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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
Daily Life in Dubai

Our World

Daily Life in Dubai

Scenes in a mall in Dubai.
by Peter Lyall, on 22nd of May 2012
Jordan Hospital - Amman

Our World

Jordan Hospital - Amman

Doctors perform surgery in Jordan Hospital.
by nader daoud, on 22nd of May 2012
Barbour street house lost in fire - Beirut

Society

Barbour street house lost in fire - Beirut

A house burns in Barbour street in Beirut that possibly started from electricity or a gas leak according to residents.
by AliZreik, on 22nd of May 2012
Flower Festival in Noto, Sicily

Arts & Entertainment

Flower Festival in Noto, Sicily

As every year on the third Sunday of May, Infiorata Noto is marked. The road is the main character of the event via Nicolaci, an ideal setting to host this vibrant floral carpet.
by equilibriuman, on 19th of May 2012
Missing general secretary of J.S.M.M found dead

Society

Missing general secretary of J.S.M.M found dead

Saima Bhutto, wife of Muzaffar Bhutto and his children weep at the Civil Hospital. The general secretary of Jeay Sindh Mutehda Mahaz, was missing from Feb 2011 and was found dead near H...
by rajput yasir, on 22nd of May 2012
Royal Jordanian Airplane

Our World

Royal Jordanian Airplane

Royal Jordanian airplane at King Hussein International Airport.
by nader daoud, on 22nd of May 2012
General Education Protests in Barcelona

Politics

General Education Protests 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 Shooting Serveis Fotografics Press Agency, on 22nd of May 2012
Demonstration in Barcelona against cuts in education

Politics

Demonstration in Barcelona against cuts in education

According to the unions, more than 150,000 people, teachers and students, have demonstrated in Barcelona during the day of strike against cuts in education by the Spanish government.
by Albert S. Llop, on 22nd of May 2012
Londoners enjoy the spring sunshine

Environment

Londoners enjoy the spring sunshine

The United Kingdom is currently experiencing a period of warm settled weather, as the MET office state it being the hottest day of 2012 so far.
by Maciek Musialek, on 22nd of May 2012
Large demonstration against education cuts hits Barcelona

Politics

Large demonstration against education cuts hits Barcelo...

Coinciding with the strike of the entire education sector, a massive and festive demonstration has walked the streets of the city against the austerity cuts within its sector.
by Jordi Boixareu, on 22nd of May 2012
Unions estimated at 80% attendance for follow-up strike

Politics

Unions estimated at 80% attendance for follow-up strike

The five unions represented in the Education Sector Roundtable (CCOO, UGT, CSI-F, and Stes Anpe) amounted to 80% of the general strike called for at all educational levels.
by Guillermo Martinez, on 22nd of May 2012
Roberto Dell'Era performs live in Rome with Dente

Arts & Entertainment

Roberto Dell'Era performs live in Rome with Dente

Roberto Dell'era, AKA. Dellera, bass player of famous italian band Afterhours, performs live at Auditorium Parco Della Musica in Rome. Special guest Dente.
by Daniele Rotondo, on 21st of May 2012
A truck hits a tree - no-one injured

Our World

A truck hits a tree - no-one injured

A truck hits a tree while overtaking another truck, losing his control. The accident was bad but both driver and passenger were safe.
by Pritpal Tanwer, on 22nd of May 2009
Sarrazin releases controversial new book against the Euro - Berlin

Politics

Sarrazin releases controversial new book against the Eu...

Controversial ex-senator Thilo Sarrazin releases a new book against the Euro at Hotel Adlon in Berlin. Critics protested outside the hotel and called it racist.
by Theo Schneider, on 22nd of May 2012
Protests as Eugene Terre'Blanche murder accused goes to court

Society

Protests as Eugene Terre'Blanche murder accused goes to...

Chris Mahlangu's supporters and Afrikaner Resistance Movement (AWB) supporters during the court appearance of Chris Mahlangu. Chris Mahlangu and the minor are charged with beating ...
by Jordi Matas, on 22nd of May 2012
Preparations under way for Shavuot Festival - Israel

Our World

Preparations under way for Shavuot Festival - Israel

Preparations are under way for Shavuot Festival. Shavuot commemorates the anniversary of the day God gave the Torah to the entire Israelite nation assembled at Mount Sinai.
by carlos van as, on 22nd of May 2012
BNP central leader Khokan on a four-day remand for arson

Politics

BNP central leader Khokan on a four-day remand for arso...

BNP central leader Khairul Kabir Khokan was placed on a four-day remand for torching vehicles during Aprils strike at Nayapaltan in the capital.
by firoz ahmed, on 22nd of May 2012
United Left Alliance supports NO vote in upcoming Irish referendum

Politics

United Left Alliance supports NO vote in upcoming Irish...

