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Als Jakobsweg (span. Camino de Santiago) wird der Pilgerweg zum Grab des Apostels Jakobus in Santiago de Compostela in Spanien bezeichnet. Darunter wird in erster Linie der sog. Camino Francés verstanden, jene hochmittelalterliche Hauptverkehrsachse Nordspaniens, die von den Pyrenäen zum Jakobsgrab reicht und dabei die Königsstädte Jaca, Pamplona, Estella, Burgos und León miteinander verbindet. Die Entstehung dieser Route fällt in ihrem auch heute begangenen Verlauf in die erste Hälfte des 11. Jahrhunderts.

Ein Pilgerführer des 12. Jahrhunderts, der im Liber Sancti Jacobi, der Hauptquelle zur Jakobusverehrung im Hochmittelalter, enthalten ist, nennt für den französischen Raum vier weitere Wege, die sich im Umfeld der Pyrenäen zu einem Strang vereinigen. Nach der Wiederbelebung der Pilgerfahrt nach Santiago de Compostela in den 1970er und 1980er Jahren wurde der spanische Hauptweg 1993 in das UNESCO-Welterbe aufgenommen. 1998 erhielten auch die vier im Liber Sancti Jacobi beschriebenen französischen Wege diesen Titel. Zuvor schon hatte der Europarat im Jahre 1987 die Wege der Jakobspilger in ganz Europa zur europäischen Kulturroute erhoben und ihre Identifizierung empfohlen.

The Way of St. James or St. James’ Way, often known by its Spanish name, el Camino de Santiago, is the pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where legend has it that the remains of the apostle, Saint James the Great, are buried.
The Way of St James has existed for over a thousand years. It was one of the most important Christian pilgrimages during medieval times. It was considered one of three pilgrimages on which a plenary indulgence could be earned;[citation needed] the others are the Via Francigena to Rome and the pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

Legend holds that St. James’s remains were carried by boat from Jerusalem to northern Spain where they were buried on the site of what is now the city of Santiago de Compostela. There are some, however, who claim that the bodily remains at Santiago belong to Priscillian, the fourth-century Galician leader of an ascetic Christian sect, Priscillianism, who was one of the first Christian heretics to be executed.

There is not a single route; the Way can take one of any number of pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. However a few of the routes are considered main ones. Santiago is such an important pilgrimage destination because it is considered the burial site of the apostle, James the Great. During the Middle Ages, the route was highly travelled. However, the Black Plague, the Protestant Reformation and political unrest in 16th- century Europe resulted in its decline. By the 1980s, only a few pilgrims arrived in Santiago annually. However, since then, the route has attracted a growing number of modern-day pilgrims from around the globe. The route was declared the first European Cultural Route by the Council of Europe in October 1987; it was also named one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in 1993.

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Als Jakobsweg (span. Camino de Santiago) wird der Pilgerweg zum Grab des Apostels Jakobus in Santiago de Compostela in Spanien bezeichnet. Darunter wird in erster Linie der sog. Camino Francés verstanden, jene hochmittelalterliche Hauptverkehrsachse Nordspaniens, die von den Pyrenäen zum Jakobsgrab reicht und dabei die Königsstädte Jaca, Pamplona, Estella, Burgos und León miteinander verbindet. Die Entstehung dieser Route fällt in ihrem auch heute begangenen Verlauf in die erste Hälfte des 11. Jahrhunderts.

Ein Pilgerführer des 12. Jahrhunderts, der im Liber Sancti Jacobi, der Hauptquelle zur Jakobusverehrung im Hochmittelalter, enthalten ist, nennt für den französischen Raum vier weitere Wege, die sich im Umfeld der Pyrenäen zu einem Strang vereinigen. Nach der Wiederbelebung der Pilgerfahrt nach Santiago de Compostela in den 1970er und 1980er Jahren wurde der spanische Hauptweg 1993 in das UNESCO-Welterbe aufgenommen. 1998 erhielten auch die vier im Liber Sancti Jacobi beschriebenen französischen Wege diesen Titel. Zuvor schon hatte der Europarat im Jahre 1987 die Wege der Jakobspilger in ganz Europa zur europäischen Kulturroute erhoben und ihre Identifizierung empfohlen.

The Way of St. James or St. James’ Way, often known by its Spanish name, el Camino de Santiago, is the pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where legend has it that the remains of the apostle, Saint James the Great, are buried.
The Way of St James has existed for over a thousand years. It was one of the most important Christian pilgrimages during medieval times. It was considered one of three pilgrimages on which a plenary indulgence could be earned;[citation needed] the others are the Via Francigena to Rome and the pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

Legend holds that St. James’s remains were carried by boat from Jerusalem to northern Spain where they were buried on the site of what is now the city of Santiago de Compostela. There are some, however, who claim that the bodily remains at Santiago belong to Priscillian, the fourth-century Galician leader of an ascetic Christian sect, Priscillianism, who was one of the first Christian heretics to be executed.

