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APC welcomes Europarl draft report into Echelon

31-05-2001 12:17

PRESS RELEASE May 31, 2001

THE ASSOCIATION FOR PROGRESSIVE COMMUNICATIONS EUROPE INTERNET RIGHTS INITIATIVE WELCOMES EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DRAFT REPORT ON ECHELON

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Protests during Exxon Mobil (Esso) shareholdersmeeting

31-05-2001 11:57

At May 30 actions took place in- and outside of the Exxon mobil shareholders meeting. Activists also anounced a global action day against Exxon Mobil on july the 11th.An article about the protests and a speech from an activist from Aceh at the shareholders meeting.

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Net censorship

31-05-2001 09:57

hirstory of the english revolution,
where the fuck is it?You have a fucking
OUESTION left sitting there on the wire.

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Argentinian workers need your support!

31-05-2001 01:28

Aerolineas workers are fighting for their jobs. The SEPI corporation wants to close the airline or makes workers quit their rights. Spanish goverment who's a very important accionist of SEPI wants low salaries, less rest hours and more explotation.

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ARE WE STILL BOMBING IRAQ???????

30-05-2001 13:39

Dies anyone know if the UK and / or USA are still bombing Iraq?

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Lib Dem cyber-propaganda targets Plaid Cymru

30-05-2001 10:18

Lib Dem Councillor cybersquats domain and places misleading information on 'official' lib dem site in poorly executed propaganda stunt...

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Bush Energy Plan Exacerbates Global Pollution while...

30-05-2001 09:29

... Subsidizing White House Allies in Utilities and Big Oil. Between the Lines' Scott Harris interviews Kert Davies, Greenpeace USA's Global Warming and Energy Campaign Coordinator, takes a critical look at the Bush energy plan.

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Cincinnati. June 2 Marches. Events begin May 30. Stop racism, police violence

30-05-2001 04:46

Info for those interested in going to Cincinnati for the actions protesting police violence this coming weekend. Educational events begin Wednesday, May 30. Dozens of groups involved. Details of where and when the programs will be conducted, and contact information for the organizers of the march. The SATURDAY JUNE 2 march itself commences at 11am Eastern time at Fountain Square (5th & Vine) in downtown Cincinnati. Visit CincyMarch.org and Ohio Valley Indymedia for more info, and for other Cincy marches and events, June 2, for citizen empowerment.

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Calendar Action : Seminars in Europe

29-05-2001 17:42

Calendar Action : Seminars in Europe
Calendar Action : Seminars in Europe

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Genoa: Rising up against the Empire

29-05-2001 17:09

Another call for Genoa, linking the present movement to other restistances in the history of Europe - nice one!

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Campsfield protest camp

29-05-2001 16:57

Campsfield protest camp
Someone has left a message within the Campsfield prison - where asylum seekers are held without charge - it is a message that people are chanting outside the prison every day that the camp is there.

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Video Journalist Arrested on Greenpeace Demo

29-05-2001 16:00

Last week, whilst filming a Greenpeace action which shut down the Sheffield rubbish incinerator, I was arrested. Despite clearly being a journalist, the police held me for seven hours and they threatened to search my home before they'd grant me bail.

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The truth behind the Oldham Riots - An eyewitness report (text)

29-05-2001 14:31

- Introduction
- Background to the events
- The timetable of immediate events
- A report on the mood in the wake of the riots

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The truth behind the Oldham Riots - An eyewitness report

29-05-2001 14:21

The truth behind the Oldham Riots - An eyewitness report
- Introduction
- Background to the events
- The timetable of immediate events
- A report on the mood in the wake of the riots

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Campsfield Camp Update

29-05-2001 08:03

Quick report on activities so far at the No Borders, Close Campsfield camp.

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Nazis to blame for Oldham riots

29-05-2001 02:44

In the past few weeks the media and police have been hyping up racial tensions in Oldham. When the BBC claimed the existence of so-called "No Go" areas for whites, they opened the door to the Nazis. Since then we have seen the Nazi National Front, British National Party and Combat 18 come into Oldham to leaflet, march, attack local people and stand in the General Election.

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Oldham Riots: Media Hypocrisy & Police Lies

29-05-2001 02:32

Asian Youth say -This far and no further!!

For weeks the Asian community of Oldham have waited with patience at the behest of
community ‘leaders’ and police despite far-right provocation. Local racists buoyed up by
media and police lies, electioneering politicians and nazi propaganda thought that
Saturday night was the night to make their mark.

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Channel4 asks 'Why is politics so crap?"

29-05-2001 00:18

Channel 4's website channel4.com is receiving letters on why people feel alienated from the political process. Please write in and let them know what you think.

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W.O.M.B.L.E.S. public meeting June 2nd!!

28-05-2001 23:47

the white overalls movement building libertarian
effective struggles invites you to attend a day of subversion!

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Call of action to support mayday prisoners!

28-05-2001 23:42

LONDON – BIRMINGHAM – QUEBEC
DROP THE CHARGES! RELEASE THE PRISONERS!
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