The United Left Alliance says that 'Labour's Way is Frankfurt's Way'. A ULA spokesman, by supporting the Austerity Treaty Labour, is now asking Irish people to sign ...
by Art Widak, on 22nd of May 2012
Football: Inter's defender Cristian Chivu Galatasaray

Sports

Football: Inter's defender Cristian Chivu Galatasaray

According to media in Romania, Chivu could leave Milan and announce his new team in the coming days. This news is confirmed in Turkey with Galatasaray ready to bring in the former Ajax ...
by Dapress Photoagency, on 20th of May 2012
Contractors Association stage a protest in Peshawar

Business

Contractors Association stage a protest in Peshawar

Contractor association of the Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa province stage a protest against their old schedule, blaming the officials for demanding commissions.
by MusarratUllah Jan, on 22nd of May 2012
6 dead in violent earthquake in Northern Italy

Environment

6 dead in violent earthquake in Northern Italy

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake that hit northern Italy has claimed the lives of six people and has caused widespread damage. Aftershocks continue with firefighters working tirelessly around...
by Ferdinando Piezzi, on 21st of May 2012
Traffice police move an illegally parked vehicle

Our World

Traffice police move an illegally parked vehicle

Traffic police of Peshawar pick up a vehicle with a forklift truck who was on the wrong side of the road.
by MusarratUllah Jan, on 22nd of May 2012
GPO employees protest against the lease policy of the government

Society

GPO employees protest against the lease policy of the g...

Employees of the General Post office boycott from their offices and stage a protest in GPO Peshawar against the lease policy of the federal government of Pakistan.
by MusarratUllah Jan, on 22nd of May 2012
Government to subsidize Jerusalem LRT for 80M NIS annually

Business

Government to subsidize Jerusalem LRT for 80M NIS annua...

According to Maariv Daily Newspaper traffic of 70,000 passengers daily on Jerusalem’s new Light Rail Transit is only half anticipated. Operator Citypass is to be compensated by the gove...
by Nir Alon, on 22nd of May 2012
Norway's Mass Killer Breivik On Trial - Week 6

Society

Norway's Mass Killer Breivik On Trial - Week 6

The trial against terrorist Anders Behring Breivik continues on it´s sixth week in Oslo court house. Anders is responsible for the killing of 77 people on 22 July 2011.
by Alexander Widding, on 22nd of May 2012
Occupy Oil protesters hold A funeral procession for Shell - London

Environment

Occupy Oil protesters hold A funeral procession for She...

Occupy Oil protesters held a funeral procession for Dutch Shell in London. They are calling for an end to "Shell's destructive behaviour throughout the world." The proces...
by Joe O'Brien, on 22nd of May 2012
Greek Patriarchate sells land for Israeli construction - Jerusalem

Politics

Greek Patriarchate sells land for Israeli construction ...

According to a local newspaper, the newly built King David Residence complex was built on land sold by the Greek Patriarchate to a British business, to be resold to Israeli entrepreneur...
by Nir Alon, on 22nd of May 2012
Eugene Terre'Blanche murder accused in court - Ventersdorp

Society

Eugene Terre'Blanche murder accused in court - Ventersd...

Chris Mahlangu's supporters and Afrikaner Resistance Movement (AWB) supporters during the court appearance of Chris Mahlangu. Chris Mahlangu and the minor are charged with beating ...
by Jordi Matas, on 22nd of May 2012
Positive Trends as Jerusalem Marks 45 Years Since Reunification

Society

Positive Trends as Jerusalem Marks 45 Years Since Reuni...

Jerusalem celebrated both the anniversary of the 1967 reunification of the holy city, as well as a series of encouraging trends in the growth and quality of life in Jerusalem. Images ta...
by Nir Alon, on 20th of May 2012
German President signs pact with Nature and Nuclear safety minister

Politics

German President signs pact with Nature and Nuclear saf...

Joachim Gauck returns the folder to the new Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Dr. Norbert Röttgen, proposed by Angela Merkel.
by Gonçalo Silva, on 22nd of May 2012
McDonalds restaurant destroyed by three Alarm Fire

Society

McDonalds restaurant destroyed by three Alarm Fire

Firefighters battled a three-alarm blaze that gutted the McDonalds restaurant on El Camino Real in Encinitas. Nobody was reported injured in the blaze that started around 8:30 pm.
by pcphotovideo, on 22nd of May 2012
Akhil Gogoi KMSS general secretary begins Hunger Strike

Environment

Akhil Gogoi KMSS general secretary begins Hunger Strike

Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) general secretary Akhil Gogoi continued with a hunger strike in Guwahati, planned for an indefinite period, in support of the demands for abandoning ...
by Vikramjit Kakati, on 21st of May 2012
Lopez Obrador reaffirms commitment to education in Mexico

Politics

Lopez Obrador reaffirms commitment to education in Mexi...

Leftist presidential candidate Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador reaffirmed his commitment to education during his meeting with university students in the Plaza of Three Cultures in Tlatelolc...
by LUIS RAMON BARRON TINAJERO, on 21st of May 2012