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Days of protest - Blockupy Frankfurt

Despite the general interdiction of assemblies in Frankfurt/Main, thousands of people took the streets impeaching capitalism. Blockades and concerts...

by Christina Palitzsch in Germany on 20/05/2012

Politics

Blockupy Demonstration in Frankfurt

A large demonstration took place in Frankfurt, near the European Central Bank. Demonstrators criticised the capitalism system and austerity measures...

by Michele Lapini in Germany on 19/05/2012

Politics

Anti-NATO demonstration outside London's US embassy

A demonstration timed to coincide with the NATO summit taking place in Chicago is held outside the US embassy in London. It's attended by about...

by Paul Davey in United Kingdom on 19/05/2012

BREAKING NEWS

20/05/2012 - Days of protest - Blockupy Frankfurt - Germany - Despite the general interdiction of...
19/05/2012 - Blockupy Demonstration in Frankfurt - Germany - A large demonstration took place in...
19/05/2012 - Anti-NATO demonstration outside London's US embassy - United Kingdom - A demonstration timed to coincide with...
19/05/2012 - 'Say No To NATO' anti-war protest - London - United Kingdom - 'Say No To NATO' protest...
18/05/2012 - Bahraini and Swazis protest aginst Queen's banquet for their kings - United Kingdom - Bahraini and Swazi protesters were...
15/05/2012 - Anniversary of the 15M Movement in Madrid - Spain - Thousands of protesters on the...
15/05/2012 - Occupy Wall Street sit-down protest in Times Square - United States - Occupy Wall Street has an afternoon of...
15/05/2012 - Occupy Wall Street march follows movement's first major legal victory - United States - Nearly 100 activists gather in Times...
15/05/2012 - Occupy London tour financial institutions in the City of London - United Kingdom - Activists staged a running tour of the...
14/05/2012 - Movement of the Indignados at Catalunya Square - Barcelona - Spain - After the demonstration of May 12, the...

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Blockupy Demonstration in Frankfurt

Politics

Blockupy Demonstration in Frankfurt

A large demonstration took place in Frankfurt, near the European Central Bank. Demonstrators criticised the capitalism system and austerity measures, and demanded that human beings be c...
by Michele Lapini, on 19th of May 2012
Days of protest - Blockupy Frankfurt

Politics

Days of protest - Blockupy Frankfurt

Despite the general interdiction of assemblies in Frankfurt/Main, thousands of people took the streets impeaching capitalism. Blockades and concerts were sanctioned by 7000 policemen. A...
by Christina Palitzsch, on 20th of May 2012
WW2 Escape Lines Memorial unveiled at National Memorial Arboretum

Politics

WW2 Escape Lines Memorial unveiled at National Memorial...

The memorial to the military personnel and other agents who escaped from occupied Europe in WW2 and the civilian and partisan helpers who made it all possible was unveiled at the Nation...
by Chris Hills, on 19th of May 2012
'Say No To NATO' anti-war protest - London

Politics

'Say No To NATO' anti-war protest - London

'Say No To NATO' protest called by anti-war groups is held in front of the US embassy in Grosvenor Square, one day before the NATO summit in Chicago to discuss the alliance�...
by Piero Cruciatti, on 19th of May 2012
Anti-NATO demonstration outside London's US embassy

Politics

Anti-NATO demonstration outside London's US embassy

A demonstration timed to coincide with the NATO summit taking place in Chicago is held outside the US embassy in London. It's attended by about 200 activists representing a number ...
by Paul Davey, on 19th of May 2012
Second anniversary of Red Shirt rally - Bangkok

Politics

Second anniversary of Red Shirt rally - Bangkok

Tens of thousands of Red Shirt protesters gather in central Bangkok to mark the second anniversary of a military-led crackdown on protesters occupying the Ratchaprsong intersection on 1...
by FIB618 Grant, on 19th of May 2012
Palestinian Christians prayerfully protest Israeli separation wall

Politics

Palestinian Christians prayerfully protest Israeli sepa...

