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Tour of Britain - Individual Time Trials

Sports

Tour of Britain - Individual Time Trials

Lars Boom (Netherlands) of Team Rabobank was the overall winner of the Tour of Britain 2011. London, UK.18th September 2011
by B Sharma, on 18th of September 2011
Bald Is Beautiful - Individual Womens Portraits

Society

Bald Is Beautiful - Individual Womens Portraits

A series of portraits of bald women in New York together with their individual stories. Some of them have alopecia, some have been through chemotherapy, others simply like being bald. N...
by enzo dal verme, on 16th of February 2004
Nordic combined individual event - FIS Nordic World Cup 2010 Holmenkollen

Sports

Nordic combined individual event - FIS Nordic World Cup...

DMTX. Jason Lamy Chappuis won the combined ski-jump and cross country competition at the FIS Nordic World Cup 2010 in Holmenkollen, Oslo, Norway. 14/03/2010.
by Pål Bergstad, on 14th of March 2010
Schreuder takes the individual medley crown in Istanbul

Sports

Schreuder takes the individual medley crown in Istanbul

13th European Swimming championships short course, ISTABUL,3rd day, FINALS 100mt IM Women: 1st Schreuder Hinkelien, 2nd Verraszto Evelyn, 3rd Seppala Hanna-Maria. Victory ceremony
by Roberto Giobbi, on 12th of December 2009
Death of the American Dream public funeral - Dallas

Politics

Death of the American Dream public funeral - Dallas

Occupy Dallas held a public funeral mourning "The Death of the American Dream", a theatrical demonstration, for individuals who have lost their homes due to bank foreclosures....
by Richard Michael Knittle Sr., on 4th of February 2012
Homeless sleep rough on benches - Thessaloniki

Society

Homeless sleep rough on benches - Thessaloniki

Homeless people could be seen sleeping rough on benches in the central parks and squares of the city. Their individual predicaments were not known but some are thought to be suffering f...
by Alexandros Michailidis, on 2nd of February 2012
Firemen demonstrate against pension reforms - Belgium

Politics

Firemen demonstrate against pension reforms - Belgium

Belgian Firemen attack government buildings in Brussels against pension reforms. Water and foam was fired on the Lawstreet 10 offices of the Prime minister. Brussels, Belgium. 10th Febr...
by Sander de Wilde, on 10th of February 2012
Protesters rally in Seattle over 'Citizen United' Ruling

Politics

Protesters rally in Seattle over 'Citizen United' Rulin...

Citizens rallied in Westlake Park on the anniversary of the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, which granted corporations the same free speech rights as individual citizens. Congressman ...
by Rick Barry, on 21st of January 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
African refugees receive free dinner from charity groups - Tel Aviv

Society

African refugees receive free dinner from charity group...

Eritrean and Sudanese refugees, who live in Israel, receive a free dinner in Southern Tel Aviv from a Christian charity and private non profit groups in the area. Israel. 7th February 2...
by carlos van as, on 7th of February 2012
Ukrainians say 'Release Hunger Strikers' at embassy - London

Politics

Ukrainians say 'Release Hunger Strikers' at embassy - L...

Protesters at the Ukrainian Embassy call for the immediate release and fair treatment of Somali refugees on hunger strike in the Lutsk Detention Centre who have been beaten and intimida...
by Peter Marshall, on 6th of February 2012
Premiere of controversial Human Body Exhibition - Dublin

Society

Premiere of controversial Human Body Exhibition - Dubli...

The controversial Human Body Exhibition opens today at Dublin's Ambassador Theatre. It marks the World Premiere of the exhibition that displays the components of the human anatomy ...
by Brendan Donnelly, on 2nd of February 2012
Nortec Collective performs live in Qaxaca

Arts & Entertainment

Nortec Collective performs live in Qaxaca

Nortec Collective is a musical ensemble formed by various individual one or two man production projects. The group came together in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. 15th January 2012
by Erick David Torres López, on 15th of January 2012
Kowalczyk and Colona take victory at Cross Country FIS World Cup

Sports

Kowalczyk and Colona take victory at Cross Country FIS ...

