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Special Category The IRA in English Prisons - book launch

Arts & Entertainment

Special Category The IRA in English Prisons - book laun...

Ruan O'Donnell, author of ‘Special Category, The IRA in English Prisons' launches the first volume of his book covering the period from 1968-1978 at An Chultúrlann. Belfast, I...
by Sean Harkin, on 25th of November 2011
Hurricane Rina downgraded to category one - Cancun

Environment

Hurricane Rina downgraded to category one - Cancun

Hurricane Rina heading for the State of Quintana Roo was downgraded to category one, the lowest rating, on the Saffir-Simpson scale. People continue to protect their shops, and small b...
by Hugo Ortuño Suárez, on 26th of October 2011
Rina loses intensity and becomes a category one hurricane - Cancun

Environment

Rina loses intensity and becomes a category one hurrica...

Hurricane Rina lost intensity with sustained winds up to 140 kilometers. As the storm approaches the Yucatan Peninsula it is only a category one hurricane, reported the National Hurrica...
by Hugo Ortuño Suárez, on 26th of October 2011
WWF Media in Conservation Awards category 2010

Environment

WWF Media in Conservation Awards category 2010

Dharmendra Jha (M), President of FNJ presents The WWF Media in Conservation Awards category 2010 to Umid Baghchand(R) from BBC Nepali Service and Ramesh Prasad Bhusal(L) from The Himala...
by Nabin Baral, on 23rd of September 2010
Motorbike training sessions in Valencia

Sports

Motorbike training sessions in Valencia

The circuit of the Comunidad Valenciana hosts the first official bike of the categories Moto2 and Moto3. More than 60 pilots and their teams try out the new bikes and draw conclusions f...
by Eduardo Manzana, on 8th of February 2012
Recycling of plastic waste - Kendari

Environment

Recycling of plastic waste - Kendari

Plastic waste is sorted into different categories depending on its value when sold to a recycler. There is some plastic that is of no value, and is simply burned. Kendari, Indonesia. ...
by Yudi Kurniawan, on 4th of June 2011
Train Children Critical Thinking via Robot

Society

Train Children Critical Thinking via Robot

Children practice building robots in exercises designed to increase cognitive skills. Surabaya, Indonesia. 3rd February 2012
by dJoko Kristiono, on 3rd of February 2012
Jean Anderson remains unbeatable in Ice Canoe Competition

Sports

Jean Anderson remains unbeatable in Ice Canoe Competiti...

Jean Anderson and his team won yet again at the Winter Carnival Ice Canoe race in Quebec City, in his 22nd victory as part of the Winter Carnival competition, and his overall 70th victo...
by Michel Emond, on 5th of February 2012
Dog Sled Racing at Pirena 2012

Sports

Dog Sled Racing at Pirena 2012

The Pirena Advance 2012 dog sled race was held in temperatures as low as minus 5 degrees Celsius at Pallars Sobira in the Pyrenees, despite fog and snow. Catalonia, Spain. 28th January ...
by F.J Fernandez Bordonada, on 28th of January 2012
Ice canoe season returns to Quebec

Sports

Ice canoe season returns to Quebec

The debut of the ice canoe season once again saw Jean Anderson and his team Chateau Frontenac/Le Soleil the returning champions, on the podium in first place. Charlevoix, Canada. 28th J...
by Michel Emond, on 28th of January 2012
President Obama on the Campaign Trail in Arizona - Chandler

Politics

President Obama on the Campaign Trail in Arizona - Chan...

US President Barack Obama visited a US$5.2 billion fabrication plant, set to open in 2013 that will produce microchips for servers and personal computers. Obama wished to highlight indu...
by Parker Haeg, on 26th of January 2012
World's biggest youth festival Kerala School Kalolsavam has 52nd year

Arts & Entertainment

World's biggest youth festival Kerala School Kalolsavam...

Participants of the 52nd Kerala School Kalolsavam, an annual youth festival, performs at the main venue in Thrissur. The weeklong event held is considered the world's largest youth...
by Aji Jayachandran, on 21st of January 2012
German Tom Andres wins the Pirena 2012

Sports

German Tom Andres wins the Pirena 2012

In the Aragonesse Pyrenees the start for Pirena 2012 begins. The race is the XXII edition of this singular mushing race and 300km long from west to east Pyrenees. Spain. 22nd January 20...
by F.J Fernandez Bordonada, on 22nd of January 2012
Madrid San Silvestre athletics race

Sports

Madrid San Silvestre athletics race

The 47th edition of the Madrid trial began on the streets of Madrid to 38,000 runners in the popular category and another 1,000 in international. The Ethiopian Gebriwet Hagos in a tight...
by David Osuna, on 31st of December 2011
Moto-Tricycle racing for International Day of the Disabled

Sports

Moto-Tricycle racing for International Day of the Disab...

