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Protest performance against bullfighting in Bogota

Animal rights activists hold a massive art movement at the Plaza de Bolivar supporting the new initiative to review bullfighting politics....

by Leonardo Guzmán in Colombia on 09/02/2012

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Bolivians continue hunting endangered armadillos - La Paz

Bolivians continue to hunt endangered armadillos to create musical instruments, which are for sale at a carnival. Bolivia. 7th February 2012

by wara vargas lara in Bolivia on 08/02/2012

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Brazil awards airports concessions for 24.5 billion BRL - Sao Paulo

Brazil awards three airports concessions for 24.5 billion BRL .The periods of the concessions were differentiated by airport: 20 years for Guarulhos...

by Andre M. Chang in Brazil on 06/02/2012

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Protest performance against bullfighting in Bogota
Animal rights activists hold a massive art movement at the Plaza de Bolivar supporting the new initiative to review bullfighting politics. Bullfighting is commonly accepted in Colombian...
Bolivians continue hunting endangered armadillos - La Paz
Bolivians continue to hunt endangered armadillos to create musical instruments, which are for sale at a carnival. Bolivia. 7th February 2012
Norton Museum of Art holds annual 2012 Bal Des Arts - West Palm Beach
The Norton Museum's Annual Bal Des Arts Gala honored the Museum's most important donors. The evening consists of cocktails, fine dining, live entertainment and dancing. USA. 5...
Malvinas/Falklands protests in Buenos Aires
The official Movimiento Evita aligned with Argentina's government and the Movimiento Popular Revolucionario Quebracho held anti-British demonstrations at the British Embassy in Bue...
Staff removed from school following abuse investigation - Los Angeles
The entire staff of Miramonte Elementary School are to be removed while the school district investigates allegations following the arrest of two teachers on suspicion of lewd conduct wi...
Pasban announce a march to the American consulate on 10th February
Pasban hold a press conference at the Karachi press club as Pasban’s President Altaf Shakoor announces a march to the American consulate, in protest against the detention trial and sen...
Spring Festival Taiwan 2012 - Argentina
The Spring Festival or Chinese New Year celebration in China town by Taiwanese residents in Argentina. Buenos Aires. 5th February 2012.
Brazil awards airports concessions for 24.5 billion BRL - Sao Paulo
Brazil awards three airports concessions for 24.5 billion BRL .The periods of the concessions were differentiated by airport: 20 years for Guarulhos, 25 years for Brasilia and 30 years ...
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
Taiwanese New Year Celebration - Buenos Aires
A colourful parade celebrating the Taiwanese New Year took place in Chinatown with traditional dragon dancers delighting the crowds of on-lookers. Argentina. 5th February 2012
Raul Castro and Hugo Chavez close ALBA Summit XI
President Raul Castro and President Hugo Chavez closed the Bolivarian Alternative for the Peoples of America (ALBA) summit with the Venezuelan leader presenting the Cuban leader with a ...
Aafia Movement's protest against US Justice system in Karachi
A demo held by Aafia Movement, with speakers commemorating two years of Aafia’s conviction. Karachi, Pakistan. 3rd February 2012
Violent disturbance in Santiago de Chile
A group of masked protesters took place in violent riots outside the University of Santiago de Chile in the Central Station district following a student demonstration and were dispersed...
President Evo Morales meets Indigenous groups over TIPNIS Dispute
President Evo Morales met with members of the Southern Indigenous Council (CONISUR) who remain in vigil waiting for the outcome of a law that protects the Isiboro Sécure National Park a...
US Ambassador Cameron Munter visits in high Security level
US Ambassador Cameron Munter visits archeological site "Moen jo Daro" along with his wife and a Karachi embassy commissioner. Despite a high security risk, he addressed the lo...
Chinese New Year 2012 celebrations - Argentina
Chinatown held its first Chinese New Year in the Barrancas de Belgrano. Over a hundred dined and took part in cultural positions gave a festive air, attractive and memorable to visitors...
Daily life for the homeless - Sao Paulo
A homeless man washes his belongings in the street water. Poverty and development of favelas is currently one of the critical problems of Sao Paulo. Brazil. 29th January 2012
Clean-up continues after building Collapse - Rio de Janeiro
A clean-up and search for bodies in the remains of three buildings that collapsed continues. 22 bodies have been found thus far, and more are expected. The disaster may have been caused...
Pasban demand arrest of Raymond Davis
Pasban activists demand arrest to American killer Raymond Davis who killed 3 Pakistanis on a road of Lahore City, including Ibadur Rehman.
Bon Odori Japanese Festival - Argentina
The traditional Bon Odori Japanese dance festival was witnessed by a large number of spectators with the participation of Parraleños. Jose C. Paz, Buenos Aires. 28th January 2012