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Pope Benedict XVI celebrates holiday of the Immaculate Conception

Society

Pope Benedict XVI celebrates holiday of the Immaculate ...

Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the holiday of the Immaculate Conception with a mass on the Spanish Steps, keeping up a holiday tradition to pray near a statue of the Virgin Mary near Rome...
by Alessandro Serranò, on 8th of December 2011
Pope Benedict XVI prays at the Immaculate Conception statue

Society

Pope Benedict XVI prays at the Immaculate Conception st...

Pope Benedict XVI prays at the Immaculate Conception Statue at Piazza di Spagna, commonly known as the Spanish Steps, on the day dedicated to Virgin Mary. Rome, Italy. 8th December 2011
by eidon Frustaci, on 8th of December 2011
'New Challenges and the Concept of International Law '

Politics

'New Challenges and the Concept of International Law '

Debate in Yaroslvl on 'New Challenges and the Concept of International Law '. Yaroslavl, Russia, 09/09/2010
by Alexander Rybka, on 9th of September 2010
Hyundai Motors unveils i10 Electric Concept

Society

Hyundai Motors unveils i10 Electric Concept

DMTX. Hyundai Motors unveiled its i10 electric Concept today at the Auto Expo 2010. Hyundai’s first fully electric car. Here are some images of the concept car and also of vehicles from...
by N Subramanian Iyer, on 6th of January 2010
Village People perform at Super Bowl Village - Indianapolis

Sports

Village People perform at Super Bowl Village - Indianap...

The Village People, a concept disco group that formed in 1977, performed live on the Verizon Stage at Super Bowl week on a day that also saw some Occupy protesters in the city. USA. 30t...
by Alex Farris, on 30th of January 2012
Orthodox, Catholic and Evangelist priests attend a unity Prayer

Society

Orthodox, Catholic and Evangelist priests attend a unit...

Orthodox, Catholic and Evangelist priests attend a Prayer for Christian Unity at the Catholic church of "The Immaculate Conception of Mary." Thessaloniki, Greece. 21st January...
by Alexandros Michailidis, on 21st of January 2012
Roberto Verino at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid

Arts & Entertainment

Roberto Verino at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid

Roberto Verino opens the Autumn-Winter 2012-2013 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid with a collection inspired by New York in the 1970’s. The MBFW brand confirms Madrid’s place in intern...
by Lawrence JC Baron, on 1st of February 2012
Clashes between Christians and Greek old calendarists - Thessaloniki

Society

Clashes between Christians and Greek old calendarists -...

During the prayer that is part of an international Christian ecumenical observance for Christian unity, two monks, Greek old calendarists, started shouting "infidels" and &quo...
by Alexandros Michailidis, on 21st of January 2012
Government chalks out total literacy plan - Bangladesh

Society

Government chalks out total literacy plan - Bangladesh

Uneducated children sell roses and books on the street as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says her government has undertaken necessary plans to free the country of illiteracy by 2014. Dhak...
by safin ahmed, on 21st of January 2012
The rise of the Lomography in the Digital Age

Arts & Entertainment

The rise of the Lomography in the Digital Age

Insomnium Community, Klastic, and the Malang Lomography society held a black-white lomo photo exhibition, with theme "Noire" at Galeri IFI, Surabaya. Featuring 30 photos from ...
by Robertus Pudyanto, on 16th of January 2012
Catholics in Quezon City denounce the Reproductive Health Bill

Society

Catholics in Quezon City denounce the Reproductive Hea...

Roman Catholics who are against the Reproductive Health Bill carry a cross around Quezon City, during the celebration of Feast of Immaculate Conception. They say the Bill destroys the s...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 8th of December 2011
1000 Monks walk 365km in 6 provinces affected by the flood

Society

1000 Monks walk 365km in 6 provinces affected by the fl...

Monks from the Dhammakaya foundation received 2012 with activities such as walking a pilgrimage, chanting prayers, meditating practice and spreading kindness within the area of 6 recent...
by Gerardo Angiulli, on 3rd of January 2012
Christmas celebrations - Bangladesh

Society

Christmas celebrations - Bangladesh

Bangladeshis celebrate the Christmas at Tejgaon Holy Rosary Church, Dhaka Church, conducted by Father Gabrial. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 25th December 2011
by Anwar Hussain, on 25th of December 2011
Bios Vincent displays his exhibition 'The Wall Sounds'

Arts & Entertainment

Bios Vincent displays his exhibition 'The Wall Sounds'

It is an exhibition to see and hear on display until February 3rd, 2012 at the Palazzo Reale in Palermo, the Sicilian Parliament building. Bios Vincent is a young artist from Trapani, w...
by Flavia Lanza, on 13th of January 2012
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
A Christmas tree is made out of heart-shaped pillows - Surabaya

Society

A Christmas tree is made out of heart-shaped pillows - ...

