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RESIST THE MEETING OF THE GLOBAL ELITE

02-11-2004 21:10

Heads of business and industry, politicians ,representatives ofthe IMF,bureaucrats and leading academics are planning on meeting at Wilton Park Conference CEntre in Steying , near Brighton on the 5th-6th November 2004.THeir plan:to discuss the smoother management of the global economy.We have other plans!

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What we exported to Iraq: Do we want them back??

02-11-2004 21:06

...violent crime in Richmondshire was attributable to the Army presence at
Catterick, the war in Iraq is likely to have caused a lower than normal recording of
violence ...

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Citizens of the World Vote for US President on Streets of London

02-11-2004 19:16

New York artist Peter Walsh set up polling stations on the streets of London for only non-US citizens to vote in the US Presidential elections on Sunday and today (pictures to follow). The offical count was held at Beaconsfield Gallery in Vauxhall. See below for the results! Over 370 votes were gathered in a space of 6 hours. We were there! We made history! Those who stopped to vote were happy to influence the results of the election that has the biggest impact on the rest of the world.

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OXFORD INDYMEDIA SCREENING - Sunday Nov 7th - "RUFFCUTS"

02-11-2004 18:29

"All the News You Don't See on the News"

oxford indymedia presents the latest "RUFFCUTS" CD.

Sunday 7th November - 7.30pm - Asian Cultural Centre, Manzil Way, off Cowley Road.

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Message from the People of Falluja

02-11-2004 17:38

We know that major new attacks on Iraq's cities are imminent, with the prospect of thousands more killed and maimed civilians. Thursday's Naming the Dead and Die-In at 3.00pm in Cornmarket will give you a chance to express your sorrow and indignation over those already unjustly killed.

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FOE warns: Oxon County Council threatens to incinerate county's rubbish

02-11-2004 17:23

MEDIA RELEASE* *

*Immediate release **1 November 2004***

**County Council set to ignore its consultation and consider
incinerating Oxfordshire’s rubbish

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Oxford NUJ campaign to defend local media and public service broadcasting values

02-11-2004 17:07

This speech by Tom O'Malley will provide valuable background for anyone concerned about press freedom, the health and independence of local media and public service broadcasting.It reflects Oxford NUJ's current disquiet and its attempts to involve local people in campaigning for these values, at a time when the BBC's charter is up for renewal and many local media organisations are downsizing their workforce.

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Venezuela, Bolivarian's sweep regional elections

02-11-2004 17:03

Early results of Venezuela’s regional and council elections, announced at 12.40am by the National Electoral Council (CNE), confirm the predictions of yet another election victory for Chávez’s Bolivarian movement, the ninth in just six years.

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Photos of Justice for Gordon Gentle demo on Saturday 30th October 2004.

02-11-2004 16:40

Maxine and Rose Gentle at front. Just behind them is Reginald Keys.
Here are six photos from the demo by the `Campaign for Justice for Gordon Gentle` which took place on Saturday 30th October 2004 in Pollok, Glasgow.

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Arafat has A.I.D.S.?

02-11-2004 15:55

As French doctors continue to run tests on Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat some medical authorities not connected directly to his case are suggesting that he may have HIV/AIDS.

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Social housing privatisation scam

02-11-2004 15:42

Across the country council housing tenants are being conned into signing away their homes in the privatisation scam.

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Dutch film maker and rights campaigner murdered by fascist

02-11-2004 15:21

Dutch film maker and free speech campaigner who drew attention to the brutalisation of Islamic women murdered by neo-nazi.

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Maelstrom Events W/E beginning 4/11

02-11-2004 13:45

This Week at Maelstrom...

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MEDIA ALERT: 100,000 IRAQI CIVILIAN DEATHS

02-11-2004 13:17

he report was met with a low-key, sceptical response, or outright silence in the media. There was no horror, no outrage. No leaders were written pointing out that, in addition to the illegality, lies and public deception, our government is responsible for the deaths of 100,000 civilians.

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lifeline for the homeless cut

02-11-2004 12:56

soup kitchens in manchester threated with closure due to the council say there is no need for them because there is only 9 homeless people in the whole of the city

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Indymedia US Election Coverage

02-11-2004 12:40

On election day, IMCs from across the United States are stepping up their coverage.

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Racist film director assassinated

02-11-2004 11:57

Director of anti-Islam film, supporter of Pim Fortuyn, shot in Amsterdam

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Oxford MP Petitioned Over War

01-11-2004 17:34

MP petitioned over war

Ear Witness, 01.11.2004 15:49

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BEYONDTV video activist festival

01-11-2004 17:27

Welcome...

BEyONdTV is a unique blend of music, short movies, dance, subverts, animations and inspiring documentary, top Visual Jockeys and other media artistry. We're now celebrating our 5th annual festival, and this year's event promises to be the brightest yet. This is a volunteer-run non-profit event.

The Patti Pavilion has a fully licensed bar.