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The Great Rwanda "Genocide Coverup"

21-02-2008 21:22 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | History | World

As George Bush begins his much bally-hooed African safari, he has already begun to heap praise on Rwandan President Kagame as a “model for Africa .” But, recently issued French and Spanish international “war-crimes” warrants and new evidence at the UN Rwanda Tribunal have exposed Kagame as the war-criminal.

Oil Price $100+ a Barrel; World Leaders Ignore this Signal of Impending Shortage

21-02-2008 20:17 | Analysis | World

The price for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil closed above $100 for the first time on February 19, 2008. "Rising oil prices have been giving a clear signal of pending shortages for over five years now," according to TheOilDrum.com. By ignoring this signal, world leaders are steering the world toward an energy disaster characterized by shortages, high energy prices, inflation, civil unrest and famine.

Fidel Castro retires as Cuban president after 49 years in power

20-02-2008 21:50 | Analysis | World

Fidel Castro, the last of the “third-world” nationalists who rose to power in the 1950s and 1960s and came into conflict with American imperialism, announced Tuesday that he was retiring as president of Cuba and commander-in-chief of its armed forces.

Phase of collapse of US real economy

20-02-2008 18:17 | Analysis | Globalisation | World

It is neither a “remake” of the 1929 crisis nor a repetition of the 1970s oil crises or 1987 stock market crisis. It is truly a global systemic crisis, that is to say a crisis affecting the entire planet and questioning the very foundations of the international system upon which the world was organised in the last decades.

Iranian Oil Bourse Opens: Slouching Towards Petroeurostan

20-02-2008 11:32 | Analysis | Terror War | World

The Iranian oil bourse has been due to open for years and last Sunday it finally did. If there is to be an imperial attack on Iran this will be one of the key reasons, for some more info on this see the feature article from last year:

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/02/361578.html#What_is_it_really_about

Following is an article by Pepe Escobar on the opening of the oil bourse.

Palestinians Tortured after being Incarcerated

18-02-2008 01:59 | Analysis | Anti-racism | Culture | World

Beaten and not given access to medical care inmates threaten and threaten suicide.

Venezuela: ... Autonomous struggle from the ground up!

17-02-2008 23:30 | Analysis | Globalisation | Social Struggles | World

* Issue #52 of El Libertario is out www.nodo50.org/ellibertario. In its editorial we reaffirm the commitment of this voice of Venezuelan anarchism to maintain a critical viewpoint on the country's realities, as well as our stand in solidarity with the struggle for liberty and equality.

Obama: The “Best Face” For Imperialism

17-02-2008 14:51 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Social Struggles | World

Sullivan writes that a (ruling class) “consensus” agenda for endless war and increased repression will be in effect regardless of who is president. He challenges the reader to pick who could best implement all this in the face of global isolation and profound domestic alienation. And, in the process, he sheds light on the real role of elections in this society.

The 2008 Elections and The Peace Movement

In America even if the Democrats win, the progressive peace movement needs to continue to “bear witness” to the crimes that our government, the CIA, and the Pentagonians are committing in foreign lands against people that have never harmed or attacked America.

Unofficial "Memories" of Colombia's Armed Conflict

London Branch 19th February, 7.30pm.

Why did the Animal Liberation reports leave Google news?

13-02-2008 00:18 | Analysis | Animal Liberation | Repression | World

In the last few months there have been quite a number of reports have were put onto the promoted newswire, therefore they appeared on the google news searches. However recently it has been noticed that google has begun not including the promoted animal rights articles, despite still including other articles from Indymedia UK which discuss other important topics.

Philippines: Greed, Corruption and Illegitimate Debt

Greed is defined as an excessive or uncontrolled desire for or pursuit of money, wealth, food, or other possessions especially when this denies the same goods to others. It is reprehensible acquisitiveness, an insatiable longing for power, and supremacy in order to advance individual interests at the cost of other's well being.

US to hold 9/11 show trial at Guantánamo

12-02-2008 09:24 | Analysis | Repression | World

The US military on Monday announced charges against six individuals it alleges helped plan the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The six prisoners—all of whom have been held incommunicado for more than six years, deprived of any legal rights or representation, and subjected to illegal and abusive interrogation methods—are to be tried in a single trial before a military commission at the Guantánamo Bay prison camp. The prosecution is seeking the death penalty for alleged war crimes.

