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Second arrest in Canterbury double death case - Kent

Police have arrested a second man in connection with the deaths of two young men in Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom. 1st February 2012

by graham mitchell in United Kingdom on 01/02/2012

Society

A Tribute to the world’s youngest Microsoft professional Arfa Kareem

The Afia Movment pays tribute to the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional in the world, Arfa Kareem, aged 9, who recently died because of...

by Syed Yasir Kazmi in Pakistan on 17/01/2012

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Ben Hana 'Blanket Man' has Died - Wellington

A tribute to Ben Hana (aka Blanket Man) sprung up on Courtenay Place, where he spent most of his days. Hana, a homeless person, who turned to a life...

by mico santos in New Zealand on 16/01/2012

BREAKING NEWS

01/02/2012 - Second arrest in Canterbury double death case - Kent - United Kingdom - Police have arrested a second man in...
17/01/2012 - A Tribute to the world’s youngest Microsoft professional Arfa Kareem - Pakistan - The Afia Movment pays tribute to the...
16/01/2012 - Ben Hana 'Blanket Man' has Died - Wellington - New Zealand - A tribute to Ben Hana (aka Blanket Man...
21/12/2011 - Thousands pay last respects to former President Vaclav Havel - Czech Republic - A procession of around 10,000 people...
03/12/2011 - Gary Speed Tribute at Elland Road: Leeds v Millwall football game - United Kingdom - Tributes had been laid for the recently...
02/11/2011 - Day of the Dead commemorated in El Salvador - El Salvador - People flocked to La Bermeja cemetery...
29/10/2011 - Voices Against Terrorism organize tribute to victims of ETA in Madrid - Spain - The Spanish organization VCT '...
07/10/2011 - Solitary tribute to Steve Jobs at Belfast Apple Store - United Kingdom - A single tribute to Steve Jobs was left...
07/10/2011 - Apple fans continue to pay tribute to Steve Jobs - London - United Kingdom - Steve Jobs, the chairman and co-founder...
12/09/2011 - National 9/11 Memorial opens to the Public - United States - The National September 11 Memorial...

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Birth Day Celebrations of Prophet Mohammad preparations in full swing
Preparations for celebrating the birthday of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) are gaining momentum across the metropolis. Karachi, Pakistan. 4th February 2012
Second arrest in Canterbury double death case - Kent
Police have arrested a second man in connection with the deaths of two young men in Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom. 1st February 2012
Fishing by hand celebrated - Pangasinan
Kambog ed Kapokokan, a native term for catching fish, crabs and prawn by hand inside a fishpond was celebrated during the Sigay (harvest) Festival. Philippines. 28th January 2012
International Day in memory of Holocaust Victims - Thessaloniki
A tribute at the Holocaust Memorial commemorating the persecution of the Jewish people during World War II. Thessaloniki, Greece. 29th January 2012
Latin America featured at FITUR 2012 - Madrid
FITUR 2012 saw the introduction of INVESTOUR for the Americas, a new tool to bring together investors and opportunities in Latin America. The B2B workshops were for exhibitors to introd...
Christmas in Mezquital Valley - Hidalgo
On the night of Christmas Eve, families and residents of the Mezquital Valley celebrate at a Mass for the Lord Jesus in conjunction with the return of family members who have emigrate t...
A Tribute to the world’s youngest Microsoft professional Arfa Kareem
The Afia Movment pays tribute to the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional in the world, Arfa Kareem, aged 9, who recently died because of cardiac arrest after an epileptic seizure....
Ben Hana 'Blanket Man' has Died - Wellington
A tribute to Ben Hana (aka Blanket Man) sprung up on Courtenay Place, where he spent most of his days. Hana, a homeless person, who turned to a life on the street in the late 1990s, die...
Occupy London pays tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King
Occupy London pays tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King on the anniversary of his birth. London, UK. 15th January 2012
 Amy Winehouse look-a-like Amy Margarida grows in popularity
Amy Winehouse look-a-like Amy Margarida (aka Cynthia Richter from Brazil), made an appearance at Floridita. She met with friends and family of Amy Winehouse and watched Mitch Winehouse ...
Posthumous tribute to actor Pedro Armendariz - Mexico City
Actors, relatives and fans of Mexican and international actor, Pedro Armendariz Pardo, paid a posthumous tribute to him at the Palace of Fine Arts in the capital. Mexico. 9th January 20...
Flower tributes for Stephen Lawrence - Eltham
A memorial plaque to black teenager Stephen Lawrence, who was murdered an attack in Eltham in 1993, was covered with floral tributes shortly after two of his killers were sentenced to p...
136th birthday ceremony of the founder of Pakistan
Pakistan celebrates the 136th anniversary of the birth of founder Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, who led the country to independence in 1947. Karachi, Pakistan. 25th December 2011
People still came to Prague castle to pay tribute to Vaclav Havel
About 20.000 people came on thurshday 22nd of December 2011 to Prague castle in Prague, Czech republic to see coffin with death president Vaclav Havel. Many people waited severel hours ...
People visit Prague Castle to pay tribute to Vaclav Havel
Approximately 20,000 people visit the Prague Castle to see the coffin of deceased president Vaclav Havel. Many people waited severel hours. Czech Republic. 22nd December 2011
Thousands pay last respects to former President Vaclav Havel
A procession of around 10,000 people came to pay tribute to the late Vaclav Havel, former president of the Czech republic. His coffin was diplayed in the city centre and later removed ...
Hundreds people pay tribute to Vaclav Havel
Hundreds of people came out to squares and public places to light candles for the world-famous playwright, writer and first president of the Czech Republic, Vaclav Havel, who died at ag...
O'Neill pays tribute to Rovers supporters - Dublin
Outgoing Shamrock Rovers manager Michael O'Neill has reflected on his successful 3 year reign in charge of Shamrock Rovers and credited the clubs supporters for much of that succes...
Construction boom in Gaza due to Egyptian tunnels
The Gaza Strip is undergoing a ‘construction boom’ as unprecedented quantities of cement, aggregate and iron are reaching the enclave through the underground tunnels from Egypt. Palesti...
Martial law anniversary is commemorated in Warsaw
The 30th anniversary of the martial law imposition is commemorated in Poland. In Warsaw, approximately 3,000 people marched under leadership of the main opposition party to pay tribute ...