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Eamon Gilmore T.D.: Foreign Minister of Ireland

United Nations - New York - February 09 2012 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon (R) meet today at the UNHQ with Eamon Gilmore T.D.,(LEFT) Deputy Prime...

by Europa Newswire in United States on 10/02/2012

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President of the Republic of Palau Johnson Toribiong addresses UN

Johnson Toribiong, President of the Republic of Palau, addresses the United Nations in New York City during a press conference regarding the rising...

by Europa Newswire in United States on 03/02/2012

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UN Women Marks First Anniversary

Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women, discusses the Office on the one-year anniversary of its establishment at the UN Headquarters. New...

by Europa Newswire in United States on 03/02/2012

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Eamon Gilmore T.D.: Foreign Minister of Ireland
United Nations - New York - February 09 2012 - Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon (R) meet today at the UNHQ with Eamon Gilmore T.D.,(LEFT) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Irel...
Trafalgar Square wardens disrupt MP's press-call - London 09.12.2011
On 9th December 2011, a press-call by Barry Gardiner MP calling for the London Olympics Committee to end Dow Chemicals' co-sponsorship of the 2012 games, was interrupted by 'H...
Cinema Jerusalem opens after 25 years of closure
Cinema Jerusalem was the first cinema in the city of East Jerusalem. Now, it has reopen its doors to an audience, after the closure 25 years ago, but with a new look. Israel. 9th Februa...
Syrians protest China's veto decision at the UN - London
Syrians protest China's veto decision at the United Nations outside the Chinese Embassy. China and Russia both vetoed a movement at the UN, which would have allowed foreign interce...
British and Olympic flag outside city hall - London
The Olympic games take place from 27 July until 12 August 2012 in London. The British flag currently flies right next to the Olympic flag in front of London City Hall. UK. 8th February ...
Demonstration against privatisation of the NHS in Parliament Square
Protest outside Parliament Square against The Health and Social Care Bill, which will be voted soon by the ministers of parliament. London, UK. 8th February 2012
The Duchess of Cambridge visits Lucien Freud exhibition - London
The Duchess of Cambridge attended a private viewing of the Lucien Freud exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. The visit was the first solo appearance of the Duchess of Cambridge....
Syrians protest at the Chinese Embassy in Westminster - London
Syrians protest outside the Chinese Embassy in London as similar demonstrations take place in cities across the world. The protest is in reaction to China's use of its Security Cou...
The Health And Social Care Bill protest at the Old Palace Yard
NHS protesters gathered at the Old Palace Yard, opposite the House of Lords, to protest against the privatisation and marketisation of the NHS Bill, London, UK. 8th February 2012
Syrian refugees protest with masks of world leaders - Yayladagi
File images: The UN failed to pass a resolution allowing the international community to protect Syria's civilian population. Refugees protest wearing masks depicting various world ...
Protesters oppose NHS privatisation through Health & Social Care Bill
Protesters gathered in Old Palace Yard to oppose the Health & Social Care Bill which will be voted on by MP's soon. If enacted it would effectively privatise the NHS, placing e...
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...
Pasban announce a march to the American consulate on 10th February
Pasban hold a press conference at the Karachi press club as Pasban’s President Altaf Shakoor announces a march to the American consulate, in protest against the detention trial and sen...
Westerwelle warns of stagnation in the Middle East peace process
German Foreign Minister Westerwelle travelled to Israel and the Palestinian territories to view the upheaval in the Arab world and stagnation in the Middle East peace process, he held p...
BNP and EDL protest outside Liverpool Crown Court
The British National Party and English Defence League protest against the case of 11 Asian men from Rochdale who have been charged with child exploitation and sex offences. UK. 6th Febr...
Ukrainians say 'Release Hunger Strikers' at embassy - London
Protesters at the Ukrainian Embassy call for the immediate release and fair treatment of Somali refugees on hunger strike in the Lutsk Detention Centre who have been beaten and intimida...
Pop-up rally against war in Dallas - USA
Looking like a United Nations picnic, north Texas activists from all nationalities and religions give passing motorists the peace sign. Dallas, Texas, USA 4th February 2012.
Activists unite to defend the NHS
Wessex Solidarity, Bournemouth Uncut, Bournemouth and Poole Anti Cuts Coalition and Occupy movements united to defend the National Health Service against the proposed Health and Welfar...
Alternative fashion show at Olympia National Hall
For the 12th year running the trade shows LondonEdge and London Central, joined for the second time by the Ledge Show, presented alternative and streetwear clothing and accessories at O...
Protest against Syrian president Bashar al-Assad
Palestinians in front of the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem waving Syrian flags and placards against the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria and against the repressive massacres at Ertkba. J...