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26-12-2007 13:31

Job loss at Cadbury UK as Polish state plans subsidies for corporation

Capitalist greed leads corporation to cut labour costs to the bone. Will workers and consumers fight back, asks Laure Akai?

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18-12-2007 05:59

Do you want to send Gordon Brown a message?

Dear Londoner

As you may know there is an election for London Mayor in the next few months. Is there a message you would like to be sent to Gordon Brown and Ken Livingstone?

Support Brian Haw for London Mayor 2008 and your message will be delivered.

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17-12-2007 14:56

Fossil Fools Day, April 1st 2008

April the 1st is Fossil fools day! Rising Tide International is calling for a day of action against the fossil fuel industry on April 1st 2008...

FOSSIL FOOLS DAY!

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16-12-2007 21:47

120 March against the Sequani vivisection lab in Ledbury

Yesterday (Sat 15 Dec) 120 animal activists marched through the town of Ledbury against the Sequani vivisection lab on the edge of the town.

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15-12-2007 14:20

Brian Haw's alternative Christmas message

Brian (The Brave) Check out Brian's message to the world at Christmas.
The Queen's speech.... Blah! This is the one that matters!!

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14-12-2007 18:48

Resisiting deporation/ some families released

Back in their Home Towns - Aliyeva & Adediwura Families

Maud Lennard - 7 attempts to remove, Still here, Still resisting

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14-12-2007 14:23

Mars Attacks! The corporatisation of Birmingham's community space


Mars Pension Trustees, owners of Fiveways Centre in Birmingham, are threatening to shut it down in the New Year regardless of no planning application having been submitted and no firm proposals for development in place. This will mean the closure of some independent businesses that add great diversity to the corporate landscape of Birmingham City Centre including Cafe One, Fairtrade music venue and meeting space for student and campaign groups inc. Amnesty, Green Party, Respect and Oxfam. No offer of relocation or settlement has been forthcoming as social enterprise is not considered acceptable in the corporatisation of this lively community space.

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14-12-2007 13:58

WM IWW Xmas benefit for union courier killed at work - 20/12/07

Mission Print IWW Job Branch proudly presents...

Xmas Benefit Gig for the Ryan Boudreau Memorial Fund - Union cycle courier killed on the job. An injury to one is an injury to all.

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14-12-2007 10:26

Blair: The Money Raker

Blair, having served wealthy elites and Washington, while in office, continues his service but is also making a killing for himself.

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13-12-2007 21:51

Workers Assassinated at the Thyssen Krupp Steel-works in Turin!

During the night of Thursday December 6 the latest in a tragic series of "industrial accidents" struck 7 proletarian families at the Thyssen Krupp steel-works of Turin: 7 workers were overcome and charred by flames in a section where metal castings are cooled by an oil bath. Antonio Schiavone, 36 years old, married and father of 3 children was incinerated immediately, while 3 other workers, after suffering critical burns, died a few days later.

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11-12-2007 11:47

Support the Villagers of Nandigram!

protest against the massacre perpetrated by armed CPI(M) goons at Nandigram Support the villagers of Nandigram, W Bengal against eviction from land and corporate greed.

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11-12-2007 10:40

Sequani National March & Rally - 15th Dec

With all the news about SHAC, many have forgotten that 12 local anti-Sequani campaigners are currently facing charges under the new SOCA law which specifically targets anti-vivisection campaigners.

Let’s show Solidarity with fellow campaigners under attack!

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07-12-2007 13:35

International Human Rights Day

The 10th December is International Human Rights Day 2007. There will be a vigil on Sunday 9th at 1.00pm in Birmingham city centre (outside Waterstones) to mark the occasion.

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07-12-2007 11:58

IWW Launches Second Phase of National Campaign

IWW launches second phase of fight against blood service centralisation plans.

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06-12-2007 10:11

Meeting tonight: Eye Witness accounts of the Guantanamo Bay prison

Birmingham Guantanamo Campaign invite people to attend a truly unique opportunity to hear former US army Chaplain James Yee speak and discuss his experiences with former Guantánamo detainee Moazzam Begg. Yee will be speaking as part of his UK tour, at Carrs Lane Church Centre, Birmingham City Centre, B4 7SX at 7.00 pm.

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03-12-2007 17:27

Veg*n Climate March update

Be part of history in London this Saturday! Be part of the biggest ever mobilisation of vegetarians and vegans on environmental grounds!! Veg*nism is the solution to many of the catastrophies facing the planet - it`s time to tell the world!!

For coach transport from the West Midlands, see  http://www.veganmidlands.org.uk

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01-12-2007 15:46

1,000 anti-fascists wreck Oxford’s sham debate

Stamp them out! by Sian Ruddick

I was one of over a 1,000 protesters from all walks of life that gathered outside the Oxford Union debating club on Monday of this week to try and stop it from hosting a “forum” featuring two leading Nazis.

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28-11-2007 21:45

4WardEver presents 'Sounds for Justice'

Muzik Makes Peace 4WardEver has announced a new section on its website to promote artistes' and their music that speaks for the struggles of oppressed people of the world.

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24-11-2007 13:23

Canada Probes Taser After Another Death

kill the taser not people A Canadian parliamentary committee and a provincial government each launched a review into the use of hand-held stun guns amid reports of another death following a shock from one of the devices.

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