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GMO's by stealth

16-10-2002 18:38

No to GM blackmail!!

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George W. Bush, the Washington's Sniper (by Latuff)

16-10-2002 18:03

George W. Bush, the Washington's Sniper (by Latuff)
Copyright-free artwork by Brazilian cartoonist Latuff.

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New US plan targets heart of Iraqi regime

16-10-2002 17:37

New US plan targets heart of Iraqi regime
New US plan targets heart of Iraqi regime: Swift Baghdad strike aimed at isolating or killing Saddam

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Reclaim The Media! - Friday Events in London

16-10-2002 17:07

A few events in London around Media Democracy Day, or Media Action Day as others call it - all welcome...

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The Axis of the peace

16-10-2002 16:48

The jihad and the crusade are instruments of the strategy of dominion states - unienne

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Clean lies, dirty wars

16-10-2002 16:00

As the United States continues to ponder war with Iraq, a military scientist and writer now living in Reno recalls the truths she learned during a trip to post-Desert Storm Iraq.
very moving and revealing article

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Belgian Company Linked to Rural Slavery in Brazil (Media)

16-10-2002 15:58

The Federal Police and the Ministry for Employment have found around 180 people who have been working for four months in conditions analogous to slavery on a farm in the state of Pará, Brazil. The farm is linked to the Belgian capital investments company SIPEF.

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ALERT: Schengen to be suspended ahead of ESF meeting ??

16-10-2002 15:30

Alert from Italy (15th Oct): Seems there is the possibility that media tycoon and fascist Berlusconi + his government may try to suspend Schengen agreement for the European Social Forum in Florence next month. Previously schengen has been suspended ahead of large protests for the purposes of stopping protestors and political activists attending events...

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British media gagged from reporting al Qaeda court evidence

16-10-2002 15:26

The British media have been gagged from reporting sensational courtroom evidence of former MI5 spy David Shayler, including his alleged proof that the British secret service paid $270,000 for al Qaeda terrorists to assassinate Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in 1986.

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Dutch cabinet falls!

16-10-2002 13:39

This afternoon Dutch prime-minister Balkenende proclaimed the resignation of the controversial coalition between Christian Democrats, Conservatives and Lijst Pim Fortuyn. Lijst Pim Fortuyn dropped in opinion polls to 3 parliamentary seats.

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The War On Freedom - Post Sept 11 Clampdown

16-10-2002 13:02

Even before September 11th governments around the world were looking at new ways to clamp down on the rising tide of anti-globalisation / anti-capitalist protests and the huge upsurge in online and offline political activity that was developing alongside.

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BBC website poll: should gay couples be allowed to adopt?

16-10-2002 12:56

Kids in care homes deserve the chance to live instead as part of a family (gay or straight, married or not); please vote yes in the BBC poll!

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Media Democracy Day - 18/10/02

16-10-2002 12:55

International efforts to democratise the media are now mobilising for the one major convergence that remains:
Reclaiming The Media!

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International McStrike

16-10-2002 12:07

For the latest information on the international McStrike, the worker-led mobilisation as part of the global day of action against McDonalds, see:  http://www.geocities.com/globaldayofaction/latest.html

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Ireland Says No to American Terror & The Nice Treaty

16-10-2002 11:28

Ireland Says No to American Terror & The Nice Treaty
{ photo by redJaDe }

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Help Ireland Throw a Spanner in the works of the GATS Machine.

16-10-2002 11:00

Help Ireland Throw a Spanner in the works of the GATS (http://www.gatswatch.org/index.html) Machine. A call to action Ireland (www.indymedia.ie/article133/) to anti-GATS campaigners worldwide.

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Colombia: urgent action request!

16-10-2002 10:51

forwarded from Colombia Solidarity Campaign:

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Palestinian Christians protest Israeli plan to demolish their homes

16-10-2002 10:50

Palestinian Christians protest Israeli plan to demolish their homes


 http://www.haaretzdaily.com/hasen/pages/ShArt.jhtml?itemNo=219231



Wednesday, October 16, 2002- A Palestinian child holding a banner during protests Sunday over the demolition of an apartment complex.

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New Labour's assault on the poor comtinues

16-10-2002 10:50

the govt plans even bigger cuts in housing benefits, so ultimately the poor and disabled will end up in 'ghettto areas'

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Provocation for Invasion

16-10-2002 10:30

Art of Provocation