London Newswire Archive

07-06-2005 20:49 | 0 comment(s)

Deceived Central-Eastern Europe

The peoples of Central and Eeastern Europe have not received either what they expected from the system change or what they were promised. These dissapointments and the specificities of the region stimulated the initiators of the CEESF to organize a regional social forum. This article is about the brief history, the main goals and the programme of the Preparatory Assembly of the CEESF to be held in Budapest between 14 and 16 October 2005. Read more >>

07-06-2005 18:26 | 3 comment(s)

BLACK SUN OVER GENOA

Theatre Workshops latest production Black Sun over Genoa tells the human story behind the anti-G8 demonstrations Genoa 2001. Based on documentary accounts, the play portrays the hope, the passion, the dedication of the protestors in the face of overwhelming opposition, and the tragedy of a young man, Carlo, who made the ultimate sacrifice for his belief in a better world. Read more >>

07-06-2005 16:46 | 1 comment(s)

its official bolivian president carlos mesa resigns amid protests

After weeks of protest carlos mesa resigns but protesters still want the total nationalisation of hydrocarbons(oil and gas) Read more >>

07-06-2005 15:08 | 4 comment(s)

Genoa G8 retrospective (Sat 11th, London)

With plans for massive protests in Scotland next month for the 2005 G8 summit now developing rapidly, this event at the rampART offers a chance to look back at learn from the experiences of the 2001 G8 summit in Genoa.

"300.000 people were protesting in july 2001 against the g8 in Genoa: the collective dream 'another world is possible' turned into a nightmare overwhelmed by the violence by the police, finding it's climax in the murder of Carlo Giuliani."

Saturday 11th June (after the Naked Bike Ride and before the Reclaim The Future Party so you don't have to miss out on anything and can experience a real roller coaster of highs and lows)

This is a chance to speak and share experiences with people who took part in the protests against the G8 in 2001. This is not an event intended to scare anyone. It is an important chance to reflect and learn and most importantly PREPARE for Scotland...

What happened in Genoa? Why did it happen? Could it have been avoided or handled better? What does any of this mean for us this July? What precautions and preparation should we be making and are we!? These are just some of the possible valuable questions we can discuss on Saturday.

Were you in Genoa? Please come to rampART on saturday and share your experiences of the event and the aftermath.

Are you going to Scotland? Please come on saturday and ensure you are fully aware of what lessons our collective history may have to offer.

Are you party of a team working on accomodation, alt media, legal monitoring, or medical aid etc for Scotland? Please come let people know what is being organised and how they can help.

07-06-2005 14:10 | 9 comment(s)

200 gather to stop removal of fire engine

07-06-2005 12:09 | 0 comment(s)

A short-cut to justice

A short-cut on the long walk to justice.
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07-06-2005 03:52 | 50 comment(s)

G8 2005: Why Are People Protesting?

Tony Blair recently said "it would be very odd if people came to protest against this G8... I don’t quite know what they’ll be protesting against" - a comment that underlies the way that the UK Government has been working to paint the G8 as a progressive force for good when it comes to tackling Climate Change, Poverty and Debt. Read more >>

06-06-2005 21:34 | 0 comment(s)

Calls for Channel 4 Religious Programming Chief, Aaqil Ahmed, to be Accountable

In May 2004 Award Winning International artist Anthony Padgett submitted ideas for a new television show on “shopping for religion” to the commissioning editor of Channel 4’s religious programming, Aaqil Ahmed. These ideas have now become reality in “Spirituality Shopper” Channel 4, 8pm on Monday, June 6th, 2005. Padgett has received no acknowledgement or recognition for this and says “It is about time that religious program makers applied some of the standards that they preach and became accountable for plagiarism”. Read more >>

06-06-2005 21:32 | 6 comment(s)

Boxfresh Zapatista Rip Off

You may have seen some of the Zapatista graffiti around Central London recently, what you may not have realised is that it was sprayed up not by some urban activist, but rather by a trendy overpriced clothes shop based in covent garden.
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06-06-2005 17:31 | 3 comment(s)

Daleks to take over G8 security...

Daleks to take over G8 security Read more >>

06-06-2005 15:56 | 3 comment(s)

Bob Geldof and Live 8

Bob Geldof has come in for a lot of criticism for launching Live 8 to coincide with the G8 Summit at Gleneagles in Scotland. Is the criticism justified or fair? Read more >>

06-06-2005 13:17 | 0 comment(s)

they made off with the world's paychecks

Surprised the NYT is covering this at all. I thought the hyper rich wanted to remain anonymous. Oh, oops, except for Warren E. Buffett, George Soros and Ted Turner, once again, no one actually knows who they are. NYT is just stoking the fire, but not really anything more than that. No where to put the response except Bush. But it's global and the hyper rich are worldwide, not US nationals. They kept all the sheeple busy with 'Vote for John Kerry! For godssake don't let Nader in there!' while they made off with the world's paychecks. Read more >>

06-06-2005 13:14 | 0 comment(s)

Norwich Anarchist Bookfair

This Saturday. Read more >>

06-06-2005 10:25 | 7 comment(s)

Online petition launched against DSEi Arms Fair

Campaign Against Arms Trade aim to present a mass petition to Ken Livingstone against east London's Arms Fair, due to take place in September. Read more >>

06-06-2005 08:48 | 0 comment(s)

Direct Action Training for G8 and DSEi

Sunday 19 June @ the Institute for Autonomy, 78 Gower St, London WC1 (Nearest tubes: Russell Sq, Goodge St, Warren St, Buses: Tottenham Court Rd.)
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06-06-2005 04:12 | 6 comment(s)

Jackson hospitalised from court therapy

Jackson's spokeswoman Raymone Bain said on Friday the back complaint had been exacerbated by the air conditioning system in the courtroom, where the pop star has been sitting through six hours a day of testimony, five days a week. Read more >>

06-06-2005 02:26 | 0 comment(s)

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

The bitter struggles of the past continue today on a much larger scale. Human wolves preyed on good honest workers one hundred years ago and only the superficial layers have changed. Essentially, nothing has changed. Read more >>

05-06-2005 17:05 | 14 comment(s)

Caravan for Palestine : Call for the organization of local comittees

A caravan constituted by more than 100 vehicles will leave Strasbourg (seat of the European Parliament) on July 4, 2005 and will reach Jerusalem on July 19.
75 persons (about 20 vehicles) are already registered for the journey, whose route passes through great cities like: Geneva, Bologna, Ancona, Patras, Athens, Thessalonica, Istanbul, Ankara, Damas and Amman…
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05-06-2005 15:30 | 0 comment(s)

Developing G8 Protests - G8Alternatives + Live8 - First Day of G8 Summit

It's all happening!

Very quick update on recent protest news re 1st day of the G8 Summit.

Amidst the frenzy around Ure and Geldof the other protests are lacking media coverage, not least the calls by groups to blockade the G8 Summit itself.
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