UK Newswire Archive
Violent deportation of 17 years old, dumped in his country with nothing
11-08-2007 22:14
Ibrahim's deportation was awful, the escorts injected him in the neck and kepthim in handcuffs all the way to Uganda!
Sorry it is no news, it is a tale of ordinary brutality.
Protest against asylum treatment
11-08-2007 21:32
Hundreds of campaigners took to the streets to protest against the deportation of asylum seekers.The Cheney Affair
11-08-2007 21:02
Now that mainstream media bias is an established fact and recognized as such by the mainstream reading and viewing public, the revelation of Vice President Dick Cheney's total unilateral control over all levels and branches of American government has not only raised eyebrows and concerns of dictatorship, but for those politically astute, begs the question as to why theWashington Post would be the journalistic vehicle to publish the four-part June 24 through June 27 series exposing this reality.Global deflation
11-08-2007 19:06
"Greed has taken hold of their hearts and senses, and, as if in a dream, they walk wild-eyed to the precipice."Undercover Notes From Oaxaca: Cops, lies and videotape
11-08-2007 16:03
It’s been a tough two weeks. From election coverage, police monitoring to murder for timber.But now, as I should be on a bus out of this hellhole masquerading as a happy tourist resort, but a zone of paranoia for an undercover journalist, I am compelled to get all this down. For one thing, purely to document the situation should I not make it out of here.
IWW support postal strike 10/8/07
11-08-2007 13:41
Ayr Sheriff Acquits Seven Prestwick Protesters
11-08-2007 10:39
Following the acquittal of seven of the eight Prestwick protesters at Ayr Sheriff Court due to inadequacies in the Crown case a prominent expert witness testified that collusion in war crime was relevant to the context of the trial.
Benefit night for Break the Siege - Free Gaza
11-08-2007 10:05
Benefit night for the Break the Siege - Free Gaza campaign to highlight the crippling effects of the Israeli government's blockade on the economy, politics, education, healthcare and environment of Gaza.Cheney Antsy to Kill Iranian Toddlers and Grandmothers
11-08-2007 10:04
Of course the neocons want “military action against Iran” and if and when this occurs there will be nothing “limited” about it, although such moderation—or what passes for moderation in Bushzarro world—is a key selling point, sort of like a spanking new paint job on a rusted used car.NUJ takes tough line on review of police powers
11-08-2007 08:42
The NUJ has argued strongly in its submission to the current review of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) that there must be no further erosion of the position of journalists.
In its response to the consultation, the union has stressed the importance of the freedom of the press to report and to photograph in their crucial role as the eyes and ears of the public, as recognised in the European Convention on Human Rights.
An Open Letter To Bertie Ahern
11-08-2007 04:31
An open letter to the current Taoiseach of Ireland regarding the M-3 motorway scheme.Katrina Quality Emergency Management for Oregon!
11-08-2007 03:32
The same organization that provided emergency information management services for southern Louisiana in 2005 is now helping Oregon. Swan Island Networks is providing logistical support for Operation Noble Resolve 7-2. This is an emergency preparedness drill to be held in Portland, Oregon, USA August 20-24.
http://www.jfcom.mil/about/experiments/nobleresolve.html
Human Rights League Condemns Oaxaca Detentions
11-08-2007 00:50
The Mexican League for the Defence of Human Rights (LiMEDDH), today spoke out against the arrest of four Spaniards on Oaxaca Election Day and called for an end to the criminalisation of Oaxaca’s social rebellion.letter to the Greek Ministery of Merchant Marine re NECATI ZONTUL
11-08-2007 00:44
Khilafah from Below, not Above
10-08-2007 22:04
Convergence around Democratic RevolutionTrafford Family Court Demo
10-08-2007 21:18
critical mass 31st august
10-08-2007 19:41
next critical mass is on friday 31st august (thats the weekend AFTER bank holiday) meet as usual at 6pm outside central library.2nd Charter Flight to DR Congo - Thursday 30th August 2007
10-08-2007 19:36
It has been confirmed that some refused asylum seekers from DR Congo, have received removal directions (RDs) for Thursday 30th August 2007.Calling all Student Activists...
10-08-2007 18:46
A new web based resource is being launched to aid radical student climate change activism. The site aims to provide a supportive, rather than prescriptive, aid to creative and radical activism. The project is to be non-hierarchical in its running and we're currently seeking more student folk to get involved in making it happen.Manu Chao: Playing with Fire – video at Sziget Festival in Budapest
10-08-2007 17:45
Download the video:
http://indy.media.hu/video/manuchao.wmv