London Newswire Archive

13-01-2008 18:09

Mapuche Comunero Died in Confrontation with Police near Vilcun, Chile.

A young Mapuche 'comunero' (member of the local community) died early this morning, it is thought after being wounded by police officers that fired at him at a farm under police protection on the outskirts of Vilcun, in the Araucania region.
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13-01-2008 18:01

Sea Shepherd and Greenpeace to join forces!!!

This is good news. They are on the same side - so why not? Read more >>

13-01-2008 15:23

a miracle plant that can save the earth

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Rob Read more >>

13-01-2008 13:44

Jan 15 press conference: Scotland Yard to investigate Blair&Goldsmith war crimes

Press Conference, Room C, 1 Parliament St.
(just off Parliament Sq.)
Tuesday 15th January 2008 3pm

John McDonnell MP and members of the Campaign to Make War History will brief MPs and the media on allegations of war crimes committed against the people of Iraq by Britain's former Prime Minister and former Attorney General.

Officers from Scotland Yard have commenced a criminal investigation into the deaths of Iraqi citizens killed during the armed invasion and occupation of Iraq. The Metropolitan Police are acting in response to crimes reported by peace activists from We Are Change UK and The Campaign to Make War History. In an unprecedented step, the case was handed to the War Crimes division of the Counter Terrorism branch who are now investigating allegations of 14 criminal offences committed by Tony Blair, Lord Goldsmith and others. The offences are under the International Criminal Court Act 2001, which came into effect under English common law, just two days before 9/11.

Two Members of We Are Change UK and a representative from the Campaign to Make War History were interviewed for six hours at Belgravia Police station on the 20th December 2007. Evidence was provided to the police relating to the crimes of:-

• genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and conduct ancillary to these crimes under Sections 51 and 52 of The International Criminal Court Act 2001.
• a crime against peace and complicity in a crime against peace under Articles 6 and 7 of The Nuremburg Principles.
• murder, incitement to murder and conspiracy to murder under the Offences Against the Person Act 1861.
• conspiracy to commit genocide, a crime against humanity and war crimes under the Criminal Law Act 1977.

Details of the alleged breaches of international treaties and violations of the laws of war will be provided at the meeting.

Contacts:-
Chris Coverdale (The Campaign to Make War History): 020 8540 2865;
John McDonnell MP: 020 7219 6908;
Simon Moore 0208 560 1319, Rob Little 07915 063322 (We Are Change UK)

83, Priory Gardens, London N6 5QU Tel: 020 8540 2865
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13-01-2008 11:11

Video of Anti-SOCPA demo in London 12-1-08..

Unauthorised demo in London, England, against SOCPA legislation which criminalises freedom of expression and freedom of assembly within a zone around Parliament. This legislation is under review and fears are that it might be extended. Read more >>

12-01-2008 23:55 | 5 additions

brian haw violently assaulted then arrested at downing street today

during the freedom to protest assembly this afternoon, brian haw (who was peacefully filming events in whitehall) was violently attacked by a territorial support group policeman who lashed out at him, smashing his camera into his face and causing a deep cut. police then arrested brian for an unspecified public order offence and further assaulted him in a police van. Read more >>

12-01-2008 20:00

Anti-SOCPA London pics

Unuthorised demo against SOCPA legislation, which criminalises freedom of expression and freedom of assembly. There seemed to be no police FIT photographers around this time.
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12-01-2008 15:47

SOCPA - permission denied for anti-socpa demonstration - please support

Despite the assurances that the Commissioner MUST give "authorisation" for demonstrations, Maria, from Parliament Sq, has been denied that very thing. She will now be holding demonstrations OUTSIDE Downing Street next week. She welcome you if you feel you can support her there, no matter how briefly - Monday 14th - Thursday17th 10am - 2pm and on Wednesday 16th between 5pm and 7:30pm Read more >>

12-01-2008 15:37

Indy Global Reports 1st of a new series on Resonance FM104.4

Indy Global Reports is back on ResonanceFM104.4.

Indy Global Reports returned to London's air waves on Thursday 10th of Jan at 7pm for a special broadcast before resuming it's regular slot of 11.00pm till 12.00pm every Monday evening .

Presented by Pennie Quinton Zoe Young. Read more >>

12-01-2008 14:17

March of the penguins: Plane Stupid reclaim the ice

10.30am - Around 30 penguins today 'reclaimed the ice' at the Natural History Museum's ice rink in protest at British Airways sponsorship of the museum's annual winter festivities. Read more >>

12-01-2008 12:27

London Gitmo demo.

On Friday several hundreds of volunteers from Amnesty International staged a protest in London near the American Embassy. Building work at the temple of darkness prevented the demonstration from happening right outside. The their credit the protesters endured an hour of being made to stand and kneel in the freezing rain while others dressed as American soldiers bawled orders and insults at them. Special mention should go to the attack dogs which gave what can only be described as Oscar worthy performances. Read more >>

12-01-2008 11:22

Dustmen blockade town hall.

On Thursday refuse workers in Waltham Forest spelled how rubbish their new pay deal is by bringing several tons of the stuff to the town hall. Around 30 refuse vehicles converged on the town hall and its approach road effectively blocking it for about an hour. Speeches made to those who assembled on the town hall steps promised action over their treatment by the council Read more >>

11-01-2008 21:18

Douzens of Direct Actions

Yet again a mink farm and lab breeder are raided, McDonalds Novartis, Kleider Bauer and Escada (to name a few) are attacked whilst other fur shops close down. Also a bad year for hunting in Germany and better lives for 2 chickens and a rabbit.
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11-01-2008 20:51

Kilburn protest against Total Oil support for Burma dictatorship

Seven protestors held a demonstration at the Kilburn Total petrol station at 409 Kilburn High Rd on 10th January, calling on the company to stop being an accomplice to the crimes of the military dictatorship, as the largest western investor and financial supporter of the brutal corrupt regime.
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11-01-2008 19:36 | 1 addition

On its Sixth Anniversary, Calls Resound Worldwide for Closure of Guantanamo Bay

Over 800 men and boys, so-called “enemy combatants,” have been held without charge at Guantanamo since January 11, 2002. Read more >>

11-01-2008 16:42

Total garage Kilburn

Kilburn garage blockaded Read more >>

11-01-2008 14:44

Fred Flintstone& Miss Ramparts speak about Ramparts eviction

Interview with Fred Flintstone & Miss Ramparts about imminent eviction of Ramparts and the future of social centres in London. Recorded for Indy Global reports to be broadcast on Resonance fm 104.4 originally broadcast on Thursday 10th jan 2007. Read more >>

11-01-2008 00:51

SOCPA night at Synergy

SOCPA - the movie PLUS Mark Thomas's 'Serious Organised Criminal'
at Synergy Camberwell from 9pm Friday evening Read more >>

10-01-2008 23:11 | 2 additions

Amnesty international: Close Guantánamo - join the protest in London

Friday 11 January 2008 marks the 6th anniversary of the first ‘war on terror’ detainees being transported to the US military prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. Amnesty International is campaigning for the closure of Guantánamo Bay and all other unlawful detention camps. Read more >>