Thousands of Hindus participate in this religious procession but arrangement are always very weak. Today is the opening day of the procession and millions of Hindu devotees would particiapte. But stampede would...
Hundreds of teenagers gathered in London this morning to protest the latest teenage muder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella in North London over the weekend."Police stopped the traffic as Ben’s friends and family, including his sister, the former EastEnders actress Brooke...
Doesn't anyone appreciate a good old fashioned dance of death anymore?"A procession of devils, ghosts and zombies through the historic Spanish city of Toledo has been branded blasphemous by the Catholic Church."
Recent pro-Tibet demonstrations in Paris and San Francisco have spooked Olympic planners, apparently. The Guardian says organizers of the 2012 London Games are reconsidering whether to go forward with an...
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We're looking for photos and video from Good Froday events arpund the world. If you have any, please share!"Tens of thousands of Christian pilgrims from around the world set off in procession in Jerusalem's walled...
Sydney's Mardi Gras parade has come a long way in thrity years. Back in the day, the event began as a protest when homosexuality was still ilegal in Australia. Today, it has grown into a full-fledged tourist...
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And Peace be with the Muslim World."PARIS -- Leading Muslim scholars have addressed warm Christmas greetings to Christians around the world, a message notable both for what it said and the fact that it was sent at...
I found this article about the history of a day called "Thanksgiving "from around the world. Although the celebrations may be different days and came about for different reasons, it is basically a day to...
St. Michael’s Church, Ancoats, Manchester.
Madonna del Rosario Procession
Sunday, 1 July 2007, could be the last time this procession, which is said to have taken place every year for the past 117 years, will use...
Thousands of firefighters from the US and Canada attended a memorial service this morning in North Charleston for the nine firefighters who died in a warehouse fire this week. Meanwhile, there are reports that the...
UPDATE: Check out the great photos taken at protests around the country. The fourth anniversary of President Bush's declaration of war on Iraq brought everyone from parents and children to Iraq war veterans to the...
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I found some amazing photographs regarding the Thaipusam Festival, as devotees, witnesses, and revelers alike joined at the steps of Batu Caves, Malaysia. An enormous glowing charade made its way through the crowds...
A man of his day ... THE President for his time. May GOD continue to bless Gerald Ford.
"WASHINGTON - The hallmarks of a presidential funeral, a rare and solemn spectacle, began to fall into place Wednesday as the...
In the good old times, Chimney Sweeps used to go from door to door on New Years day to wish people Good Luck. Ever since, they are considered as 'The ultimate bringer of Good Luck'.
A Chimney Sweep is a sign of good luck, wealth and happiness. There are several legends why a...
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" BAGHDAD, Iraq Sniper attacks on a major Shi'ite religious procession Sunday killed at least 14 pilgrims and injured 217 in several Baghdad districts, officials said. Four alleged gunmen were shot dead by police. The attacks took place from roof tops of buildings and houses...