The classic individual competition of the Cross Country FIS World Cup stage brought another victory for Justyna Kowalczyk (Poland) in the Ladies' 10 km and Dario Colona (Switzerlan...
by Art Widak, on 22nd of January 2012
Posters of President Bashar Assad throughout Syria

Politics

Posters of President Bashar Assad throughout Syria

Posters of Syrian President Bashar Assad can be seen on cars, in homes and in statue form in individual's yards. 1st January 2012
by Aiham Dib, on 1st of January 2004
iRock! UK holds press launch in London

Business

iRock! UK holds press launch in London

The social enterprise i Rock! UK announces the unveiling of the 'Tribes of Africa' show in May during its launch event at London’s Grange Hotel near Tower Bridge. UK. 2nd Febr...
by David Mbiyu, on 2nd of February 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
New York’s Chinese community parade celebrates Year of the Dragon

Our World

New York’s Chinese community parade celebrates Year of ...

The Chinese-American community danced dragons through Chinatown in celebration of the Year of the Dragon and the commencement of the new lunar year. USA. 29th January 2012
by Ed Lefkowicz, on 29th of January 2012
Ekushey Book Fair preparations going on in full swing - Dhaka

Society

Ekushey Book Fair preparations going on in full swing -...

Preparations for the month-long Ekushey Book Fair beginning at the Bangla Academy on February 1 is going on in full swing. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 29 January, 2012
by safin ahmed, on 29th of January 2012
Jesus Vélez Loor on 11th day of hunger strike - La Paz

Politics

Jesus Vélez Loor on 11th day of hunger strike - La Paz

Jesus Velez Loor is on his 11th day of a hunger strike at the door of the embassy of Panama to bring attention to his alleged torture for supposed immigration law violations. Bolivia. ...
by wara vargas lara, on 26th of January 2012
Alex Salmond launches Scottish independence referendum consultation

Politics

Alex Salmond launches Scottish independence referendum ...

Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond launches the Scottish Government’s consultation on the proposed referendum on Scottish independence. Edinburgh, UK. 25th January 2012
by Ken Jack, on 25th of January 2012
Last Portrait: Painting for Posterity at Yad Vashem – Jerusalem

Arts & Entertainment

Last Portrait: Painting for Posterity at Yad Vashem – J...

On the eve of Int’l Holocaust Remembrance Day “Last Portrait: Painting for Posterity” is unveiled at Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum presenting some 200 portraits drawn by 21 artists in the...
by Nir Alon, on 22nd of January 2012
Nepalis Protest Rising Fuel Prices

Politics

Nepalis Protest Rising Fuel Prices

As in the international market, the fuel prices in Nepal rose enormously. Long queues in front of gas stations have become a daily occurrence. Demonstrators gathered to protest the 15 p...
by André Baumgart, on 20th of January 2012
Attorney General of Mexico inaugurates Unit for the Protection of HR

Politics

Attorney General of Mexico inaugurates Unit for the Pro...

The Attorney General of Mexico, Marisela Morales Ibáñez inaugurated the Unit for the Protection of Human Rights at the Federal Research Center of Mexico City. Mexico. 23rd January 2012 ...
by Adrián Mx, on 23rd of January 2012
Last Portrait: Painting for Posterity Opens at Yad Vashem – Jerusalem

Arts & Entertainment

Last Portrait: Painting for Posterity Opens at Yad Vash...

Exhibition, “Last Portrait: Painting for Posterity”, opens at Yad Vashem in the presence of the diplomatic corps and Holocaust survivors presenting some 200 portraits drawn by 21 artist...
by Nir Alon, on 23rd of January 2012
Security alert closes the port of Dover - Kent

Politics

Security alert closes the port of Dover - Kent

A bomb disposal team was called to the port of Dover after two vehicles containing what were believed to be decommissioned firearms were examined by the military. The drivers of the veh...
by graham mitchell, on 26th of January 2012
Two Hamas politicians are arrested in Jerusalem Red Cross

Politics

Two Hamas politicians are arrested in Jerusalem Red Cro...

Israeli police detain former Minister for Jerusalem and for Hamas Khaled Abu Arafa and Deputy of the Legislative Council for Hamas Mohammed Totah at the Red Cross headquarters in Sheikh...
by Mahmoud illean, on 23rd of January 2012
Investors call a dawn-to-dusk strike in Motijheel

Business

Investors call a dawn-to-dusk strike in Motijheel

A platform of retail investors announce a dawn-to-dusk shutdown in Motijheel business district, demanding that authorities stabilise the free-falling stock market. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 23...
by safin ahmed, on 23rd of January 2012
'Libera Terra Mediterraneo' uses mafia-confiscated lands for better

Environment

'Libera Terra Mediterraneo' uses mafia-confiscated land...

