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22-01-2008 02:39

Various reports; new vivisection project sabotaged and Zoolandia pet stores targeted again in Italy; actions against Sequani Labs suppliers & HLS customer; other businesses/billboards vandalised in France and the UK; more hunting towers in Germany reported to be destroyed and puppies freed in Mexico.

Rearranging the Rocks on the Deck of the Titanic

21-01-2008 21:19

The FTSE 100 lost 5.5% today, if that happens for another twenty days there is no FTSE 100. The entire edifice of global capitalism has difficulties, meanwhile, the UK politicians and their media witter on about one failed building society.
Given the absence of any serious commentary on the situation here, please allow me to introduce you to 'Kunstler' of 'Long Emergency' fame. There is some 'told you so' shadenfraude to his view of the situation, you can follow his blog over time to see if things get less 'gleeful'. Thankyou.

FRFI report of TCAR Northern March Against Racism 19th Jan

21-01-2008 19:19

Approximately 150 people took part in a militant anti-racist demonstration organised by Tyneside Community Action for Refugees (TCAR) from the West End of Newcastle to the City Centre on 19 January, demanding Freedom to Work, Freedom to Stay, and an end to the criminalisation of immigrants, the end of the NASS system and decent housing for all.

IPCC to investigate taser incident

20-01-2008 15:51

Bradford police use use taser

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DC Protest For Sea Shepherd Hostages Video

18-01-2008 23:10

Yesturday, activists from NYC banded together with activists from Washington D.C. to protest the kidnapping and hostage taking of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society members Giles Lane (UK) and Benjamin Potts (Australia). At the end of yesterday's protest activists received the call: The Sea Shepherd heroes had just been released.

Sea Shepherd Hostages Return Back to Steve Irwin

18-01-2008 20:32

The two men were transferred to the Sea Shepherd ship Steve Irwin at 0930 Hours Melbourne time (2030 Hours GMT). Both men were happy to be reunited with their shipmates and eager to return to chasing the Japanese whaling fleet in the Southern Oceans. Both men reported that although they were roughed up when they first boarded the whaling ship, that they were treated well during their time onboard.

"How non-violence protects the state" - Tour starts Jan 23rd 'til Feb 2nd

18-01-2008 13:17

UK speaking tour with author Peter Gelderloos

Jan 23rd - Feb 2nd 2008

*Gandhi said it's better to resist violently than to use nonviolence to
hide your passivity. Meanwhile, Bono, the Burmese military, and 9 out of
10 humanitarian NGOs agree, peaceful resistance is the best!*

NYC Protest for Sea Shepherd Hostages

17-01-2008 21:38

Activists braved the cold of New York City today to protest yesterday's kidnapping of Giles Lane and Benjamin Potts by an illegal Japanese whaling ship. They were released earlier today to the Ocean Viking (Australia's ship).

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Whalers Hands Activists Over To Australia's Ship

17-01-2008 20:00

The activists -- Australian Benjamin Potts, 28, and Briton Giles Lane, 35 -- were detained Tuesday after boarding the harpoon ship to protest Japan's whaling programme. They were handed over to Austrialia's 'Ocean Viking' earlier today.

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Sea Shepherd demo, Barcelona

17-01-2008 18:23

Demonstrators today held a protest outside the Japanese Consul in Barcelona, also delivering a letter to the General Consul demanding the immediate release of two Sea Shepherd crew members currently held hostage by Japanese whalers.

Guantanamo protest

16-01-2008 19:37

Several Bradford residents stage an impromptu demonstration marking the sixth anniversary of Guantanamo bay in Cuba.

No2ID meeting in Bradford

16-01-2008 00:40

The first meeting of NO2ID Bradford will be:

Saturday 19th January at 1pm:
The Old Dolphin Inn

Embassy Demo for kidnapped Sea sheperd Crew

15-01-2008 20:39

Demonstration outside the Japanese Embassy in London to demand the release of the Sea Shepherd hostages and to demand a halt to the Whale Slaughter.

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URGENT - protestors held hostage by Japanese wailing ship

15-01-2008 16:51

Whilst boarding the Japanese wailing ship to deliver a letter, two protesters from the Sea Shepherd ship Steve Irving were kidnapped and held hostage. Benjamin Potts 28, an Australian citizen and Giles Lane, 35, a citizen of Great Britain are being held hostage on board the whaling vessel. Both men were assaulted and then tied to the railings of the whaler. They were then moved and tied to the radar mast by the whalers.

John Bowden - Latest News

13-01-2008 15:39

Official report discredits lies of prison social worker Matt Stillman, who accused the Anarchist Black Cross (ABC) of being a "terrorist organisation". No action taken though - Yet.

Climate Camp– Open invite to a UK wide decision making meeting – Leeds 26-27 Jan

13-01-2008 15:34

The Climate Camp on its own didn't stop climate change - but it's part of
a growing social movement that can! Come and take the next steps forward
at the upcoming UK-wide meeting on Jan 26-27 in Leeds. Everyone is
welcome, whether you came to the camp, or were simply inspired by it.
Please spread this invite far and wide!

Tour for Climate Action launch gathering next week

11-01-2008 22:04

The Student Climate Project is having a Launch Gathering at The Common Place in Leeds from 4pm on the 19th January till 4pm the following day. Crash space and vegan food is to be had by all. The main focus of the gathering is to plan for our Tour of Climate Action, which will see exciting events take place on campuses across the UK throughout 2008.

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MI5 and MI6 illegal human rights abuses

11-01-2008 09:14

I have proof and evidence of MI5 performing MK ULTRA style experiments on the Uk population using patrick flanagan's neurophone technology.
please get back to me by phone number below

0090 2523671620

or try email

thebeuis@googlemail.com

Sign the online petition to defend democratic rights and the right to collect

11-01-2008 03:00

Four activists are due in court on 11th March 2008 charged with collecting donations without a licence at an anti-deportation street meeting on 7th May. Please sign the online petition which will be submitted to a full meeting of Newcastle City Council on 5th May 2008. To sign the petition visit:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/87/petition-to-defend-democratic-rights-and-the-right-to-collect-donations-for-grassroots-campaigns

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