With Christmas only two weeks away, Christmas decorations are popping up across the city. In the Town Square a Christmas treet is created from all heart-shaped pillows. Indonesia. 5th D...
by dJoko Kristiono, on 5th of December 2011
Sales down and unemployment up

Business

Sales down and unemployment up

Retail sales in Spain were down in October (-5.5% from Oct 2010) and Unemployment was 4420462 for November (+1.37% from Oct). In October 2011 the EU Eurostat recorded unemployment at 22...
by Lawrence JC Baron, on 3rd of December 2011
Largest Automotive Exhibition in Eastern Indonesia

Business

Largest Automotive Exhibition in Eastern Indonesia

Successfully held Surabaya Automotive Exhibition (POS) in 2010 and, now PT. Dyandra Promosindo Surabaya again held a similar exhibition. Carrying the tagline 'Largest Automotive Ex...
by dJoko Kristiono, on 30th of November 2011
World Aids Day showcased for the youth in Outer North East of London

Our World

World Aids Day showcased for the youth in Outer North E...

Outer North East of London’s NHS cluster had Waltham Forest College host the Young London Sexual Health Showcase under the ‘All the Fun of the Fair’ theme for World Aids Day 2011. UK. 1...
by Elsie Kibue, on 1st of December 2011
Disney Live press conference held in Surabaya

Arts & Entertainment

Disney Live press conference held in Surabaya

A press conference is held in regard to Disney Live, which will be on stage in Surabaya at the Grand City Convention Hall. The event will bring all the Disney characters to life in Indo...
by dJoko Kristiono, on 29th of November 2011
Tompi performs at Jazz Traffic Festival

Arts & Entertainment

Tompi performs at Jazz Traffic Festival

Tompi entertained the audience with improvisation and a duet with Idang Rasjidi during the Jazz Traffic Festival. Surabaya, Indonesia. 28th November 2011
by dJoko Kristiono, on 28th 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
Student occupation launches Museum of Post-Neoliberalism - London

Politics

Student occupation launches Museum of Post-Neoliberalis...

Students occupying the empty School of African and Oriental Studies' property on Gordon Square renamed it The Bloomsbury Social Centre and held a small launch event to promote thei...
by Pete Riches, on 25th of November 2011
World's Tallest Lego Christmas tree unveiled at St Pancras station

Our World

World's Tallest Lego Christmas tree unveiled at St Panc...

The world's tallest Lego Christmas tree has been unveiled at London's St Pancras station, complete with Christmas Lights and 1200 Lego Baubles. London, UK. 25th November 2011
by Craig Shepheard, on 25th of November 2011
Regent Street Motor Show

Our World

Regent Street Motor Show

The Regent Street Motor Show presents a unique past, present and future pioneering motoring display featuring over 300 19th, 20th and 21st Century motor cars. London, UK. 5th November 2...
by B Sharma, on 5th of November 2011
International Motor Show in Barcelona - Spain

Business

International Motor Show in Barcelona - Spain

36th edition of the International Motor Show over 11 days in Barcelona at the Fira Montjuic. 18th May 2011.
by Peter Scholz, on 18th of May 2011
The First International Vatican Adult Stem Cell Conference

Business

The First International Vatican Adult Stem Cell Confere...

The Vatican has entered into an unusual partnership with a small U.S. biotech company to promote using adult stem cells for treating disease, rather than focusing research on embryonic ...
by Alessandro Serranò, on 9th of November 2011
Soviet Art and Architecture at Royal Academy of Arts - London

Arts & Entertainment

Soviet Art and Architecture at Royal Academy of Arts - ...

