UK Newswire Archive
Ugandan Leader Calls for the Deportation of Gays
14-10-2007 20:15
"If they [gays] die there then we shall have no more homosexuals in the country."According to some Muslim clerics who attended the meeting, Mr Museveni never commented on the Mufti's proposal of marooning gays.
Lord Justice Canute and the melting ice-caps
14-10-2007 19:32
Al Gore's advisors respond to High Court rulingColombia (and Latin America) Solidarity
14-10-2007 19:09
MONDAY 22 OCT, 7PM. MCR. UNIVERSITY SU, room MR1HEAR: ANDY HIGGINBOTTOM secretary Colombia Solidarity Campaign
WATCH: MEMORIA DE SAQUEO, extacts from the Argentinian film
DISCUSS: developing a local Latin America solidarity network
Report Released on Cottage of Content Future
14-10-2007 19:07
Birmingham city council have released a report detailing the possibility of the neglected social building known as the Cottage of Content being renovated to serve the local community.Worldwide Anti-McDonald's Demo
14-10-2007 18:31
Controversy at Stop The War Coalition AGM
14-10-2007 17:56
Stop the War Coalition claims the central theme of forthcoming conference is opposition to any attack on Iran. But officers try to silence voices who are critical of the Iranian regime. Hands Off the People of Iran and Communist Students have their affiliations to STWC rescinded.Midsummer House Restaurant – Foie Gras Shame!!! – Demo Report and Action Alert
14-10-2007 17:28
On Friday 12th, a small number of campaigners assembled at Midsummer House restaurant in Cambridge to demonstrate against the sale of Foie-Gras.People to lose the right to see a solicitor in a police station
14-10-2007 15:36
The government has announced that people arrested will no longer have the right to see a solictor in a police station. The new scheme (coming in February) will only allow people access to a call centre where trained non-soliciors will provide telephone advice. The firm that won the contract in London employs mainly ex police officers.Abolitionist Approach Goes International
14-10-2007 13:50
Animal Rights: The Abolitionist Approach, based on philosopher and law professor Gary Francione's vision of the rights of nonhuman animals, takes rights seriously. It provides an alternative to existing animal advocacy which is most frequently based on Peter Singer's utilitarian animal welfarism and other non-rights perspectives.The New World Order, Forged in the Gulf
14-10-2007 13:04
The neo-conservatives have no discipline in their strategy; they are rabid imperialists, but prefer a strategy of showing their might through brute military force. The neo-cons, however, cannot be considered to be ‘brilliant’ strategists by any means, but rather just outright, overt colonialists. If you compare tactics briefly, you will understand the difference better. Brzezinski’s tactics of preserving American hegemony in the Middle East and Central Asia, were done so covertly that it had no outright repercussions of the public perception of America. Afghanistan was seen as being at the fault of the Soviets, whereas, the Iranian Revolution, to this day, has been viewed as damaging to American hegemony, and in fact, America was largely seen as the victim in that event. But, it nonetheless managed to achieve the overall aims of the Anglo-American alliance, in preserving their hegemony in the region and preventing the USSR from gaining a foothold in the region, as Islamic, religious governments would not work with the Soviet Union, a secular, anti-religious communist state.Burma Is Not Iraq
14-10-2007 09:06
The 2003 invasion of Iraq has enabled two important realisations. First, that imperial powers act only to preserve their interests, and second, that humanitarian intervention — i.e. humanitarian imperialism — is touted and encouraged by the media and official circles mostly to circumvent the true self-serving intents of aggression. Granted, many Americans are still under the impression that Iraq harboured Al-Qaeda, developed weapons of mass destruction and threatened America’s security. But who can blame them? Compare the relentless campaign of fabrication and half-truths prior to the invasion — courtesy of the Bush administration and its willing allies in the media — to the dismal follow-ups on whether such military adventurism actually achieved any of its declared objectives.Cambridge AI sets Cage outside Kings
14-10-2007 08:55
OneVoice Concert Cancelled Due To Grassroots Mobilization
14-10-2007 07:09
Another Voice is proud to have contributed towards the grassroots mobilization that has resulted in the cancellation of OneVoice's event in Jericho on October 18th. We acknowledge the efforts of all the organizations and individuals that have played a role in generating awareness about the major problems with OneVoice's campaign and how it undermines Palestinian rights, as well as OneVoice's fraudulent listing of endorsers and unethical means of collecting signatures.Peace And Unity! In Our Community! - a radio piece
13-10-2007 23:47
Over 300 people came together in Nottingham today to voice their opposition against the city's gun crime and gang culture problems. The families of victims of violent crimes, such as the killing of Nathan Williams in the Meadows last year (read article) came together to call for 'Peace And Unity' and to put an 'End To The Killings'. A march started at the Forest Recreation Ground around midday and made its way to the city centre along Mansfield Road. The march was very loud and cheerful and attracted a lot of attention.
On arrival in the centre a rally started in the Market Square, with talks and speeches by members of families that have been affected by violent crime as well as people from various groups and organisations working on the issue. One of the speakers was Paula Platt, who lost her 14 year old daughter Danielle in 2004 as she walked through the St Anns area. Sarah Wallace, who lost her 20 year old son Daniel over a year ago in a stabbing in Radford, was also present and briefly spoke to us. All in all, it was a beautiful sight to see so many people coming together over this very important issue. Download the radio piece below (mp3 or ogg format) or listen to the stream.
From customer to pirate (P2P, piracy, digital media)
13-10-2007 21:12
From customer to pirate. How the recording industry is turning its customers and artists into piratesRBS Update and Leaflets
13-10-2007 21:07
there's still time for you to organise something in your local area. A few things that might help:
SOAS Palestine Society Conference
13-10-2007 20:30
Long Live Thomas Sankara!
13-10-2007 20:11
commemorates assassination of Thomas Sankara. UhuruRadio.com will also interview Sankara's brother Paul, Sunday 10/14, 11am-1pm U.S. Eastern time.
3 Fur Shops!
13-10-2007 17:48
The following shops are selling real fur. Lets put an end to the fur trade once and for all.Social Economies and Political Conflicts
13-10-2007 16:42
Most of our serious social, ecological and economic problems can only be solved bottom-up with the insight and will of concerned citizens. The challenge consists in the radical democratization of the economy. Resistance and mobilization against the policies of neoliberalism are essential. Otherwise we only put the cart before the horse and bridle the horse by the tail.
