Overall evaluation of the marriage and family-related benefits - Results and Policy Conclusions. A discussion was also held on giving money to families who suffered from the floods this year.
CEOs and politicians across Australia took part in the Vinnie’s CEO sleepout where they get to experience what it feels like to be homeless for one night and raise money for Vinnies charity.
The Heygate Estate is a large housing estate located in Walworth, Southwark, south London. The estate is currently being demolished as part of the regeneration scheme in the Elephant and Castle area.
Thousands of participants, workshops, conferences and speakers such as Noam Chomsky and Vandana Shiva take part in the Global Media Forum 2013 edition.
Heygate Estate, near Elephant and Castle was completed in 1974 and once housed up to 3,000 residents. In February 2004, the masterplan for regenerating the estate including the demolition was adopted by Southwark Council.
Cherry orchards from Bulgaria are exporting cherries to Moscow and other major cities and towns across Russia for the first time in over a quarter of a century, said the Bulgarian National Horticultural Union.
A group of Hindu families that came to India from Pakistan two years ago lives at a temporary shelter in a makeshift camp at Majnu Ka Tilla in North Delhi. There is a shortage of basic amenities including food, clean drinking water and education.
World Refugee Day is observed on June 20 each year and today we celebrate how PRPC became the home of the "boat people" to some 400,000 Vietnamese, Laotian and Cambodian refugees from 1980 - 1994.
At the northern tip of the Philippines are the islands of Batan, Sabtang and Itbayat comprising the province of Batanes. The unique culture of the Ivatans, the breathtaking scenes of nature and daily life make one's visit truly unforgettable.
Hundreds of people protested at groundbreaking ceremony for the statue of St. Nuno de Santa Maria, in Barcelos, a city in northern Portugal. People demand better living conditions and protest against the Government and "troika".
Opening night of Brussels Film Festival in Brussels. Belgium. Competition is composed of 12 european feature. The international jury will award more than 50000 € in prizes.
One week after the Prime Minister of Portugal anoucement of more austerity measures, the portuguese people showed their disagreament in the streets of more than 30 cities.
Protesters gathered outside the parliament building in Jakarta on monday to protest against government plans to raise the price of fuel from 4,500 RP ($0.45) to 6,500 RP ($0.66) a litre.
Five hundred protesters, of the Movements for Housing, tried to enter the Civil Court via Lepanto to bring an end to evictions. They were blocked by police at the entrance of the court.
The Liquid Courage party with former Vermont Governor and 2004 Presidential candidate Howard Dean at the Tech Museum opened the Netroots Nation conference in San Jose. The party was sponsored by the Courage Campaign which worked against Prop 8.
Freak Heat Waves is Canadian band from Victoria, BC. Freak's Heat's subconscious is fully realized, which is why they are able to produce immaculacy by means of post-punk elemental music.
Foam Lake is Canadian band from Saskatoon. Four brothers not only try to unite their family name, but also a very broad scope of music genres. Tonight they are performing at Sled Island in Calgary.
Over the pass year Professional Artist, Metalworker Molly Strader has been skillfully “hammering” away, winning awards such as the “Award of Excellence” at the Great Gulf coast Art Festival, Florida.
Out of a selection of 12 films in Sydney Film Festival’s official competition, the winner was announced as ‘Only God Forgives’, directed by Nicolas Winding at an event held at Wildfire restaurant in Circular Quay.
The Australian red carpet premiere of Twenty Feet From Stardom took place at the State Theatre in Sydney and was the Sydney Film Festival closing night film, before which the competition winners were announced.
Visitors and fashion enthusiasts bring their own outfits to the different shows around London during London Collections: Men S/S14. London, 16-18 June 2013.
Iranians take to the streets of Shiraz after the national team qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, following their victory against South Korea on June 18, 2013 in Ulsan, South Korea.
Karachi residents spend time at the coast to beat the heat of the scorching summer season at Sea View Beach on June 20, 2013. Near record temperatures during a number of heatwaves this year have devastated crops and claimed hundreds of lives.
The Real Madrid basketball team celebrate after beating Barcelona Regal in the fifth game of ACB League finals to secure their 31st league title at the Bernabeu in Madrid.
Filipino basketball fans crowd round a television s in a local restaurant in Pasay City to watch game six of the NBA Finals series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat.
Sled Island Festival brings people out to the clubs and bars around the city, with more than 280 bands and art events. This evening's event saw Colin Stetson perform at the Commonwealth Club.
Protesters stage a demonstration outside Mansion House as British Chancellor George Osborne delivers his annual speech to the City amidst mounting speculation that a partial sell-off of the state's stake Lloyds could happen within months.
Real Madrid beat Barcelona Regal 79-71 in the fifth game of the finals series at the Bernabeu in Madrid to secure the ACB League title for the 31st time.
The Real Madrid basketball team secured their 31st ACB League title after beating Barcelona Regal in the fifth game of the final series 79-71 at the Bernabeu in Madrid. With the victory Real Madrid secured the league and cup double.
Fishermen in the area of North Jakarta participated in the Thanksgiving to the Sea event or Nadran held as an expression of gratitude to God, who they believe is the source of livelihood.
Egypt's streets are abuzz as what is perceived as the country's unfinished revolution is slated by some to reignite on June 30th, 2013. Downtown Cairo is a living graffiti mural with political messages that are often white-washed, only to be redrawn.
Protests started in Turkey on 28 May 2013. The protests were sparked by outrage at a brutal eviction of a sit-in at Istanbul's Taksim Gezi Park protesting the park's demolition.
The current President of the Chamber of Deputies, Miroslava Nemcova, was proposed as the Civic Democratic Party prime minister. If she becomes prime minister, she vill be the first woman in the history of the Czech Republic to hold the post.
London Collections: Men S/S 14 attracted fashion enthusiasts with different outfits, who attended the different catwalks around the city from 16-18 June, 2013.
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