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29-06-2005 01:51

Dissent Brighton + Labofii in Guardian

Directing destiny

Giving more power to the G8 nations will not eradicate poverty, say Adam Jones and Lisa Michael. Distinct, autonomous grassroots alternatives to capitalism will

Wednesday June 29, 2005
The Guardian
 http://politics.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,9115,1516667,00.html

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27-06-2005 15:29

Theatre of Dissent hit the streets of edinburgh.

Today activist from Theatre of Dissent went on an educational around the streets of Edinburgh.

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27-06-2005 15:22

Bank of Scotland HQ occupied in Edinburgh.

SSP members stage anti poverty action in Edinburgh.

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27-06-2005 14:55

Debt

Less developed countries' external "debt" impedes their economic development and attempts to reduce poverty. But it generates huge revenues for rich countries. In the decade 1994 to 2004, Brazil paid rich country creditors US$400 billion just in interest, equivalent to the entire population of Brazil working a whole year.(1) "Debt" serves various seamlessly linked purposes, all to the advantage of rich country creditors.

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27-06-2005 00:21

Photos of G8 info point and Jack Kane centre.

Here are some photos of the G8 info point in Edinburgh.

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24-06-2005 20:44

Join the Carnival : Edinburgh 4 July

The Carnival for Full Enjoyment will burst onto the streets of Edinburgh at high noon on 4th July, as the demos against the G8 get into full swing. Here the carnivalistas reveal what is behind the Fiesta cries of "No wage slavery, No benefits slavery, No army slavery, No Debt slavery....

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24-06-2005 09:36

autistici/inventati review II

english translation of the second review by autistici/inventati

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21-06-2005 09:08

Monbiot on G8 Media Spin and Bono + Geldof's Shameful Love Fest with UK Gov

Articles below:

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20-06-2005 17:12

G8 Report: Africa Pays Price of G8 Climate Blindspot

AFRICA PAYS PRICE FOR G8 CLIMATE BLIND SPOT SAY TOP AID AND ENVIRONMENT GROUPS

Monday 20th June: New report from a UK aid and environment coalition says act now on climate change or efforts to end poverty in Africa will go Up in Smoke:

 http://www.neweconomics.org/gen/news_AfricaUpinSmoke.aspx

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20-06-2005 11:05

The First Embedded Protest - Guardian

Two Dissent! activists manage to get a decent criticism of MPH into the mainstream media.

 http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,3604,1509192,00.html

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20-06-2005 10:56

New Amnesty Report on Detention Centres (20th june)

UK: New Amnesty report calls on government to reveal annual asylum detention figures.

Amnesty also asserts that detaining children at Dungavel is unlawful.

A protest at Dungavel detention centre is planned during the G8 Summit for Tuesday 5th July.

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19-06-2005 18:23

Vans travelling to Scotland: WARNING!

Police are hassling van drivers travelling up to Scotland in advance of the G8 protests.

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19-06-2005 15:56

Leak of Secret Plan to protect G8 leaders Sparks Security Alert

Tony Blair's preparations for the G8 summit were last night thrown into disarray as confidential security information relating to the Gleneagles meeting was leaked to The Independent on Sunday.

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18-06-2005 16:30

Activist Trauma Gathering

Activist Trauma gathering is happening now in Oxford from the 18th till the 19th June, all welcome, working on logistics of support for anti-G8 activist, and our own support.

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16-06-2005 16:55

Carnival for Full Enjoyment - Edinburgh 4 July (update)

An update about the Carnival for Full Enjoyment on 4 July in central Edinburgh, now including website address, meeting time and location plus flyer.

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16-06-2005 12:22

Dissent! Important Update on anti-G8 events (incl. accommodation)

This posting contains important information about anti-G8 Summit activities in Scotland, including arrival and accommodation. Always check  http://www.dissent.org.uk for the latest information.The following sections are included:(1) General, (2) Transport to the Summit (3) Arrival in Edinburgh (4) Accommodation in Edinburgh (5) Arrival in Glasgow (6) Accommodation in Glasgow (7) Rural Convergence Space (8) Timetable of actions.

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15-06-2005 19:01

Coca-Cola Must Not Sponsor Live 8

The India Resource Centre and its allies are expressing serious concerns over news that Live 8 is in negotiations with the Coca-Cola company to seek sponsorship for the Live 8 concert.

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15-06-2005 02:04

Bono's plea - "Go To Gleneagles, not Edinburgh"

"While Bob Geldof had called for the marchers to drop everything and head for Edinburgh, Bono appeared to encourage them to descend on Gleneagles Hotel itself...."

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09-06-2005 13:47

MPs slag off Geldof

On Tuesday Members of the House of Commons slagged-off Bob Geldof for calling for a million people on the streets of Edinburgh. Highly irresponsible they muttered into their Order Papers.

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09-06-2005 10:53

G8 Great? Debt and the art of deception

It's all getting a bit weird... the lines are bing blured and the goal posts unclear. The PR machine throwing white wash and confussion into the mix as the G8 summit approaches. With climate change and African poverty apparently the key issues on the official agenda and the great and the good of planet celebrity all pledging support, and even corporations getting in on the game, it's no wonder people are getting confused.

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