Demonstrations against increases in bus fares ended with vandalism throughout the city. A small group of vandals from the thousands of largely peaceful protesters were responsible for setting fire to at least one bus and several thefts were reported.
Hundreds of Brazilians came out to show solidarity in London at Old Palace Yard as their home country Brazil experiences nationwide protests and frustration over heavy-handed policing, poor public services and the cost of hosting the 2014 World Cup.
Thousands turned out into the streets of Sao Paulo in what is the fifth in a series of protests that began on June 6th, 2013, against an increase in bus fares in the city.
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.
Protesters tried to storm the Mayor's office, while elsewhere a vehicle belonging to the press was reportedly set on fire as what had begun as a peaceful protest ended in clashes with police. As many as 8 arrests were made.
Iranian football fans turned out onto the streets to celebrate their team's win against South Korea in a World Cup qualifying match for the 2014 FIFA World Cup tournament in Brazil.
The US President Barack Obama landed with his plane, Air Force One, at Berlin's Tegel Airport for a state visit to Germany. He and his family, who came from the G8 summit in Ireland, were received by German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle.
A police source estimated that some 6,000 demonstrated in London against the Brazilian government's lack of commitment to invest in transport, education and health, whilst wasting money on sports stadiums, corruption and supporting police brutality.
Thousands converged on Westminster to show their support for mass demonstrations happening in major cities across Brazil, where crowds were protesting rising public transport costs and decrying the amount being spent on hosting the 2014 World Cup.
French composer, arranger, and internationally acclaimed electronic recording artist Wax Tailor,together with singer Charlotte Savary, and American rapper Daryl, performed in Bangkok as part of La Fete de la Musique, an original Paris presentation.
No space is left to bury the victims of shelling in the besieged neighborhood of Jbayleh in the city of Dayr az Zawr, Syria as fighting continues between the Free Syrian Army and forces loyal to the ruling Assad regime.
Hundreds of people came together at Odeons Platz in Munich to support on-going protests in Gezi Park in Istanbul, Turkey, where demonstrators are rallying over plans to convert the park into a new shopping mall.
Gioacchino Rossini's masterpiece, The Barber of Seville returns to the Teatro Municipal de Santiago, produced by Fabio Sparvoli, which since its release in Chile in 2008, was acclaimed by many theater-goers around the world.
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.
An Indian man dressed as the well-loved Hindu monkey God Hanuman performed during a procession held in Ajmer. Hanuman is one of the most popular idols in the Hindu pantheon.
In the remote trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh, Buddhist monks of Hemis Monastery celebrate the birthday of Guru Padmasambhava, who took Buddhism to Tibet, by performing masked dances enacting episodes from his life and the victory of good over evil.
An estimated three thousand Brazilian demonstrators gathered outside their embassy in Central London in solidarity with marchers in Rio, Brasilia and Sao Paulo who were demonstrating over rising transport costs and other pressing social issues.
A Pakistani water distributor seen at a hand pump as he fills plastic water tanks that will be used to distribute fresh drinking water to his local customers.
Rubber plant heights reach 15 to 25 feet. By slashing the bark rubber latex is sent pouring out. Rubber latex is useful as a base material object that requires flexibility, such as tires.
Kampung Gede Kasepuhan Ciptagelar is a traditional village that is characterized by the location and shape of its homes and traditions, which are strongly upheld by its community and supporters.
The 22nd of June is Global Smurfs day, fans all over the world come together to celebrate the cartoon created by the Belgian artist Peyo (Pen name of Pierre Culliford) in 1958 on the day that marks his birthday. Image taken June 2012.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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