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Ireland's Foreign Minister meets UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon

The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ireland Eamon Gilmore T.D. at the United...

by Europa Newswire in United States on 10/02/2012

Politics

Public Unions Decry New Measures - Phoenix

Members from several public unions gathered at the Arizona State House to speak out against legislation that they believe would harm not only workers...

by Parker Haeg in United States on 09/02/2012

Politics

Noam Chomsky Speaks at Arizona State University - Tempe

The Muslim Law Students' Association and the ASU Students for Justice in Palestine hosted Professor Noam Chomsky. Chomsky spoke on civil...

by Parker Haeg in United States on 09/02/2012

10/02/2012 - Ireland's Foreign Minister meets UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon - United States - The United Nations Secretary-General...
09/02/2012 - Public Unions Decry New Measures - Phoenix - United States - Members from several public unions...
09/02/2012 - Noam Chomsky Speaks at Arizona State University - Tempe - United States - The Muslim Law Students'...
09/02/2012 - Ceremony for Anniversary of the March of Loyalty – Mexico - Mexico - The President of Mexico, Felipe...
09/02/2012 - Occupy Dallas and Codepink picket at Susan G. Komen offices - United States - Occupy Dallas and Codepink picket at...
09/02/2012 - SWAT standoff rousts Escondido residents for Hours - United States - A SWAT standoff that began when a man...
09/02/2012 - Dunkin Brands Group quarterly earnings announced - New York City - United States - File images: Dunkin Brands Group, Inc...
09/02/2012 - New York Fashion week build-up - United States - New York Fashion week build-up, with...
09/02/2012 - Designer Candela exhibits at New York Fashion week - United States - Models pose at designer Candela's...
09/02/2012 - Designer Chadwick Bell exhibits at Fashion Week - New York - United States - Fashion designer Chadwick Bell exhibits...

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Ireland's Foreign Minister meets UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon

Politics

Ireland's Foreign Minister meets UN Secretary-General B...

The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ireland Eamon Gilmore T.D. at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, US...
by Europa Newswire, on 10th of February 2012
Centenarian rescued from locked and burning Apartment - Chula Vista

Our World

Centenarian rescued from locked and burning Apartment -...

Jose Gorg, one hundred and two years old, was struggling to get out of his burning first floor apartment, when rescued by the apartment manager and neighbors from the smoke and flames. ...
by Richard Eaton, on 8th of February 2012
New York Fashion week build-up

Arts & Entertainment

New York Fashion week build-up

New York Fashion week build-up, with many famous designers exhibiting. New York, USA. 9th February 2012
by viewpress Vp, on 9th of February 2012
Ceremony for Anniversary of the March of Loyalty – Mexico

Politics

Ceremony for Anniversary of the March of Loyalty – Mexi...

The President of Mexico, Felipe Calderon headed the ceremony for March of Loyalty held in the Castle of Chapultepec to remember the episode where Mexican armed forces affirm their loyal...
by Enrique Perez Huerta, on 9th of February 2012
Designer Candela exhibits at New York Fashion week

Arts & Entertainment

Designer Candela exhibits at New York Fashion week

Models pose at designer Candela's Fall fashion presentation during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. New York, New York, USA. 9th February 2012
by viewpress Vp, on 9th of February 2012
Occupy Dallas and Codepink picket at Susan G. Komen offices

Politics

Occupy Dallas and Codepink picket at Susan G. Komen off...

Occupy Dallas and Codepink picket at the Susan G. Komen International Headquarters, alleging they have shifted from a non-profit, non-partisan organization to a charity using their pow...
by Richard Michael Knittle Sr., on 9th of February 2012
The Ethiopian pavilion at the Mosaic festival - Regina

Arts & Entertainment

The Ethiopian pavilion at the Mosaic festival - Regina

One of the most anticipated events in Regina was the annual three day Mosaic festival. It featured numerous pavilions presenting the cultures of people from nations around the world. C...
by Ethiopiawi Zega, on 4th of June 2011
Designer Chadwick Bell exhibits at Fashion Week - New York

Arts & Entertainment

Designer Chadwick Bell exhibits at Fashion Week - New Y...

