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'Tent of Dreams' still stands at Occupy DC encampment

The "Tent of Dreams" that was recently draped around the statue of Brigadier General McPherson mounted on a horse remains standing as the...

by Evan Golub in United States on 01/02/2012

Politics

Impoverished Palestinians in the Gaza Strip cook during a winter night

A Palestinian woman bakes bread over firewood inside her tent in one of the poorest regions of the Al-Zaiton neighbourhood during a cold winter night...

by Sameh Rahmi in Palestinian Territory on 30/01/2012

Society

Ukrainian homeless to be warmed up during cold snap

Due to a European cold snap, 1500 heating points for the poor were opened in the Ukraine in the last week to provide warmth to those living on the...

by Kost Bezginsky in Ukraine on 30/01/2012

BREAKING NEWS

01/02/2012 - 'Tent of Dreams' still stands at Occupy DC encampment - United States - The "Tent of Dreams" that was...
30/01/2012 - Ukrainian homeless to be warmed up during cold snap - Ukraine - Due to a European cold snap, 1500...
29/01/2012 - Daily life in Gaza Strip - Palestinian Territory - A Palestinian refugee children plays in...
27/01/2012 - Palestinian village in a tough neighborhood - Susya - Palestinian Territory - The Palestinian West Bank village of...
25/01/2012 - Circus dwarfs married inside the circus tent in India - India - Circus Dwarf artists Sanjay and Priya...
17/01/2012 - Barbara Tucker returns to Parliament Square after Police Custody - United Kingdom - Barbara Tucker returned to Parliament...
31/12/2011 - Occupy Philadelphia Celebrates "Peoples' Awakening" - United States - The Occupy movement in Philadelphia...
21/12/2011 - Occupy Frankfurt Camp continues through cold and snow - Germany - The Occupy Frankfurt camp, that has...
09/12/2011 - Six arrested and camp dismantled in midnight raid - Phoenix - United States - A midnight raid by Phoenix police...

Latest News

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...
McPherson Square still "Occupied" in DC
While many of the tents and structures have been and continue to be cleared out of McPherson Square, Occupy DC still maintains their vigil there. Washington, DC, USA. 5th February 2012.
OccupyLSX endures snow storm - London
The OccupyLSX camp endures the snow outside St Pauls Cathedral as a cold snap crosses Europe bringing snow storms, and extremely cold weather. United Kingdom. 4th February 2012
Occupy Exeter leave Cathedral Green and move into new Site
Occupy Exeter protesters dismantled their camp on Cathedral Green following an eviction notice served by the Exeter Cathedral Chapter, and have moved to disused offices overlooking the ...
Solemn Mock Funeral Procession For Yohanes Berko – Jerusalem
Activists conduct a solemn mock funeral procession for homeless Yohanes Berko who froze during the night of January 21st in Tel-Aviv, marching from PM Netanyahu’s private apartment to t...
Palestinian Bedouin refugees in El Zaituon -  Palestinian Territory
A reportage of Palestinian Bedouin refugees living inside their tents in the El Zaituon neighbourhood, one of the poorest regions in the Gaza strip, struggling with climate change and s...
'Tent of Dreams' still stands at Occupy DC encampment
The "Tent of Dreams" that was recently draped around the statue of Brigadier General McPherson mounted on a horse remains standing as the Occupy DC vigil continues in McPherso...
Tahrir Square Tents Demand Retribution - Cairo
Revolutionaries convert Tahrir Square into a tent city, giving voice to their concerns in graffiti demanding justice for the martyred and injured, and that military rulers swiftly trans...
Ukrainian homeless to be warmed up during cold snap
Due to a European cold snap, 1500 heating points for the poor were opened in the Ukraine in the last week to provide warmth to those living on the streets. Kiev. 30th January 2012
Occupy D.C. Protesters meet eviction deadline with Defiance
The National Parks Service ordered Occupy protesters to remove gear from their tents or face arrest. Protesters used a park statue as a pole for a giant tent, and the deadline came and ...
Impoverished Palestinians in the Gaza Strip cook during a winter night
A Palestinian woman bakes bread over firewood inside her tent in one of the poorest regions of the Al-Zaiton neighbourhood during a cold winter night. Gaza City, Palestinian Territory. ...
Daily life in Gaza Strip
A Palestinian refugee children plays in one of the poorest regions in the Al-Zaiton neighbourhood, in the Gaza strip. Palestinian Territories. 29th January 2012
Shop owner protests against Occupy Dame Street
A shop owner who owns several shops near the Occupy Dame Street Camp has put up some poster in his shop windows calling for the camp to disband because he claims it is costing jobs. Dub...
UnlockNAMA campaign occupies vacant building - Dublin
Activists from the UnlockNAMA campaign have occupied a vacant building and held a series of lectures and discussions. The activists left the building peacefully, after an eviction notic...
Palestinian village in a tough neighborhood - Susya
The Palestinian West Bank village of Susya is surrounded by Israeli settlements. Unrecognized by Israeli administration, it is denied building permits, basic infrastructures and is unde...
Circus dwarfs married inside the circus tent in India
Circus Dwarf artists Sanjay and Priya are married inside their circus tent, witnessed by media and colleagues. Pathanamthitta, India. 25th January 2012
Vivienne Westwood speaks at Tent City Uni at Occupy London
Vivienne Westwood speaks at Tent City Uni. Topics coverd were banking, climate change and art. Westwood is a British fashion designer and businesswoman. UK. 22nd January 2012
Lebanese demand Army on border after teen killed
Clashes at the Lebanese-Syrian borders checkpoint after a funeral of a 16 year old boy from Al-Areeda village, after the boy was allegedly killed by Syrian forces while he was on his fi...
Occupy Southend- Flash Occupation –Southend-on-Sea
Occupy Southend held a flash occupation in High St. Several protestors then moved on to peacefully demonstrate outside Vodafone and Barclays Bank before returning to the temporary camp....
Global Day to support the Egyptian revolution
Despite frigid temperatures and the first snowstorm of the year, protesters gathered under tents in Times Square to shout "Long live the revolution" and support the January 25...