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Human Chain marks 10th Anniversary of Guantanamo prison Opening

Hundreds gathered at the San Francisco Federal Building to create a human chain in protest over the continued detainment of 171 prisoners accused of...

by Ellie Van Houtte in United States on 11/01/2012

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Protesters gather at Fort Meade in support of Bradley Manning

Hundreds veterans, including members of Occupy DC and Occupy Wall Street, protested at the Fort Meade military base over arrested soldier Bradley...

by Ellie Van Houtte in United States on 17/12/2011

Australian and US forces conduct Talisman Sabre at Rockhampton Airport, a joint military operation designed to demonstrate their close relationship. Australia. 11th July 2011

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Australian and US forces train in Queensland

Australian and US forces conduct Talisman Sabre at Rockhampton Airport, a joint military operation designed to demonstrate their close relationship....

by Def VID in Australia on 11/07/2011

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Expatriate Egyptians protest on anniversary of revolution
As protesters crammed Tahrir Square, expat Egyptians abroad organised protests in many world cities in solidarity with Egypt's unfinished revolution. London, UK. 25th January 2012 ...
Family of 'Blind Sheikh' maintains vigil at US Embassy
For the past five months family members of Dr. Omar Abdel Rahman have maintained a sit-in at the U.S. Embassy calling for release of the 'Blind Sheikh'. Cairo, Egypt. 25th Jan...
Egyptians Protest in London on Anniversary of Revolution
On the first anniversary of the Egyptian revolution, Egyptians in London protested outside their embassy in solidarity with their countrymen and against the ruling Supreme Council of th...
Maltese military save 68 migrants in operation aided by US Navy
Armed Forces of Malta successfully concluded a search-and-rescue operation with US Navy, saving 68 lives. Marsaxlokk, Malta. 15th January 2012
Kurds claim US complicity with Turkish attacks - London
Kurdish supporters of the PKK protested at the US Embassy following Turkish air strikes on Uludere which killed 38 innocent villagers. The protesters claim the US is complicit by allege...
Antiwar protest oustide Parliament House and Cabinet Office
Protesters gather to voice their opinion against a possible strike against Iran. They are also demanding withdrawal from Afghanistan. London, UK. 18th December 2011
Anti War protest at US embassy
The protestors demand to put the Iraq war at trial as the 504th military camp is handed over from the U.S. to Iraq military forces. There is only one more camp left to be handed over be...
Human Rights group Karapatan protest over former President Arroyo
Militant group Karapatan go on protest in front of the Department of Justice with the puppet of former President Arroyo in an orange jump suit, because she allegedly evades taking respo...
Contingency Operating Station Kalsu, Babil Province
Contingency Operating Station (COS) Kalsu is the latest US base to be handed over to Iraqi Security Forces. Only three bases remain under US control. Hilla, Iraq. 5th December 2011
Flag Ceremony of 105th Infantry Batalion of Mexican Army
Mexican President Felipe Calderon leads a Flag Ceremony of 105 Infantry Battalion and the opening of a new military base in the town of Ciudad Mier, Mexico. 10th December 2011
Four protesters arrested for occupying Egyptian embassy in London
Just before 10am, four protesters entered the Egyptian embassy in London to protest against continued government oppression. They were each arrested by Diplomatic police and all were br...
Navy of Mexico receives aircraft and non-invasive inspection vehicles
The Secretary of the Navy of Mexico received a new aircraft CASA 235 Persuader and three vehicles Backscatter (ZBV) non-intrusive inspection within the context of the Merida Initiative....
Mexican Army confiscates 15 million in cash - Mexico City
During 'Operation Zorro', the Mexican Armed Forces confiscated $15 million from the drug trafficking group 'Guzman Loera' in northern Mexico. 22nd November 2011
Suicide bomb targeting NGO in Kandahar kills four and wounds two
At least three people a police officer were killed and two others including a Nepalese worker were wounded when a suicide car bomber targeted the offices of a non governmental organisat...
NATO to give ANSF 166 aircraft - Kabul
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) will provide 145 multi-type airplanes and 21 helicopters to Afghan National Security Force (ANSF), an official said. Afghanistan, Kabul, 17...
U.S. Marine Sergeant defends Occupy Wall Street protestors
Thousands supported Occupy Wall Street in Times Square last night. After several arrests, a U.S. marine began questioning NYPD officers patriotism as well as their courage. New York, N...
Ten Years On - Stop The War Coalition in London
Ten years after the invasion of Afghanistan, the Stop The War Coalition, CND and MAB held a lengthy mass rally in Trafalgar Square before marching to Downing Street to demand an end to ...
Egyptians Rally to Reclaim the Revolution - Cairo
Thousands protested on what was called 'Friday of Reclaiming the Revolution', to demand amongst other things an end to military trial for civilians and against recent changes ...
US Veteran supports Obama's lifting of Armed Forces gay ban Policy
US veteran Vicki Wagner seen here waiting for the US President outside a Los Angeles fundraiser event holds a sign supporting Obama's lifting of the "Don't Ask, Don'...
Protest Calling for Boycott of Marks & Spencer in Support of Palestine
Protesters outside the Oxford St Marks & Spencers called for a boycott of the store in support of Palestine on the 11th anniversary of the 'Second Intifada' and as Palesti...