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Holocaust Memorial Day in Swindon - United Kingdom

A short service was held at the Cenotaph in Swindon for Holocaust Memorial Day. It was attended by the young and old, and a wreath was laid by the...

by Pete Dewhirst in United Kingdom on 27/01/2012

Society

Firefighters pay respects at Jame Rice funeral

Thousands of firefighters, coming from as far as Canada, attend Peabody firefighter James Rice's funeral. Rice suffered a heart attack while in...

by brian walters in United States on 30/12/2011

Society

Anniversary of the death of Benazir Bhutto

People gather at Station Road to commemorate the 4th anniversary of the death of Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister of Pakistan. She was...

by rajput yasir in Pakistan on 26/12/2011

BREAKING NEWS

27/01/2012 - Holocaust Memorial Day in Swindon - United Kingdom - United Kingdom - A short service was held at the...
30/12/2011 - Firefighters pay respects at Jame Rice funeral - United States - Thousands of firefighters, coming from...
26/12/2011 - Anniversary of the death of Benazir Bhutto - Pakistan - People gather at Station Road to...
18/11/2011 - Palestinian Christians join mass protest against Israeli wall - Palestinian Territory - Bethlehem-area Palestinian Christians...
13/11/2011 - Remembrance day service at German military cemetery - Wicklow - Ireland - An ecumenical Remembrance Day service...
13/11/2011 - Remembrance Day Services in Manchester - United Kingdom - Ex-servicemen and women, police and...
11/11/2011 - This year's Armistice Remembrance Day holds a unique significance - United Kingdom - This year's Armistice Remembrance...
17/10/2011 - 35th annual boat race hits the Buriganga River - Dhaka - Bangladesh - Bangladesh Rowing Federation organizes...
26/09/2011 - Rally against public service cuts in Toronto - Canada - Thousands of people rally outside...
24/09/2011 - Yemeni nationals stage silent protest at Downing Street - London - United Kingdom - Yemeni nationals living in the UK have...

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Protest outside Parliament to Stop NHS Privatisation - London
A protest took place outside Parliament as debates continued on the Health and Social Care Bill, with protesters holding a mock trial of Andrew Lansley and making brief protests on the ...
Demonstration against privatisation of the NHS in Parliament Square
Protest outside Parliament Square against The Health and Social Care Bill, which will be voted soon by the ministers of parliament. London, UK. 8th February 2012
The Health And Social Care Bill protest at the Old Palace Yard
NHS protesters gathered at the Old Palace Yard, opposite the House of Lords, to protest against the privatisation and marketisation of the NHS Bill, London, UK. 8th February 2012
Protesters oppose NHS privatisation through Health & Social Care Bill
Protesters gathered in Old Palace Yard to oppose the Health & Social Care Bill which will be voted on by MP's soon. If enacted it would effectively privatise the NHS, placing e...
Massive protests against Government cuts - Madrid.
Thousands of people demonstrated in a march from the Neptune Square to Puerta del Sol in defense of public services and against cuts in welfare and labour being carried out by the curre...
Demonstration against cuts in local government services, Madrid
Spain's CCOO, UGT, Csit and Csi-F unions organized a demonstration against cuts in social and government services by the regional government. The unions claim that government servi...
150,000 public sector workers protest in Madrid
More than 150.000 people gather in Madrid for a marching protest against the budget cuts that the regional government established for public services. Spain. 7th February 2012
'Firefighters - Burnt' banner dropped during demonstration - Madrid
Two firefighters scaled down the scaffolding on Calle Alcala to unfurl a large banner with the message “Firefighters – Burnt”. The demonstration was organized by the unions against soci...
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...
Employees oppose a DMCH upgrade
Grade III and IV employees of DMCH take out a procession on the Dhaka University campus protesting against the government's plan to turn the institution into a full-fledged medical...
Palestinians protest in front of Red Cross headquarters - Gaza City
Palestinian women hold pictures and posters of their imprisoned relatives during a protest calling for the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails outside the Red Cross offi...
Reclaiming Tabor City with prayer
Worshippers gather to proclaim Christ and raise awareness for those in need in Tabor City NC, USA. 6th February 2012
Protest over Education and Health budget cuts - Barcelona
A protest was held against budget cuts that the Catalan government is proposing for Education and Health services. Police estimated 50,000 people joined in the demonstration. Spain. 28t...
Activists unite to defend the NHS
Wessex Solidarity, Bournemouth Uncut, Bournemouth and Poole Anti Cuts Coalition and Occupy movements united to defend the National Health Service against the proposed Health and Welfar...
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...
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...
Heavy snow covers Wimbledon Common - London
Londoners enjoy winter conditions in Wimbledon Common, after heavy snow has fallen in parts of Scotland, Wales and areas of northern, southern and eastern England. London, United Kingdo...
Orthodox Christmas Mass lead by Archbishop Torkom Manoogian.
For the Armenian Christmas in the Holy Land, the Patriarch in Jerusalem, priests, and a marching band, will make a procession from the Old City of Jerusalem to Bethlehem. Israel. 18th ...
Armenian Christmas Mass preparations in the Cathedral of Nativity.
Services take place throughout the night including a midnight service at the Grotto of the Nativity. Jerusalem, Israel. 18th January 2011
Orthodox Armenian midnight Christmas mass in Grotto of the Nativity
Midnight Christmas mass in the Grotto of the Nativity lead by Archbishop Torkom Manoogian in the West Bank town of Bethlehem. Israel. 18th January 2011.