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Japanese trawler runs aground at Clifton Beach - South Africa

A Japanese trawler named Eihatsu Maru ran aground around 5.15am on 12 May 2012 in thick fog. 28 crew members and a dog were rescued. Overnight a...

by Shayne Krige in South Africa on 12/05/2012

Politics

Off duty police officers march in London against cuts

Off duty police officers march in London against government cuts to wages and to police force numbers.

by Mario Mitsis in United Kingdom on 10/05/2012

Politics

International Workers Day Commemorated in Trafalgar Square

International Workers Day was commemorated in Trafalgar Square in the heart of the capital. Also known as May Day, it celebrates the economic and...

by Mario Mitsis in United Kingdom on 01/05/2012

BREAKING NEWS

12/05/2012 - Japanese trawler runs aground at Clifton Beach - South Africa - South Africa - A Japanese trawler named Eihatsu Maru...
10/05/2012 - Off duty police officers march in London against cuts - United Kingdom - Off duty police officers march in...
01/05/2012 - International Workers Day Commemorated in Trafalgar Square - United Kingdom - International Workers Day was...
23/04/2012 - Protest held by cyclists at Addison Lee Courier offices in London - United Kingdom - Protest is held by angry cyclists after...
19/04/2012 - Palestinians collect recycling materials from Gaza garbage dump - Palestinian Territory - Many men collect material to sell to...
18/04/2012 - Torrid winds and sand storms batter the Gaza Strip - Palestinian Territory - Palestinians get to grips with torrid...
30/03/2012 - Albania citizens selling potatoes in Kosovo - Kosovo - Albanian citizens who live near the...
29/03/2012 - Palestinian's now without power in hospitals, water treatment failing - Palestinian Territory - Impoverished Palestinian are now left...
24/03/2012 - Hamas committed to continue pumping Egyptian fuel to Gaza - Palestinian Territory - Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri: "...
23/03/2012 - An Oil tanker after crossing Kerem Shalom crossing - Rafah - Palestinian Territory - Following an Egyptian mediation, Israel...

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Swindon GWH Carillion Hospital Workers Protest

Our World

Swindon GWH Carillion Hospital Workers Protest

On the 19th day of strikes by the GWH Hospital Carillion Workers there were protests in both Swindon Town Centre and outside the GWH Hospital where the strikers had individual meetings ...
by Pete Dewhirst, on 16th of May 2012
Pahiyas Festival in Lucban Town

Society

Pahiyas Festival in Lucban Town

The municipality of Lucban in Quezon Province celebrated the annual Pahiyas Festival, the colorful summer event honoring the patron saint of farmers, San Isidro Labrador.
by rummelp, on 13th of May 2012
Annual race 'Jerusalem is Ours' is held on Nakba Day

Sports

Annual race 'Jerusalem is Ours' is held on Nakba Day

Three thousand contestants from all over the West Bank and Jerusalem take part in the Third International Jerusalem is Ours race in the town of Abu Dis, on the occasion of the commemora...
by Mahmoud illean, on 15th of May 2012
Eastbourne Borough FC vs Staines Town

Sports

Eastbourne Borough FC vs Staines Town

Eastbourne Borough FC vs Staines Town. Staines Town won the game 1-0.
by Michal Nadolny, on 25th of February 2012
San Isidro festivities held in Madrid

Arts & Entertainment

San Isidro festivities held in Madrid

Madrileños dressed in traditional costume headed towards the Plaza Mayor and Pradera de San Isidro as they celebrated San Isidro, the patron saint of Madrid, which is officially commemo...
by Nathalie Paco, on 13th of May 2012
Manchester City fans celebrate winning Premier League title

Sports

Manchester City fans celebrate winning Premier League t...

Manchester City fans revelled in winning the Premier League title as they gathered to celebrate in front of the City's Town Hall.
by FOOTYPIXSPORTS Colin Shorrock, on 14th of May 2012
El campo de la cebada: A community area for residents of Madrid

Our World

El campo de la cebada: A community area for residents o...

