UK Newswire Archive
Court rules against new trial for Mumia - emergency demo, Fri 5pm, Grosvenor Sq
27-03-2008 20:31
Mumia's life is in danger: today the Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision upholding Mumia Abu-Jamal's frame-up conviction. In turning down his appeal for a new trial, the Court ordered a new sentencing hearing to decide whether he is again to be sentenced to die or condemned to the living death of life in prison.Immigration Dawn Raid Protesters on Trial
27-03-2008 18:23
Three protesters against immigration controls were in Market Street Magistrates Court, Newcastle this morning after they showed their solidarity to a refugee family on the 10th of October last year.News/Community support Thursday 27th March 2008
27-03-2008 18:12
Inhumane and oppressive': the final verdict on Britain's asylum policy
The most comprehensive examination of the UK's asylum system ever conducted has found it "marred by inhumanity" and "not yet fit for purpose".
April 6th - London Olympic Flame Route + protest
27-03-2008 17:14
The final confirmed route for the London leg of the torch relay is as below. Protests are expected all along the route. 2000 cops will be 'policing' the route all day.The Cooling Towers debate on major Sheffield art commission
27-03-2008 16:21
Sheffield Civic Trust host debate on major Sheffield art commission to come out of opposition to the demolition of The Cooling Towers. This is an opportunity for oyu to have your say.Chavez against indiscipline.
27-03-2008 16:02
President Chavez of Venezuela has recently atacked certain groups from inside the chavista movement that have voiced criticisms of the government policies. Some chavista groups that have organised protest actions that had not been sanctioned by the government officials are deemed to constitute "anarchist" tendencies inside the PSUV, as they foster "lack of discipline".From Indymedia venezuela.
Palestine Today 032708
27-03-2008 15:32
Reclaiming Human Rights In Birmingham
27-03-2008 15:29
Birmingham , it's time to reclaim your rights to choose before the big fat coorporate butts sit on you and extinguish your right to a creativity , diversity and most of all YOUR RIGHT TO CHOOSE for good.
Programme for Saturday's conference against immigration controls
27-03-2008 14:17
Programme for trade union and community conference against immigration controlsSaturday March 29th 10.30 - 5.30
SOAS, University of London
(Russell Square tube; entrance via Malet St/Thornhaugh St - see website for map)
New email alert against UK and EU biofuel targets
27-03-2008 14:00
Please take part in two new email alerts against UK and EU biofuel targets:
http://www.biofuelwatch.org.uk/mp-Mar2008.php and http://www.regenwald.org/international/englisch/protestaktion.php?id=243 .
Nottingham, Leicester and Lougborough Join Aldermaston Blockade - an audio piece
27-03-2008 13:47
People from Nottingham, Leicester and Lougborough travelled to Aldermaston Nuclear Weapons Establishment near Reading to join nearly 5000 others in marking the 50th anniversary of the first march to Aldermaston. Riseup! Radio went along and asked the question: why ARE nuclear weapons still the issue?
Worried Just a Bit? Bush Launches Economic 'Shock and Awe' on Iran
27-03-2008 13:02
Although the "Shock and Awe" doctrine became famous after the Pentagon adopted it for the military invasion of Iraq, the doctrine has always had an economic side too. In fact, the authors of this doctrine believed that the economic ruin visited upon a target nation might be more effective than bombs and bullets – largely because they are more invisible, more politically palatable than big-bang extravaganzas.Britain's racist immigration laws are no joke!
27-03-2008 12:40
DEMONSTRATE TUESDAY 1 APRIL 1 – 2PMDemonstrate outside the UK Immigration Service
Communications House
210 Old Street, London, EC1V 9BR
(nearest tube – Old Street )
New Brighton 'On the Verge' screening
27-03-2008 12:08
The Smash EDO film ‘On the Verge’ will be screened for free on Wednesday the 2 April at The Friends’ Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton. The film will start at 19.30 and will be followed by speakers and a Q&A.Self-proclaimed 'Spiritual Master' Threatens Internet Freedom of Speech
27-03-2008 11:57
SOTT.net announces that attorney Walter Hansell and trial counsel Stephen Kaus will lead its defense against an Oregon company that has filed suit for defamation, a "blunt force attack on Freedom of Speech."Planning meeting
27-03-2008 11:51
The Security-Industrial Complex threatens democracy
27-03-2008 11:30
Looking at the links between security-industrial complex and political establishmentCanada Orders Sea Shepherd to Stay Away from the Baby Seal Slaughter
27-03-2008 09:41
Join the Wall of Sound to Silence Tony Blair
27-03-2008 09:15
Join the WALL OF SOUND TO SILENCE TONY BLAIR, when he gives a lecture on"Faith and Globalisation" on Thursday 3 April at Westminster Cathedral (details below) in London.