Oxford Newswire Archive

18-10-2006 14:23 | 2 comment(s)

Journalist for Christian convert

The abductors want the return of Abdul Rahman who converted to Christianity. Presumably to kill him. His wife reported him for changing religion because it was the only way she could get rid of a violent husband. Italians are not going to return him so unless a new deal is made Gabriele only has a few days to live. Gabriele travels and lives with locals to try and get the real story. Read more >>

17-10-2006 15:55 | 0 comment(s)

Italian Journalist Kidnapped in Afghanistan

I recently returned from Afghanistan. While there I met Gabriele Torsello and became friends. I met him again in London. He is a photo journalist who would not dream of becoming embedded. He dresses as a Afghan, travels as an Afghan and stays in local accommodation. The stories he gets are not mainstream bullshit. News below is from www.peacereporter.net (not mainstram press). Read more >>

16-10-2006 21:49 | 1 comment(s)

Climate Demo 4th Nov

Tickets for coach to climate demo now available.... Read more >>

16-10-2006 08:10 | 0 comment(s)

ALF Press Officer Injuncted in High Court

UK ALF Press Officer loses in High Court Read more >>

14-10-2006 16:54 | 0 comment(s)

GEO take over RSI Immigration Service

Those of you who have been around long enough will know that R.S.I are escorts and have allegedly been using undue force against detainees. GEO is the private company that runs Campsfield detention centre. Read more >>

12-10-2006 15:00 | 0 comment(s)

B52 two face retrial after jury fails to reach verdict

Jury fails to reach verdict in trial of peace activists charged with conspiricy to cause criminal damage to Iraq bound B52 bombers Read more >>

11-10-2006 15:45 | 4 comment(s)

Oxford Boycott Israeli Goods Day of Action

On October 7th Oxford Palestine Solidarity Campaign joined campaigners throughout the country to draw the attention of the retail trade and shoppers to the abuses suffered by the Palestinians on a daily basis as a result of the Israeli occupation. The call from them was to boycott all Israeli goods. Oxford PSC organised a picket and leafleting of the three supermarkets in Summertown, all of whom currently stock Israeli goods. Read more >>

08-10-2006 11:40 | 3 comment(s)

Alternative to Poppies In Afghanistan

I have resently returned from Afghanistan to Oxford and feel the UK policy may be a little flawed especially considering the British history in Afghanistan. Expect more body bags and escalation. Read more >>

08-10-2006 00:22 | 2 comment(s)

Subway restaurant action

The Greens have asked Planning Enforcement Officers at the City Council to investigate the legality of two new Subway Restaurants that have recently opened in East Oxford - one on St. Clement's and another on the Cowley Road. Read more >>

07-10-2006 19:43 | 4 comment(s)

Rambling round the “Croughton balls”, 7 Oct 06

Around fifty peace campaigners today took a walk around the perimeter fence of “RAF” Croughton, finishing with a picnic, entertainment from the Oxford Sea Green Singers and others, and speeches from Felicity Arbuthnot, John McDonnell MP and the Rev David Platt. RAF Croughton is a little known but essential component of the US communications and spy network which includes other bases on UK soil such as Menwith Hill. Read more >>

07-10-2006 14:34 | 1 comment(s)

Eye-witness account from Palestine

talk: Palestinian, Manal Omar, from Oxfam, will be give an eye-witness account of her recent stay in Palestine. Read more >>

07-10-2006 11:31 | 0 comment(s)

PRESS RELEASE: US War Crimes in Iraq on Trial in Bristol Crown Court

On Monday 9 October the judge in the trial of the 'B52 Two' at Bristol Crown Court will sum up and send the jury out to consider their verdict on the alledged criminal charges. The court hearing started last Monday 2 October. Read more >>

04-10-2006 18:01 | 0 comment(s)

BeyondTv Festival 2006

BeyondTV festival submissions Deadline October 15th Read more >>

04-10-2006 13:19 | 0 comment(s)

RUGRATS launch at Reading University

Ever had the feeling that all politician’s are liars? Maybe when they tell you that thousands of pounds of debt just for getting an education is a good thing, or that it really was about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq? Ever thought that capitalism sucks, making the rich richer and screwing everyone else? Ever felt like staying in bed instead of going to work? Read more >>

02-10-2006 08:52 | 0 comment(s)

UK Activists Get Into French New "Mini-Nukes" Site

01-10-2006 10:41 | 0 comment(s)

BRIZE NORTON NATIONAL DEMO : 2nd December

NATIONAL DEMO AT RAF BRIZE NORTON (OXFORDSHIRE) : 2nd December
Called by Oxford, Bristol and Swindon Stop the War Coalitions.
Supported by Stop the War Coalition.

(more details to follow later.) Read more >>

01-10-2006 09:47 | 0 comment(s)

Now It's The Turn Of The 'B52 Two' To Face Trial

'Now It's The Turn Of The 'B52 Two' To Face Trial'

http://www.bristol.indymedia.org/newswire.php?story_id=25417

Following the trial of Margaret Jones and Paul Milling - known as the 'Fairford Disarmers' - which ended with no clear verdict, now Phil Pritchard and Toby Olditch - known as the 'B52 Two' - face trial. The trial begins Monday 2nd October at Bristol Crown Court, and is expected to last up to two weeks. Read more >>

29-09-2006 20:41 | 3 comment(s)

London - Jack Boot City - Demo report, Weds 27th September

An insight into the extreme behaviour of the police in their attempts to break the animal rights movement Read more >>

29-09-2006 11:34 | 1 comment(s)

Saturday October 7 - Annual Peace Picnic at 'RAF' Croughton