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Howl!: Groundbreaking Concert Series in Montreal

Inspired by the arts initiative of the same name in New York, Howl! features innovative, unique and challenging performances in music, dance, spoken-...

by Darren Ell in Canada on 27/11/2011

Sports

IronMan Cozumel

More than two hundred triathletes from 61 countries compete for one of the 50 slots available for the IronMan World Championship Hawaii 2012. The...

by Hugo Ortuño Suárez in Mexico on 27/11/2011

Arts & Entertainment

Two Nobel winners face to face in Guadalajara International Book Fair

Two nobel winners, Mario Vargas Llosa and Herta Müller, talk about freedom and life in the International Book Fair. Guadalajara, Mexico. 27th...

by Saul Ruiz in Mexico on 27/11/2011

27/11/2011 - IronMan Cozumel - Mexico - More than two hundred triathletes from...
27/11/2011 - Two Nobel winners face to face in Guadalajara International Book Fair - Mexico - Two nobel winners, Mario Vargas Llosa...
27/11/2011 - Howl!: Groundbreaking Concert Series in Montreal - Canada - Inspired by the arts initiative of the...
27/11/2011 - Enrique Peña Nieto runs for Presidenct of Mexico - Mexico - Enrique Peña Nieto registered as the...
26/11/2011 - Egyptian Canadians For Democracy in support of Egyptian Revolution - Canada - Egyptian Canadians For Democracy hold a...
26/11/2011 - Occupy Dallas calls for holiday season support of small businesses - United States - Occupy Dallas demonstrators march to...
26/11/2011 - Occupy Toronto joins Stop the Cuts rally for public housing - Canada - Rally for public housing and public...
26/11/2011 - Occupy Montreal General Assembly vows to continue occupation - Canada - Members of Occupy Montreal vow to...
26/11/2011 - Christmas tree erected on Historic Sterns wharf - United States - After being transported more 500 miles...
26/11/2011 - Zombies invade Mexico City - Mexico - More than ten thousand zombies gather...

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Howl!: Groundbreaking Concert Series in Montreal

Arts & Entertainment

Howl!: Groundbreaking Concert Series in Montreal

Inspired by the arts initiative of the same name in New York, Howl! features innovative, unique and challenging performances in music, dance, spoken-word poetry and film by local, natio...
by Darren Ell, on 27th of November 2011
IronMan Cozumel

Sports

IronMan Cozumel

More than two hundred triathletes from 61 countries compete for one of the 50 slots available for the IronMan World Championship Hawaii 2012. The IronMan qualifying series includes 28 e...
by Hugo Ortuño Suárez, on 27th of November 2011
Egyptian Canadians For Democracy in support of Egyptian Revolution

Politics

Egyptian Canadians For Democracy in support of Egyptian...

Egyptian Canadians For Democracy hold a demonstration in support of Egyptian Revolution in front of the Old City Hall. Toronto, Canada 26th November 2011
by Maria Marks, on 26th of November 2011
Occupy Dallas calls for holiday season support of small businesses

Politics

Occupy Dallas calls for holiday season support of small...

Occupy Dallas demonstrators march to promote small businesses over nationally owned chain stores for holiday shopping, after being evicted from City Hall park days earlier. Dallas, Unit...
by Richard Michael Knittle Sr., on 26th of November 2011
Occupy Montreal General Assembly vows to continue occupation

Politics

Occupy Montreal General Assembly vows to continue occup...

Members of Occupy Montreal vow to continue their occupation after being evicted by City officials and ask politicians and population: "Is it a problem the top 1% possess most of t...
by David Vilder, on 26th of November 2011
Occupy Toronto joins Stop the Cuts rally for public housing

Politics

Occupy Toronto joins Stop the Cuts rally for public hou...

Rally for public housing and public services organized by the Downtown East Stop the Cuts Comittee in cooperation with Occupy Toronto movement in Moss Park, Canada's largest homele...
by Maria Marks, on 26th of November 2011
Christmas tree erected on Historic Sterns wharf

Society

Christmas tree erected on Historic Sterns wharf

After being transported more 500 miles, a twenty-two foot tall Christmas tree is erected on the historic Sterns wharf in the seaside city of Santa Barbara, United States. 26th November ...
by David Jones, on 26th of November 2011
Writer Fernando Vallejo receives prize from International Book Fair

Arts & Entertainment

Writer Fernando Vallejo receives prize from Internation...

