South African biker pedals from London to Istanbul for autism
A South African cyclist who rode his bike for 8,860 kilometers to draw attention to the plight of autism has reached his destination, Istanbul. Grant Cameron-Smith, 56, began his journey on March 13, pedaling across several European countries towards Turkey to raise awareness and funds for autistic and neuro-diverse children in South Africa. The arduous, […]
Bahraini artists to be showcased in London
A collection of over 50 pieces from 17 artists selected under the Bahrain Art Across Border (BAAB) umbrella, will be going on display for the first time in London at the end of the month, as part of the inaugural BAAB London 2016. The highly-anticipated exhibition will kick off with a private launch reception at […]
China Southern Airlines opens Guangzhou-London direct flight
LONDON, June 6 (Xinhua) — China Southern Airlines has opened an air route from south China’s Guangzhou city to London with its maiden flight arriving in London on Wednesday. Launching of the Guangzhou-London direct flight targets at the potential market of transfer passengers between Europe and Australia and New Zealand, said China Southern Airlines, China’s […]
New Year’s Day Parade in England
A clown takes part in the annual New Year’s Day parade in central London, Britain, Jan. 1, 2012. More than 8,000 performers attended the annual parade which was estimated to have attracted over 500,000 spectators. <Photo: Xinhua/Bimal Gautam> news@theasian.asia
Boxing Day Murder, One Person Stabbed to Death
Police officers gather around the victim on Oxford Street, London, Britain, Dec. 26, 2011. An 18-year-old man was stabbed to death on Oxford Street, one of the busiest streets in downtown London, on Monday, the traditional Boxing Day. <Photo: Xinhua/Bimal Gautam> news@theasian.asia
Britain Boxing Day ‘Stream of Visitors’
Shoppers crowd outside a GAP store on Oxford Street, central London, Britain, Dec. 26, 2011, the traditional Boxing Day. Millions of shoppers in the UK are expected to go to high streets and shopping centres today for big discounts. <Photo: Xinhua/Zeng Yi> news@theasian.asia
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