Three from Sicily and one from Campania are new co-operatives to join "Libera Terra Mediterraneo", a group created to strengthen the business skills of cooperatives working on...
by Elisabetta Zavoli, on 20th of July 2011
World's largest LEGO Christmas tree at St. Pancras Station - London

Arts & Entertainment

World's largest LEGO Christmas tree at St. Pancras Stat...

The world's largest LEGO Christmas tree at St. Pancras Station consists of over 600,000 individual bricks. It was constructed by the UK's only certified LEGO professional, Dun...
by David Mbiyu, on 24th of December 2011
Starscapes in the Rocky Mountain Region

Environment

Starscapes in the Rocky Mountain Region

A series of images showing various starscapes in the Rocky Mountain region using long exposures to capture star trails. Colorado, USA. 4th January 2012
by Chris Carruth, on 4th of January 2012
'Confusion over investment' pauses trading on the stock market

Business

'Confusion over investment' pauses trading on the stock...

Fears of negative impacts on the capital market due to confusion over investment in stocks, by public servants, forced government authorities to suspend trading. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 17th...
by safin ahmed, on 17th of January 2012
Protest marks 10th anniversary of Guantánamo Bay military Prison

Politics

Protest marks 10th anniversary of Guantánamo Bay milita...

A public rally marking the 10th anniversary of the opening of the US military prison camp at Guantánamo Bay was held in the centre of the capital. London, UK. 7th January 2012
by Richard Keith Wolff, on 7th of January 2012
The Backdraft of Conflict - PTSD Rehabilitation

Society

The Backdraft of Conflict - PTSD Rehabilitation

Backdraft is a multimedia project probing individuals’ attempts, and the efforts of veterans’ peer organizations, to contain the backdraft of conflict. Los Angeles, USA. 21st January 20...
by Mathieu Grandjean, on 21st of January 2010
UK police to investigate Shaker Aamer's detention - London

Politics

UK police to investigate Shaker Aamer's detention - Lon...

File Images: Shaker Aamer has been in Guantanamo Bay for 10 years and now Britain's top law enforcement agencies, announced they are to consider the circumstances surrounding Mr Aa...
by Steve Punter, on 12th of January 2012
Pepito or Z-44 of Los Zetas is arrested in a mixed military operation

Society

Pepito or Z-44 of Los Zetas is arrested in a mixed mili...

Considered the number 3 of the criminal group "Los Zetas", Luis Jesús Sarabia Ramón aka, Pepito or Z.-44, is arrested on a mixed operation with the Navy, Mexican Army and Nue...
by Enrique Perez Huerta, on 13th of January 2012
Sheriff Joe Arpaio brunt of Phoenix Protest

Politics

Sheriff Joe Arpaio brunt of Phoenix Protest

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio was the focus of a dozen protestors who demanded his immediate resignation. The group cited a federal report alleging constitutional violations of fed...
by Jerry Burch, on 4th of January 2012
Nigerians protest in lead up to Nationwide Industrial Action

Our World

Nigerians protest in lead up to Nationwide Industrial A...

Nigerian youths in their hundreds took to the streets in a lead up to nationwide industrial action to be undertaken by Labour Unions and civil society over the government's removal...
by Peter NKANGA, on 6th of January 2012
Brooklyn whistles in the new year

Society

Brooklyn whistles in the new year

Hundreds turn out to hear Pratt Institute’s steam whistles, salvaged from steamships, railroad engines and other sources, tootle in the New Year amid clouds of steam. New York City, USA...
by Ed Lefkowicz, on 1st of January 2012
Dublin ladies Gaelic footballers defeated by Dub Stars - Dublin

Sports

Dublin ladies Gaelic footballers defeated by Dub Stars ...

The Dublin Ladies Gaelic footballers were well beaten by a strong Dub Stars team in Blanchardstown. The final score was 5-12 to 0-09. Dublin, Ireland. 27th December 2011
by Brendan Donnelly, on 27th of December 2011