During the inauguration ceremony of the 25th Guadalajara International Book Fair, the Colombian and Mexican writer Fernando Vallejo received the prize granted by the Fair. Guadalajara, ...
by Saul Ruiz, on 26th of November 2011
Record-breaking Zombies

Society

Record-breaking Zombies

More than 10,000 zombies took part in the Zombie walk to break the world record. The previous record-holder was Sydney, Australia. Mexico City, Mexico. 26th November 2011
by Ivan_Duff Cuevas Hernandez, on 26th of November 2011
Zombies invade Mexico City

Arts & Entertainment

Zombies invade Mexico City

More than ten thousand zombies gather in the esplanade of the Monument to the Revolution to break the Guinness record. Mexico City, Mexico. 26th November 2011
by ALBERTO MILLARES, on 26th of November 2011
Zombie Walk Mexico breaks Guinness record

Society

Zombie Walk Mexico breaks Guinness record

The Zombie Walk Mexico 2011 breaks the Guinness record with more than 10 thousand people dressed as zombies take over the city. The previous record holder was Australia with 8500 zombie...
by Javier Vázquez, on 26th of November 2011
Occupy Montreal After the Eviction

Politics

Occupy Montreal After the Eviction

Members of Occupy Montreal and supporters organized a general assembly in Victoria Square Park to discuss the next phase of action following their eviction from the downtown park. Montr...
by Darren Ell, on 26th of November 2011
Sudbury Wolves defeat Barrie Colts 6-5

Sports

Sudbury Wolves defeat Barrie Colts 6-5

The Sudbury Wolves defeated the Barrie Colts 6-5 at the Barrie Molson Centre. Ontario, Canada. 26th November 2011
by Kenneth Armstrong, on 26th of November 2011
New National Christmas Tree prepares for its first holiday season

Society

New National Christmas Tree prepares for its first holi...

Earlier this year the National Christmas Tree had its trunk snap during high winds. The replacement tree is now being decorated for its first year as the National Tree. Washington, DC,...
by Evan Golub, on 25th of November 2011
Black Friday queues as shoppers hit Chicago

Business

Black Friday queues as shoppers hit Chicago

Hgregg Electronics and Toys R Us in Burbank Illinois and Chicago Ridge were hit by long queues as most major retailers open extremely early and offer promotional sales to kick off the s...
by tfcreate TFCreations, on 25th of November 2011
Occupy DC stores charge no money on Black Friday

Politics

Occupy DC stores charge no money on Black Friday

Occupy DC encampments had "Black Friday" stores where people could take what they needed for free, in response to the traditional day after Thanksgiving sales. Washington,Unit...
by Evan Golub, on 25th of November 2011
Occupy Montreal protesters evicted

Our World

Occupy Montreal protesters evicted

Protesters camped in Square Victoria are evicted by police and city workers directly after rush hour. Montreal, Canada. 25th November 2011
by mulea Catalin, on 25th of November 2011
White House Christmas Tree presented to Michelle Obama

Society

White House Christmas Tree presented to Michelle Obama

The Official White House Christmas Tree is delivered by horse-drawn carriage to First Lady Michelle Obama outside the North Portico. Washington DC, United States. 25th November 2011
by Evan Golub, on 25th of November 2011
Haitian police arrest bandits during Operation Noel

Society

Haitian police arrest bandits during Operation Noel

Haitian National police sieze weapons and drugs during a raid against alleged bandits, titled "Noel", and initiated by the Western Provincial Directorate. Croix des Bouquets, ...
by Jean Jacques AUGUSTIN, on 25th of November 2011
Black Friday Midnight Shopping Missoula, MT

Business

Black Friday Midnight Shopping Missoula, MT

Black Friday shoppers crowd local stores and a Walmart Super Center, for midnight specials and deep discounts. Missoula Montana, USA. November 25th 2011
by Christopher Cable, on 25th of November 2011

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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