Moto-Tricycle racing for International Day of the Disabled. The Championships were divided into three categories namely 100 cc, 110cc and 125 cc's to commemorate the International ...
by rudianto a, on 23rd of December 2011
Janelle Monáe brings the funk to Cancun's Grand Oasis hotel

Arts & Entertainment

Janelle Monáe brings the funk to Cancun's Grand Oasis h...

Janelle Monáe, originally from Kansas City, will perform at the hotel Grand Oasis. Monae is an R&B/soul musician signed to Bad Boy Records and Atlantic Records. Mexico. 17th January...
by Hugo Ortuño Suárez, on 17th of January 2012
Paralympian Swimmer Carlos Daniel Patay wins Gold

Sports

Paralympian Swimmer Carlos Daniel Patay wins Gold

Swimmer Carlos Daniel Patay, wins the Mens Style Chest SB6 category in the ASEAN Paragames as well as grab the first gold in Solo, Central Java, Indonesia. 16th December 2011
by agus_surya supriyanto, on 16th of December 2011
The World Press Photo 2011 Exhibition in Tunisia

Arts & Entertainment

The World Press Photo 2011 Exhibition in Tunisia

The gallery "Cherif Fine Art" in Sidi Bouzid hosts the 55th edition of the World Press Photo Exhibition 2011, displayed in galleries and art centers of some 100 cities worldwi...
by Sghaier khaled, on 14th of January 2012
Janelle Monáe performs in Cancun

Arts & Entertainment

Janelle Monáe performs in Cancun

With a full house, the singer Janelle Monáe from Kansas City was presented at the Great Hall of the Oasis Cancun Hotel, who offered a show of funk, pop and R&B. Mexico. 17th January...
by Hugo Ortuño Suárez, on 17th of January 2012
Janelle Monáe speaks during a press conference in Cancun

Arts & Entertainment

Janelle Monáe speaks during a press conference in Cancu...

Janelle Monáe, originally from Kansas City, will perform at the hotel Grand Oasis. Monae is an R&B/soul musician signed to Bad Boy Records and Atlantic Records. Mexico. 17th January...
by Hugo Ortuño Suárez, on 17th of January 2012
The 2012 annual Sinulog festival

Our World

The 2012 annual Sinulog festival

Elementary and High School students from Cebu city danced the Sinulog, in downtown Cebu City. The Mardi Gras or the Grand Parade started on the Sinulog Feast Day which is celebrated eve...
by Victor Kintanar, on 8th of January 2012
R.U.T.A. takes part in open voting for the Songlines Music Awards 2012

Arts & Entertainment

R.U.T.A. takes part in open voting for the Songlines Mu...

An open vote for the Songlines Music Awards 2012, organised by Songline Magazine from UK. R.U.T.A. has begun in two categories: Best Group and Newcomber. R.U.T.A. is etno/hardcore punk ...
by Lukasz Nowosadzki, on 16th of November 2011
2011 Kickboxing World Championships - Final Day

Sports

2011 Kickboxing World Championships - Final Day

Brian Brosnan from Galway won the only Gold medal for the hosting nation at the WAKO World Championships in Dublin, in full contact -71kg category. Dublin, Ireland. 26th November 2011
by Art Widak, on 26th of November 2011
Nintendo BMX Day - Warsaw

Sports

Nintendo BMX Day - Warsaw

Nintendo BMX Day started the BMX season in Poland at the Warsaw skatepark with more than 80 riders from all over the country taking part. 19th March 2011
by Lukasz Nowosadzki, on 19th of March 2011
2011 Kickboxing World Championships day one Finals

Sports

2011 Kickboxing World Championships day one Finals

Nearly 1000 fighters from 52 countries compete in the 2011 World Association of Kickboxing Organisations World titles in semi-contact and full contact categories. Dublin, Ireland. 25th ...
by Art Widak, on 25th of November 2011
Extreme World Races Siberian Black Ice Race

Environment

Extreme World Races Siberian Black Ice Race

Extreme World Races, an ultra-endurance company who have organised races all around the World since 2004, have launched a World's first race on Lake Baikal, Siberia. Lake Baikal, S...
by extremeworldraces extremeworldraces, on 15th of March 2007
Winners announced at Luxury Travel Expo - Las Vegas