There is not a single route; the Way can take one of any number of pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. However a few of the routes are considered main ones. Santiago is such an important pilgrimage destination because it is considered the burial site of the apostle, James the Great. During the Middle Ages, the route was highly travelled. However, the Black Plague, the Protestant Reformation and political unrest in 16th- century Europe resulted in its decline. By the 1980s, only a few pilgrims arrived in Santiago annually. However, since then, the route has attracted a growing number of modern-day pilgrims from around the globe. The route was declared the first European Cultural Route by the Council of Europe in October 1987; it was also named one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in 1993.

Volunteer State Community College Professors Dr. George Pimental, Keith Bell and Grady Eades discuss Political Unrest in the Middle East and Africa.
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The Arab world has been rocked by a wave of political unrest this year, with mass protests toppling long-time rulers in several countries. Once viewed as a region where stability over ruled all other issues, many are looking at the coming year with hope and apprehension. The Arab dominoes fall – In power for decades, with some enjoying military and economic support from the US, rulers from Egypt to Yemen seemed secure. Information provided by cctv.com Thank you www.cctv.com To watch CCTV News 24 live news feed click here: english.cntv.cn www.youtube.com
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During her REBUILD THE CHILDREN PROJECT, 10 months after the earthquake, in the midst of the cholera epidemic and on the verge of political unrest over the election Mama Haiti aka Yolantha Harrison-Pace meet with the disabled.

Catwalk show & Auction at Oxfam make do & mend event

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"Make Do And Mend" event hosted by Oxfam Chelsea at St Mary’s Church , Marylebone on Saturday 28th November.

Inspired by the WW2 campaign, the event offered visitors an alternative way to get their fashion fix. A selection of many fantastic Oxfam pieces were strutted up the catwalk and then auctioned off. There was also a customising corner, swap shop and many stalls – something for everyone.

Supporting Oxfams work in Haiti. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. It has been plagued by political unrest for most of its history and natural disasters frequently sweep the nation. Over 80 per cent of the population lives below the poverty line & literacy rates stand at just 52 per cent.

To support Oxfam go online or visit a local Oxfam shop

Event organised by Oxfam shop Chelsea, 432 King’s Road, Chelsea, London – oxfamshopf8004@oxfam.org.uk Tel: 0207 351 6863

Photography by Ben Geach / theboybg released under Creative Commons

During Oxfam make do & mend event

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"Make Do And Mend" event hosted by Oxfam Chelsea at St Mary’s Church , Marylebone on Saturday 28th November.

Inspired by the WW2 campaign, the event offered visitors an alternative way to get their fashion fix. A selection of many fantastic Oxfam pieces were strutted up the catwalk and then auctioned off. There was also a customising corner, swap shop and many stalls – something for everyone.

Supporting Oxfams work in Haiti. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. It has been plagued by political unrest for most of its history and natural disasters frequently sweep the nation. Over 80 per cent of the population lives below the poverty line & literacy rates stand at just 52 per cent.

To support Oxfam go online or visit a local Oxfam shop

Event organised by Oxfam shop Chelsea, 432 King’s Road, Chelsea, London – oxfamshopf8004@oxfam.org.uk Tel: 0207 351 6863

Photography by Ben Geach / theboybg released under Creative Commons

Catwalk show & Auction at Oxfam make do & mend event

Image by theboybg
"Make Do And Mend" event hosted by Oxfam Chelsea at St Mary’s Church , Marylebone on Saturday 28th November.

Inspired by the WW2 campaign, the event offered visitors an alternative way to get their fashion fix. A selection of many fantastic Oxfam pieces were strutted up the catwalk and then auctioned off. There was also a customising corner, swap shop and many stalls – something for everyone.

Supporting Oxfams work in Haiti. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. It has been plagued by political unrest for most of its history and natural disasters frequently sweep the nation. Over 80 per cent of the population lives below the poverty line & literacy rates stand at just 52 per cent.

To support Oxfam go online or visit a local Oxfam shop

Event organised by Oxfam shop Chelsea, 432 King’s Road, Chelsea, London – oxfamshopf8004@oxfam.org.uk Tel: 0207 351 6863

Photography by Ben Geach / theboybg released under Creative Commons

Political unrest in Syria is helping keep tourists away, hurting restaurants and hotels and taking a chunk out of the country’s economy. (June 28)
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During Oxfam make do & mend event

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"Make Do And Mend" event hosted by Oxfam Chelsea at St Mary’s Church , Marylebone on Saturday 28th November.

