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Gr. Updates: 28, Feb, 1. March

02-03-2010 11:25

-Against "new" measures: unionists clash with cops

-Fisher-Strike on Chalkidiki the 6th week: boat-owners attack their unpaid slaves

-Occupied Aristoteles University electricity cut off ends after mobilization
more actions: Zakynthos, Volos, Chania(kriti)

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Continuing Conflicts that Create Refugees, February 2010

02-03-2010 09:17

Four actual or potential conflict situations around the world deteriorated and two improved in February 2010, according to the new issue of CrisisWatch.

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Student Occupation at University of Westminster

01-03-2010 19:43

Students at the University of Westminster today took action to oppose the proposed cuts to 10% of jobs at the university by storming the board meeting and then occupying the Vice Chancellor's office.

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USA: The Plot to Kill Social Security

01-03-2010 14:48


In Washington each new day brings a fresh call to "reform entitlement programs" — Social Security, Medicare, etc., (in Congress, the word "reform" now means to eliminate, or drastically reduce). Tackling Social Security has been on the to-do list of the corporate elite for years, and they're not waiting any longer.

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Defend the Yarl's Wood Five - Release them from Prison Today!

01-03-2010 07:30

None of the women have been charged with any offences or were in any way involved in any actions at Yarl's Wood that were other than peaceful. UK citizens cannot be remanded to prison, except they have been brought before a judge and the judge orders it so. Denise, Aminata, Sheree, Shellyann, and Gladys, have not and will not be brought before a judge, they have been remanded to prison on the whim of Phil Woolas MP, Minister of State for Borders and Immigration.

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Gr. Updates: 25, 26., 27. Feb 2010

28-02-2010 17:20

Continues updates from Greece since december 2009

pl copy paste round the world

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Nottingham Freemen Unlawfully Arrested

28-02-2010 09:57

Two Nottingham Freemen on-the-land we unlawfully arrested, kidnapped and incarcerated on Wednesday 24 February, by police who showed no warrant.

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County Hall budget protest: Report

26-02-2010 21:26

On Thursday February 25, campaigners held a protest at County Hall, West Bridgford against cuts proposed by the county council.

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Fri 26th: Emergency Picket of BP HQ in London

25-02-2010 22:44

SOLIDARITY ACTION: Emergency Picket of BP HQ in London
4pm Friday 26 February, outside BP HQ,
1 St James Square, London SW1 (nearest tube Piccadilly Circus)

VICTORY TO COLOMBIAN OILWORKERS!
SHAME ON BP - HUMAN RIGHTS IN CASANARE!
NO MORE POLICE REPRESSION - NO BLOOD FOR OIL!

Bring banners, placards and let's make a noise!

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Dissident Island Radio - check out the show

25-02-2010 12:25

Check out the 53rd episode of Dissident Island Radio, broadcast live on 19 February 2010...

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news from Greek strike

25-02-2010 10:33

News from 23rd and 24th of February in Greece.

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UK: 'Fast Track' Asylum System Fails Women

24-02-2010 06:54

The 'detained fast track' system doesn't meet even the basic standards of fairness. It is simply not equipped to handle rape, slavery, the threat of 'honor killings,' or other complex claims, and yet such cases are handed to it regularly." Gauri van Gulik, women's rights researcher at Human Rights Watch

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The 'Butchers Apron' ~  aka the 'Union Jack'

23-02-2010 07:32

The 'Butchers Apron'
The vast majority of people who make it to the UK, seeking asylum come from former British Colonies. Countries that the UK plundered of natural resources and when forced to depart, left most of the countries in political turmoil the ramifications of which still bedevil these countries today. It is vital that we emphasize this when discussing immigration and asylum

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Demo against council cuts: Thursday 25th

22-02-2010 18:16

A protest has been called at County Hall, West Bridgford against the Tory-run council's programme of cuts. This follows a rally in Mansfield over the weekend.

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U.S., French, & UK Imperialist Hands off Niger!

22-02-2010 03:49

Photo: AP 10,000 Supporters of military coup demonstrate in Niamey, 20 Feb 2010

In Niger human rights organizations, trade unions, and opposition parties (including the Niger Party for Democracy and Socialism) are all supporting the coup. 10,000 people rallied in support on February 20th.

Meanwhile the US, France, UK, UN, and African Union all have been quick to condemn the coup.

Tandja did the bidding of U.S. imperialism. Meanwhile, according to the UN Development Program’s 2006 Human Development Index, Niger is the poorest country in the world. Sixty percent of the population lives on less than a dollar a day, life expectancy is only to 45-years old, and adult illiteracy is 71%.

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Stop the redundancies. Stop the Cuts.

21-02-2010 22:37

Demonstration in Birmingham on Tuesday the 23rd of February 2010, the day the full council sets the budget, which if they get away with it will likely mean more cuts and redundancies, and leaving Birmingham City Council in the hands of 'Capita' and its crooked cronies.

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BP workers on strike in Colombia

21-02-2010 05:25

Workers for BP in the department of Casanare, Colombia have been protesting, demanding that the oil multinational improves labour conditions, since 23 January.

“We earn $30,000 (£9), this is what we were paid in 2004. Everything has gone up in price. Our salary is the only thing that hasn't increased. After paying food and bills we are left with nothing in the pocket while BP earms millions from Casanare oil. Us poor people need respect too as we are humans, just the same as rich people. And a dignified salary is part of this respect.”

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Cardiff Million Green Jobs Campaign Launch

20-02-2010 14:19

Environmentalists and Trade Unions unite for Climate & Social Justice:
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 7:30pm
O'Neills (Upstairs function room) 20, Trinity St, Central Cardiff
(near the Indoor Market)
With short fillms, speakers and discussion

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Staythorpe workers wildcat... Again.

19-02-2010 19:18

Workers at the Staythorpe power station near Newark held a two day wildcat strike over concerns that subcontractors had breached health and safety rules around the use of scafffolding.