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Demonstration against redundancies at Spanair – Madrid

Politics

Demonstration against redundancies at Spanair – Madrid...

Representatives of Spanair employees organized a demonstration in the capital to protest against redundancies after the bankruptcy of the airline was announced. Unions want to negotiate...
by Lawrence JC Baron, on 9th of February 2012
Trafalgar Square wardens disrupt MP's press-call - London 09.12.2011

Politics

Trafalgar Square wardens disrupt MP's press-call - Lond...

On 9th December 2011, a press-call by Barry Gardiner MP calling for the London Olympics Committee to end Dow Chemicals' co-sponsorship of the 2012 games, was interrupted by 'H...
by Pete Riches, on 9th of December 2011
Pablopavo and Ludziki perform with Świetliki in Warsaw

Arts & Entertainment

Pablopavo and Ludziki perform with Świetliki in Warsaw

Pablopavo and Ludziki joined Świetliki, an alternative band, in performing a concert together in Skwer, a branch of the Fabryka Trzciny Artistic Center. Poland. 5th February 2012
by Lukasz Nowosadzki, on 5th of February 2012
More cold weather expected across England

Environment

More cold weather expected across England

Snow was in the air in Piccadilly Circus as cold weather, with temperatures as low as -8 Celsius, are expected to reach the city. London, United Kingdom. 9th February 2012
by Andreas H Lunde, on 9th of February 2012
SWAT standoff rousts Escondido residents for Hours

Society

SWAT standoff rousts Escondido residents for Hours

A SWAT standoff that began when a man suspected of threatening the lives of his girlfriend and her daughter fired two shots at an Escondido police officer, left area residents stranded ...
by Stephen Prendergast, on 9th of February 2012
Public Unions Decry New Measures - Phoenix

Politics

Public Unions Decry New Measures - Phoenix

Members from several public unions gathered at the Arizona State House to speak out against legislation that they believe would harm not only workers, but also members of the general pu...
by Parker Haeg, on 9th of February 2012
EAST exhibition preview at Getty Images Gallery - London

Arts & Entertainment

EAST exhibition preview at Getty Images Gallery - Londo...

The launch of the EAST exhibition took place at the Getty Images Galley in Westfield Stratford City, where the invited guests were treated to a preview evening of a collection of images...
by Elsie Kibue, on 9th of February 2012
Ultras Ahlawy painting on the streets of Cairo

Politics

Ultras Ahlawy painting on the streets of Cairo

A new painting has been created on a wall by an Egyptian ultras group known as Ultras Ahlawy, a group who support Cairo based Egyptian Premier League football club Al-Ahly. Cairo, Egypt...
by khaled basyouny, on 8th of February 2012
Noam Chomsky Speaks at Arizona State University - Tempe

Politics

Noam Chomsky Speaks at Arizona State University - Tempe

The Muslim Law Students' Association and the ASU Students for Justice in Palestine hosted Professor Noam Chomsky. Chomsky spoke on civil liberties inside the United States and the...
by Parker Haeg, on 9th of February 2012
Britain's 'big freeze' continues as London sees more Snow

Environment

Britain's 'big freeze' continues as London sees more Sn...

Commuters and shoppers in East London were caught out as light snow began to fall in the capital. Temperatures were set to dip as low as -6 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country....
by Elsie Kibue, on 9th of February 2012
Shandon in Reunion Tour Concert

Arts & Entertainment

Shandon in Reunion Tour Concert

The reunion tour of the Italian ska-core and punk rock band Shandon, took place at the Orion Live Club. The band was originally formed in 1994 and disbanded in 2006. Rome, Italy. 28th J...
by Serena De Angelis, on 28th of January 2012
A heart is drawn on a window during a cold winter's night - London

Arts & Entertainment

A heart is drawn on a window during a cold winter's nig...

A heart reading "I love (heart) you" is written on a steamy window in the heart of winter. UK. 9th February 2012
by Marina Imperi, on 9th of February 2012
Getty Images Gallery's EAST Exhibition Preview

Arts & Entertainment

Getty Images Gallery's EAST Exhibition Preview

Westfield Stratford City is host to the Getty Images Gallery's EAST Exhibition preview. The pop-up gallery on 'The Street' is devoted to Getty Images' archival colle...
by David Mbiyu, on 9th of February 2012
Villages are completely under snow in Romania

Society

Villages are completely under snow in Romania

Snow has stopped but dozens of villages are still submerged in snow. In some places the layer can reach up to 5 meters. Valea Ramnicului. 9th February 2012
by Ciprian STERIAN, on 9th of February 2012
Manchester United remain in 3rd place in Football's Rich List

Sports

Manchester United remain in 3rd place in Football's Ric...

