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TERRORIST ACT USED AGAINST SUSPECTED EDINBURGH CARNIVAL DEMONSTRATORS

Five people were detained under the Terrorist Act at Stanstead airport this morning, Tuesday 5th July, and interrogated about whether they had been involved in yesterday’s Carnival for Full Enjoyment.

Anti-shell action in Edinburgh

The parade started at the Irish embassy, and moved along early in the streets of Edinburgh. It was a colorful and relaxed protest despite the police taking photographs.

Dissent! Info Line

05-07-2005 10:24 | G8 2005 | World

From Tuesday 5th July 12:00 to Thursday 7th July 12:00 (and maybe beyond), up-to-date news from the streets, fields and golf courses on 0786 785 1382, 0787 146 0508 and 0793 995 3204.

Happy Independence Day to The Land of the Free

05-07-2005 10:07 | Anti-racism | Culture | Repression | World

Each year, there are some 3,000 reported deaths-in-custody. Ten years ago, only 150 deaths-in-custody were reported. The incarceration rate in the USA is currently 726 per 100,000 people. Almost two thirds of world countries have incarceration rates of 150 or below, per 100,000 people. The USA has the toughest prison sentences in the world, which include the death sentence and life in prison without parole.

VIDEO: Anarchist Action Palo Alto, U$A: March Against War, Empire and Capitalism

On the evening of June 25, several hundred people took to the streets of downtown Palo Alto to march against war, empire and capitalism.

Video is 15:31 minutes

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Carnivalistas take over Edinburgh city centre

05-07-2005 00:06 | G8 2005 | Globalisation | World

The Carnival for Full Enjoyment took over the streets of central Edinburgh today. Despite a level of police violence rarely seen in Scotland, Princes Street was occupied and closed all afternoon, and well into the evening. A significant number of locals were involved along with internationals.

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Red Pepper report on Edinburgh protest

04-07-2005 23:25 | G8 2005 | World

Latest news on Edinburgh protests now on Red Pepper's blog site

http://redpepper.blogs.com/

Outside the pen on Canning Street

04-07-2005 22:26 | G8 2005 | Repression | World

After cordoning part of the Carnival on Canning Street today, the police began to move fellow protestors, onlookers and press outside the cordon further and further away from the demonstrators. We ended up a few hundred yards away, right around the corner. Here is some of what we could see.

THE WEAPON IS THE WORD

04-07-2005 21:22 | Culture | Education | Free Spaces | World

CALLING ALL WORDSTERS !

Photos from Cannon pen

04-07-2005 18:07 | G8 2005 | Repression | Social Struggles | World

We were stuck on cannon street for 5 hours, even though nothing really happened.

OutRage!-London Pride:Stop deporting gay Asylum Seekers.

04-07-2005 15:07 | Gender | Repression | Social Struggles | World

Gay rights group OutRage! demands the Government stop deporting gay Asylum Seekers to face further persecution and death.

Confessing Christ in a World of Violence

04-07-2005 14:56 | Anti-militarism | World

"A theology of war starts from the highest circles of the American government.. Political idolatry is strengthened today by a politics of fear.. We reject the false doctrine that a war against terrorism has a priority over ethical and legal norms.. No nation or state may replace God."

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THE G8 SUMMIT: A FRAUD AND A CIRCUS

04-07-2005 14:50 | Liverpool | World

The front page of the London Observer on 12 June announced, "55 billion dollar Africa debt deal 'a victory for millions'."

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Report of `Make Poverty History` march in Edinburgh with 12 photos

04-07-2005 09:57 | G8 2005 | Anti-militarism | Globalisation | World

This is a 2,200 word report from the `Make Poverty History` march and rallies of Saturday 2nd July 2005. 12 labelled photos are attached.

Why we are protesting the G8: Make Poverty History march

03-07-2005 22:27 | G8 2005 | Analysis | World

On the Make Poverty History march I asked: "What do you hope to achieve? And why is marching the way to achieve it?" Here is what I heard.

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Anti-G8 graffiti in Edinburg

03-07-2005 22:11 | G8 2005 | Culture | Free Spaces | World

Anti-G8 feeling is in the air, on the streets and on the walls of edinburgh.

More anti-authoritarian pictures (and others...)

03-07-2005 21:32 | G8 2005 | Social Struggles | World

Pictures from the july 2 G8 / MPH march. And some assorted banners...

Irish Citizens Imprisoned on Behalf of Shell Oil

The Irish Government has given Shell carte blanche with Ireland's energy resources. Shell plans to build the world's first-ever onshore gas processing plant in Mayo, and can now have the courts imprison anyone who tries to get in their way.

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Blair & Brown Bodysnatchers?

03-07-2005 21:01 | G8 2005 | World

George Galloway was in full invective flow at the G8 Alternatives Summit in Edinburgh this morning.

EDO Admit Legal Liability For War Crimes

03-07-2005 16:53 | Anti-militarism | Repression | South Coast | World

Interstering quote AND MORE interesting titbits (with added editorial comments marked *with stars*) gleaned from EDOs 2004 annual report that may be of interest to campaigners..

World Newswire Archive

TERRORIST ACT USED AGAINST SUSPECTED EDINBURGH CARNIVAL DEMONSTRATORS

Anti-shell action in Edinburgh

Dissent! Info Line

Happy Independence Day to The Land of the Free

VIDEO: Anarchist Action Palo Alto, U$A: March Against War, Empire and Capitalism

Carnivalistas take over Edinburgh city centre

Red Pepper report on Edinburgh protest

Outside the pen on Canning Street

THE WEAPON IS THE WORD

Photos from Cannon pen

OutRage!-London Pride:Stop deporting gay Asylum Seekers.

Confessing Christ in a World of Violence

THE G8 SUMMIT: A FRAUD AND A CIRCUS

Report of `Make Poverty History` march in Edinburgh with 12 photos

Why we are protesting the G8: Make Poverty History march

Anti-G8 graffiti in Edinburg

More anti-authoritarian pictures (and others...)

Irish Citizens Imprisoned on Behalf of Shell Oil

Blair & Brown Bodysnatchers?

EDO Admit Legal Liability For War Crimes

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