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Trial of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic begins

In The Hague, the trial of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic began. He is accused of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes during...

by FRED ENNEMAN in Netherlands on 16/05/2012

Society

Military reenactment of the last battle of the WWII

Military-historical reenactment of one of the last battles of the WWII. According to the scenario of disparate combat Nazi forces trying to break...

by Anatoly Medved in Russia on 13/05/2012

Society

Reenactment of the last battle of WWII on 13th May 1945

Reenactment of the last battle of WWII on 13th May 1945 is organized in St. Petersburg commemorating the Victory Day. During the battle the Nazi...

by Anna Volkova in Russia on 13/05/2012

BREAKING NEWS

16/05/2012 - Trial of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic begins - Netherlands - In The Hague, the trial of former...
13/05/2012 - Military reenactment of the last battle of the WWII - Russia - Military-historical reenactment of one...
13/05/2012 - Reenactment of the last battle of WWII on 13th May 1945 - Russia - Reenactment of the last battle of WWII...
13/05/2012 - Reenactment of the last battle of WWII on 13th May 1945 - Russia - Reenactment of the last battle of WWII...
12/05/2012 - Polish Navy sapers train at naval base - Poland - Polish Navy sapers train for explosives...
10/05/2012 - Golani Brigade basic trainees swear allegiance at the Kotel - Israel - Two months into their service Golani...
09/05/2012 - Victory Day marked in St. Petersburg, Russia - Russia - People meet the vintage Victory train...
09/05/2012 - Chief of Staff and relatives bid farewell to KRI SHN-366 to Lebanon - Indonesia - The Chief of Staff of the Eastern Fleet...
08/05/2012 - Officers of the Free Syrian Army allegedly buying weapons - Idlib - Syria - Officers of the Free Syrian Army (FSA)...
07/05/2012 - Remains of WWII soldiers finally buried on eve of Victory Day - Russia - The remains of over 800 soldiers killed...

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Palestinian reporters rally against violence to journalists

Politics

Palestinian reporters rally against violence to journal...

Palestinian journalists rally in solidarity with the all journalists injured, namely Mohammed Othman who was paralysed in 2011 by an Israeli soldier during a protest. They rallied in fr...
by Majdi Fathi, on 16th of May 2012
Trial of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic begins

Politics

Trial of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic begin...

In The Hague, the trial of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic began. He is accused of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes during the Yugoslavia War in the 90s.
by FRED ENNEMAN, on 16th of May 2012
Ratko Mladic goes on trial

Politics

Ratko Mladic goes on trial

Nearly two decades on the run, the world's most notorious war criminal, Ratko Mladic, finally goes on trial in front of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavi...
by Al Borrelli, on 16th of May 2012
Clashes between Salafists and Army in Tripoli

Politics

Clashes between Salafists and Army in Tripoli

Clashes took place in Tripoli, Lebanon’s second largest city, following the arrest of Shadi Mawlawi, a 27-year-old Sunni, who was allegedly accused for smuggling weapons into Syria.
by Zeinoun El-Naboulsi, on 14th of May 2012
Angela Merkel welcomes the new French President Hollande - Berlin

Politics

Angela Merkel welcomes the new French President Holland...

German Chancellor Angela Merkel met the new French President Francois Hollande. Talks between the two leaders concerned the EU zone crisis, the situation in Greece and the relationship ...
by Riccardo Valsecchi, on 15th of May 2012
Palestinian youths and IDF soldiers face-off on Nakba Day - Hebron

Politics

Palestinian youths and IDF soldiers face-off on Nakba D...

Palestinian youths throw rocks while IDF soldiers shoot tear gas canisters on Nakba Day. For the Palestinians Nakba Day is an annual day of commemoration of the displacement that follow...
by MamounWazwaz, on 15th of May 2012
Confrontations between young Palestinians and IDF soldiers - Jerusalem

Politics

Confrontations between young Palestinians and IDF soldi...

Undercover police and IDF soldiers clash with Palestinians in Issawiya on Nakba Day. Some very young Palestinian boys were detained by Israeli Defense Force members.
by Mahmoud illean, on 15th of May 2012
Protest commemorating the Nakba Day at Ofer Prison Junction - Ramallah

Politics

Protest commemorating the Nakba Day at Ofer Prison Junc...

