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Knesset Celebrates 63 Years in an Open House Event - Jerusalem

Thousands of Israelis visit the Knesset for an Open House event on the occasion of the parliament’s 63rd birthday. Knesset Speaker Reuven Rubi Rivlin...

by Nir Alon in Israel on 08/02/2012

Politics

Second demonstration held over public transport fare hikes - Madrid

One hundred young people gathered in the downtown area to stage a second protest against the rising cost of public transport by jumping turnstiles...

by David Osuna in Spain on 01/02/2012

Environment

Rural hedge laying craft revived by National Trust - UK

The National Trust charity supports a campaign to reverse the decline of fields separated by hedges by teaching the ancient skill of hedge laying....

by Peter Ruck in United Kingdom on 28/01/2012

BREAKING NEWS

08/02/2012 - Knesset Celebrates 63 Years in an Open House Event - Jerusalem - Israel - Thousands of Israelis visit the Knesset...
01/02/2012 - Second demonstration held over public transport fare hikes - Madrid - Spain - One hundred young people gathered in...
28/01/2012 - Rural hedge laying craft revived by National Trust - UK - United Kingdom - The National Trust charity supports a...
27/01/2012 - Holocaust Memorial Day in Swindon - United Kingdom - United Kingdom - A short service was held at the...
21/01/2012 - World's biggest youth festival Kerala School Kalolsavam has 52nd year - India - Participants of the 52nd Kerala School...
18/01/2012 - Ethiopians march for equality in Israel - Jerusalem - Israel - Thousands of Ethiopians and supporters...
15/01/2012 - Protesters march in Berlin - Germany - The Occupy Berlin movement organized a...
31/12/2011 - London New years eve celebrations on BlackFriars Bridge - United Kingdom - Cowds gather on Black Friars Bridge in...
27/12/2011 - Examination and testing of silicone gel breast implant - Israel - Recently, silicone gel breast implants...
10/12/2011 - Thousands of people dressed as Santa Claus storm through London - United Kingdom - Thousands of people dressed up as Santa...

Latest News

Opening of the NBA in Palestinian Territory - Bethlehem
Palestinian basketball teams face off on the court at the Catholic Action school. A cheerleading performance was given during halftime. 8th February 2012
Italian U19 national women's team tours Jerusalem's sites
Italian women's team during their visit to the city of Jerusalem. The young women visited the Wester Wall inside the Old City. Israel. 8th February 2012
Knesset Celebrates 63 Years in an Open House Event - Jerusalem
Thousands of Israelis visit the Knesset for an Open House event on the occasion of the parliament’s 63rd birthday. Knesset Speaker Reuven Rubi Rivlin: ”I promise the public an exception...
Italian and Palestinian women's U19 teams hold friendly match
The Italian and Palestinian women's U19 national teams face off in Hebron. The match ended in a 7-0 win for the Italian team. Palestinian Territory. 7th February 2012
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...
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...
Rally for fair elections in Novosibirsk
Approximately 1,500 people joined in an opposition rally calling for fair elections in Russia as they protested against the policies of President Vladimir Putin. Russia. 4th February 20...
Barriers in Parliament Square taken down - London
Put up 18 months ago to stop peace protestors camping in Parliament Square, the barriers protecting the grass have finally been removed. London, United Kingdom. 5th February 2012
Hub Offices In Madrid
The Hub is a company offering inspired places for meeting, working, innovating, learning and connecting created by a group of young entrepreneurs who transformed an old 1940s garage int...
Aafia Movement's protest against US Justice system in Karachi
A demo held by Aafia Movement, with speakers commemorating two years of Aafia’s conviction. Karachi, Pakistan. 3rd February 2012
Logo launch for Ireland's 2013 EU Presidency - Dublin
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore and Minister for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton, in the presence of a group of young students, unveiled the winning logo for Ireland...
iRock! UK holds press launch in London
The social enterprise i Rock! UK announces the unveiling of the 'Tribes of Africa' show in May during its launch event at London’s Grange Hotel near Tower Bridge. UK. 2nd Febr...
London's Mayoral candidate Siobhan Benita at iRock Launch
Mayor of London candidate for 2012 Siobhan Benita, attended the UK launch of the social enterprise iRock! held at Grange Tower in the capital. London, UK. 2nd February 2012
Indignant movement holds Metro Fare Protest - Madrid
Spain's indignants protested once again in an action termed 'Yo No Pago' (I do not pay) against increases in the price of metro tickets. The protests were characterized b...
Second demonstration held over public transport fare hikes - Madrid
One hundred young people gathered in the downtown area to stage a second protest against the rising cost of public transport by jumping turnstiles and making a symbolic journey on the s...
Woman locked in bathroom for past decade poses for photos - Ramallah
Baraa Melhem poses for a photo at her mother's house in the West Bank city of Ramallah. The 21-year-old Palestinian woman has told authorities she was locked in a bathroom for the ...
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
Chinatown hosts Chinese New Year Parade - New York
Costumed dancers dressed as lions and dragons danced through the streets of New York City's Chinatown at the annual Chinese New Year's Day parade. USA. 29th January 2012
Ukrainian Nationalists commemorate Battle Of Kruty - Lviv
Ukrainian nationalists carried flaming torches during a rally to mark the 94th anniversary of the 1918 Battle of Kruty, when a small Ukrainian unit of 300 soldiers tried to resist Bolsh...
No War Against Iran and Syria Protest Marred by Scuffles
Stop the War's Protest at the US Embassy against sanctions and war on Iran and Syria was disrupted on several occasions when noisy and impassioned heckling led to scuffles with ste...