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Turkmenistan's strange presidential election

Turkemistan prepares for upcoming presidential elections in the world's second-most closed society, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. 5th February 2012

by NewEurasia Citizen Media in Turkmenistan on 09/02/2012

Business

UST holds job fair - Manila

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) is currently holding a job fair gathering 125 companies from various fields and industries to provide job...

by Ezra Acayan in Philippines on 09/02/2012

Politics

People protest for Tibet freedom in Sydney

Over one hundred people gathered to protest about the recent deaths of Tibetans and to demand freedom for Tibet. Martin Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia...

by Richard Milnes in Australia on 08/02/2012

09/02/2012 - Turkmenistan's strange presidential election - Turkmenistan - Turkemistan prepares for upcoming...
09/02/2012 - UST holds job fair - Manila - Philippines - The University of Santo Tomas (UST) is...
08/02/2012 - People protest for Tibet freedom in Sydney - Australia - Over one hundred people gathered to...
08/02/2012 - Homes damaged in stove explosion - Jakarta - Indonesia - Dense residential areas around Kartini...
08/02/2012 - Thaipusam Festival celebrated at Batu Caves - Malaysia - Malaysia - Hindu devotees celebrated Thaipusam...
08/02/2012 - Thaipusam Celebration in Penang - Malaysia - The Hindu festival of Thaipusam,...
07/02/2012 - Drought disaster zone in Thailand - Thailand - All 15 districts of Nan province in the...
07/02/2012 - Thaipusam festival celebrated in Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia - Thousands of Hindus, who comprise over...
07/02/2012 - Celebration of Thaipusam Festival in Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia - Thousands of Hindu devotees come to the...
07/02/2012 - 2012 Thaipusam Celebration at Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia - Malaysia - Hindu Devotees Celebrate the yearly...

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Homes damaged in stove explosion - Jakarta

Environment

Homes damaged in stove explosion - Jakarta

Dense residential areas around Kartini Street-Sawah-Besar-Jakarta have been destroyed after a stove exploded in one of the houses. Losses are estimated at a billion Rupiah. Jakarta. 8t...
by donal husni, on 8th of February 2012
Annual Thaipusam festival celebrated - Kuala Lumpur

Society

Annual Thaipusam festival celebrated - Kuala Lumpur

The Hindu festival of Thaipusam, which commemorates the day when Goddess Pavarthi gave her son Lord Muruga an invincible lance with which he destroyed evil demons, was celebrated by som...
by Mohd Rasfan Bin Mohd Nor, on 7th of February 2012
UST holds job fair - Manila

Business

UST holds job fair - Manila

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) is currently holding a job fair gathering 125 companies from various fields and industries to provide job opportunities for fresh graduates and alumn...
by Ezra Acayan, on 9th of February 2012
People protest for Tibet freedom in Sydney

Politics

People protest for Tibet freedom in Sydney

Over one hundred people gathered to protest about the recent deaths of Tibetans and to demand freedom for Tibet. Martin Place, Sydney, NSW, Australia. 8th February 2012.
by Richard Milnes, on 8th of February 2012
Thaipusam Festival celebrated at Batu Caves - Malaysia

Society

Thaipusam Festival celebrated at Batu Caves - Malaysia

Hindu devotees celebrated Thaipusam festival in Batu Caves near Kuala Lumpur as thousands of Hindus, who comprise over eight percent of the population, participated in the annual thanks...
by jidin, on 8th of February 2012
Thaipusam Celebration in Penang

Our World

Thaipusam Celebration in Penang

The Hindu festival of Thaipusam, celebrated mostly by the Tamil community on the full moon day in the Tamil calendar, took place in honour of the deity Lord Murugan. Georgetown, Malaysi...
by Mohamad Zulhaimie Abdul Mutalib, on 8th of February 2012
Hard stone worker women in the village of Moramo

Society

Hard stone worker women in the village of Moramo

For some people, breaking stones for rubble is a mans work. However, the opinion seemed indisputable in the presence of a number of women breaking stones in the village of South Konawe,...
by Yudi Kurniawan, on 4th of February 2012
Drought disaster zone in Thailand

Environment

Drought disaster zone in Thailand

All 15 districts of Nan province in the North of Thailand have been declared drought disaster zones, with the drought effecting 775 villages. Thailand. 7th February 2012
by Frans Poptie, on 7th of February 2012
Thaipusam Celebration in Penang - Malaysia

Society

Thaipusam Celebration in Penang - Malaysia

Reports of a million people turned up in Penang as the procession starts on the morning before Thaipusam. 6th February 2012
by CHRISTOPHER HARRIOT, on 6th of February 2012
'Cleaner Air, Longer Life' Chellenge in support of Green riding

Sports

'Cleaner Air, Longer Life' Chellenge in support of Gree...

