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Pesticide Pegs vs. Tobacco

14-04-2001 21:46

Many believe that the globally-expanding U.S.-promoted War on Natural Plants (Tobacco Division)is about two "sides"...health interests vs. cigarette makers (or "evil" tobacco). Many may have to think again.

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acalfs victory over child abuser artists

14-04-2001 19:09

TO BE ANOUNCED

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Staw Wars in the Streets - text report - 14.04.01

14-04-2001 18:06

Staw Wars in the Streets - text report - 14.04.01
Star Wars Demonstration and Action - London 14.04.01

Around 400 people gathered opposite Downing Street today to protest against the proposed American ‘son of star wars' National Missile Defense (NMD) System, which requires the use of bases in the UK.

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Star Wars in the Streets - pics

14-04-2001 17:35

Star Wars in the Streets - pics
Pictures from CND organised protest outside Downing Street, street theatre and taking to the streets. My film ran out after people blockaded the street so I didn't get any pics of the march to traf square or the cops pushing folk about(sat 14th April 2001) - good day though :-)

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People whom eat garbage in downtown Rio de Janeiro

14-04-2001 17:12

People whom eat garbage in downtown Rio de Janeiro
Worse than a putrid society is the risk that all of us get used to its stench.

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Blair Says No to Star Wars (Downing St. Demo)

14-04-2001 16:18

The Bush administration’s plans to create an internationally destabilizing missile defence system received resounding criticism in London today by demonstrators outside the gates of Downing Street. Darth Vader, a Texan Cowboy, and U.S. military officials were all part of the fun.

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Students on Democracy Now re: Sodexho-Marriott and Private Prisons

14-04-2001 15:33

American University and Oberlin students garner press after both universities cancel food contracts with Sodexho-Marriott over ties to private prisons.

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American University Severs Food Contract Citing Private Prison Ties

14-04-2001 15:32

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY SEVERS FOOD CONTRACT WITH SODEXHO-MARRIOTT SERVICES CITING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND PRIVATE PRISON TIES

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Burma protester bears the cross

14-04-2001 10:48

A story nicked from the Times website

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Photographs of anti-nuclear waste protest in germany

13-04-2001 23:59

Photographs of anti-nuclear waste protest in germany
Gorleben, Gronau, Ahaus, Neckarwestheim are places of resistance in Germany against the nuclear madness, especially against the nuclear waste transports. The group of concerned photopraphers, named Arbeiterfotografie, has taken a lot of photographs of this protest movement.

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Russian KFOR Soldier killed in Kosovo (engl.)

13-04-2001 23:56

Summary: On April 11th a russian KFOR soldier has been killed during marking works on the border between Kosovo and Serbia. Officially, it is the first time a KFOR soldier has purposely been killed.

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The daily reality for Latin American Immigrants

13-04-2001 21:26

Just a bit of encouragement for those protesting the upcoming FTAA talks...

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The Co-operation agenda - catching the big fish

13-04-2001 18:00

Few important notes on what actions are necessary
to be taken in order to gain results.

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CURFEW EXTENDED. 153 Arrested from Cincinnati dusk-to-dawn curfew after riots.

13-04-2001 17:39

Citywide Curfew is to be extended to second night at least. Updated curfew arrest numbers. 153 Arrested For Curfew Violations Thursday Night. Relatively calm night. Cincinnati under house arrest after state of emergency declared Thursday April 12, 2001, and curfew set from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. until further notice. "Large crowds are expected downtown Saturday morning and afternoon for the funeral of Timothy Thomas, the unarmed man killed by a Cincinnati police officer a week ago."

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Cincinnati Cops Contact List

13-04-2001 15:06

Give the Cincinnati cops hell!!

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Zero Tolerance and next to zero details

13-04-2001 14:51

The media in general have been mounting a massive disinformation campaign over Mayday. We have been told almost nothing except ZT !

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"Eau de Kioto parfum" for mister Bush !!!

13-04-2001 09:21

"Eau de Kioto parfum" for mister Bush !!!

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Mayday-Journos thrown out of Scotland yard

12-04-2001 14:21

Mayday-Journos thrown out of Scotland yard

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RIOTS CONTINUE IN CINCINNATI! COP SHOT!(USA)

12-04-2001 08:47

Because of the killing of the 4th unarmed african american in the last year. Officer Steven Roach shot Thomas, a 19 year old African American, after a pursuit on Saturday.

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CINCINNATI ERUPTS IN RIOTS

12-04-2001 08:44

After yet another murder of a young black man by police in Cincinnati, people have decided to take action.
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