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UK G8 2005 Newswire Archive

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Geldof asked for too little. Support Alternative G8 Edinburgh Declaration

06-07-2005 03:44

Geldof compromised - asked for too little. The Protestors know that his failing to include militarism, human rights violations, environmental destruction ...contributes to the problem.

Here is an Alternative G8 Declaration that is more inclusive.

Joan Russow (PhD)
Global Compliance Research Project
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ALTERNATIVE G8 EDINBURGH DECLARATION OF COMMON SECURITY
G8 EDINBURGH DECLARATION OF COMMON SECURITY
OPEN FOR SIGNATURES

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G8 whithout any news from ten french activits arrested monday

06-07-2005 01:49

Sunday July 04, the police forces made a massive descent in Edinburgh where were converging thousands of anti-G8 militants. 120 militants were arrested arbitrarily.Among them, members of the European sambas network taking part in the pink block, festif and nonviolent.

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Mbeki's brother says Africa was better off under colonialism

06-07-2005 01:19

The truth... from none other than President Mbeki's Brother! Too bad his brother won't be any different

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Beacons of Dissent! Ablaze Above Gleneagles

06-07-2005 00:16

On Tuesday 5th July, the first wave of hillwalkers set off into the Ochil hills - walking for several hours to reach the peaks overlooking Gleneagles itself.

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Report of `Carnival for full enjoyment` on Monday 4th July. 12 photos attached.

05-07-2005 23:02

This is a 1,500 word report of the `Carnival for full enjoyment`
which took place in Edinburgh on Monday 4th July 2005. 12 labelled photos of the day are attached.

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IMC Stirling On-Line

05-07-2005 22:11

IMC Stirling in the Eco-camp convergence space has been online and running since Tuesday morning. Open publishing, video editing taking place as we speak. Come and use this resource as you need it.

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Live8 Shocker!

05-07-2005 22:02

David Beckham was present within the Golden Circle at Live8, Hyde Park... Beckham accepts huge amounts of 'sponsor' money from third world labour abusing corporations like Nike...

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Photos From Dungavel Prison Protest

05-07-2005 20:57

Dungavel Prison
Pictures from a protest at the Dungavel Prison in Scotland

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World's biggest corporate lobby group delivers G8's agenda

05-07-2005 20:54

The Internatinal Chamber of Commerce is the world's most powerful corporate lobby group. It's head meets the G8 before the summit begins to deliver big businesses requests.

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G8 wooden theme window shopping

05-07-2005 20:54

Repetitive theme for Edinburgh shop windows
New shop window designs caused by Police scaring businesses into losing trade.

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G8: Massive shortfall exposed in Gleneagles deal

05-07-2005 20:53

G8 number crunching: the deal doesn't add up

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pictures G8

05-07-2005 20:25

Pictures from Gleneagles, Faslane and Dungavel

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Campers near A9 stopped by Higland Spring employees and police

05-07-2005 20:14

A Higland Spring employee detained a group of people intending to camp near the A9, claiming he was worried they intended to contaminate the company's water supply. However, police let the campers go on their way, even directing them to land on which they could camp.

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The mumies in Edinburgh

05-07-2005 19:24

Two mumies were seen distributing anti-capitalist material in the cities of Edinburgh -- July 5th, 17:30.

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banner of the media center

05-07-2005 18:57

The sender gave no brief

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Crane occupation in Edinburgh - further details

05-07-2005 18:54

Crane stoppers protest against 'Brownwash' of anti-poverty movement

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Carnival Violence. Pics & Analysis.

05-07-2005 18:24

First they came for the medics...
Pictures and report from Carnival of full enjoyment.

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The Faslane Blockade, at the north gate.

05-07-2005 18:12

Some photo's from the blockade, monday the 4th of june.

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movement of the imagination at the G8

05-07-2005 17:39

movement of the imagination against G8
art activism against the G8 and capitalism placed on boarded up shops and over ads at bus stops in Edinburgh...

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My day at Live8

05-07-2005 17:37

The politics of live8 might have been dismal, but so was the event in Hyde Park.