Business

Winners announced at Luxury Travel Expo - Las Vegas

Four travel professionals were selected as leaders in their respective travel segments and received the 'Leaders in Luxury' awards from show presenters Travel Agent and Travel...
by Doug Bardwell, on 8th of December 2011
Hurricane Rina could hit flights from Cancun

Environment

Hurricane Rina could hit flights from Cancun

Hundreds of passengers wait in long lines for check-in due to safety checks for Hurricane Rina. During the afternoon, Rina gathered strength to become a Category 3 Hurricane. Mexico. 26...
by Hugo Ortuño Suárez, on 26th of October 2011
N30 strike in Cardiff

Politics

N30 strike in Cardiff

Cardiff workers take part in the UK wide strike against proposed lower pensions. They marched from the City Hall to Swalec Stadium where speakers from various unions spoke. Wales. 30th ...
by Ngalula Kabutakapua, on 30th of November 2011
Chernobyl catastrophe liquidators begin hunger strike

Society

Chernobyl catastrophe liquidators begin hunger strike

Chernobyl catastrophe liquidators begin a hunger strike in front of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine to demand their pensions are re-instated. Ukraine. 1st December 2011
by Zoya Shu Зоя Шу, on 1st of December 2011
Hurricane Rina alert in Quintana Roo - Mexico

Environment

Hurricane Rina alert in Quintana Roo - Mexico

The Hurricane Rina gained strength to climb to a Category 2, on the Saffir-Simpson scale with maximum sustained winds of 160 kilometers per hour, as it approaches the east coast of the ...
by Hugo Ortuño Suárez, on 25th of October 2011
Airtel Delhi Half Marathon

Sports

Airtel Delhi Half Marathon

Airtel Delhi Half Marathon was flagged off by Bollywood star Sharukh Khan along with Ms Bipasa Basu. Around 30,500 people participated in the event. New Delhi, India. 27th November 2011
by Ramesh Lalwani, on 27th of November 2011
The BLOOM Beirut Marathon 2011

Sports

The BLOOM Beirut Marathon 2011

The ninth edition of the Beirut Marathon was held, with over 30,000 runners registered. This year’s slogan was “Take it to the street” Beirut, Lebanon. 27th November 2011
by char abumansoor, on 27th of November 2011
Delhi Queer Pride Parade

Society

Delhi Queer Pride Parade

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community of Delhi celebrated its diversity by participating in large numbers in the 4th Annual Delhi Queer Pride parade in the heart o...
by Jiti Chadha, on 27th of November 2011
The Kamoro Art Exhibition Festival

Arts & Entertainment

The Kamoro Art Exhibition Festival

Unique traditional and modern woodcarvings from Kamoro Tribe, Papua exhibited at CCCL Gallery. The Kamoro also showed their finesse in dancing with traditional music wearing ethnic cost...
by Robertus Pudyanto, on 25th of November 2011
The Bupa Great South Run

Sports

The Bupa Great South Run

An estimated 24,000 runners took part in the Bupa Great South Run. There are several categories including groups of elite men and women from around the world racing the 10 mile course. ...
by Alick Cotterill, on 30th of October 2011
Women compete in triathlon for Summer Olympics spot - Tulum

Sports

Women compete in triathlon for Summer Olympics spot - T...

Women from all over Mexico competed for the right to represent Mexico in the Olympic triathlon event at the Summer Olympics in London. The triathlon consists of swimming, cycling, and ...
by Hugo Ortuño Suárez, on 19th of November 2011
Triathletes compete to represent Mexico at Summer Olympics

Sports

Triathletes compete to represent Mexico at Summer Olymp...

Over 600 athletes competed in the Olympic Triathlon National Series Xel-Ha for qualification to represent Mexico at the Summer Olympics in London. Crisanto Grajales, with a time of 1:5...
by Hugo Ortuño Suárez, on 19th of November 2011
Tim Smit, Founder of the Eden project giving an after dinner speech.

Business

Tim Smit, Founder of the Eden project giving an after d...

Tim Smit KBE, the former record producer and charismatic founder of the Eden Project and the Gardens of Heligan gave an after dinner speech at the Institute of Directors Annual Dinner a...
by Craig Shepheard, on 24th of November 2011
Halloween Festivities In Hemel Hempstead's Old Town

Arts & Entertainment

Halloween Festivities In Hemel Hempstead's Old Town

Halloween festivities were held in the Old Town with many turning out in fancy dress costume. A competition was held for various categories, and Mike Penning, the local Conservative MP ...
by Simon Webster, on 30th of October 2011