Royal Academy of Arts exhibition 'Building the Revolution' brings together artwork of the Russian avant-garde architecture made from 1922-1935, a short-lived period which was...
by David Franchi, on 6th of November 2011
12th International Oludeniz Air Games

Sports

12th International Oludeniz Air Games

The 12th International Oludeniz Air Games for paragliding and skydiving takes place. Participants from more than 42 nationalities came to Oludeniz to be part of the show organized by Ka...
by Issam Abdallah, on 28th of October 2011
Qatar cooling technology in focus at Aspire4Sport

Sports

Qatar cooling technology in focus at Aspire4Sport

Michael Beaven of Arup Associates, the company at the heart of the ground-breaking technology, will be speaking on the topic ‘Stadium Cooling - comfort in extreme climates’ at the Desig...
by armstrong vaz, on 9th of November 2011
Catholic Activists protest Rodrigo Garcia's 'Golgota Picnic'

Society

Catholic Activists protest Rodrigo Garcia's 'Golgota Pi...

Catholic activists from the Institut Civitas group held a demonstration against Rodrigo García’s play 'Golgota picnic'. The New Anti-Capitalist Party and other left-wing activ...
by Martin Le Roux-Cauche, on 2nd of November 2011
The Tunisian Road Rally begins

Sports

The Tunisian Road Rally begins

The official start of Tunisian Road Rally in the city of Tabarka a coastal town in northwestern Tunisia, located 175 km from Tunis and a few kilometers from the Algerian-Tunisian border...
by Sghaier khaled, on 24th of October 2011
UK Uncut joins Occupy protesters and Occupy London Stock Exchange

Politics

UK Uncut joins Occupy protesters and Occupy London Stoc...

Campaign group UK Uncut has joined the Occupy campers outside Saint Paul's Cathedral occupying Finsbury Square. UK. 25th October 2011
by Alessio Paratore, on 25th of October 2011
Al-Thawadi - Qatar plan to have the stadium ready by 2015

Sports

Al-Thawadi - Qatar plan to have the stadium ready by 20...

Qatar is trying to pour cold water on the summer heat concerns. Innovative cooling technology is one area the Arab nation is banking on to deliver a perfect FIFA World Cup in 2022. Doha...
by armstrong vaz, on 17th of November 2010
Tall ships arrive at the Old Port of Montreal

Our World

Tall ships arrive at the Old Port of Montreal

The Old Port of Montreal is hosting six tall ships from United States and Canada promoting the spirit of freedom and adventure and offering an unique view of the concept of "sailin...
by mulea Catalin, on 16th of September 2011
OCBC Cycle Malaysia 2011

Sports

OCBC Cycle Malaysia 2011

OCBC Cycle Malaysia 2011 is cyclists event held for the first time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 14 - 16 October 2011.
by Ali Mufti, on 16th of October 2011
Florida shows solidarity with the Occupy Movement - Orlando

Politics

Florida shows solidarity with the Occupy Movement - Orl...

Orlando, Florida is certainly not well known for political activism,, the city is showing a noticeable level of support for the Occupy Wall Street movement with an estimated1,500 demons...
by gabeleblanc, on 15th of October 2011
‘Gitaran Sore’ - Guitar event at the Surabaya Mall

Arts & Entertainment

‘Gitaran Sore’ - Guitar event at the Surabaya Mall

'Gitaran Sore' is a free event and open to anyone who wants to learn about guitars, and guitar players in Surabaya, Indonesia. 21st October 2011
by dJoko Kristiono, on 21st of October 2011
A Beacon of hope for Cerebral Palsy - Skanderborg

Society

A Beacon of hope for Cerebral Palsy - Skanderborg

A report documenting the daily life of 17-year-old Gawain Alexander Vincent, diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a condition that results in brain damage after birth, and meaning he has no c...
by JAMES NJUGUNA MWAURA, on 30th of April 2011
30th Skopje Jazz Festival Day Three

Arts & Entertainment

30th Skopje Jazz Festival Day Three

Day three of the 30th Skopje Jazz Festival brought very interesting performance of Ilhan Ersahin's Istanbul Sessions followed by Nils Petter Molvaer and finishing with Zu. 22nd Oct...
by Mite Kuzevski, on 22nd of October 2011