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Greenpeace air pollution stunt leaves London landmarks wearing gas masks —

Greenpeace demonstrators have scaled statues around London, including the 52-meter tall Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square, fitting them with gas masks as part of a campaign to highlight air pollution. via Greenpeace air pollution stunt leaves London landmarks wearing gas masks —

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Brazilian roots

Today is a tense and emotional day in Brazil with the poll to decide if the president impeachment ask should go to Senate for voting.  Want to understand more about the country and its people? How … Source: Brazilian roots

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Breakfast In Brazil

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I have no idea why I’m apparently so popular in Brazil.

Originally posted on Robert Garnham:
Hello Brazil. I’m writing this because something unusual is happening, and extraordinary high amount of people who look at my website who come from Brazil. I’m quite pleased with this, because Brazil is a country…

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Samba

Originally posted on mit kleinen Schritten…:
It’s  saturday evening. Walking home and still have that sound and rhythm in my ear. After four week in Brazil I saw the first original samba band this evening for the first time in…

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Aso Jinja, one of Japan’s oldest shrines, hit with extensive damage in continuing earthquakes

Both the shrine’s large gate and hall of worship have collapsed. http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/04/16/aso-jinja-one-of-japans-oldest-shrines-hit-with-extensive-damage-in-continuing-earthquakes/

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Traffic causes chaos in Manchester City Centre

Originally posted on mcrnewsstories:
As part of the council’s attempts to “future proof” the city, residents of Manchester have been experiencing ridiculous levels of traffic and congestion. With the average travel time around the city comfortably doubling over the last…

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Identity: Carnival Cutouts

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JPS & Michael Jackson

Originally posted on STREET ART RAT:
Older piece by UK street artist JPS depicting Michael Jackson on a rock. His amusing stencils infuse some humor into the day of every passerby. ~ By JPS ~ Photo: streetartutopia.com Click here to…

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Brazil’s Dilma Just Lost a Last-Ditch Effort to Avoid Impeachment Vote

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