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Fire breaks out in Agargaon slum in Dhaka

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Fire breaks out in Agargaon slum in Dhaka

A fire which broke out in slums in the Shyamoli area in Dhaka has affected around 150 homes, many were destroyed and 10 people were injured in the fire, the fire brigade said.
by Bayazid Akter, on 16th of May 2012
Palestinian artists paint murals for Nakba

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Palestinian artists paint murals for Nakba

Palestinians mark Nakba, or catastrophe, of Israel's founding in the 1948 war, when hundreds of thousands of their brethren fled or were forced to leave their homes before 64 years...
by Majdi Fathi, on 16th of May 2012
Nakba commemoration in Rome

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Nakba commemoration in Rome

The 64th anniversary of the Palestinian "catastrophe". During the 1948 Palestine War. An estimated 700,000 Palestinians were forcibly expelled or fled, and hundreds of Palesti...
by Cristina Mastrandrea, on 15th of May 2012
Swindon GWH Carillion Hospital Workers Protest

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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
Thai Food Festival 2012

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Thai Food Festival 2012

Thai Food Festival 2012 enlivened by 2 chefs brought in from Thailand, Chef Charoensri Vatanayut and Chef Orawan Wannadilok. The festival is supported entirely by the Consulate General ...
by Robertus Pudyanto, on 16th of May 2012
Empowerment behind the burqa - Kolkata

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Empowerment behind the burqa - Kolkata

Muslim women live with many social restrictions that may seem conservative to most modern people. Twin sisters fought against the social restrictions and became role models in their loc...
by arindam Mukherjee, on 5th of August 2010
Trial against right wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik - Week 5

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Trial against right wing extremist Anders Behring Breiv...

The trial against terrorist Anders Behring Breivik on the last day of the fifth week in Oslo court house. Anders is responsible for the killing of 77 people on 22 July 2011.
by Alexander Widding, on 16th of May 2012
Barcelona INDIGANDOS demonstrate agains La Caixa Bank

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Barcelona INDIGANDOS demonstrate agains La Caixa Bank

After 15M, Barcelona Idignados movement continue to demonstrate against economical system in La Caixa central offices in Barcelona.
by Shooting Serveis Fotografics Press Agency, on 16th of May 2012
Two killed 37 injured in Kashmir road accident

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Two killed 37 injured in Kashmir road accident

Two people were killed and 37 others were injured when an overloaded bus turned en route to Srinagar. According to police, the bus coming from Branwar village turned over at Dadwompora ...
by FAISAL KHAN, on 16th of May 2012
Last day for the 15M anniversary protests

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Last day for the 15M anniversary protests

The indignant of 15M, left Sol square around midnight and went to the headquarters of the stock market and close to the congress, with a noisy protest. They were escorted by police offi...
by David Osuna, on 16th of May 2012
Mass case hearings for missing persons at Peshawar high court

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Mass case hearings for missing persons at Peshawar high...

More then 92 families of missing people come to Peshawar high court for hearings of their case. Children, families, elders were at the PHC during the case hearings.
by MusarratUllah Jan, on 16th of May 2012
Mass case hearings for missing persons at Peshawar high court

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Mass case hearings for missing persons at Peshawar high...

More then 92 families of missing people come to Peshawar high court for hearings of their case. Children, families, elders were at the PHC during the case hearings.
by MusarratUllah Jan, on 16th of May 2012
15M anniversary celebrated in Madrid

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15M anniversary celebrated in Madrid

Madrid celebrates the 15M anniversary in Sol Square in protest against the continuous economical cuts and government repression.
by Alberto-Sibaja Ramirez, on 15th of May 2012
Sheikh Alamgir - The Thirteen Year Old Drug Addict

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Sheikh Alamgir - The Thirteen Year Old Drug Addict

At 7, Sheikh Alamgir ran away from home. Now 13, the Sealdah railway station in Kolkata has been his home. There are around 500 children living here at this railway station begging and ...
by arindam Mukherjee, on 25th of October 2009
Lack of reconstruction and Development in Mul Dwarika Mandir

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Lack of reconstruction and Development in Mul Dwarika M...

VIDEO on Shri krishna mandir of the Mul Dwarka Near by Kodinar in the District of Junagadh, Gujrat.
by Chetan Bhandari, on 2nd of May 2012
Afghan president meets with Chancellor Merkel in signing agreement

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Afghan president meets with Chancellor Merkel in signin...

The German chancellor met the Afghan President Hamid Karzai. The two presidents signed a new pact, according to whom Germany will help Afghanistan with 15 million Euros. Small protests ...
by Riccardo Valsecchi, on 16th of May 2012
15M saucepan-banging demonstration in Sol Square

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15M saucepan-banging demonstration in Sol Square

15M organisation held a saucepan-banging demonstration on the day of its first anniversary.
by Thi Thuy, on 15th of May 2012
Madrid celebrates one year from 15M

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Madrid celebrates one year from 15M

Coinciding with the celebration of San Isidoro, Madrid's day, the citizens of the Spanish capital city gathered at Sol Square. A long meeting was organised to discuss further measu...
by Lora Grigorova, on 15th of May 2012
People in the markets of Palermo

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People in the markets of Palermo

The traditional markets of old Palermo are a strong attraction for tourists, and they work and meet people of all ethnicities.
by Carlo Pollaci, on 15th of May 2012
Trial of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic begins

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Trial of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic begin...

In The Hague, the trial of former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic began. He is accused of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes during the Yugoslavia War in the 90s.
by FRED ENNEMAN, on 16th of May 2012

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