Hundreds of Palestinians protested in Commemoration of the 64th anniversary of the Nakba, or catastrophe, of Palestinian expulsion in 1948, in front of Ofer Prison Junction, south Ramal...
by Elo Bollack, on 15th of May 2012
New elected French President Hollande visits Merkel in Berlin

Politics

New elected French President Hollande visits Merkel in ...

The new elected French President Francois Hollande visits Berlin to meet with PM Angela Merkel. He was received with military hournors by Merkel.
by Theo Schneider, on 15th of May 2012
Nakba protest held near Qalandia checkpoint - Ramallah

Politics

Nakba protest held near Qalandia checkpoint - Ramallah

A Nakba protest is held by the Ofer Prison and Qalandia checkpoint. During a protest at the Beitunia checkpoint, an IDF soldier and border patrol officer were injured by stones hurled a...
by carlos van as, on 15th of May 2012
Large number of NATO oil tankers remain parked - Karachi

Politics

Large number of NATO oil tankers remain parked - Karach...

A large number of oil-tankers, which were used to supply fuel for NATO Forces in Afghanistan, are parked at an oil terminal in Karachi.
by Owais Aslam Ali, on 15th of May 2012
Palestinians mark Nakba day - Ramallah

Politics

Palestinians mark Nakba day - Ramallah

Arab-Israelis mark 'Nakba Day'. Thousands, including Arab MKs, rally near Umm al-Fahm calling for the right of return. 'Denial of Nakba is as much a crime as the Nakba it...
by carlos van as, on 15th of May 2012
New French president Hollande visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Politics

New French president Hollande visits the Tomb of the Un...

New French president Francois Hollande travels up the avenue of the Champs Elysées in a hybrid convertible Citroën DS5. He placed flowers on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc, ...
by edouard escougnou, on 15th of May 2012
Palestine marks Nakba Day

Politics

Palestine marks Nakba Day

Commemorations of the 64th anniversary of the Nakba, or catastrophe, of Palestinian expulsion in 1948. Commemoration of the Nakba who are internally displaced persons as a result of the...
by Emilie Baujard, on 15th of May 2012
First visit of President François Hollande to Germany as new leader

Politics

First visit of President François Hollande to Germany a...

The reception for President of the French Republic François Hollande, with military honours by Chancellor Angela Merkel, is held during his first visit to Germany as the new president.
by Gonçalo Silva, on 15th of May 2012
Protestors Call for end to Militarization in Quezon Province

Politics

Protestors Call for end to Militarization in Quezon Pro...

Hundreds of protestors from various groups and rights organizations from Southern Tagalog held a lighting rally to denounce military activities in Quezon Province in front of the milita...
by Leo, II Sabangan, on 15th of May 2012
Somali migrants rescued at sea by Maltese military - Valletta

Our World

Somali migrants rescued at sea by Maltese military - Va...

Seventy-three migrants were rescued off Malta after their drifting dinghy was intercepted earlier this morning. The group was recovered by a military patrol boat after being located by ...
by Ivan M. Consiglio, on 14th of May 2012
Military reenactment of Final battle of Second World War

Arts & Entertainment

Military reenactment of Final battle of Second World Wa...

Members of various military clubs dressed as German and Soviet Union soldiers took part in a reenactment of the last battle of WWll staged to mark the 67th anniversary of Nazi Germany&#...
by Anastasia Andreeva, on 14th of May 2012
Palestinians activists blocked the entrance to Maale Adumim

Politics

Palestinians activists blocked the entrance to Maale Ad...

A Palestinian protest ended with the blocking the way in front of the Israeli West Bank town of Maale Adumim near the city of Jerusalem.
by Elo Bollack, on 13th of May 2012
Military reenactment of the last battle of the WWII

Society

Military reenactment of the last battle of the WWII

Military-historical reenactment of one of the last battles of the WWII. According to the scenario of disparate combat Nazi forces trying to break into the western part of Germany, under...
by Anatoly Medved, on 13th of May 2012

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