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Malaysian pasar malam celebrated at Trafalgar Square - London

London’s Trafalgar Square was transformed into a bustling Pasar malam (night market) to celebrate the vibrant food and culture of Malaysia. United...

by David Mbiyu in United Kingdom on 23/09/2011

Merchants who have set their goods up on the sidewalks make it difficult for pedestrians and for traffic to get through. Pétion-ville, Haiti. 1 July 2011

Society

A small market on the streets - Petion-ville

Merchants who have set their goods up on the sidewalks make it difficult for pedestrians and for traffic to get through. Pétion-ville, Haiti. 1 July...

by Jean Jacques AUGUSTIN in Haiti on 01/07/2011

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The Chandni Chowk flower market in Delhi

Photos from the Chandi Chowk flower market that operates every day early morning from the pavements and a main road in Old Delhi. The Delhi...

by Rahul Kumar in India on 09/04/2011

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Sprint Nextel quarterly earnings announced - New York City
File images: Sprint Nextel reports a net loss of 43 cents per share for the 4th quarter of 2011. The loss was greater than the 38 cents per share expected by Wall Street analysts. USA. ...
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
National Birthday Celebrations of Prophet Mohammad - Karachi
Muslims celebrate the birthday of Prophet Mohammad, during Eid e Milad un Nabi. February 5, 2012, Karachi, Pakistan.
Real Food Market at Southbank Centre Square
Real Food Market Southbank Centre Square London, Selection of food from local food producers. London, United Kingdom. 3rd January 2012
Homeless sleep rough on benches - Thessaloniki
Homeless people could be seen sleeping rough on benches in the central parks and squares of the city. Their individual predicaments were not known but some are thought to be suffering f...
In pictures: A view of Damascus
Damascus is commonly known in Syria as al-Sham, and as the City of Jasmine. It is the capital and the second largest city of Syria after Aleppo. 2nd February 2012
Old Porte de France reopens to vendors and consumers - Tunis
The Porte de France, long closed to vendors, is seen today reoccupied by dozens of street vendors on its first day of sales. Tunisia. 1st February 2012
Nasdaq Management to discuss Q4 results at NYSE
Nasdaq management will discuss its final quarterly results for 2011 on February 1st at the New York Stock Exchange, New York, USA. 31st January 2012
Colgate management discusses Q4 results at New York Stock Exchange
Colgate-Palmolive logged revenue of $4.17 billion. The 18 analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ expected revenues of $4.18 billion. USA. 26th January 2012
AT&T Management discusses Q4 2011 results at New York Stock Exchance
AT&T Management discussed their fourth quarter results at the New York Stock Exchange. Shares are indicated lower, and revenue is up 3.6 percent. USA. 26th January 2012
A rainy day in Jerusalem
Street activity continues near a popular market place in Jerusalem, while a heavy shower falls. Jerusalem, Israel. 11th January 2012
Verizon discuss final quarter results at New York Stock Exchange
Verizon management discussed final quarter results for 2011 at the NYSE, where they reported net income more than doubled to $1.38 billion, or 49 cents per share, from $659 million, or ...
Mc Donald's management discusses Q4 2011 results in New York
McDonald's will report earnings of $1.29 per share Tuesday, an increase of 11.2 percent from earnings over the same quarter a year ago. USA. 23rd January 2012
Investors call a dawn-to-dusk strike in Motijheel
A platform of retail investors announce a dawn-to-dusk shutdown in Motijheel business district, demanding that authorities stabilise the free-falling stock market. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 23...
Chinatown market activities during Chinese New year
Chinatown market, located on Sulawesi street in Makassar, was crowded before the celebration of Chinese New Year as people from the Chinese community prepared for the annual festivities...
Nepalis Protest Rising Fuel Prices
As in the international market, the fuel prices in Nepal rose enormously. Long queues in front of gas stations have become a daily occurrence. Demonstrators gathered to protest the 15 p...
Investors demand Finance Minister resign as Dhaka stocks plunge
Investors demand the resignation of the Finance Minsiter, after 'confusion' over investment in stocks by public servants causes the benchmark index and turnover of stocks to p...
Yuexiu Flower Market in Guangzhou opens for the Chinese New Year
A few thousand people visit the Yuexiu flower market on the first night of business, shoppers were there for holiday flowers and decorations for the Chinese New Year. Guangzhou, China. ...
Chalai market - The biggest market in the city of Trivandrum
Unidentified vendors sell vegetables, fruits and fish at the crowded Chalai market, the biggest market in the capital city of Kerala. Trivandrum. 2nd December 2011
Chinese Lunar New Year Market - Taipei
Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations begin on New Year's Eve when families get together for a feast. Special markets are set up providing food, snacks and candy. Dihua Street and Na...