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Words of wisdom: Mohammed El-Baradai on the Iranian nuclear issue

05-05-2010 21:09

International Atomic Energy Agency’s former Director General, Mohammed ElBaradei
As we follow the NPT Review Conference in New York and the enormous salience of the Iranian nuclear issue there, it is useful to consider some recent observations about the Iranian case by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s former Director General, Mohammed ElBaradei. Baradei was in the Boston area last week, where, among other things, he took part in an extended Q&A session with Graham Allison; the event was hosted by the Institute of Politics at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.

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Middlesex Students Occupy Entire Building

05-05-2010 20:56

Statement from the student occupation at Middlesex University, now extended to the entire building.

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Athens: Employee condemns lack of fire protection at fatal bank

05-05-2010 20:30

This is a statement from an employee of the Athens bank in which 3 workers died today. Translation provided by Occupied London blog, to be spread widely (Greek original).

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London solidarity w Greece action Photos

05-05-2010 20:24

Solidarity with the People of Greece

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An employee of the burnt bank speaks out on tonight’s tragic deaths in Athens

05-05-2010 20:20

Tonight’s tragic deaths in Athens leave little space for comments – we are all very shocked and deeply saddened by the events. To those (on the “Occupied London” blog even) who speculate that the deaths might have been caused purposefully by anarchists, we can only reply the following: we do not take to the streets, we do not risk our freedom and our lives confronting the greek police in order to kill other people. Anarchists are not murderers, and no brainwashing attempted by Greek PM Papandreou, the national or the international media should convince anyone otherwise.

That being said, and with developments still running frantically, we want to publish a rough translation of a statement by an employee of Marfin Bank – the bank whose branch was set alight in Athens today, where the three employees found a tragic death.

Read the letter, translate it, spread it around to your networks; grassroots counter-information has a crucial role to play at a moment when the greek state and corporate media are leashing out on the anarchist movement over here in Greece.

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Psychedelic Research and the Law: Authorities Trounced in Legal Battle

05-05-2010 20:17

I have faced criminal charges as a result of engaging in psychedelic research. I am a serious scientist and an archaeologist from Cambridge in England. This article will tell you why I am engaged in psychedelic research and about the legal obstacles I have faced along the way. I hope what you are about to read, will help other people who are engaged in psychedelic research and also, be helpful in defeating any legal opposition from governments and regulatory bodies.

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Bristol Eco Villager hospitalised after tripod demolition

05-05-2010 20:14

Bailiffs succeed in evicting Bristol Eco Village

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Bita Ghaedi deportation halted by European Court of Human Rights

05-05-2010 18:42

Bita Ghaedi
Bita Ghaedi, a human rights campaigner, who has been detained at the infamous Yarls Wood Detention Centre for almost a month, has been released tonight after the attempt to deport her was overturned by the Strasbourg based European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

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DIRECT NEWS FROM A COMRADE IN ATHENS TODAY 5/5

05-05-2010 18:38

EVERYBODY TO THE STREETS IN GREECE! INSURRECTION NOW!!

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European Court of Human Rights halts Bita Ghaedi deportation.

05-05-2010 18:14

Bita outside Downing Street.
Bita Ghaedi, a human rights campaigner, who has been detained at the infamous Yarls Wood Detention Centre for almost a month, has been released tonight after the attempt to deport her was overturned by the Strasbourg based European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

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outside the just burned Marfin bank of Mr Vgenopoulos.- ATHENS ..

05-05-2010 17:59

outside the just burned Marfin bank of Mr Vgenopoulos.

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Democracy Village Peace Festival – Pix & Call Out

05-05-2010 17:51

A1. Voice of the Hoi Polloi
Dateline: Democracy Village, Parliament Square, London, UK, 12:00-Late, Thu 06 Mat 10 – As the boss class's 'Electoral Circus' grapples with performance anxiety, the participatory democratic will of the people gains expression through a collective Peace Festival at the ever-expanding Democracy Village, camped out on the very doorstep of the House of Conmens in Parliament Square.

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Thompson Ecology - Helping kill badgers in Wales

05-05-2010 17:26

Thomson Ecology is the company responsible for surveying for badgers and sett locations prior to the Welsh Assembly badger killing due to start this month. Please contact them and ask them to stop their involvement in this illegal, immoral slaughter.

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Rave Against the Machine

05-05-2010 17:24

Thanks to everyone who came out!

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UNDECIDED about which candidate to choose? Protest for more Democracy!

05-05-2010 17:00

If you are still undecided about which party or parties should form the
next government and about which candidate to vote, or if you are just
one of many people who seriously worry about the condition of our
democracy then take a look at our Guide at  http://www.iniref.org/

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As Greek protesters riot in Athens The future is ours DONT VOTE MAY 6TH..(RIOT)

05-05-2010 16:44

Our Dreams Don't Fit on Your Ballots

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Pogrom in Exarchia, squats attacked. Fire service say 3 dead

05-05-2010 15:22

Exarchia under attack
Squats attacked
Local citizens attacked

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This Fri & Sat 7/8 May Animal Rights Prisoners Benefit VIVA LAS VEGAN FESTIVAL

05-05-2010 15:18

Viva Las Vegan Festival
The VPSG provides help, support, and information for vegans detained either in police custody or within the prison system. VPSG also try to ensure that the prison vegan diets are nutritionally sound and that vegan clothing, hygiene and bodycare products are made available or can be ordered or sent in to vegan prisoners. All profits from VIVA LAS VEGAN FESTIVAL go to VPSG. Please support and repost where possible.

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Message from a Concerned Citizen of the Democracy Village

05-05-2010 14:32

An account of my stay at the Democracy Village, and a call to all 'Concerned Citizens'

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Corporate Watch: the boycott as seen from the Jordan Valley

05-05-2010 13:57

Despite the fact that there is clearly a lot of more work to be done for people campaigning for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions of Israel, a recent visit to the Jordan Valley confirmed that there are plenty of reasons for the BDS movement to take stock of its successes.