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Photo's of Russel Square Social Centre in the Sun

14-07-2006 23:10

Russel Sq Social Centre 1
Russel Square Social Centre in the heart of London looking splendid in the afternoon sun with all the banners out.

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Sexually Assaulting Islam: The Case of "Muslim" Porn

14-07-2006 22:59

Exposes the sexual exploitation of "Muslim" women in Western pornography.

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2 arrested in London

14-07-2006 22:51

one is expected to be bailed out soon
the other will be in court tomorrow

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White House, Congress seek to legalize kangaroo courts, torture

14-07-2006 22:46

kangaroo courts, torture
Then the newspaper warned, “Already, in the wake of this reversal, the Bush Administration’s critics are talking about the ‘illegality’ of its previous failure to abide by Geneva rules. We’ll predict that it won’t be very long until some European magistrate indicts Donald Rumsfeld or National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley or some other US official for ‘war crimes’ for this failure. The Pentagon’s new memo won’t be much of a defense.” To forestall that possibility, the Journal argued, Congress should pass a law repudiating the application of Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions to the United States.

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9/11 Turth at Midwest Social Forum 7/9/06- AGAIN

14-07-2006 21:51

Note that this has been hidden 1st as non-news and then as a repost. After discussion with admins no-one could figure why it was deemed "non-news" in the first place.
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Thanks to a heads up from Jessica McBride’s blog, we decided to go out this morning to see a talk by Kevin Barrett – the UW Madison instructor who thinks that the 9/11 terrorist attacks were a U.S. government conspiracy. On the program with him was a certain Prof. James Fetzer, until recently a faculty member at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, and likewise a hard core conspiracy buff.

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Trial continues of 5 Shannon peace activists

14-07-2006 20:09

The Catholic Worker 5 with Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The trial of 5 'catholic anarchists' from the Catholic Worker movement continued today in Dublin.

The five, including Karen Fallon from Scotland, are accused of causing US$2.5 million worth of damage to a U.S war plane in Shannon airport on February 3rd 2003. They face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

Yesterday comedian Mark Thomas accompanied the morning procession to the four courts where there has been an ongoing presence of international friends and supporters.

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June Protests - Innovative

14-07-2006 18:52

And totally ignored by the corporate media.

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G8 solidarity action in Cardiff

14-07-2006 18:22

For a few hours the centre of cardiff had access to free vegi burgers and information about the G8 and its role in creating and sustaining poverty.

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Anti-G8 graffiti discovered all over cardiff!

14-07-2006 18:21

Someone's been busy, and they left their mark.... all over the bare walls of cardiff's city centre.

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London Anti-G8 protest - 2 arrested - Pics & quick report!

14-07-2006 17:46

Banners & Occupation - Against G8! - Against Repression!
Today an occupation and banner drop against the G8 and in solidarity with comrades in Russia facing repression, was carried out at the Russian Chamber of Commerce in Southwark, London. Usual violent policing resulted in activists being assaulted, 2 arrested and others detained for short period.

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AntiG8 Solidarity Action in Gothenberg

14-07-2006 16:39

The following is a report from an action outside the Swedish embassy in Gothenberg against the G8 and in solidarity with the protests in Russia.

More information about actions around the world:  http://presse.gipfelsoli.org

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DRAX POWER IN DRAMATIC TERMINATION OF PR CONTRACT, 14.7.06

14-07-2006 16:19

Shock move comes as response to negative publicity
triggered by ‘Camp for Climate Action’

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G8 video with voice of Mark Curtis

14-07-2006 16:07

Video
short 8meg mp4 film.

Come to Ramparts in London for the G8 film festival tonight and tomorrow to see latest footage from Russia.

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IRAN MEETING: The G8 - Paving the Path to War

14-07-2006 15:59

Iran’s Security Council referral will be condemned by
academics, MP’s and Foreign Ministers in a public meeting in the House of Commons on 17th July

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Up to four arrested in LOndon anti G8 action.

14-07-2006 15:59

Breaking news! Up to four arrested in London anti G8 action.

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Two arrests confirmed.

14-07-2006 15:57

Two arrests confirmed at London anti G8 action.
Solidarity needed!

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Jean Charles de Menezes anniversary & Forest Gate shooting meeting

14-07-2006 15:51

jean charles de menezes family campaign in conjunction with the justice for the kalam family & justice for the dogra family campaigns

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8 Days Against The G8

14-07-2006 15:44

presents...

The End Of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and The American Dream

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Mexican Election - London Embassy Picket 14 July 2006

14-07-2006 15:37

Emergency picket of the Mexican embassy in London on Friday 14 July to protest the electoral fraud against PRD candidate Lopez Obrador.
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