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Washington ordered destruction of Guantánamo interrogation records

12-06-2008 09:03

In another confirmation of the criminal character of Washington’s handling of so-called “enemy combatants,” a “Standard Operating Procedure” manual has come to light that explicitly instructs US interrogators at the American prison camp in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba to destroy contemporaneous records of their interrogations.

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Peace, U.S. style (by Latuff)

12-06-2008 05:15

Peace dove
Copyleft artwork by Brazilian cartoonist Latuff.

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On the nomination of Barack Obama as the Democratic Party's Presidential

11-06-2008 16:28

Statement by Cynthia McKinney, Power to the People Candidate for U.S.
President, on the nomination of Barack Obama as the Democratic Party's
Presidential Candidate in 2008

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Freedom Rider: Obama Obliterates Iran

11-06-2008 13:49

What Israel wants from the Americans, Israel gets - and in spades from Barack Obama. Along with Hillary Clinton and John McCain, Obama bent his knees to the breaking point in pleasing to please the annual conference of AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. AIPAC represents the rightwing politics of a small nation, but the fawning behavior of America's top politicians gave the impression of an Israeli empire, demanding tribute. Obama was generous with the U.S. treasury. "As president I will implement a Memorandum of Understanding that provides $30 billion in assistance to Israel over the next decade," he vowed, earning thirteen rounds of sustained applause.

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Smashing EDO in pictures.

11-06-2008 10:01

For various reasons, the main one being lazyness I have neglected to write my own report of what went on. Instead I have pasted below the write up that appeared in the alarmingly brighton-centric Schnews. It pretty much covers all the bases. Enjoy...


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Peace Action in London Thursday June 12th

11-06-2008 09:13

On Thursday 12th June, there will be a peaceful protest against the recruitment of young men and women for induction into the war machine, outside of a military recruitment center in London. Come along and express your opposition to military recruitment in the capital. We will be meeting at Waterloo train station, underneath the clock (in the middle of the station) at 12 Noon. Hope to see you there.

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New report details torture of Guantánamo prisoner Binyam Mohamed

11-06-2008 09:03

Andy Worthington, author of “The Guantánamo Files,” introduces a new report, by legal action charity Reprieve, detailing the rendition and torture of British resident Binyam Mohamed, who faces a trial by Military Commission in Guantánamo.

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The EDO march in pictures.

11-06-2008 08:02

c-mass arrives...
Nice sunny day for it.

Very few cops on the demo.

3 sound systems and a samba band.

Great stuff.

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Smash EDO noise demo

10-06-2008 23:02

This wednesday the regular Smash EDO noise demo's will resume.

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Terror arrest survivor Rizwaan Sabir on BBC News

10-06-2008 20:49

BBC News have interviewed Rizwaan Sabir about the pending vote on extending the time for which police can hold people without charge.

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No to the Counter-Terrorism Bill: Don't let our civil liberties die!

10-06-2008 15:11

Peace Strike action against the Counter-Terrorism Bill today
MPs will vote today and tomorrow on the controversial Counter-Terrorism Bill...it's about a lot more than 42 days. Contact your MP now and stop this Bill from becoming law!

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Free the Cuban Five!

10-06-2008 11:18

A three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals of Atlanta upheld Wednesday the guilty verdicts of the Cuban Five, prisoners in the United States since 1998...

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Manchester Police Own Goal

09-06-2008 19:37

It appears Manchester Constabulary fired and scored an own goal today with the death of one of their officers during routine firearms training in a Manchester warehouse.

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parcaberporth/uav unmanned planes

09-06-2008 07:05

parc aberporth,as good as EDO and MBM 25 -26 JUNE

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I Spy a Spy, Menwith Hill, July 4th 2008, 5-10pm

08-06-2008 17:15

Come to Menwith Hill on July 4th!
A protest will be held at Menwith Hill base on July 4th, 2008. It will run from 5pm - 10pm, including music, speeches and food. Please attend in spy evening wear!

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Scene Of The War Crimes - activist TV linkups outside US Bilderberg conference

07-06-2008 00:50

Protesters outside Bilderberg 2008 where war crimes are being planned
Obama, Clinton, Rice, Kissinger, all the global banking bosses and most of the heads of the European Royal families. This is where plans for a forthcoming invasion of a sovereign country, involving another false flag attack on the west by the Mossad, and swift 'retaliation' are being finalised. Participants (see below) will be being told, this is the only way etc. etc. The 21st Century manifestation of Hitler's Nazi party.

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Peace Action in London Thursday June 12th

06-06-2008 16:32

On Thursday 12th June, there will be a peaceful protest against the recruitment of young men and women for induction into the war machine, outside of a military recruitment center in London. Come along and express your opposition to military recruitment in the capital. We will be meeting at Waterloo train station, underneath the clock (in the middle of the station) at 12 Noon. Hope to see you there.

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Dick Barton Vs Smash EDO

06-06-2008 13:43

Todays Argus reports Chief Superintendent Dick Barton is leading the Sussex police battle against the Smash EDO .

But just who is Dick Barton?

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Barack Obama: I'll nuke Iran

06-06-2008 12:41

We've noted before Barack Obama's alarming bellicose tendencies. They were out in profligate display at his notorious address to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) annual conference in Washington June 4.

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Break the chains – 14 June

06-06-2008 08:58

Break the chains – International solidarity with the political prisoners of imperialism!

SATURDAY 14 JUNE, 12 – 3pm

NORTH PAVEMENT , TRAFALGAR SQUARE , LONDON