Escada Campaign: Global Campaign Against The Fur Industry

With over 100 actions in the first 3 months of the campaign beginning and several ALF actions, Escada have now begun using expensive repressive measures and are threatening to sue the domain company due to trademark infringement - "Escada Campaign" being the alleged infringement.

The Mediterranean Union: Dividing the Middle East and North Africa

The Middle East and North Africa are in the process of being divided into spheres of influence between the European Union and the United States. Unknown to the global public, several milestone decisions have been made to end Franco-German and Anglo-American squabbling that will ultimately call for joint management of the spoils of war. Franco-German and Anglo-American interests are converging into one. The reality of the situation is that the area ranging from Mauritania to the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan will be shared by America, Britain, France, Germany, and their allies.

Direct Action 2003-2007: Statistics & Timeline

09-02-2008 07:22 | Analysis | Animal Liberation | World

The charts/pies below show the frequency of reports sent to Bite Back Magazine (

http://www.directaction.info) during 2003-2007 in quarters, months and also by countries.

Congressional Black Caucus Grades Plummet on War, "Terror" and Trade Bills

07-02-2008 21:00 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Terror War | World

The "tripwire" bills showed great fissures in the Black Caucus on so-called Free Trade, willingness to cave to the Bush administration and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on funding the Iraq war, and on a bill that threatens a witch hunt in search of the sources of domestic "extremist belief systems" and violence-inciting "propaganda" on the Internet.

MediaLens: 'Creative Destruction' – The Madness of the Global Economy

05-02-2008 17:32 | Analysis | Globalisation | Other Press | World

Watching the corporate media report the ‘financial crisis’ is instructive. From the perspective of power, it is important that a steadying hand is applied to the tiller of news and commentary on the crisis, and the global economy itself.

"Independent Kosovo", a Territory under US-NATO Military Rule

05-02-2008 16:33 | Analysis | Anti-militarism | Terror War | World

While the European Union and the US, have acknowledged that they would be "opposed" to a " unilateral" declaration of independence of Kosovo, the secession of Kosovo from Serbia is already de facto. It is part of a US-NATO military agenda. It is the culmination of the 1999 NATO led invasion. It responds to US-NATO strategic objectives.

911: Taking a scientific approach to the collapse of all 3 high rise buildings

05-02-2008 14:20 | Analysis | Terror War | London | World

The attached 1 hour KPFK,

http://www.kpfk.org/ LA Indymedia on Air show from 4th February 2008, presented by Chris Burnett, one of the founders of Indymedia, features Architect Richard Gage of Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth,

http://www.ae911truth.org/ and Physics Professor Steven Jones of Journal of 9/11 Studies,

http://www.journalof911studies.com/

Also following are some photos from the 11th January 2008 International Day of Truth Action protests, for videos and more information see

http://truthaction.org/?q=node/174

Join us on 11th February 2008:

http://truthaction.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=37

World Analysis Newswire Archive

The Great Rwanda "Genocide Coverup"

Oil Price $100+ a Barrel; World Leaders Ignore this Signal of Impending Shortage

Fidel Castro retires as Cuban president after 49 years in power

Phase of collapse of US real economy

Iranian Oil Bourse Opens: Slouching Towards Petroeurostan

Palestinians Tortured after being Incarcerated

Venezuela: ... Autonomous struggle from the ground up!

Obama: The “Best Face” For Imperialism

The 2008 Elections and The Peace Movement

Unofficial "Memories" of Colombia's Armed Conflict

Why did the Animal Liberation reports leave Google news?

Philippines: Greed, Corruption and Illegitimate Debt

US to hold 9/11 show trial at Guantánamo

Escada Campaign: Global Campaign Against The Fur Industry

The Mediterranean Union: Dividing the Middle East and North Africa

Direct Action 2003-2007: Statistics & Timeline

Congressional Black Caucus Grades Plummet on War, "Terror" and Trade Bills

MediaLens: 'Creative Destruction' – The Madness of the Global Economy

"Independent Kosovo", a Territory under US-NATO Military Rule

911: Taking a scientific approach to the collapse of all 3 high rise buildings

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