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Arms Trade Now Environmentally Friendly

17-09-2006 19:56

Apparently BAE Systems are coming up with a range of environmentally friendly arms. So you can save the planet while butchering the people on it.

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Resistance (Anarchist bulletin) - two issues for September 2006

17-09-2006 19:07

The Anarchist Federation (Britain) has published two new issues of its Resistance bulletin for September 2006: the usual monthly issue plus a Labour party conference/anti-war special. Articles on ID cards, databases & fingerprinting for children, Iraq corporate carve-up, Asylum-seekers get organised, Army desertion rise, Starbucks union, Climate change activism, School privatisation, & more.

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Kari Rajamaki resign appeal due to asem 06 Finland

17-09-2006 18:52

Resign appeal of finnish interior minister Kari Rajamaki due to human right violations by police
at ''Smash Asem'' demonstration in Finland 2006.

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Cottage of Content Occupation Comes to a Close

17-09-2006 18:13

On Friday 15th September 2006 the occupation of the Cottage of Content social centre in Sparkbrook came to a close.

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Activists call on Chavez to recognise 'AMLO'

17-09-2006 16:53

PEOPLE POWER: Protesters picketing the Mexican embassy in London on Saturday
from tomorrow's morning star (2006-9-18)

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Smash EDO Demo

17-09-2006 16:29

Report from last Saturday's anti-edo, anti-arms trade Demo in Brighton

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Operation HASH report back

17-09-2006 14:58

Report back from the Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army.
Phase One of Operation HASH (Helping all Smokers Halt) completed.

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IMPERIALISM 101 - THE US ADDICTION TO WAR, MAYHEM AND MADNESS - PART I

17-09-2006 11:32

THE US HISTORICAL PURSUIT OF GLOBAL DOMINANCE

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British Government demands Mercenaries from South Africa

17-09-2006 08:41

British High Commissioner in Pretoria tries to get anti-mercenary law changed.

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THREAT TO OUT GAY PRIESTS “A 21ST-CENTURY WITCH-HUNT” SAY GAY HUMANISTS

17-09-2006 07:53

Gay and Lesbian Humanist Association
News Release – 12 September 2006

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WOS4: The Creative Anti-Commons and the Poverty of Networks

17-09-2006 01:07

The Wizard of OS conference is currently underway in Berlin, as is to be expected, the fourth edition of this biannual gathering of proponents of free software, free culture and alternative economics has brought together a fascinating group of presenters and participants.

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Reading Library Privatised - Effects of IMF!

16-09-2006 21:56

Representatives of the G.R.Eedy Corporation were seen leafleting in Reading today, informing people that the town library (along with all others) has been privatised, and they are now the owners. This seems to be a direct effect of a recently agreed IMF loan to the UK - complete with all the usual 'Structural Adjustment Program conditions, such as cutting public spending, making labour markets more flexible and privatising services. The full text of their leaflet is reproduced below....

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October 7th: Migrants on the march for their rights in London

16-09-2006 21:38

Coming out of the shadows

October 7th: International Day of Action on Migrant Rights

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No Deportations to Zimbabwe Pictures

16-09-2006 21:16

Banners
More photos of the demo, from the time outside the art gallery.

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HOW MUSLIMS CAN RESPOND TO THE POPE'S FAKE ''APOLOGY''

16-09-2006 20:01

An artistic response from Muslims is suggested to the Pope's expressed bigotry against Islam by using the Catholic Church's own doctrines and practices as the canvas.

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Hundreds demonstrate against Zimbabwe deportations

16-09-2006 19:00

People assemble outside Leeds Art Gallery
Hundreds today (Saturday 16 September) marched through Leeds city centre in an unprecedented show of solidarity with asylum seekers facing the resumption of forced deportations to Zimbabwe.

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Day 13 of Mersey Fire Strike: Negotiations Continue Following Rally

16-09-2006 18:40

Following yesterday's massive march and rally in Liverpool, Merseyside FBU secretary Les Skarratts was back at the negotiating table today, knowing that thousands of people are behind his union's efforts to prevent fire service cuts.

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New Labour Spend 4.2 Million on Manchester Conference policing

16-09-2006 15:52

This should ensure the Police tow the Government line

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President Bush's Speech: "Solving Problems before resorting to military force"

16-09-2006 11:31

Charles Krauthammer an advocate of war and a spin doctor for the White House has written in the White House that a war in the Middle East is inevitable and eminent in regards to Iran. His article notes a very noteworthy assertion by the American President.

Krauthammer writes:

Responding to a question on Iran, President Bush said on Tuesday: "It's very important for the American people to see the president try to solve problems diplomatically before resorting to military force."

"Before" implies that the one follows the other, Charles Krauthammer notes in the Washington Post.