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Historic Fox theater subject of sidewalk Artists

Society

Historic Fox theater subject of sidewalk Artists

Riverside hosts family-friendly art activities for free each first Sunday of the month. A group from the Plein Air Artist of Riverside, are on hand to to render the historic Fox Theater...
by David Jones, on 4th of December 2011
Intersection panel on the subject of the European Security Treaty

Politics

Intersection panel on the subject of the European Secur...

Intersection panel on the subject of the European Security Treaty. Yaroslavl, Russia. 10/09/2010
by Alexander Rybka, on 10th of September 2010
Thaipusam festival in Kuala Lumpur

Our World

Thaipusam festival in Kuala Lumpur

Thousands of people participated in the annual Hindu thanksgiving festival in which devotees subject themselves to painful rituals in a demonstration of faith and penance, held in the c...
by Ahmad Junaidi, on 7th of February 2012
Tight police security at FA Cup tie between QPR and Chelsea

Sports

Tight police security at FA Cup tie between QPR and Che...

Fans of Chelsea and Queen's Park Rangers were subjected to full body searches after police confirmed QPR defender Anton Ferdinand had been sent a bullet in the post 24 hours before...
by Bolaji Babafemi, on 28th of January 2012
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
McPherson Square still "Occupied" in DC

Politics

McPherson Square still "Occupied" in DC

While many of the tents and structures have been and continue to be cleared out of McPherson Square, Occupy DC still maintains their vigil there. Washington, DC, USA. 5th February 2012.
by Evan Golub, on 5th of February 2012
Protest in Support of Leonard Peltier - Dublin

Politics

Protest in Support of Leonard Peltier - Dublin

A handful of activists protested outside the US Embassy in Dublin, as part of the International day of solidarity with Leonard Peltier. The protest was addressed by Native American acti...
by Michael Debets, on 4th of February 2012
Occupy DC McPherson Square site "cleaned up" by National Park Service

Politics

Occupy DC McPherson Square site "cleaned up" by Nationa...

On day two of the "clean up" of McPherson Square, there were still many tents and structures and debris being cleared, with rats occasionally scurrying out as crews worked. Wa...
by Evan Golub, on 5th of February 2012
Waitangi Day celebrated in London

Our World

Waitangi Day celebrated in London

Hundreds of New Zealand nationals flocked to Parliament Square for a gathering to celebrate Waitangi Day. Most dressed in various fun costumes were also participating in a pub crawl alo...
by David Mbiyu, on 4th of February 2012
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
European Leaders arrive for Informal European Council

Politics

European Leaders arrive for Informal European Council

European leaders arrive at the Justus Lipsius building, the headquarters of the Council of the European Union for their first summit meeting of the year. Items on the agenda include the...
by stanescu lucian, on 30th of January 2012
Disabled People Against Cuts Drop The Welfare Bill

Politics

Disabled People Against Cuts Drop The Welfare Bill

Disabled People Against Cuts, Supported by UK Uncut and Occupy London, Regent St North at Oxford Circus was blocked by Disabled People chained together calling for the Welfare Reform Bi...
by wheelz WHEELZ, on 28th of January 2012
Demonstration against Equitalia - Rome

Society

Demonstration against Equitalia - Rome

Demonstration against Equitalia,the public society who's in charge of collecting taxes. Equitalia in recent times has been the subject of intimidation and terror attacks. Rome, Ita...
by Stefano Montesi, on 16th of June 2011
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
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
Eco-Friendly Boardwalk Set to Open on Youghal’s Blue Flag Beaches

Environment

Eco-Friendly Boardwalk Set to Open on Youghal’s Blue Fl...

Youghal’s reputation as ‘Ireland’s Finest Coastal Resort’ will be significantly enhanced with the completion of the first phase of the long-anticipated 2000mm-wide mobility-disabled acc...
by John Hennessy, on 23rd of January 2012
Vivienne Westwood speaks at Tent City Uni at Occupy London

Politics

Vivienne Westwood speaks at Tent City Uni at Occupy Lon...

Vivienne Westwood speaks at Tent City Uni. Topics coverd were banking, climate change and art. Westwood is a British fashion designer and businesswoman. UK. 22nd January 2012
by wheelz WHEELZ, on 22nd 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
Police continue to investigate suspicious death in Bury St Edmunds

Our World

Police continue to investigate suspicious death in Bury...

Police investigate a suspicious death in a flat above a jewellers in Bury St Edmunds. The victim is thought to be a man in his 60s who is as yet unnamed. Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdo...
by G C, on 14th of January 2012
Leinster 'A's beat Pontypridd in British and Irish Cup

Sports

Leinster 'A's beat Pontypridd in British and Irish Cup

Leinster 'A' marched comfortably into the British and Irish Cup Semi-Finals with a comprehensive 32-0 win against Pontypridd in Donnybrook. Dublin, Ireland. 22nd January 2012
by Brendan Donnelly, on 22nd of January 2012
Street labourers of Karachi

Society

Street labourers of Karachi

Different street labourers carry different goods on their hand-carts to earn their livelihood and support their families. Karachi, Pakistan. 16th January 2012
by Syed Yasir Kazmi, on 16th of January 2012
Indian Foreign Minister visits the Old City of Jerusalem

Politics

Indian Foreign Minister visits the Old City of Jerusale...

Indian Foreign Minister visits Krishna Samanhala corner of India Gate in the Old City during his visit to the Middle East, Palestine and Israel. Israel. 9th January 2012
by Mahmoud illean, on 9th of January 2012
Closure

Politics

Closure

Israeli army blocked the road leading to the Bedouin communities in the West Bank Jahalin concrete cubes - Jerusalem 09/01/2012
by Mahmoud illean, on 9th of January 2012
Israeli army blocks road to the Jahalin bedouin community

Politics

Israeli army blocks road to the Jahalin bedouin communi...