File Images: Manchester United football club remained in 3rd place according to the latest annual Deloitte's Football Money League publication, behind Spanish giant's Barcelon...
by FOOTYPIXSPORTS Colin Shorrock, on 6th of February 2012
Cinema Jerusalem opens after 25 years of closure

Politics

Cinema Jerusalem opens after 25 years of closure

Cinema Jerusalem was the first cinema in the city of East Jerusalem. Now, it has reopen its doors to an audience, after the closure 25 years ago, but with a new look. Israel. 9th Februa...
by Mahmoud illean, on 9th of February 2012
Greeks protesting for their rights riot outside parliament

Politics

Greeks protesting for their rights riot outside parliam...

The Greek government agreed to lower the minimum wage in Greece, which has caused large riots outside the front of Parliament. Athens. 9th February 2012
by Andreas Sourbis, on 9th of February 2012
Cricket: Bangladesh Premier League T20 Opening – Dhaka

Sports

Cricket: Bangladesh Premier League T20 Opening – Dhaka...

The Bangladesh Premier Cricket League got underway in rather lukewarm fashion with a more than three-hour opening ceremony that had its share of organizational issues at the Sher-e-Bang...
by A.M. Ahad, on 9th of February 2012
HCM Constanta faces off against Orlen Wisla Plock in handball

Sports

HCM Constanta faces off against Orlen Wisla Plock in ha...

Orlen Wisla Plock beat the HCM Constanta 34:19 in Group Phase, C group, of EHF Champions League in Buzau, Romania. 9th February 2012
by Ciprian STERIAN, on 9th of February 2012
Shoppers caught up in snow storm - London

Environment

Shoppers caught up in snow storm - London

Shoppers endured 'Siberian Winter' temperatures in the east of the capital as the city prepared for a second night of snow. Temperatures were predicted to dip as low as -10 de...
by David Mbiyu, on 9th of February 2012
People protest against temporary closure of the 'Liceu' opera house

Society

People protest against temporary closure of the 'Liceu'...

People gather in front of the theatre "Liceu" to let the public know what' s happening with the theatre and its workers. Employees are being laid off temporarily and the ...
by Lino De Vallier, on 9th of February 2012
Neo-Nazis rally in Bielefeld on Christmas Eve

Politics

Neo-Nazis rally in Bielefeld on Christmas Eve

Approximately 70 neo-Nazi activists take to the street of the western German city of Bielefeld on Christmas Eve 2011. Germany. 24th December 2011
by Julian G. Feldmann, on 24th of December 2011
Symposium for Bishops and Religious Superiors on Sexual Abuse

Society

Symposium for Bishops and Religious Superiors on Sexual...

A meeting on child abuse brought together representatives of national bishops' conferences and the leaders of 33 religious orders as well as abuse victim Marie Collins, a leading v...
by Alessandro Serranò, on 9th of February 2012
Josefina Vazquez Mota is first female candidate for president

Politics

Josefina Vazquez Mota is first female candidate for pre...

Josefina Vazquez Mota is the first female candidate for presidency under any major party. Vazques Mota is a part of the National Action Party. Mexico City. 8th February 2012
by LUIS RAMON BARRON TINAJERO, on 8th of February 2012
As Barclays announces bonuses and profits customers threaten to leave

Business

As Barclays announces bonuses and profits customers thr...

Barclays bank will announce it's annual profits and bonuses tomorrow. Some of it's customers are threatening to switch their accounts to other banks. London, UK. 9th February...
by Yanice Idir, on 9th of February 2012
Demonstration against further austerity measure in Thessaloniki

Politics

Demonstration against further austerity measure in Thes...

Protesters shout anti- austerity slogans on demonstration in central Thessaloniki as they march through the city with megaphones and signs. Greece. 9th February 2012
by Alexandros Michailidis, on 9th of February 2012
Red Carpet at state of the nation address in South Africa - Cape Town

Arts & Entertainment

Red Carpet at state of the nation address in South Afri...

