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Deep frost in Poland

People warm themselves at coke-fired braziers, as a deep frost hists Central Europe. Gdansk Poland. 3rd February 2012

by Michal Fludra in Poland on 03/02/2012

Politics

Stop The War Coalition outside the US embassy in London

A demonstration of about 200-300 people outside the US embassy under the name of 'Stop The War Coalition' touched on issues such as US...

by Oliver Creamer in United Kingdom on 28/01/2012

Our World

Animal Rights activists protest the mass murder of stray animals

Animal activists, human rights activists, pet owners and several dogs picketed the Cabinet of Ministers in protest of the government's killing...

by James S. Southers in Ukraine on 25/01/2012

BREAKING NEWS

03/02/2012 - Deep frost in Poland - Poland - People warm themselves at coke-fired...
28/01/2012 - Stop The War Coalition outside the US embassy in London - United Kingdom - A demonstration of about 200-300 people...
25/01/2012 - Animal Rights activists protest the mass murder of stray animals - Ukraine - Animal activists, human rights...
17/12/2011 - 41st anniversary of 1970 Polish protests - Poland - 41 anniversary of the Polish 1970...
28/11/2011 - City council to challenge homeless proposal - United States - Council plans to file a lawsuit to stop...
15/11/2011 - Dubai Tower project put on hold in Doha - Qatar - Dubai Holding Company project Dubai...
28/10/2011 - Stuart Milk joins No to Hate Crime Vigil - London - United Kingdom - Stuart Milk, nephew of Harvey Milk,...
04/06/2011 - Demonstration at Syrian Embassy - London - United Kingdom - A demonstration was held in front of...
31/05/2011 - Libyan children protest at Downing Street - London - United Kingdom - Libyan children protest at Downing...
17/03/2011 - Man stopped and questioned for Praying - London - United Kingdom - While watching the continuing rooftop...

Latest News

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 ...
Anti-NHS reform protesters stop traffic in Parliament Sq - London
Anti-NHS reform protesters stop traffic in Parliament Sq. The Health and Social Care Bill, which introduces the biggest shake-up since the founding of the NHS in 1948 and would put GPs ...
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...
The 14-party protest for the quick trial of war criminals in Dhaka
Bangladesh Awami League-led 14-party arranged a human chain along 14 points of the 24 Thanas in Dhaka city to demand the quick trial of war criminals. 7th February 2012
Human chain against war crimes trial by a 14-party alliance
The 14-party ruling alliance formed a human chain across the city against war crimes and accountability, stretching from Gabtoli to Jatrabari. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 7th January 2012
Israeli bulldozers flatten land for national park in the Issawiya
Israeli bulldozers and planners flatten land in Issawiya to make way for a national park. The leveling of land in this area is extremely disputed between Palestinians and Israelis. Jeru...
DSE dips to record low sparking demonstrations
Retail stocks investors take to the streets in front of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, protesting another heavy slide in shares. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 6th February 2012
Texans gather for "No war on Iran" rally - Dallas
A day of mass action around the world to stop a threat of war with Iran, brings together at least eight peace groups, joining hands with Occupy Dallas. Texas, USA. 4th February 2012.
Barriers in Parliament Square taken down - London
Put up 18 months ago to stop peace protestors camping in Parliament Square, the barriers protecting the grass have finally been removed. London, United Kingdom. 5th February 2012
Hyderabad protests against conditions in Kashmir
People protest against conditions in Kashmir on 'Kashmir Day', outside the Hyderabad press club. Hyderabad, Pakistan. 5th February 2012
Waitangi day celebrations - London
Thousands of New Zealanders hit the street of London to celebrate Waitangi Day with the traditional pub-crawl. They made their way across west London stopping at various pubs until reac...
Riot near the Ministry of Interior
Protesters gathered against the deaths of over 70 people in Port Said. Demonstrators threw bricks at the police; the police threw tear gas canisters to disperse the crowds. Cairo, Egypt...
Protest against ACTA in Dublin
A few hundred activists marched, despite the rain, through Dublin, to protest against the new Irish ACTA legislation and the censorship of the Internet that is going to follow the intro...
London Guantánamo Campaign Candlelit Vigil
The London Guantánamo Campaign marks 5 years of regular protests at the US Embassy, and over 10 years of illegal detention of UK residents Shaker Aamer and Ahmed Belbacha, with a candle...
Bangladesh Socialists raise voice against war on Iran
Socialist Party of Bangladesh brings out a procession in the city demanding to stop war against Iran by USA and Israel. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 4th January, 2012
Tim Pool assaulted during Occupy Wall Street march - Manhattan
Tim Pool, who made a name for himself by live-streaming the Occupy Wall Street movement, is assaulted while documenting a protest march. The activist journalist has received threats of ...
Disabled protest supports the Atos Two - London
Disabled people and their supporters brave freezing weather to stage an hour-long protest outside the UK offices of Atos, protesting against unfair testing for fitness to work and benef...
Egyptians mark second day of mourning following Port Said catastrophe
Protesters of the Port Said football catastrophe demonstrate at the Interior Ministry, where hundreds were injured from tear gas on the second day of a three-day mourning period for tho...
Egyptians mark Port Said catastrophe with second day of protests
After 74 reported deaths in Wednesday's Port Said football catastrophe, anti-government protests continue for a second day. Reports indicate up to four fatalities and hundreds inju...
Polish protest against Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement - Wroclaw
Over one-thousand people attended the second protest against the ACTA agreement in Wroclaw. Participants marched to Wroclaw's Market Square where they sang the Polish national anth...