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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....

by Evan Golub in United States on 05/02/2012

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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...

by Evan Golub in United States on 05/02/2012

Politics

Russians protest at Downing Street calling for voting reform

In conjunction with massive protests in Moscow and St. Petersberg, around 150 London-based Russians gathered outside Downing Street to protest for...

by Pete Riches in United Kingdom on 04/02/2012

BREAKING NEWS

05/02/2012 - McPherson Square still "Occupied" in DC - United States - While many of the tents and structures...
04/02/2012 - Russians protest at Downing Street calling for voting reform - United Kingdom - In conjunction with massive protests in...
04/02/2012 - Artist Kaya Mar lampoons Putin & Medvedev at London protest - London - United Kingdom - Political painter and caricaturist Kaya...
03/02/2012 - London Guantánamo Campaign Candlelit Vigil - United Kingdom - The London Guantánamo Campaign marks 5...
01/02/2012 - Vigil outside Parliament on Welfare Reform Bill - United Kingdom - People with disabilities, single...
01/02/2012 - Activists in vigil outside Parliament to oppose Welfare Reform Bill - United Kingdom - Disabled activists and protesters held...
01/02/2012 - 'Tent of Dreams' still stands at Occupy DC encampment - United States - The "Tent of Dreams" that was...
22/01/2012 - Romanian austerity cuts protest at London embassy - United Kingdom - Around 200 Romanian nationals protested...
22/01/2012 - Kuwaiti Bedoons call for official Kuwaiti citizenship - London - United Kingdom - A small group of Kuwaiti Bedoons living...

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Tibetans hold protest over Occupation by China - London
A vigil was held outside the Chinese embassy, one of many world-wide, following a call by the Kalon Tripa, the exiled Tibetan PM, for solidarity with people in Tibet who continue to suf...
Artist Kaya Mar lampoons Putin & Medvedev at London protest - London
Political painter and caricaturist Kaya Mar unveiled his latest oil-on-canvas painting on when he joined a protest by Russian ex-patriates outside Downing Street who are seeking fair el...
Russians protest at Downing Street calling for voting reform
In conjunction with massive protests in Moscow and St. Petersberg, around 150 London-based Russians gathered outside Downing Street to protest for voting reform and a less corrupt gover...
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.
London Guantánamo Campaign Candlelit Vigil
The London Guantánamo Campaign marks 5 years of regular protests at the US Embassy, and over 10 years of illegal detention of UK residents Shaker Aamer and Ahmed Belbacha, with a candle...
 London Guantánamo Campaigners outside American Embassy
London Guantánamo Campaigners gathered outside the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square for a candlelight vigil. UK. 3rd February 2012
Shut down Guantanamo candlelight vigil - London
On a cold Friday evening people attend a candlelight vigil with spoken word and poetry highlighting the incarceration of people suspected of terrorism in front of the American Embassy ...
Air Cadets RAC up the hours in the Flight Simulator - Wyton
Four Nuneaton based Air Cadets have just become the first members of 121 (Nuneaton) Squadron to complete the Pre Gliding Scholarship Training Course at the Air Cadet Regional Activity C...
President Evo Morales meets Indigenous groups over TIPNIS Dispute
President Evo Morales met with members of the Southern Indigenous Council (CONISUR) who remain in vigil waiting for the outcome of a law that protects the Isiboro Sécure National Park a...
'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...
Vigil outside Parliament on Welfare Reform Bill
People with disabilities, single mothers, claimants and other activists held a vigil outside Parliament on Welfare Reform Bill. London, United Kingdom, 1st February 2012.
Activists in vigil outside Parliament to oppose Welfare Reform Bill
Disabled activists and protesters held a vigil in Old Palace Yard opposite Parliament in opposition to the proposed Welfare Reform Bill. London, UK, 1st February 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...
Kuwaiti Bedoons call for official Kuwaiti citizenship - London
A small group of Kuwaiti Bedoons living in the UK gathered outside Downing Street to implore the British Government to use its influence and help them in their bid for official Kuwaiti ...
Justice for the murder of Marta del Castillo - Madrid
The 'Plataforma Marta del Castillo' organized protests in Spain against the sole conviction, out of five accused, for the murder three years ago of Marta de Castillo (aged 17)...
Israeli authority and PA hold Ttabiei while protesters stand outside
Protesters stand outside The American Colony Hotel in Jerusalem while the Israeli authority and Palestinian authority hold a meeting, often called a Ttabiei. Israel. 24th January 2012
Romanian austerity cuts protest at London embassy
Around 200 Romanian nationals protested outside their embassy in Kensington to demonstrate their anger and frustration at recent austerity cuts imposed on the Romanian people by the gov...
Chinese New Year 2012 celebration - Madrid
The Year of the Dragon was celebrated by the chinese community with a traditional Great Parade and several shows at Plaza de España. Madrid, Spain. 21st January 2012.
Celebration of Chinese New Year 2012 in Madrid
As the Year of the Dragon commences, members of the Chinese community in Madrid celebrate throughout the city, with traditional cultural activities and performances. Spain. 21st January...