Inspired by the WW2 campaign, the event offered visitors an alternative way to get their fashion fix. A selection of many fantastic Oxfam pieces were strutted up the catwalk and then auctioned off. There was also a customising corner, swap shop and many stalls – something for everyone.

Supporting Oxfams work in Haiti. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. It has been plagued by political unrest for most of its history and natural disasters frequently sweep the nation. Over 80 per cent of the population lives below the poverty line & literacy rates stand at just 52 per cent.

To support Oxfam go online or visit a local Oxfam shop

Event organised by Oxfam shop Chelsea, 432 King’s Road, Chelsea, London – oxfamshopf8004@oxfam.org.uk Tel: 0207 351 6863

Photography by Ben Geach / theboybg released under Creative Commons

Catwalk show & Auction at Oxfam make do & mend event

Image by theboybg
"Make Do And Mend" event hosted by Oxfam Chelsea at St Mary’s Church , Marylebone on Saturday 28th November.

Inspired by the WW2 campaign, the event offered visitors an alternative way to get their fashion fix. A selection of many fantastic Oxfam pieces were strutted up the catwalk and then auctioned off. There was also a customising corner, swap shop and many stalls – something for everyone.

Supporting Oxfams work in Haiti. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. It has been plagued by political unrest for most of its history and natural disasters frequently sweep the nation. Over 80 per cent of the population lives below the poverty line & literacy rates stand at just 52 per cent.

To support Oxfam go online or visit a local Oxfam shop

Event organised by Oxfam shop Chelsea, 432 King’s Road, Chelsea, London – oxfamshopf8004@oxfam.org.uk Tel: 0207 351 6863

Photography by Ben Geach / theboybg released under Creative Commons

Catwalk show & Auction at Oxfam make do & mend event

Image by theboybg
"Make Do And Mend" event hosted by Oxfam Chelsea at St Mary’s Church , Marylebone on Saturday 28th November.

Inspired by the WW2 campaign, the event offered visitors an alternative way to get their fashion fix. A selection of many fantastic Oxfam pieces were strutted up the catwalk and then auctioned off. There was also a customising corner, swap shop and many stalls – something for everyone.

Supporting Oxfams work in Haiti. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. It has been plagued by political unrest for most of its history and natural disasters frequently sweep the nation. Over 80 per cent of the population lives below the poverty line & literacy rates stand at just 52 per cent.

To support Oxfam go online or visit a local Oxfam shop

Event organised by Oxfam shop Chelsea, 432 King’s Road, Chelsea, London – oxfamshopf8004@oxfam.org.uk Tel: 0207 351 6863

Photography by Ben Geach / theboybg released under Creative Commons

Preparing for Oxfam Chelsea Fashion Event

Image by theboybg
"Make Do And Mend" event hosted by Oxfam Chelsea at St Mary’s Church , Marylebone on Saturday 28th November.

Inspired by the WW2 campaign, the event offered visitors an alternative way to get their fashion fix. A selection of many fantastic Oxfam pieces were strutted up the catwalk and then auctioned off. There was also a customising corner, swap shop and many stalls – something for everyone.

Supporting Oxfams work in Haiti. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. It has been plagued by political unrest for most of its history and natural disasters frequently sweep the nation. Over 80 per cent of the population lives below the poverty line & literacy rates stand at just 52 per cent.

To support Oxfam go online or visit a local Oxfam shop

Event organised by Oxfam shop Chelsea, 432 King’s Road, Chelsea, London – oxfamshopf8004@oxfam.org.uk Tel: 0207 351 6863

Photography by Ben Geach / theboybg released under Creative Commons

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A train carrying Tunisian migrants from Italy has been halted at the French border in an escalation of the dispute over the fate of North African migrants fleeing political unrest. While many European countries are supporting regime change in the Arab world, it seems the resulting migrants fleeing the North African turmoil are not welcome there. France is preventing trains carrying migrants crossing into the country. The Italian Interior Minister says France’s stance is incomprehensible and unjustified. Roberto Maroni, Italian Interior Minister, said, “We are in compliance with the European agreement on freedom of travel. We have given them travel documents and residence permits, all of which are recognized by the European Commission. Therefore freedom of travel is possible for all those who have a residence permit and want to go to France.” But France does not think so. It says it will honor the permits only if the migrants prove they can financially support themselves. Lydia Schenardi, Secretary of National Front, said, “We understand what Italy is doing. But Italy is providing European visas to get rid of the migrants in their own country. The migrants will come to France and other European countries. This is an uncontrolled increase in immigration, and what is more, they are unemployed workers.” It’s a paradox. These countries all back what they call the pro-democracy movements in the Arab world, to the extent of using military force to protect the lives of civilians …
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