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Enter the new secret police

17-10-2001 03:44

Under cover of an anti-terrorist offensive, the Howard Government has signalled new laws to enhance and reinforce the right of law enforcement bodies and spy organisations to trample on the civil liberties and democratic rights of the Australian people. The new laws would add to the draconian powers given to the military in the lead up to the Sydney Olympics last year, and to the powers handed to law enforcement bodies and the military this year in the Border Protection Bill.

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Toronto, Canada: Protesters Shut Down Financial District

17-10-2001 02:19

Victory against globalization in Canada-Toronto protesters stop "business as usual" in financial district.

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HACKNEY IS NOT FOR SALE! AUCTION ACTION, MON 15th

16-10-2001 23:27

An auction of Hackney community and other properties by estate agents Nelson Bakewell took place outside a London West End Hotel. Naturally we could not let the event go unnoticed...

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URGENT!!! appeal for filing a suit for Diaz school raid in Genova.

16-10-2001 19:52

URGENT!!! appeal for filing a suit for Diaz school raid in Genova.
You can find more about it on:

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Red Cross, Viable Target???

16-10-2001 19:21

Red Cross Warehouse hit by Americans

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pics of people and banners from peace demo london 13 oct

16-10-2001 19:03

pics of people and banners from peace demo london 13 oct
with over 30,000 people this is a small section of the day
but you'll get an idea of the party atmosphere there (article 1)

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2 PICS FROM LONDON MCDONALDS PICKETS

16-10-2001 18:57

2 PICS FROM LONDON MCDONALDS PICKETS
just got back, great fun. got some good responses (and some nice bad ones) from passers by ;) The badn was great too- made ppl notice us :) (article 1)

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G.R. group strikes out for independence!!!

16-10-2001 17:46

Anti-imperialism begins at home...

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SchNEWS on Int Criminal Court, Media and Pakistan

16-10-2001 14:58


Published in Brighton by Justice?
Brighton's Direct Action collective
ISSUE 326, FRIDAY 12th October, 2001
 http://www.schnews.org.uk/archive/news326.htm

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Newcastle Potato Give-away on Worldwide Anti-McDonald’s Day

16-10-2001 13:22

To mark the 17th Worldwide Anti-McDonald’s Day (16 October), Tyneside activists protested outside the Northumberland St, McDonald’s at 12 noon. This is a protest against McDonald’s’ record of damage to the environment, promotion of junk food, and animal cruelty. They gave out free food and leaflets about what’s wrong with McDonald’s.

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Anti-war and media manipulation action in Manchester

16-10-2001 12:03

A group of people went to the BBC on busy Oxford Road in Manchester to protest about the medias manipulation of information surrounding the war and attacks on Afghanistan. Four people climbed onto the roof and hung"Blairs Broadcasting Corruption" from the three flag poles. Other banners included "uk.indymedia.org" "Destroy Imperialism not Afghanistan" "Truth - the firsst casualty of war" and "Stop Warmongering scum corporate media".

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ITALIAN GOVERNMENT GIVES INDIRECT HELP TO TERRORISM

16-10-2001 10:23

Another mistake for italian prime minister

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Chile Finds E. Coli Bacteria in McDonald's Burgers

16-10-2001 08:17

Chile Finds E. Coli Bacteria in McDonald's Burgers

SANTIAGO, Chile - Chilean health authorities on Thursday said that they found E. coli bacteria in chicken burgers sold by fast-food chain McDonald's that could produce infectious diarrhea and vomiting
Don't forget today is international day of action against mac donalds, drop by your local Mcslavery centre and let them know you care.

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... or this?

16-10-2001 03:25

Wahidullah, 1, suffering from malnutrition and severe diarrhea

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This?

16-10-2001 03:21

Zarnina, 3, suffering from what doctors called a form of meningitis

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THE TV SHOW THIS?

16-10-2001 03:16

Nagina and three of her neighbors said they were injured last night when a bomb hit their house, killing a 14-year-old girl. Hopes for a respite from U.S. led attacks on the Afghan capital Kabul came to nothing in the early hours of Saturday, as powerful explosions shattered the calm for a sixth straight night. (Sayed Salahuddin/Reuters) - Oct 15 3:05 AM ET

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MWR PROPOSAL FOR GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION, OCTOBER 16th 2002

15-10-2001 23:33

proposal for the biggest ever global day of action against mcdonalds next year, including all kinds of activists. much more info in the main text

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Anthrax: Bush, Bin Laden, BioPort same interests ?

15-10-2001 23:25

Here is an interesting article written by Sherman Skolnick of Chicago about the interests of the Bush and Bin Laden families among others in a company called BioPort based in Lansing Michigan

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Blair summons media (extract)

15-10-2001 22:20

Extract from earlier posting says it all !!!!

Blair summons media

Government to raise security issue with broadcasters

Patrick Wintour, chief political correspondent
Monday October 15, 2001 The Guardian