London Anti-militarism Newswire Archive

14-11-2003 04:54

Interesting article in The Spectator on Bush visit

Hail to the Chief

George Bush needs to be pictured with the Queen to impress voters in the forthcoming presidential election, but, says Peter Oborne, next week’s state visit by the Commander-in-Chief is causing chaos

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13-11-2003 21:41

The Alternative State Procession Order

The Alternative State Procession Document: Read more >>

13-11-2003 20:30

Richard Perle to speak in London

Top US warmonger and architect of the infamous Project for the New American Century, Richard Perle, is speaking at the Old Vic on Tuesday, as part of a debate entitled "Is the war on terror on track?" Some people might like to give him a nice welcome -- consider it a rehearsal for welcoming Bush the following day... Read more >>

13-11-2003 18:28

Bush Welcomes Massive Protests in London (....er...?)

Hitting the newswires and newstands around the world today is the news that Bush has said he welcomes the protests against his UK State Visit planned for next week. He made the comments during a brief Q and A session in the oval office - these were reported by AP and syndicated around the world: Read more >>

13-11-2003 13:36

"Anti-Bushism" hits U.S. expats in London

The British abandoned their stiff upper lips and hugged Americans after 9/11. Now much of that goodwill has evaporated and the blame is being laid firmly at the door of George W. Bush. Read more >>

13-11-2003 11:18

Planes spotted? Another attack coming?

Rumours of US planes arriving on Airstrip One. The implication is clear enough, if it's for real. Have we any confirmations? Plane-spotters, share your views!!!

Skeleton report follows: Read more >>

13-11-2003 10:12

The First and Last Casualties of War are Civilians

In 1917 a North American senator, Hiram Johnson, wrote, "The first casualty when war comes, is truth." In the light of recent events it would appear that truth was cloaked in secrecy long before official hostilities in Iraq began. The new mantra for the 21st Century should be "the first and last casualties of war are civilians." Read more >>

13-11-2003 02:04

Bush Busting Carnival!!

Samba-tista's party against Bush. A loose collection of non-hierarchical student groups are planning a bit of a party on the 19th...to which you are ALL invited. Read more >>

13-11-2003 01:01

George W. Bush NOT WELCOME Pretzel campaign and protest list

Join the on-line George W. Bush NOT WELCOME Pretzel campaign

And also check out the list of protest events surrounding Bush's visit. Read more >>

12-11-2003 10:07

End The Occupation Sept 27 Rally: Photos & Audio - 30 speakers

Extensive coverage of the End The Occupation Rally 27 Sept 2003 in London. Includes the full speeches in real audio of around 30 speakers plus lots of photos, etc.

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11-11-2003 20:39

Bush-Uribe: Assasssins in Colombia

US military aid to Colombia is threatening more people and more biological diversity than the wars in the Middle East. Iraq is a terrible quagmire of US sin and violence. It is visible and well covered by the media and the world social movements. A second twin-tower of US violence burns in the headwaters of the Amazon and threatens all of the Northern Andes.
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11-11-2003 15:58

Bush UK Visit 'Exclusion Demands' Spark Protest

President Bush may be subjected to the humiliating sight of an effigy of himself being dragged to the ground by anti-war protesters in London's Trafalgar Square next week.

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11-11-2003 11:26

Activist on Bridge urges Commuters to STOP BUSH

Commuters at the Cambridge station were in for a surprise this morning when they were greeted by a large banner spelling STOP BUSH and a voice of a protester announcing the arrival of the American president rather than the next train. Read more >>

10-11-2003 22:04

An American War-Wolf in London!

Hi folks, you are welcome to use this image on websites, posters, placards etc.
as part of the campaign to stop George W. Bush's state visit to London. Read more >>

10-11-2003 03:41

Warning to Bush

Just a reminder of anti war demo... a demo with a difference!!! Please let as many people know as possible. Dates: Nov 19-21st. Place: Central London, UK. Read more >>

09-11-2003 13:20

National Day of Action 21-11-03 Legal Action Against War

LAAW will be launching a National Day of Action on the 21st November. LAAW is calling for an investigation of the British Prime Minister T. Blair for War crimes, and its activists will be presenting a petition to Scotland Yard.

We would like to invite all other activists throughout the world to present petitions as well, on Friday 21-11-03 at 12 noon in their respective countries. Copies of Downloadable Petitions can be found under the events drop down heading of this website. Please feel free to amend the main title to suit your Group/ Organisation Name.

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07-11-2003 05:11

Art of War: The Holy Land

The Holy Land Read more >>

04-11-2003 01:03

Inspection teams move in on Birmingham University

In response to growing concerns that Birmingham University has become a fertile recruitment ground for arms dealers and their supporters in the oil trade, B*U*S*T the War and People & Planet were today forced to investigate. Read more >>

30-10-2003 17:01

STOP BUSH public meeting with John Pilger and Bolivian activist!

Stop Bush! Hear about the revolt in Bolivia...
Public meeting with John Pilger, Jorge Viana activist from Bolivia reporting back from what is happening there and Ashraf El-Bayoumi the organiser of the Cairo conference against US imperialism and globalisation

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30-10-2003 13:51

Iraqi family to sue MoD over death of family in Basra bombing

An Iraqi family, now living in the UK has asked for help in bringing a case against the MoD for the deaths of family members killed when their house was wrongly targetted by so-called 'precision weapons' Read more >>