First anniversary of the Campo de la cebada. 5.000 m2 space is set up for residents in Madrid at la Latina district, one year after.
by Nathalie Paco, on 14th of May 2012
Palestinian refugees march to commemorate the Nakba

Politics

Palestinian refugees march to commemorate the Nakba

Palestinians took to the streets of the West Bank town of Bethlehem the evening before Nakba Day, which Palestinians observe as the "catastrophe" in which many refugees were e...
by Ryan Rodrick Beiler, on 14th of May 2012
In pictures: The dangerous road to the Mountain Province of Bontoc

Our World

In pictures: The dangerous road to the Mountain Provinc...

A winding, steep road leads to Bontoc, the Mountain Province. That's why motorist are advised to be careful going to this mystic town. Recently, 11 people were killed when an overl...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 14th of May 2012
American Idol contestant performs free home town concert - Chula Vista

Arts & Entertainment

American Idol contestant performs free home town concer...

Jessica Sanchez, American Idol contestant, performed at a free concert at Eastlake High School, hosted by the City of Chula Vista. Fans lined the parade route and followed her into the ...
by Richard Eaton, on 12th of May 2012
World Athletics Day in formerly war ravaged northern Uganda

Sports

World Athletics Day in formerly war ravaged northern Ug...

Junior athletes compete during the IAAF World Athletics Day at Pece stadium in Gulu town in the formerly war ravaged northern Uganda.
by SamsonOpus, on 12th of May 2012
Protesters gather to protest the closing of the National Theater

Society

Protesters gather to protest the closing of the Nationa...

Turkish actors gather at the Headquarter of National Turkish Theater (Devlet Tiyatrosu) in Ankara, to protest the government's decision to close or sell all National Theaters.
by Roberto Giobbi, on 13th 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
Shabby condition of Sugar Mill bypass road in Naundero

Our World

Shabby condition of Sugar Mill bypass road in Naundero

The condition of Sugar Mill bypass road has worsened and it has broken at several spots causing hardships for the commuters who have demanded to build it immediately in the home town of...
by Jamal Dawoodpoto, on 13th of May 2012
The 6th Annual AT&T Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival

Arts & Entertainment

The 6th Annual AT&T Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Fes...

The Norfolk Fest Events brought in 25 of the best wineries from across the Commonwealth right to Norfolk Virginia's premier waterfront venue.
by Abhi Ahmadadeen, on 12th of May 2012
Japanese trawler runs aground at Clifton Beach - South Africa

Society

Japanese trawler runs aground at Clifton Beach - South ...

A Japanese trawler named Eihatsu Maru ran aground around 5.15am on 12 May 2012 in thick fog. 28 crew members and a dog were rescued. Overnight a failed attempt was made to pull the stri...
by Shayne Krige, on 12th of May 2012
Broome community concern over policing during Mother's Day Event

Environment

Broome community concern over policing during Mother's ...

Broome's community celebrated Mothers Day at the Broome markets with a silent gathering showing concern about the numbers of police positioned in town and a proposed gas Hub at Jam...
by Ingetje Tadros, on 13th of May 2012
The 'Indignados' take again the squares

Society

The 'Indignados' take again the squares

On the anniversary of 15M, thousands of people took to the streets to demand the rights of citizens and the poor state of the current democratic system. In Valencia, 'indignados�...
by Pablo Ortega, on 12th of May 2012
Candles lit as part of rally in solidarity with hunger strikers

Politics

Candles lit as part of rally in solidarity with hunger ...

A rally, standing in solidarityy with the prisoners on hunger strike in Israeli jails, is held in the town of Sur Baher. Participants carry photos of the strikers and light candles for ...
by Mahmoud illean, on 12th of May 2012
Sit-in in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners

Politics

Sit-in in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners

Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad addresses demonstrators at a protest tent in the West Bank town of Bethlehem in solidarity with over 1,550 prisoners observing a hunger strike to...
by Mahmoud illean, on 12th of May 2012

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