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The Cost of the Iraq War

20-04-2006 23:48

It's not getting any cheaper and could cost the US over 100 billion this year.

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Lucerne, Switzerland Becomes a GATS-Free Community

20-04-2006 23:22

Over 80 communities in Switzerland including the three most populous cities have insisted on stopping GATS-liberalization.. In Europe, more than 1000 communities have declared themselves GATS-free zones.

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How close to the edge of the abyss do you go before you back away?

20-04-2006 14:11

Crude oil prices jumped to a new all time record high of over $74 a barrel today as the market responded to a faster than expected decline in U.S. gasoline stocks and growing unease over the situation of U.S. led action against Iran.

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MAYDAY Glasgow 06!

19-04-2006 15:35

To follow on from the many succesful Mayday parades, people will be gathering this Mayday once again to party and protest.

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THE US NOW PLANNING A FOURTH ATTEMPT TO OUST HUGO CHAVEZ

19-04-2006 11:35

US PLANS NOW UNDERWAY TO OUST VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT HUGO CHAVEZ

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Riots in the Solomon Islands

19-04-2006 03:16

Cars and buildings were set alight
Riots broke out in the Solomon Islands after Snyder Rini was declared prime minister. However, there are claims that votes were bought by Mr Rini's financial backers. "Not only promises but gifts of money. So how can you fight that?" said Francis Billy Hilly, a spokesperson for the opposition. It has been reported that an angry crowd threw stones at the Parliament building, resulting in tear gas being fired by the police. Cars and buildings were set alight in Honiara and several Australian and New Zealand police officers were injured.

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Clowns gone global

19-04-2006 02:10

Pointless news, but interesting all the same.

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Saving Iceland gathering

18-04-2006 20:15

It's time to organise the 2006 camp!

The next Saving Iceland gathering will take place over the weekend of the 21st - 23rd April in Norfolk, UK . It'll be a great time to find out more and to meet some of the (lovely) people involved with the campaign, as well as to help discuss what this Summer's protest camp will look like.

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United States: The Cancer of the World

15-04-2006 06:35

United States: The Cancer of the World
Copyleft artwork by Brazilian cartoonist Latuff.

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Do like the French and Fight for your Rights!

14-04-2006 16:40

European slavery: The 'managers' running Holland with it's 16 million inhabitants, will start 'opening' the borders for workers coming May 1st. Even if desperate people want to work for 10 cents an hour, without social security. Sold to the cheapest bidder...

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The Terrible Truth About ID Cards

14-04-2006 10:31

The UK ID card is not what you think it is. It is not a simple identity document like your passport or driving licese. It is in fact, a database backed control grid and the fulfilment of Orwells nightmare.

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War and Globalization - The Truth Behind 9/11

13-04-2006 19:50

In this lecture by Michel Chossudovsky, he blows away the smokescreen put up by the mainstream media...

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Water shortages

13-04-2006 14:33

Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink.

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Greenpeace board and brand pirate ship in Las Palmas

13-04-2006 13:31

© Greenpeace/Gleizes
Las Palmas, Spain — Activists from the Esperanza have climbed on board an illegal cargo vessel full of fish stolen from Guinean waters. Greenpeace and the Environmental Justice Foundation tailed the "Binar 4" for six days, as it sailed from West Africa to dump its pirate catch on the European market.
The team of activists will "police" the vessel in the port of Las Palmas until Spanish authorities move to confiscate its illegal cargo. As the "Binar 4" waited to enter port it was branded with the words "Stolen Fish" - painted five times across both sides of its hull.

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Anti M1 widening group visit Selston

13-04-2006 06:37

The Nottingham anti M1 widening campaign visited Selston.

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Indymedia Radio London Show (mp3) - 12th April 2006

12-04-2006 19:59

Slightly cleaned up and re-edited show (items re-ordered due to live radio problems with playing interview).

Two versions at different kbps rates ( hr .mp3):

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World Bank/IMF Direct Actions

12-04-2006 19:18

Come on over to D.C. for the World Bank/IMF Direct Actions!

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TV Turnoff Preparations

12-04-2006 15:04

TV Turnoff week preparations in Southampton.

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CROPS IN SECRET LOCATIONS USE GM DRUG THAT LEFT SIX CRITICALLY ILL

11-04-2006 10:02

Independent scientists have raised the alarm after media reports ommitted to mention that drugs, which left six people critically ill after a trial, are genetically modified and are being used in crops planted in secret locations across the UK.

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Capital Needs a Counterveiling Power

10-04-2006 17:34

Functionless profits do not lead to more investments, growth and employment.. The market, competition and profits are not ends in themselves..The economy exists for people, not vice versa.. Capital needs a counterveiling power through an equal worker participation in all economic affairs.