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Preparation of Diamond Jubilee concert outside Buckingham Palace

Arts & Entertainment

Preparation of Diamond Jubilee concert outside Buckingh...

Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, celebrating 60 years on the throne, will climax in a long weekend of events including a 1000 craft river pageant, a concert outside Buckingham...
by Bimal Sharma, on 22nd of May 2012
Bomb found in Buenos Aires theatre

Society

Bomb found in Buenos Aires theatre

This afternoon a cleaning team at the Gran Rex Theatre found a bomb. The explosive was programed to explode tomorrow. Tomorrow, the former President of Colombia Alvaro Uribe will be at ...
by Niels Wenstedt, on 22nd of May 2012
Guinness World Record for longest line of fanfare trumpeters, London

Our World

Guinness World Record for longest line of fanfare trump...

91trumpeters, made up of seven different military units, decked in full ceremonial uniform, prepare to simultaneously play a well-known fanfare in order to break the record for the worl...
by Bimal Sharma, on 22nd of May 2012
5km Docklands Fun Run in Dublin

Sports

5km Docklands Fun Run in Dublin

Aoife Talty from Raheny Shamrock AC and Sean Hehir from Rathfarnham AC won the 5km of the Dockland Fun Run this evening. 3,090 runners took part in this year 5th edition of the popular ...
by Art Widak, on 22nd of May 2012
Left-wing political party organises demonstration in Greece

Politics

Left-wing political party organises demonstration in Gr...

Left-wing political parties of Greece organised a demonstration against new austeriy measures. Among them were members of the Coalition of the Radical Left, which ended in third place d...
by Giorgos Panagakis, on 22nd of May 2012
Demonstration against education cuts underway in Zaragoza

Society

Demonstration against education cuts underway in Zarago...

A general strike and massive demonstrations were held throughout Spain due to continued education cuts by the Spanish government. Thousands took to the street bearing organisation color...
by Javier Lines, on 22nd of May 2012
Education workers and students go on general strike in Spain

Society

Education workers and students go on general strike in ...

Students and education workers go on a general strike due to continued education cuts set by the government. Protests and marchers were staged throughout the country.
by Juan Antonio Zamarripa, on 22nd of May 2012
Olympic torch procession is welcomed in Bath

Sports

Olympic torch procession is welcomed in Bath

On the fourth day of the 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, ten-of-thousands enjoyed the warm weather and welcomed the Olympic Torch to Bath.
by john Lynch, on 22nd of May 2012
Large fire at St. Mark's Primary School - Glasgow

Society

Large fire at St. Mark's Primary School - Glasgow

A huge fire erupts at a derelict school in Glasgow's east end. Plumes of smoke billowed from the fire, which engulfed the former primary school of St. Marks in Shettleston, Glasgow...
by Anthony Brawley, on 22nd of May 2012
Bikertag 2012 shows off the latest technologies and safety precautions

Sports

Bikertag 2012 shows off the latest technologies and saf...

Bikertag 2012, under the auspices of the Interior Minister of Baden-Wuerttemberg, Reinhold Gall, and co-organized by the Regional Road Safety association, shows off some of the latest t...
by Ben Azimor, on 20th of May 2012
Indignados try to block access to a meeting at CaixaBank headquarters

Politics

Indignados try to block access to a meeting at CaixaBan...

Members of the movement of the "Indignados" and activists affected by the bank try to block a meeting from taking place at the central offices of La CaixaBank.
by Albert S. Llop, on 22nd of May 2012
Shell Annual General Meeting underway in Netherlands - The Hague

Environment

Shell Annual General Meeting underway in Netherlands - ...

The Annual General Meeting of the Shell shareholders takes place in The Hague, The Netherlands. Greenpeace and other organisations protested the meeting.
by Berbera van den Hoek, on 22nd of May 2012
Teachers and students strike against cuts in education - Barcelona

Politics

Teachers and students strike against cuts in education ...

Thousands of students and teachers turn out to protest in Barcelona against budget cuts in education. Joan Carles Gallego and Jose Maria Alvarez, CCOO and UGT leaders, led protesters.
by Zonte28, on 22nd of May 2012
John Edwards returns from lunch break during his trial - Greensboro

Politics

John Edwards returns from lunch break during his trial ...

