'Safe and Sound?' premiered at the Place gallery examining the Portland Police Bureau's routine use of force and other methods of alleged intimidation, focusing on the deaths of Kendra James, James Chasse, Aaron Campbell, James Perez and Keaton Otis.
Thousands of hospital staff, trade unionists, pensioners, and students gathered on London's South Bank to protest against the proposed gradual privatisation and dismantling of the National Health Service by the government.
Thirty three young fashion designers from Estonia, Czech Republic, Latvia, and Italis showcased their collections at the annual "ERKI Fashion show" in Tallinn.
From 3 to 18 May 2013, the Pride Festival took place in Brussels. The week of festivities for gay men and lesbians ends with the (Belgian) Pride Day Brussels on Saturday 18 May 2013.
Protesters came together outside Parliament to show solidarity and call for an end to the ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory, and suffering of Palestinians.
People gathered in Dublin to protest the continuing criminalization of abortion. Except for Malta, Ireland is the only country in Europe where abortion is still illegal, and because of a strong religious lobby, the ban is likely to remain in place.
The East African Educational Publishers (EAEP) eulogize the fallen Nigerian writer and Father of African literature, Professor Chinua Achebe, who passed away at age 82. He was the most decorated African literary creative and critical thinker.
Thousands of British Tamils, dignitaries, and politicians from India, Sri Lanka, and the UK, marched through London on the 4th anniversary of the Mullivaikkal Massacre in Sri Lanka.
Demonstrators marched through the streets of London from Jubilee Gardens, Waterloo to Parliament before a rally outside Downing Street demanding to defend London's NHS.
The London Guantanamo Campaign staged a mock 'murder scene' at the US Embassy on the 101st day of the Guantanamo hunger strike, with over 100 of the 166 prisoners taking part, and with many, including Londoner Shaker Aamer, now being force fed.
The Chinese-Korean Friendship Bridge, which crosses the Yalu River at Dandong in North Eastern China, is the main entry point for goods, and train travelers, going from China into the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea.
The Void Gallery in Derry, Northern Ireland premiered Andrie Molodkin's 'Catholic Blood'. A controversial work created with acrylic art pieces with the blood of Catholics pumping through, live streamed on to the galleries walls.
65 years after 700,000 Palestinians were driven out of their homes as refugees when Israel was created, Palestinians call for an end to the continuing "ethnic cleansing" and a boycott and sanctions until Israel complies with international law.
Dance Parade New York is the world’s only parade to exclusively celebrate, and showcase the diversity of dance. Over 5000 dancers, 134 organizations and 67 unique styles of dance participated.
Pro-Palestinian activists attended a protest organised by Palestine Solidarity Campaign outside the Houses of Parliament in London to commemorate the Nakba, or Catastrophe, which took place 65 years ago in Palestine.
EA7 Emporio Armani Milano beat Montepaschi Siena 81-79 in an Italian championship basketball match played in Desio for the quarter-final of playoff played in Desio. EA7 leads 3-2 in the series.
The Carnivorous Artificial Baits Shore Angling World Championship Ivancice 2013 started in Czech Republic. Teams and individuals from 16 countries show off a few kilometers of the river Jihlava his skill with a fishing rod.
65 years after 700,000 Palestinians were driven out of their homes as refugees when Israel was created, Palestinians call for an end to the continuing ethnic cleansing and a boycott and sanctions until Israel complies with international law.
Activists in Chicago held a demonstration by dressing up as Guantanamo Bay inmates and walking around downtown. They demand President Obama shut down Guantanamo Bay as a hunger strike continues for over 100 inmates detained indefinitely.
Random huggers spreading the love and happiness in Trafalgar Square London. The intention of Random Huggers Day is to have a random Huggers Day somewhere in the world every single day of the year.
The London Guantanamo Campaign staged a Scene Crime at US Embassy, to commemorate the 100th day of Guantanamo Hunger Strike, claiming that torture at Guantanamo Prison is a crime, requesting its closure and freeing of its prisoners.
A few groups of English Morris dance Day preforms English traditional Morris dances amazing colourful Costumes and hats decorated with flowers in Trafalgar Square.
In memory of National Of Greek Discus Team Trainer Kostas Spanidis, who lost his life in 2010 at age of 51 years, the Throwing Events was held in his honor in Thessaloniki and given, in memory of him, his name to the throwing stadium.
A protest was held by World Can't Wait at Powell and Market on the 101st day of Guantanamo hunger strike. It was part of protests held in cities around the world starting on the 100th day of the hunger strike.
The 19th Asparagus Festival takes place this weekend in Ivancice small town in southern Moravia in the Czech Republic. Growing asparagus has a long tradition dating back several decades.
London based worldwide renowed sculptor Anish Kapoor opens his exhibition in Martin-Gropius-Bau in Berlin. Anish Kaapor´s exhibition with about 70 works will provide a survey of the abstract poetic work from 1988 to present.
For the eighteenth time people protest against the housing situation in Kreuzberg. About 200 people made noise for lower rents and higher wages. The falling rain could not stop the people from marching and keeping on the protest after its first year.
Thousands of Tamils march through central London to commemorate those killed during the final stages of the Sri Lankan civil war and to call on Prime Minister David Cameron to boycott the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Thousands of hospital staff, trade unionists, pensioners and students gathered on London's South Bank to protest against the proposed gradual privatisation and dismantling of the NHS by the Con-Dem government, before marching on Whitehall.
Over 100 supporters of the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign and other Palestinian groups protested the 65 th year of what they call the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, which began in 1948 when over 750,000 Palestinians were driven away.
For 31 years the carnival celebration has been a cultural festival for the people of Copenhagen. This year the organisers have been forced to rethink the idea and change the location and duration due to problems with funding.
Started in 2003 by Mayella Reynolds, 'Random Huggers Day' has brought many thousands of hugs to members of the public via her dedicated team of volunteer 'huggers'. May 18th 2013 saw a 'huggers' group bring warmth and happiness to London's South bank
A rally was held supporting Bradley Manning International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) at Harvey Milk Plaza. Earlier that day, SF Pride announced the community grand marshal replacing Manning.
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