Nationals Series thrills large crowd
The seventh round in the Monster Energy Motocross Nationals Series is held at the River Glade MX Park just outside Moncton and featured some of the best MX racers in North America. Rive...
National Health Service 63rd Anniversary March - London
Around a thousand people marched through central London on the 63rd anniversary of the foundation of the NHS in a protest to defend it against cuts and privatisation. The march ended wi...