John Edwards returns from lunch break during his trial on campaign finance felony charges during jury deliberations today. If convicted, Edwards faces up to 30 years in prison and a $1....
by Matt Maggio, on 22nd of May 2012
Anti-austerity leftist protester march in Thessaloniki

Politics

Anti-austerity leftist protester march in Thessaloniki

Anti-austerity leftist protesters chant slogans while marching throughout the streets in Thessaloniki. The Greek government-debt crisis is one of a number of current European sovereign-...
by Alexandros Michailidis, on 22nd of May 2012
Spring is back to Dublin as beaches become crowded

Environment

Spring is back to Dublin as beaches become crowded

After more then a month of the cold weather, strong winds and heavy rain, the spring is finally back to Dublin. More people can be seen around the local beaches as temperatures will ris...
by Art Widak, on 22nd of May 2012
Nigeria Super Falcons' head coach releases national team list

Sports

Nigeria Super Falcons' head coach releases national tea...

Super Falcons' Head Coach Kadiri Ikhana releases the Female National Team list ahead of the African Women Championship and the South Africa friendly in Abuja.
by Ayemoba Godswill, on 22nd of May 2012
Injured soldiers recuperate following suicide boming in Sana'a

Politics

Injured soldiers recuperate following suicide boming in...

On Yemen's National Day of Unity, most celebrations in Sana'a were cancelled and, for a good portion of the day, many streets were almost empty. Meanwhile, soldiers injured in...
by Luke Somers, on 22nd of May 2012
Unknown gunmen open-fire on Mohabbat Sindh' rally - Karachi

Politics

Unknown gunmen open-fire on Mohabbat Sindh' rally - Kar...

At least 11 people have been killed and 35 injured after unknown shooters open fired on a crowd during a Mohabbat Sindh' rally. Cars were left on fire, and military members flooded...
by Owais Aslam Ali, on 22nd of May 2012
Third day of Nepal shutdown halts daily life - Kathmandu

Politics

Third day of Nepal shutdown halts daily life - Kathmand...

The third day of a three-day general strike, called by various ethnic groups, halts all daily activities and life across the country. The groups decided to withdraw all of their protest...
by Sunil Sharma, on 22nd of May 2012
Greek political crisis makes headline news in Greek press - Athens

Politics

Greek political crisis makes headline news in Greek pre...

The Greek political crisis and upcoming new elections on the 17th of June are the main subject on the front pages of Greek newspapers. Greeks follow the political developments with unce...
by Nikolas Georgiou, on 22nd of May 2012
Beirut roads blocked over Syria violence

Politics

Beirut roads blocked over Syria violence

Residents in Beirut"s southern suburb blocked the roads after the Free Syrian Army allegedly kidnapped thirteen Lebanese in Aleppo, Syria while they were on their way back home fro...
by Issam Abdallah, on 22nd of May 2012
French classical guitarist Thibault Cauvin performs in Surabaya

Arts & Entertainment

French classical guitarist Thibault Cauvin performs in ...

Young classical guitar prodigy, Thibault Cauvin, of France, performs at the Sheraton Hotel Ballroom, attended by 1,000 people. He played seven songs.
by Robertus Pudyanto, on 22nd of May 2012
Sinn Féin attempts to gain Dáil support for Moore Street preservation

Politics

Sinn Féin attempts to gain Dáil support for Moore Stree...

File images: Sinn Féin attempts to gain Dáil support for the restoration and preservation of the area surrounding 14-17 Moore Street. Sixteen Moore Street was the final HQ of the 1916 r...
by Brendan Donnelly, on 22nd of May 2012
Press conference by the Government on late payments of Public Administ

Politics

Press conference by the Government on late payments of ...

Press conference by the Government on late payments of Public Administration costs to businesses. Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti, finance vice minister Vittorio Grilli and Minister ...
by Simona Granati, on 22nd of May 2012
Syrian Expats in Bulgaria Demonstrate for the end of bloodshed

Politics

Syrian Expats in Bulgaria Demonstrate for the end of bl...

