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Court rules against new trial for Mumia - emergency demo, Fri 5pm, Grosvenor Sq

27-03-2008 20:31

Mumia's life is in danger: today the Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision upholding Mumia Abu-Jamal's frame-up conviction. In turning down his appeal for a new trial, the Court ordered a new sentencing hearing to decide whether he is again to be sentenced to die or condemned to the living death of life in prison.

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Immigration Dawn Raid Protesters on Trial

27-03-2008 18:23

Three protesters against immigration controls were in Market Street Magistrates Court, Newcastle this morning after they showed their solidarity to a refugee family on the 10th of October last year.

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News/Community support Thursday 27th March 2008

27-03-2008 18:12


Inhumane and oppressive': the final verdict on Britain's asylum policy
The most comprehensive examination of the UK's asylum system ever conducted has found it "marred by inhumanity" and "not yet fit for purpose".

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April 6th - London Olympic Flame Route + protest

27-03-2008 17:14

The final confirmed route for the London leg of the torch relay is as below. Protests are expected all along the route. 2000 cops will be 'policing' the route all day.

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The Cooling Towers debate on major Sheffield art commission

27-03-2008 16:21

Sheffield Civic Trust host debate on major Sheffield art commission to come out of opposition to the demolition of The Cooling Towers. This is an opportunity for oyu to have your say.

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Chavez against indiscipline.

27-03-2008 16:02

President Chavez of Venezuela has recently atacked certain groups from inside the chavista movement that have voiced criticisms of the government policies. Some chavista groups that have organised protest actions that had not been sanctioned by the government officials are deemed to constitute "anarchist" tendencies inside the PSUV, as they foster "lack of discipline".
From Indymedia venezuela.

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Palestine Today 032708

27-03-2008 15:32

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Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Centre, www.imemc.org, for Thursday March 27th, 2008.

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Reclaiming Human Rights In Birmingham

27-03-2008 15:29

Birmingham , it's time to reclaim your rights to choose before the big fat coorporate butts sit on you and extinguish your right to a creativity , diversity and most of all YOUR RIGHT TO CHOOSE for good.

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April 13th - Bash A Bonehead Day!

27-03-2008 15:03

Fuck the National Front!

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Programme for Saturday's conference against immigration controls

27-03-2008 14:17

Programme for trade union and community conference against immigration controls
Saturday March 29th 10.30 - 5.30
SOAS, University of London
(Russell Square tube; entrance via Malet St/Thornhaugh St - see website for map)

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Nottingham, Leicester and Lougborough Join Aldermaston Blockade - an audio piece

27-03-2008 13:47

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People from Nottingham, Leicester and Lougborough travelled to Aldermaston Nuclear Weapons Establishment near Reading to join nearly 5000 others in marking the 50th anniversary of the first march to Aldermaston. Riseup! Radio went along and asked the question: why ARE nuclear weapons still the issue?

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Worried Just a Bit? Bush Launches Economic 'Shock and Awe' on Iran

27-03-2008 13:02

Although the "Shock and Awe" doctrine became famous after the Pentagon adopted it for the military invasion of Iraq, the doctrine has always had an economic side too. In fact, the authors of this doctrine believed that the economic ruin visited upon a target nation might be more effective than bombs and bullets – largely because they are more invisible, more politically palatable than big-bang extravaganzas.

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Britain's racist immigration laws are no joke!

27-03-2008 12:40

DEMONSTRATE TUESDAY 1 APRIL 1 – 2PM


Demonstrate outside the UK Immigration Service
Communications House
210 Old Street, London, EC1V 9BR
(nearest tube – Old Street )

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New Brighton 'On the Verge' screening

27-03-2008 12:08

The Smash EDO film ‘On the Verge’ will be screened for free on Wednesday the 2 April at The Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton. The film will start at 19.30 and will be followed by speakers and a Q&A.

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Self-proclaimed 'Spiritual Master' Threatens Internet Freedom of Speech

27-03-2008 11:57

SOTT.net announces that attorney Walter Hansell and trial counsel Stephen Kaus will lead its defense against an Oregon company that has filed suit for defamation, a "blunt force attack on Freedom of Speech."

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Planning meeting

27-03-2008 11:51

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Councillors refuse planning permission for Tesco's planning application

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The Security-Industrial Complex threatens democracy

27-03-2008 11:30

Looking at the links between security-industrial complex and political establishment

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Canada Orders Sea Shepherd to Stay Away from the Baby Seal Slaughter

27-03-2008 09:41

The Canadian Seal Hunt Is Condemned Around The World As Brutal And Unnecessary
With just a few days left before Sea Shepherd’s planned departure from Bermuda to intervene against the world’s largest mass slaughter of harp seals, the Canadian Government issued a warning to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society to stay out of Canadian waters.

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Join the Wall of Sound to Silence Tony Blair

27-03-2008 09:15

Join the WALL OF SOUND TO SILENCE TONY BLAIR, when he gives a lecture on
"Faith and Globalisation" on Thursday 3 April at Westminster Cathedral (details below) in London.
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