The London Guantanamo Campaign staged a Scene Crime at US Embassy, to commemorate the 100th day of Guantanamo Hunger Strike, claiming that torture at Guantanamo Prison is a crime, requesting its closure and freeing of its prisoners.
A few groups of English Morris dance Day preforms English traditional Morris dances amazing colourful Costumes and hats decorated with flowers in Trafalgar Square.
In memory of National Of Greek Discus Team Trainer Kostas Spanidis, who lost his life in 2010 at age of 51 years, the Throwing Events was held in his honor in Thessaloniki and given, in memory of him, his name to the throwing stadium.
A protest was held by World Can't Wait at Powell and Market on the 101st day of Guantanamo hunger strike. It was part of protests held in cities around the world starting on the 100th day of the hunger strike.
The 19th Asparagus Festival takes place this weekend in Ivancice small town in southern Moravia in the Czech Republic. Growing asparagus has a long tradition dating back several decades.
London based worldwide renowed sculptor Anish Kapoor opens his exhibition in Martin-Gropius-Bau in Berlin. Anish Kaapor´s exhibition with about 70 works will provide a survey of the abstract poetic work from 1988 to present.
For the eighteenth time people protest against the housing situation in Kreuzberg. About 200 people made noise for lower rents and higher wages. The falling rain could not stop the people from marching and keeping on the protest after its first year.
Thousands of Tamils march through central London to commemorate those killed during the final stages of the Sri Lankan civil war and to call on Prime Minister David Cameron to boycott the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Thousands of hospital staff, trade unionists, pensioners and students gathered on London's South Bank to protest against the proposed gradual privatisation and dismantling of the NHS by the Con-Dem government, before marching on Whitehall.
Demonstrators marched through the streets of London from Jubilee Gardens, Waterloo to Parliament before a rally outside Downing Street demanding to defend London's NHS.
Over 100 supporters of the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign and other Palestinian groups protested the 65 th year of what they call the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, which began in 1948 when over 750,000 Palestinians were driven away.
For 31 years the carnival celebration has been a cultural festival for the people of Copenhagen. This year the organisers have been forced to rethink the idea and change the location and duration due to problems with funding.
Started in 2003 by Mayella Reynolds, 'Random Huggers Day' has brought many thousands of hugs to members of the public via her dedicated team of volunteer 'huggers'. May 18th 2013 saw a 'huggers' group bring warmth and happiness to London's South bank
A rally was held supporting Bradley Manning International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) at Harvey Milk Plaza. Earlier that day, SF Pride announced the community grand marshal replacing Manning.
Started in 2003 by Mayella Reynolds, 'Random Huggers Day' has brought many thousands of hugs to members of the public via her dedicated team of volunteer 'huggers'. May 18th 2013 saw a 'huggers' group bring warmth and happiness to London's South bank
Citizens gather at Avenue Habib Bourguiba in Tunis to protest against the pollution in the governorate of Gabes south Tunisia. This pollution is due to processing activities phosphate caused enormous damage to the region.
Four NHS campaigners presented a petition to 10 Downing Street after thousands marched to Whitehall to raise the alarm regarding the biggest threats to A & E’s, maternity units and in-hospital care for a generation.
Started in 2003 by Mayella Reynolds, 'Random Huggers Day' has brought many thousands of hugs to members of the public via her dedicated team of volunteer 'huggers'. May 18th 2013 saw a 'huggers' group bring warmth and happiness to London's South bank
Protesters from several Pro-Choice groups held a rally under the motto 'Make Abortion Accessible' in Dublin's city centre, calling for the Irish government to make abortion available for every woman in Ireland.
With main slogan "How we can change the world" and with the participation of hundreds of attendants, the annual Marxism 2013 political conference of panel discussions and cultural events is held in Athens.
For eleven days the city of Cannes comes alive under the spell of film. Highlights are the many different events, with the hopes people have in seeing their favored movie star. Some wait for those arriving by boat.
Israel's championship Show Jumping took place at the Green Horse Farm (Near Tel Aviv). Riders from all around the country, competed for the championship of Israel. The winner, Kai Ze'evi finished the competition without losing a single point.
Thousands gathered by the Festival Hall to march against cuts, closures and privatisation of the NHS, including many groups opposed to hospital closures around London, trade unionists and others concerned the the government is ending the NHS.
Open farms in Ireland are becoming more and more popular among Irish families, because is possible to bring their children to visit the farm for free and buy fresh organic products at affordable prices from its source.
Foundation stone laying ceremony to Three Storied New School Building A.R.& T Co’s High School, This School Build during British era 1938 at Margherita in Tinsukia Dist Assam India.
Craft brewers and importers held the third annual international beer festival, which takes place every year in the Convention Center of the city of Morelia. Attendees were able to taste several craft beers, and other liquors and variety of foods.
Palestinian Hanaa al-Zanen, 26-year-old, waits for the result of her tests at one of the pregnancy centers in Gaza City. Zanen was induced with sperm from her husband Tamer, who has been incarcerated in an Israeli jail for the past seven years.
65 years after 700,000 Palestinians were driven out of their homes as refugees when Israel was created, Palestinians call for an end to the continuing ethnic cleansing and a boycott and sanctions until Israel complies with international law.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series drivers line up along pit road to qualify for the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 on May 17, 2013 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC.
Austin Police and Travis County Sheriff deputies arrest a man suspected of robing a Telco Federal Credit Union branch after a search through an apartment complex in north Austin, Texas. The man surrendered peacefully and was taken into custody.
Speech of Vice President of the Italian Senate, Maurizio Gasparri, in Monopoli, to endorse the candidate for Mayor, Emilio Romani, for the upcoming municipal election on May 26th 2013.
The official outfitter Thomas Pink celebrates the launch of the new British and Irish Lions collection for the 125th Anniversary of the tour of Australia with special guest appearances from members of the 2013 Lions squad at the Pink Lion pub.
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