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Palestinian union backs boycott motions at AUT Council

17-04-2005 20:26

Press Release - for immediate release

Palestinian union backs boycott motions at AUT Council

The Palestinian sister union of the Association of University Teachers has issued an Open Letter to the AUT Executive and Council calling for unambiguous boycott of Israeli universities.

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Big Demonstration at EDO MBM Brighton - THIS WEDNESDAY (20th)!

17-04-2005 18:06

Protest has not been banned - yet. Come along to EDO MBM at 4pm on Wednesday 20th April to show your disgust at war profiteering and your support for the right to protest.

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Pix of 'Wake Up to Trade Justice' Demo, Fri 15 Apr 05 - Set 1 of 2

17-04-2005 17:44

Youthful candle and DIY banner
Night-time pictures of the Trade Justice Movement's national demonstration, from Westminster Abbey via Parliament Square to Whitehall.

For permission to copy and use, see CopyLeft at the end of the story below the photos.
For a link to the other set of photos, see one of the comments at the foot of this page.

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Pix of 'Wake Up to Trade Justice' Demo, Fri 15 Apr 05 - Set 2 of 2

17-04-2005 17:24

Parliament Square fills up with protestors on their way to Whitehall
Night-time pictures of the Trade Justice Movement's national demonstration, from Westminster Abbey via Parliament Square to Whitehall.

For permission to copy and use, see CopyLeft at the end of the story below the photos.
For a link to the other set of photos, see one of the comments at the foot of this page.

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April 17 Benefit Auction; New Bioterrorism Charges Likely

17-04-2005 17:18

MASSIVE ART AUCTION WILL SUPPORT INDICTED ARTIST STEVEN KURTZ AS BIOTERRORISM CHARGE THREAT RETURNS

More benefits and donations needed

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Sunday Times reports Faslane base may 'close' on G8 Demo Day + G8A Int Mtg

17-04-2005 16:46

Sunday times reports many staff may be given the day off. Not that surprising - on most faslane submarine base big blockade days which have happened in the past, many staff are given the day off, essential staff come in early to beat the blockades and some come by boat.

The faslance base 'source' is quoted as saying "We’re used to this sort of thing but the people planning it are not the ordinary peaceful protesters" - maybe they should tell Trident Ploughshares, CND and Scottish CND who are, as usual, planning the blockade!

Article also covers the G8Alternatives international organising meeting that has been going on in Scotland this weekend.

Article below for reference:

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Edingburgh airport not to be used for G8 deligates - prestwick is new target

17-04-2005 16:09

Newspapers are reporting that Edingburg airport has been dropped in favor of Prestick airport as the arrival point for the G8 delegates. Over 1,500 delegates (and 3,000 journalists) are expected and most will travel by road from Prestwick which is on the west coast and much further away from the G8 venue than Edingburgh. While the new route will offer protesters many new possibilties there are multiple possible routes to block unlike the journey from Edingburgh.

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CLIVE SOLEY AND NOTTING HILL HOUSING TRUST

17-04-2005 13:01

CLIVE SOLEY AND NOTTING HILL HOUSING TRUST website
NOTTING HILL HOUSING TRUST

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The only Clown in the Village (Sri Lanka Tsunami)

17-04-2005 11:01

Earthquake clown back from Sri Lanka

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aachen4 - international actionday

17-04-2005 09:48

Call for International Action Day of Solidarity with the Prisoners of Aachen
Wednesday 4th of May 2005

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Protest note about fascist attacks in Turkey

16-04-2005 23:43

Below is a "protest note", probably by the TAYAD organisation, concerning Grey Wolves attacks on people in Trabzon and elsewhere in Turkey, apparently with police collusion.

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Make Poverty History, Drop the Debt Event, Piccys from Nottingham

16-04-2005 21:46

Trade Justice believe everyone has the right to feed their families, make a decent living and protect their environment.But the rich and powerful are pursuing trade policies that put profits before the needs of people and the planet.

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bomspotting in belgium- 450 arrested

16-04-2005 20:41

450 arrested in Belgium do a citizerns inspection at three nuclear related sites. Sarah from Oxford was there

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sherman austin update

16-04-2005 20:33

as a signer of the free sherman petition i would like to fwd this update received via e-mail

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PROTECT DARFUR

16-04-2005 19:32

Straw refuses to stop genocide in Darfur.

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Rebel Music Cuba Night

16-04-2005 19:22

www.ratb.org.uk

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Rover RIP.Families protest outside Downing St. Last week.

16-04-2005 19:01

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Where is the missing £400million of the workers money?

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g8 bikeride planning meeting

16-04-2005 17:54

planning meeting for people interested in london to scotland bikeride for the g8

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WHAT ARE THEY HIDING IN BOUGAINVILLE

16-04-2005 17:02

Ausralian Goverment Advice: "The Bougainville Provincial Administration has requested that Australians visiting Bougainville provide notice of their intention to visit, and contact the Administration on arrival in Bougainville ... stay away from the mountainous area in central Bougainville, around the old Panguna mine. Australians should not travel into this 'No Go Zone'.

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BNP stooge (in Howardland) given verbals)

16-04-2005 17:01

Rodney Hylton Potts is the BNP subs in M.Howard's Folkestone & Hythe constituency.