Palestinian Christians hold a prayer service as a nonviolent witness. Against the Israeli separation wall in the West Bank town of Beit Jala. The wall will separate the village from agr...
by Ryan Rodrick Beiler, on 18th of May 2012
Anti Nato protest march in Chicago

Our World

Anti Nato protest march in Chicago

Anti Nato protesters marched in Chicago, with one protester tearing a banner at the Nato summit meeting. Another protester had a confrontation with the Chicago police, and was taken to ...
by Osvaldo Ribeiro Filho, on 18th of May 2012
Jordan beats Sri Lanka in Nakba Championship - Jerusalem

Sports

Jordan beats Sri Lanka in Nakba Championship - Jerusale...

The Jordanian and Sri Lankan national football teams face off in the West Bank for the Nakba Championship at the Faisal Al-Husseini Stadium Balram. Jordan beat Sri Lanka with a 2-0 win.
by Mahmoud illean, on 18th of May 2012
Bahraini and Swazis protest aginst Queen's banquet for their kings

Politics

Bahraini and Swazis protest aginst Queen's banquet for ...

Bahraini and Swazi protesters were joined by anti-royalist British republicans in a protest outside Buckingham Palace against the Queen's hosting of dictatorial monarchs at her jub...
by Paul Davey, on 18th of May 2012
Palestinians serve tea at protest against Israeli wall in West Bank

Politics

Palestinians serve tea at protest against Israeli wall ...

At a weekly demonstration against the Israeli separation wall in the West Bank town of Al-Masara, residents served tea, even offering cups to Israeli soldiers blocking access to their v...
by Ryan Rodrick Beiler, on 18th of May 2012
Occupy Wall Street sit-down protest in Times Square

Politics

Occupy Wall Street sit-down protest in Times Square

Occupy Wall Street has an afternoon of protests culminating in a sit down assembly in Times Square, NY.
by Stephanie Keith, on 15th of May 2012
Occupy Chicago March for Moratorium on Foreclosures

Politics

Occupy Chicago March for Moratorium on Foreclosures

Occupy Chicago supporters and other groups called for a moratorium on foreclosures and evictions for a year during a protest leading up to the forthcoming NATO Summit.
by Steve Rhodes, on 16th of May 2012
'Indignados' protest in front of La Caixa Bank offices in Barcelona

Politics

'Indignados' protest in front of La Caixa Bank offices ...

During the day of action by 15M, 300 "Indignados" gathered outside the headquarters of Caixa Bank in Barcelona. A group of 100 people camped overnight.
by Zonte28, on 16th of May 2012
Indignados gather at La Caixa Bank for second day - Barcelona

Politics

Indignados gather at La Caixa Bank for second day - Bar...

Hundreds of activists have gathered in front of the building of La Caixa, the most important bank in Catalonia. The rally against the banking system was under the slogan "Occupy Mo...
by Albert S. Llop, on 16th of May 2012
Occupy London protesters close city banks-London

Politics

Occupy London protesters close city banks-London

On the anniversary of the beginning of the Indignados movement in Spain, Occupy London protesters temporarily closed City of London Banks and stores.
by Joe O'Brien, on 15th of May 2012
Occupy Wall Street march follows movement's first major legal victory

Politics

Occupy Wall Street march follows movement's first major...

Nearly 100 activists gather in Times Square following the 'not guilty' verdict for a citizen journalist arrested during an OWS march, later marching to Bryant Park for a short...
by Skyler Reid, on 15th of May 2012
Isaak Square becomes an 'Occupy' camp for the week - St. Petersburg

Politics

Isaak Square becomes an 'Occupy' camp for the week - St...

Russia's opposition activists have spent eight days in Isaak square, in the centre of St. Petersburg, to support Moscow activists taking part in 'Occupy Abay'.
by Yury Goldenshtein, on 15th of May 2012
'Indignados' occupy La Caixa bank branch in Barcelona

Society

'Indignados' occupy La Caixa bank branch in Barcelona

Indignados occupy the area surrounding the major banks in Barcelona. The group has gathered today to celebrate and continue the protest of the 15M Movement, which began one year ago.
by ramon serra martinez, on 15th of May 2012
Anniversary of the 15M Movement in Madrid

Politics

Anniversary of the 15M Movement in Madrid

Thousands of protesters on the anniversary of the start of the 15M Movement in Madrid, protest at the Puerta del Sol. The group banged pots and pans in protest during an assembly.
by Álvaro Minguito, on 15th of May 2012

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