Fashion designer Chadwick Bell exhibits his latest work during the New York Fashion Week. New York, USA. 9th February 2012
by viewpress Vp, on 9th of February 2012
SWAT standoff rousts Escondido residents for Hours

Society

SWAT standoff rousts Escondido residents for Hours

A SWAT standoff that began when a man suspected of threatening the lives of his girlfriend and her daughter fired two shots at an Escondido police officer, left area residents stranded ...
by Stephen Prendergast, on 9th of February 2012
Public Unions Decry New Measures - Phoenix

Politics

Public Unions Decry New Measures - Phoenix

Members from several public unions gathered at the Arizona State House to speak out against legislation that they believe would harm not only workers, but also members of the general pu...
by Parker Haeg, on 9th of February 2012
Noam Chomsky Speaks at Arizona State University - Tempe

Politics

Noam Chomsky Speaks at Arizona State University - Tempe

The Muslim Law Students' Association and the ASU Students for Justice in Palestine hosted Professor Noam Chomsky. Chomsky spoke on civil liberties inside the United States and the...
by Parker Haeg, on 9th of February 2012
Josefina Vazquez Mota is first female candidate for president

Politics

Josefina Vazquez Mota is first female candidate for pre...

Josefina Vazquez Mota is the first female candidate for presidency under any major party. Vazques Mota is a part of the National Action Party. Mexico City. 8th February 2012
by LUIS RAMON BARRON TINAJERO, on 8th of February 2012
Hotel workers protest against Hyatt - San Francisco

Society

Hotel workers protest against Hyatt - San Francisco

Hundreds of Hyatt hotel workers in San Francisco launch a week-long strike. The strikers claim that the Hyatt is demanding excessive work loads of the employees. USA. 15th September 20...
by Riccardo Ferraris, on 15th of September 2011
Dunkin Brands Group quarterly earnings announced - New York City

Business

Dunkin Brands Group quarterly earnings announced - New ...

File images: Dunkin Brands Group, Inc., (DNKN) parent company of Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins reports a net profit of 30 cents per share for the 4th quarter of 2011. USA. File image...
by E. A. Glading, on 9th of February 2012
NY Tech Changing Political Landscape

Business

NY Tech Changing Political Landscape

The largest Meetup event in the world takes place in New York City, where innovators show off their work at the NY Tech Meetup. USA. 8th February 2012
by Rob Millis, on 8th of February 2012
Hotel workers protest against Hyatts - San Francisco

Society

Hotel workers protest against Hyatts - San Francisco

Hundreds of Hyatt hotel workers in San Francisco launch a week-long strikes. By striking, workers are fighting for the right to take a stand against an abusive employer that is destroyi...
by riccardo, on 15th of September 2011
Three stabbed at Lithuanian Consulate - Toronto

Society

Three stabbed at Lithuanian Consulate - Toronto

Three people were stabbed at the Lithuania House banquet facility adjoining the Lithuanian Consular offices. The altercation broke out at a birthday party being hosted at the facility. ...
by Victor Biro, on 5th of February 2012
Sprint Nextel quarterly earnings announced - New York City

Business

Sprint Nextel quarterly earnings announced - New York C...

File images: Sprint Nextel reports a net loss of 43 cents per share for the 4th quarter of 2011. The loss was greater than the 38 cents per share expected by Wall Street analysts. USA. ...
by E. A. Glading, on 8th of February 2012
Rehearsals for Mexican Air Force celebrations - Mexico City

Politics

Rehearsals for Mexican Air Force celebrations - Mexico ...

During a visit at the Military Air base No. 1 of the Mexican Air Force, pilots and ground personnel made their last practice rehearsal prior to celebrations for 97th anniversary of the ...
by Enrique Perez Huerta, on 8th of February 2012
Sportsmans Jamboree in Land Rover Palm Beach

Society

Sportsmans Jamboree in Land Rover Palm Beach

Supporters of outdoor sports and the Boy Scouts of America join to raise money for the Boy Scouts of America. West Palm Beach, USA. 28th January 2012
by Maria Finkernagel, on 27th of January 2012

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I am based in Mexico City and

Submitted by Saul Ruiz on Wed, 10/03/2010 - 05:32.

I am based in Mexico City and will be sending stories from the country.

I am based in Whistler BC

Submitted by Stefan Feldmann on Mon, 11/01/2010 - 22:54.

I am based in Whistler BC Canada, co-host of the 2010 Olympic Games. I will be filling stories from the area however if their is a specific story I am able to cover it for Demotix.

Former Pakistani General and

Submitted by Wais B on Tue, 29/09/2009 - 14:38.

Former Pakistani General and President, Pervez Musharraf will be the guest speaker at Stevenson University, Baltimore, at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. 9/29/09, 8pm-9.30pm.

Inician movilizaciones

Submitted by JUAN MANUEL CRUZ AVILA on Wed, 23/09/2009 - 06:29.

Inician movilizaciones Sociales en México, esto a causa de la crisis economica ahoga al pais, estaremos pendientes con la informacion que se balla dando.

Ousted President Manuel

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Fri, 24/07/2009 - 16:46.

Ousted President Manuel Zelaya has said that he intends to return to Honduras in the next few days. Check out our Special Reporting Hub