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Solemn Mock Funeral Procession For Yohanes Berko – Jerusalem

Activists conduct a solemn mock funeral procession for homeless Yohanes Berko who froze during the night of January 21st in Tel-Aviv, marching from...

by Nir Alon in Israel on 04/02/2012

Politics

Lech Walesa court trial in Gdansk

Euro deputy Richard Czarnecki sues former Polish President Lech Walesa for libel. Gdansk, Poland. 21st December 2011

by Michal Fludra in Poland on 21/12/2011

Society

Yom Kippur War Memorial

Families unite with the fallen at the Mount Hertzel Military Cemetery in a ceremony in memory of lives lost in the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Jerusalem,...

by Nir Alon in Israel on 09/10/2011

BREAKING NEWS

04/02/2012 - Solemn Mock Funeral Procession For Yohanes Berko – Jerusalem - Israel - Activists conduct a solemn mock funeral...
21/12/2011 - Lech Walesa court trial in Gdansk - Poland - Euro deputy Richard Czarnecki sues...
09/10/2011 - Yom Kippur War Memorial - Israel - Families unite with the fallen at the...
24/09/2011 - Issam Kamal Abed Aoudhi's funerals, Qusra, West Bank - Palestinian Territory - Issam Kamal Abed Aoudhi, 35, was shot...
27/08/2011 - Jack Layton's State Funeral and the People's Procession - Canada - Member of Parliament, Leader of Her...
09/05/2011 - Heroism and Pain - Memorial Day in Israel - Israel - Just a few hours before Israel's...
06/04/2011 - Protest at the murder of PSNI Officer Ronan Kerr - Belfast - United Kingdom - More than 1000 people demonstrated in...
01/04/2011 - Night time memorial walk for Sian O'Callaghan - Swindon - United Kingdom - Hundreds of people took part in a night...
28/07/2010 - Plane Crash in Islamabad, Pakistan: 152 killed - Pakistan - A passenger plane of a private airliner...
19/07/2010 - Tisha B'av at the Western Wall - Israel - Tisha B'av, the saddest day in...

Latest News

Trafalgar Square wardens flex potential photography by-law - London
In an example of the enforcement of potential by-laws governing Trafalgar Square, a group of friends making a birthday film for themselves were ordered to stop filming and told to leave...
Clowns gather for Joseph Grimaldi service
The annual service in which clowns, dressed in full costume, gather to honour the king of the clowns, Joseph Grimaldi took place at The Holy Trinity Church in Dalston. London, UK. 5th F...
Solemn Mock Funeral Procession For Yohanes Berko – Jerusalem
Activists conduct a solemn mock funeral procession for homeless Yohanes Berko who froze during the night of January 21st in Tel-Aviv, marching from PM Netanyahu’s private apartment to t...
Increase in mask production for Prophet Muhammad's birthday
Mask production has climbed for Prophet Muhammad's birthday celebrations. Surabaya, Indonesia. 1st February 2012
Expatriate Egyptians protest on anniversary of revolution
As protesters crammed Tahrir Square, expat Egyptians abroad organised protests in many world cities in solidarity with Egypt's unfinished revolution. London, UK. 25th January 2012 ...
Scuffles break out at the Stop The War protest at the US Embassy
Scuffles break out at a protest held by the Stop The War organisation outside the US Embassy in Grosvenor Square. The protest is against the dangerous language being used by the US, UK ...
Thousands ride to make boy’s wish come true - Carlsbad
An estimated 4,000 motorcycle riders from around Southern California gathered to help make a bedridden thirteen year old boy's wish to see and hear motorcycles roar past his home c...
The last of the Franco repressed
Reprisals and retaliation we live. The last fighters and fighters who were prisoners in the jails of dictatorship.
Starscapes in the Rocky Mountain Region
A series of images showing various starscapes in the Rocky Mountain region using long exposures to capture star trails. Colorado, USA. 4th January 2012
 Amy Winehouse look-a-like Amy Margarida grows in popularity
Amy Winehouse look-a-like Amy Margarida (aka Cynthia Richter from Brazil), made an appearance at Floridita. She met with friends and family of Amy Winehouse and watched Mitch Winehouse ...
Occupy London 'Teach Out' at FSA offices - Canary Wharf
Supporters of the Occupy movement held a 'teach out' outside the Financial Services Authority offices on executive pay and corporate accountability with speakers including amo...
Week-old Fire Contines to Burn Torres del Paine - Patagonia
Forest brigades, firemen and members of the armed forces try to control a fire that has been burning for a week and which has already consumed over 40,000 acres of flora and fauna of Pa...
A year in the life of a Citizen Journalist
A personal selection of images taken by Craig Shepheard, a Citizen Journalist with Demotix during 2011 covering popular topics including the Royal Wedding, Barack Obama's UK visit ...
International Day of Migrants and Refugees - Italy
In commemoration of the International Migrants and Refugees day, protesters gathered in front of the Accoglieza Centre for Asylum Seekers. Mineo. 18th December 2011
The forgotten town of 'El Harcha' in Kairouan Haffouz
'El Harcha' is a forgotten Tunisian town from the region of Haffouz Kairouan. In the small town there is only a school and the children must cross a valley to go. When it rain...
Lech Walesa court trial in Gdansk
Euro deputy Richard Czarnecki sues former Polish President Lech Walesa for libel. Gdansk, Poland. 21st December 2011
ANC President Jacob Zuma warns Eastern Cape ANC rebels
ANC President Jacob Zuma warned Eastern Cape members during an Eastern Cape provincial general conference. Alice, South Africa. 15th December 2011
Victorian Christmas demonstration against Atos
Disability rights activists hold a Victorian Christmas demonstration outside the headquarters of Atos Origin. London, UK. 16th December 2011
Congolese Protest Outside Downing Street
Members of the Congolese community protested outside Downing Street over what some alleged were fraudulent election results in the D.R. Congo, while others called for an end to violence...
Congolese Protest Outside Downing Street
Members of the Congolese community protested outside Downing Street over what some alleged were fraudulent election results in the D.R. Congo, while others called for an end to violence...