Israeli army blocks road leading to the Bedouin communities in the West Bank community of Jahalin. Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory. 9th January 2012
by Mahmoud illean, on 9th of January 2012
'Portrait of a Horse' by artist Chara Nagle on display - Dublin

Arts & Entertainment

'Portrait of a Horse' by artist Chara Nagle on display ...

Chara Nagle, a Cork born artist and one of Ireland's most exciting talents, unveiled the results of a groundbreaking challenge with a subject that has defied the greatest painters ...
by Art Widak, on 1st of December 2011
The Treasure of Trevi Fountain

Society

The Treasure of Trevi Fountain

Coins thrown into the Trevi Fountain by tourists go to the charitable organisation Caritas Internationalis that uses the money to finance their various projects. Rome, Italy. 2nd August...
by Stefano Montesi, on 2nd of August 2010
Final list of Jebali's Government

Politics

Final list of Jebali's Government

The new Tunisian government is being finalized after they held elections. Tunis, Tunisia. 25th December 2011
by ghassen chakroun, on 25th of December 2011
Cleaners stage a sit in at Corporation of London’s Guildhall

Society

Cleaners stage a sit in at Corporation of London’s Guil...

Cleaners are stage a sit in at the Corporation of London’s Guildhall against the inadequate response of their employer, the contractor Sodexo over the abusive treatment of female employ...
by Valerios Theofanidis, on 23rd of December 2011
Buyel'Ekhaya Annual Music Festival

Arts & Entertainment

Buyel'Ekhaya Annual Music Festival

Musicians perform at the Buyel'Ekhaya Annual Music Festival held at the Buffalo City, Buffalo Park Cricket grounds. The festival has been in existence since 2009. East London, Sout...
by Zilba Raubach, on 18th of December 2011
Redknapp plays down gesture controversy - Dublin

Sports

Redknapp plays down gesture controversy - Dublin

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has played down the controversy arising from an alleged gesture he made towards Shamrock Rovers fans. Redknapp will find out today whether he faces any ...
by Brendan Donnelly, on 16th of December 2011
Julius Malema - An unlikely leader

Politics

Julius Malema - An unlikely leader

Julius Sello Malema is a South African politician, and the former president of the African National Congress Youth League. Malema occupies a controversial position in South African publ...
by Zilba Raubach, on 18th of April 2009
Bradley Manning supporters hold vigil at US Embassy - London

Politics

Bradley Manning supporters hold vigil at US Embassy - L...

As part of a 10-country coordinated rally in support of American whistleblowing soldier Bradley Manning, activists held a vigil putside the US embassy in Grosvenor Square demanding he b...
by Pete Riches, on 17th of December 2011
Pick-up truck collides with Wheeltrans bus in east end - Toronto

Society

Pick-up truck collides with Wheeltrans bus in east end ...

In the early hours, an eastbound truck on Eglinton Avenue at Bermondsey, crossed the centre divider and collided with a westbound Toronto Transit Wheeltrans bus. Canada. 5th December 20...
by Victor Biro, on 5th of December 2011
Disability rights activists protest at ATOS headquarters - London

Politics

Disability rights activists protest at ATOS headquarter...

Disability rights activists gathered outside of ATOS Origin to highlight the poverty, hardship and despair felt by thousands of disabled people due to punitive work capability assessmen...
by Pete Riches, on 16th of December 2011
Ipp Prisoners Families Campaign Justice For Joe

Politics

Ipp Prisoners Families Campaign Justice For Joe

Ipp Prisoners Familys Campaign with 'Justice For Joe' deliver 6,000 petitions to Downing Street. Joe Paraskeva was jailed for attempting to escape from a mental institution, a...
by Maciek Musialek, on 10th of December 2011
Gorden Kerr and Kevin Dowd speak at Occupy London

Politics

Gorden Kerr and Kevin Dowd speak at Occupy London

Gorden Kerr, investment banker and economist, author Kevin Dowd speak at Occupy LSX. St Paul's, UBS building Bank of Ideas, Finsbury Square and Tent Uni Occupy LSX have become the ...
by wheelz WHEELZ, on 10th of December 2011
Photojournalists questioned by police demanding embassy protest images

Politics

Photojournalists questioned by police demanding embassy...

Two journalists including myself were asked to leave a cafe to answer questions for diplomatic police. According to the officers, the manager contacted them over a security issue. The m...
by Alex Milan Tracy, on 5th of December 2011
World Disability Day - Agartala

Society

World Disability Day - Agartala

Disabled persons attends a program on the World Disability Day at India's northeastern capital of Agartala.The UN report says that persons with disabilities make up an estimated 15...
by Arindam Dey, on 3rd of December 2011
Prison protest calls for release of 'tram rant woman' Emma West

Politics

Prison protest calls for release of 'tram rant woman' E...

Just under 20 people held a quiet protest outside HMP Bronzefield calling for the release of Emma West, held there on remand after her racist tram outburst was posted on YouTube. Ashfor...
by Peter Marshall, on 2nd of December 2011
Palestinians restore ancient texts in East Jerusalem

Arts & Entertainment

Palestinians restore ancient texts in East Jerusalem

A centre contributes to improving the situation of thousands of endangered manuscripts. Through modern technology the center is able to understand and restore the texts. Israel. 30th No...
by Mahmoud illean, on 30th of November 2011