About a dozen Syrian nationals staged a protest in front of the building of the European Commission and the British Embassy in Bulgaria. The demonstrators demanded the EU's support...
by Johann Brandstätter, on 22nd of May 2012
Spanish teachers and students strike across the country

Politics

Spanish teachers and students strike across the country

University students take part in a demonstration against educational cuts in Barcelona. Teachers and students at all levels of Spain's education system protested the billions in sp...
by Guido Manuilo, on 22nd of May 2012
Right wing demonstration against African Asylum seekers - Tel Aviv

Politics

Right wing demonstration against African Asylum seekers...

Dozens of Right Wing Israelis and supporters held a demonstration in southern Tel Aviv against increasing numbers of Africans into Israel.
by Eddie Gerald, on 22nd of May 2012
Global March to Jerusalem - London

Politics

Global March to Jerusalem - London

Representatives from solidarity organisations came together to organise the British participation in the Global March to Jerusalem outside the Israeli embassy in London. The demonstrati...
by Samuel Hardy, on 30th of March 2012
Teachers and students on strike against budget cuts

Politics

Teachers and students on strike against budget cuts

More than 150.000 people protest in Barcelona, along with thousands all over the country.
by jesus G. Pastor, on 22nd of May 2012
Fake-Google t-shirt prints takes jibe at Israel - Gaza Strip

Politics

Fake-Google t-shirt prints takes jibe at Israel - Gaza ...

A Palestinian vendor within the antiques, gifts and clothing heritage area in Gaza City, shows off his new t-shirts displaying the Google search engine.
by Majdi Fathi, on 22nd of May 2012
Students and teachers against the spending cuts in Education

Society

Students and teachers against the spending cuts in Educ...

Teachers and students of all levels have joined to take part in a strike against the spending cuts in education.
by Alejandro Garcia Montoro, on 22nd of May 2012
First Spanish general education strike begins

Politics

First Spanish general education strike begins

For the first time, Spain held a general education strike to express disappoint against government cuts. Around 150'000 joined the rally, with unions support asking for better publ...
by Lino De Vallier, on 22nd of May 2012
Spanish teachers to hold nationwide strike- Barcelona

Politics

Spanish teachers to hold nationwide strike- Barcelona

Spanish teachers to hold nationwide strike, marches, rallies, Barcelona 22 May 2012.
by aizea arce de muguerza, on 22nd of May 2012
RTE1 libel scandal promps head meeting with the director general

Politics

RTE1 libel scandal promps head meeting with the directo...

Committee Communications, Natural Resources and Agriculture groups meet to question Tom Savage, RTE chairman, and Noel Curran, director general, on the Mission To Prey programme at the ...
by Art Widak, on 22nd of May 2012
Introduction of the monument "Warrior" in Skopje

Our World

Introduction of the monument "Warrior" in Skopje

The monument "Warrior with supporting elements" is by sculptor Valentina Stefanovska as workers get ready a plaza, fountain area and to finish the large sculpture. The statue ...
by igor banskoliev, on 22nd of May 2012
Spanish teachers hold nationwide strike

Society

Spanish teachers hold nationwide strike

Teachers and students demonstrate together against government reduction's in Education's budget in Barcelona. Around 150.000 people demonstrated in the city center.
by rodrigogriffon Griffon, on 22nd of May 2012
Education strikes against cuts in Barcelona

Society

Education strikes against cuts in Barcelona

Teachers and students demonstrate together against government reduction's in Education's budget in Barcelona. Around 150.000 people demonstrated in the city center.
by ramon serra martinez, on 22nd of May 2012
Jebel Ali port

Society

Jebel Ali port

Jebel Ali port in Dubai.
by Peter Lyall, on 22nd of May 2012
Sri Lanka-Dubai elephant tusk smuggling ring smashed in Sri Lanka

Environment

Sri Lanka-Dubai elephant tusk smuggling ring smashed in...

Sri Lankan customs officials seized 400 tusks of African elephants, at the Colombo Port from a Dubai bound transit cargo. The tusks hidden in sacks filled with soil had been shipped fro...
by ROHAN KARUNARATHNE, on 22nd of May 2012