Bikers from all ages participate in a mountain Bike Challenge organised Philippine Off-Road Bikers Organisation (PORBO). The group advocates cleaner air on the cities roads. Kidapawan. ...
by Geonarri Solmerano, on 5th of February 2012
Celebration of Thaipusam Festival in Kuala Lumpur

Society

Celebration of Thaipusam Festival in Kuala Lumpur

Thousands of Hindu devotees come to the Lord Murugan temple during the Thaipusam festival in Batu Caves, near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
by Ali Mufti, on 7th of February 2012
2012 Thaipusam Celebration at Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia

Society

2012 Thaipusam Celebration at Batu Caves, Selangor, Mal...

Hindu Devotees Celebrate the yearly celebration of Thaipusam at the Batu Caves temple, 20km from Kuala Lumpur City, Malaysia. 7th February 2012.
by Syahrin Abdul Aziz, on 7th of February 2012
Wang Kang Festival or The King Barge Festival - Kuala Lumpur

Society

Wang Kang Festival or The King Barge Festival - Kuala L...

Taoist Devotees held a "Wang Kang" procession through Malacca Town, south of Kuala Lumpur. The procession is held around town to collect lost souls, for them to rest in peace ...
by Syahrin Abdul Aziz, on 6th of February 2012
Chap Goh Meh Festival in Indonesia

Our World

Chap Goh Meh Festival in Indonesia

The Lantern Festival (also known as the Yuanxiao Festival or Shangyuan Festival in China; Chap Goh Meh Festival in Indonesia, took place in Bogor, approximately two weeks after the star...
by bayuwinata, on 6th of February 2012
Thaipusam festival in Kuala Lumpur

Our World

Thaipusam festival in Kuala Lumpur

Thousands of people participated in the annual Hindu thanksgiving festival in which devotees subject themselves to painful rituals in a demonstration of faith and penance, held in the c...
by Ahmad Junaidi, on 7th of February 2012
Hindu festival of Thaipusam

Society

Hindu festival of Thaipusam

Thousands of Malaysian Hindu devotees participated in the annual celebration of Thaipusam at the Batu Caves temple 30 km outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 7th February 2012
by Azhar A Rahim, on 7th of February 2012
Thaipusam festival celebrated in Kuala Lumpur

Society

Thaipusam festival celebrated in Kuala Lumpur

Thousands of Hindus, who comprise over eight percent of Malaysia's 28 million total population, participated in the annual Hindu thanksgiving festival in the capital at the Batu Ca...
by fareez nazlan, on 7th of February 2012
Kebayoran Lama Traditional Market

Our World

Kebayoran Lama Traditional Market

In the midst of modern markets scattered around Jakarta, Kebayoran traditional market with its uniqueness remains operational, and if managed properly, could become an exciting tourism ...
by donal husni, on 6th of February 2012
Wang Kang Festival underway in Malaysia

Our World

Wang Kang Festival underway in Malaysia

Taoist devotees burn a barge for the Wang Kang Festival in Pulau Melaka. It was said that a day after the Wang Kang is burnt, the temple doors will be closed for three days. Malaysia. 6...
by Nur Hisham Ang, on 6th of February 2012
Despite cleanups several waterways remain polluted - Manila

Environment

Despite cleanups several waterways remain polluted - Ma...

Several waterways across Metro Manila remain polluted despite the government's effort of cleaning them up. Another "Estero Blitz" has been launched which aims to rid wate...
by Ezra Acayan, on 6th of February 2012

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Great! look forward to your

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Wed, 21/04/2010 - 20:57.

Great! look forward to your photos - hopefully we'll get enough reports to set up a special earth day page.

E

thx ed. by the way. on the

Submitted by mody afandi on Mon, 19/04/2010 - 19:38.

thx ed. by the way. on the earth day 22nd of april, some of the local green anarchist, are planning to make an event under a flyover, theyre planned to plant something there.
ill make an photo essay on it.
regards
mody.

welcome to the team Mody

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Mon, 19/04/2010 - 17:00.

welcome to the team Mody

hi guys im reporting live

Submitted by mody afandi on Sat, 17/04/2010 - 20:58.

hi guys im reporting live fromall around Indonesia, every feature that struck my senses.
other than my daily job as a journalist.

How are you all, happy

Submitted by mazpram ngapak on Mon, 22/02/2010 - 04:21.

How are you all, happy greetings to all, mazpram Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands, Indonesian