Hundreds of people showed their solidarity with protesters in Sao Paulo and Rio over rising public transport costs and the expense of staging the 2014 World Cup. Brazil solidarity protests are spreading across the globe.
At the end of the legislative session in Albany, 2,000 opponents of fracking from Brooklyn to Buffalo arrived on buses in New York's Capitol to demand a ban on fracking. This was the largest anti-fracking rally in the country.
Hundreds of Brazilians came out to show solidarity in London at Old Palace Yard as their home country Brazil is experiencing nationwide protests to express their frustration at heavy-handed policing and poor and costly public services.
Rising public transport costs and the expense of staging the 2014 World Cup in Brazil sparks demonstrations across the world including the British capital. Hundreds of people show their solidarity with protesters in Sao Paulo and Rio.
The Obamas visited the Sixth Century monastic site at Glendalough, in the Co. Wicklow. Michelle, Malia and Sasha took a tour with a local tour guide George McClafferty.
Over the next two years the London Fire brigade faces the closure of 12 fire stations due to cuts of 45 million pounds imposed by Mayor Boris Johnson. Campaigners against the closures wanted their voices to be heard before decisions were made.
Mars Bazrafshan is currently on a hunger strike that he started on June 3rd against the "bullying tactics" he claims he as well as others experience from their employer, Canada Post. He was joined throughout the day by other postal workers.
Hundreds of Brazilians came out to show solidarity in London @ Old Palace Yard as their home country Brazil is experiencing nationwide protests to express their frustration at heavy-handed policing, poor public services and the high cost of world cup
Thousands gather at Parliament in London to show support for Brazil over increases in public transportation costs and costs of the 2014 World Cup and the Government.
Hundreds of thousands are protesting in Brazil, and in London thousands came out to do the same. The demonstrations were organized mostly to protest against increases in bus, train and metro tickets in Brazil.
Activists from Bournemouth and Poole Anti Cuts Coalition, UK Uncut and Wessex Solidarity demonstrated against the bedroom tax outside of Poole and Bournemouth council offices this evening.
Around 3,000 people gathered at London's Parliament Square to show some support to the protesters in Brazil. The demonstrations were organized mostly to protest against increases in bus, train and metro tickets in Brazil.
Hundreds of residents of the working-class neighborhood of Vallecas in Madrid, have protested against the closure of one of the health centers in their neighborhood. After the merger, the police have intervened to try to dissolve the people.
Iranian people came to the streets to celebrate their defeat against South Korea in the World Cup Qualifying match, which qualified the Iranian National Team for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Over 2,000 Brazilians protested outside Parliament in London, in solidarity with demonstrations in Brazil where transport costs and 'frivolous government spending' on the World Cup and Olympics have angered the population.
Hundreds of Brazilians came out to show solidarity in London at Old Palace Yard as their home country experiences nationwide protests to express their frustration at heavy-handed policing and poor public services.
Anti-war campaigners from Stop the War Coalition met at the US Embassy following President Obama's announcement that the USA will begin to officially arm the Syrian rebels and demanded the US and the UK keep their "Hands Off Syria".
At 19:00 started a protest against the closure of the medical center Federica Montseny and against the privatization of public health. The concentration marched through Vallecas along the lagoon, where there were moments of tension.
The Brazilian team Maria Clara - Carolina won 2-0 in round two against the Japanese team Take - Mizoe at the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Grand Slam in Rome.
People run and practice surf at Salinas Beach in Avilés, Asturias. With a weather that is not summer at all, the only people at the beach are surfers with full wetsuits.
A concentration in defense of public health and in support of the 14 arrested yesterday, at the Federica Montseny in Vallecas, took place in Madrid. Some scuffles between protesters and police erupted.
A few thousand U.K. based Brazilians protested outside Westminster’s Parliament buildings in London to show solidarity sparked by the recent bus fare price increase, failing public services and the spiralling costs of the 2014 World Cup.
Activists and residents who will be affected by the so-called bedroom tax have lobbied the Southways Housing Trust in Manchester in an attempt to maintain pressure for the policy to be reversed by the government.
Brno, until the end of August, hosts the show "Brno Art Open" also known as "Statues in the Streets". This year's fourth year is titled "On the Edge of the Story" turns to the modern history of Brno.
Old Palace Yard turned yellow and green as thousands of Brazilians gathered outside Parliament to hold a protest in solidarity with the current demonstrations occurring in Brazil.
The theatre circus, Eoloh!, based on a fantasy story of a place struck by a tornado, will start the summer season in Madrid at the Nuevo Teatro Alcalá de Madrid. The circus includes 20 artists and more than 120 scenery pieces.
Activists distribute flyers to Turin's people to raise awareness of the event on 22 June against the violent repression of demonstrations by the Brazilian government.
Beamish Georgians attended the 175th anniversary celebrations of the opening of the Newcastle to Carlisle railway line, the oldest coast-to-coast passenger line in the UK. The festivities were organised by the Tyne Valley Community Rail Partnership.
We are witnessing a crisis in Brazil. In several cities, people are going to the streets to campaign against the increase of public transportation costs in Brazil, which is allegedly very expensive and far from ideal.
At Berlin's Alexanderplatz near the famous world time clock some activists rally in silence to support the Turkish opposition and to honor the standing man on Istanbul's Taksim Square. Worldwide activists were called for such actions at nine o'clock.
A group of young Brazilians held a small demonstration in solidarity with protests in Brasil against the government that has allegedly increased the costs of transport and spent too much money on the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
A few thousand U.K. based Brazilians protested outside Westminster’s Parliament buildings in London to show solidarity sparked by the recent bus fare price increase, failing public services and the spiralling costs of the 2014 World Cup.
A few thousand U.K. based Brazilians protested outside Westminster’s Parliament buildings in London to show solidarity sparked by the recent bus fare price increase, failing public services and the spiralling costs of the 2014 World Cup.
The US President Barack Obama lands with his plane, Air Force One, in Berlin Tegel Airport for a state visit in Germany. He and his family, who came from the G8 in Ireland, were received by German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle.
Brazil opens the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup with a win over Japan in Brazilia. In the third minute of the match, Brazilan player Neymar opens the score, then Paulinho and Jo add other goals.
A number of environmentalist activists and residents from Ashrafieh protested in rejection of the Beirut municipality's decision, to destroy the Jesuit garden to create an underground parking space.
Hundreds of Brazilians demonstrate in London supporting the protesters in Brazil against the abusive transportation fares and the cost of the World Cup and Olympics.
The World Premiere of Man of Steel in Spain takes place at Capitol Theatre of Madrid. The actors Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe, the director Zack Snyder and the producers Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder walked the red carpet.
Qualification matches took place for FIVB Beach Volleyball Rome World Grand Tour 2013 at Foro Italico in Rome. The Canadian women faced-off against the Netherlands, while the Brazilian men faced-off against Spain.
Brazilians in London arrived in the afternoon to Westminster, Central London, with their flags and posters, singing songs as protests over rising public transport costs and the expense of staging the 2014 World Cup have spread.
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