The State of the Nation Address, at the annual opening of Parliament, is an address to the nation by the President of the Republic of South Africa. 9th February 2012
by Jordi Matas, on 9th of February 2012
Hotel workers protest against Hyatt - San Francisco

Society

Hotel workers protest against Hyatt - San Francisco

Hundreds of Hyatt hotel workers in San Francisco launch a week-long strike. The strikers claim that the Hyatt is demanding excessive work loads of the employees. USA. 15th September 20...
by Riccardo Ferraris, on 15th of September 2011
Italian Women's U19 wins against Palestinian team 4-0

Sports

Italian Women's U19 wins against Palestinian team 4-0

Palestinian women's football team lost to the Italian women's football team 4-0 at Stade de Greens International Stadium in Bethlehem. Palestinian Territory. 9th February 2012
by Mahmoud illean, on 9th of February 2012
Protest performance against bullfighting in Bogota

Politics

Protest performance against bullfighting in Bogota

Animal rights activists hold a massive art movement at the Plaza de Bolivar supporting the new initiative to review bullfighting politics. Bullfighting is commonly accepted in Colombian...
by l3o nardo, on 9th of February 2012
MoneyGram Zimbabwe Achievers Awards press conference - London

Society

MoneyGram Zimbabwe Achievers Awards press conference - ...

The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards announces that MoneyGram International is the 2012 Headline Sponsor for its annual awards ceremony due to be held on 28th April 2012 at the Grange Tower Br...
by Luigi Petro, on 9th of February 2012
Graffiti left by extremists on the walls of 'Peace Now' - Jerusalem

Politics

Graffiti left by extremists on the walls of 'Peace Now'...

Religious Jewish extremists allegedly left graffiti on the walls of 'Peace Now,' reading 'There is no left-wing = The absence of terrorist attacks." Israel. 9th Febr...
by Mahmoud illean, on 9th of February 2012
Palestinians protest at Red Cross in support of prisoner Khadr Adnan

Politics

Palestinians protest at Red Cross in support of prisone...

Palestinian protesters hold national flags and placards with slogans in Arabic during a demonstration outside the International Red Cross offices in east Jerusalem against the detention...
by Mahmoud illean, on 9th of February 2012
Jay-Z and Kayne West video exclusive projected onto Shoreditch Station

Arts & Entertainment

Jay-Z and Kayne West video exclusive projected onto Sho...

The new video for the Jay-Z and Kayne West single was projected onto the side of the Shoreditch Train Station in London. UK. 9th February 2012
by Heard InLondon, on 9th of February 2012
Blackburn Rovers await Deloitte's Annual Report

Sports

Blackburn Rovers await Deloitte's Annual Report

Blackburn Rovers football club is eagerly awaiting the publication of Deloitte's annual Football Money League report. Blackburn, United Kingdom. 9th February 2012
by FOOTYPIXSPORTS Colin Shorrock, on 9th of February 2012
Demo at Ofer Prison Junction in support on Khader Adnan - Ramallah

Politics

Demo at Ofer Prison Junction in support on Khader Adnan...

Approximately 30 people gather in front of Ofer Prison Junction in support of Khader Adnan, a Palestinian activist, on hunger strike since mid-December in Israeli jails. Palestinian Ter...
by Elo Bollack, on 9th of February 2012
Israeli forces allegedly demolish home and agricultural area

Politics

Israeli forces allegedly demolish home and agricultural...

Mechanisms of the Israeli civil administration demolish a home, retaining walls and Khhabbih Tstal agricultural are in the Shweiki Khalayleh neighborhood outside of Jerusalem. Israel. ...
by Mahmoud illean, on 9th of February 2012
Demonstration of doctors and paramedic staff - Karachi

Politics

Demonstration of doctors and paramedic staff - Karachi

Protesters gather during a protest demonstration of doctors and paramedical staff in favor of their demands at the Civic Centre in Karachi. Pakistan. 9th February 2012
by PPI images, on 9th of February 2012
Fire at paint shop on Brandrath Road – Lahore

Society

Fire at paint shop on Brandrath Road – Lahore

Smoke rises into the sky from a burning building after a fire broke out at paint shop on Brandrath Road. Some locals and rescue workers watch from nearby rooftops. Pakistan. 9th Februar...
by PPI images, on 9th of February 2012
The underground tunnels of the Western Wall - Jerusalem

Our World

The underground tunnels of the Western Wall - Jerusalem

The Western Wall tunnel is an underground tunnel exposing the Western Wall in its full length. The tunnel is adjacent to the Western Wall and is located under buildings of the Old City ...
by Pixsmedia Images, on 9th of February 2012