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.
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.
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.
Thousands of protesters marched to Whitehall in defense of changes to the NHS in London. Medical staff and union members took part in the mass rally before delivering letters of protest to 10 Downing Street.
Thousands of protesters marched to Whitehall in defense of changes to the NHS in London. Medical staff and union members took part in the mass rally before delivering letters of protest to 10 Downing Street.
Every year on the day before the Carnival of Cultures parade, the children's festival takes place in Berlin Kreuzberg and brings children from different social and cultural backgrounds together.
Despite the poor weather thousands have turned out for the Lord Mayor Gavin Robinson’s year in office party that is currently being held in the Grounds of Belfast City Hall, Headline acts include Misha B and Matt Cardle former X-Factor Contestants.
The first round of the play-offs of the Portuguese Futsal League, brings an advantage for the AD Fundao side after winning 3-2 (AET) in Braga. The round is a best of three-match.
Thousands of protesters marched to Whitehall in defense of changes to the NHS in London. Medical staff and union members took part in the mass rally before delivering letters of protest to 10 Downing Street.
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.
Thousands march through central London to defend the NHS. To stop the break up and sell off of hospitals and services. Supported by The GMB and Unite unions.
In solidarity with Ayatollah Sheikh Issa Qassim the local community organized a rally in 3 major locations in Diraz village, followed by a march to the main mosque in retaliation for the government act of raiding his house last Friday.
The protest in Dublin for the rights of women under the slogan "make abortion accessible" took place at the Central Bank Plaza in front of the Central Bank of Ireland.
Protesters gathered outside the American embassy in Grosvenor Square in London's Mayfair to demonstrate about the continued operation of Guantanamo Bay detention camp.
A weakened cyclone Mahasen crashed into Bangladesh’s coastlines with heavy rains and gusty winds, killing at least 10 people and thousands of trees are fallen on roads and homes.
Clashes between Palestinian youths and Israeli police in Nablus Road in Jerusalem protest the settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque and to commemorate the Nakba.
London residents, medical staff, trade unions and health campaigners who have come together to raise the alarm regarding the biggest threats to A & E’s, maternity units and in-hospital care for a generation.
Despite rainy weather, around 150 demonstrated against rising rents and gentrification in Kreuzberg, Berlin. Due to constant and significant rent increase over the past years, many of the districts former residents have been forced to move away.
A few hundred people take part in the SlutWalk protest march, which was first time organized in Warsaw. Participants protest against explaining or excusing rape by referring to any aspect of a woman's appearance.
Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) beauty queens took part in the Santacruzan procession held in Quezon City, Philippines on May 18. Santacruzan, held every May, depicts the search for the True Cross by Queen Helena.
Young Jerusalemites organize a peaceful pause at Damascus Gate to raise the flag which the great Palestinian protest against the Israeli practices against Al-Aqsa Mosque and the revival of the 65th anniversary of the Nakba.
The president of the Senate, Pietro Grasso, visiting the Feast of Addio Pizzo. The fair of critical consumption now in its eighth edition offers discussions anti-mafia and anti-racket.
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