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UK G8 Russia 2006 Newswire Archive

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Anti-G8 activists in Russia need your urgent support!

15-07-2006 17:40

While massive violations of basic freedoms were reported already weeks before the summit of the G8 in St.Petersburg, Russia, today as the summit opened more protesters were arrested in Russia and we urgently need your international support.

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London G8 Arrests Update - Both Released Now

15-07-2006 14:03

Both of the activists arrested at yesterdays anti-G8 action in London, have now been released.

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G8 Summit 2006, Russia, Tony & Repressive States

15-07-2006 13:50

Today the Group of Eight (G8), the unofficial "world government" of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, will attend the 32nd G8 Summit in some suburb of St.Petersburg, which is in Russia somewhere.

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films on Nuclear Power & Depleted Uranium

15-07-2006 13:40

for the final evening of
'8 Days Against The G8'
London Indymedia presents...

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Press Release: Global Day of Action Against G8 and Repression

15-07-2006 12:08

The following is a press release issued by the Berlin-based G8 2006 Info and Press Group. For more information, check out our website. Also see: www.agp.org

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2 arrested in London

14-07-2006 22:51

one is expected to be bailed out soon
the other will be in court tomorrow

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G8 solidarity action in Cardiff

14-07-2006 18:22

For a few hours the centre of cardiff had access to free vegi burgers and information about the G8 and its role in creating and sustaining poverty.

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Anti-G8 graffiti discovered all over cardiff!

14-07-2006 18:21

Someone's been busy, and they left their mark.... all over the bare walls of cardiff's city centre.

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London Anti-G8 protest - 2 arrested - Pics & quick report!

14-07-2006 17:46

Banners & Occupation - Against G8! - Against Repression!
Today an occupation and banner drop against the G8 and in solidarity with comrades in Russia facing repression, was carried out at the Russian Chamber of Commerce in Southwark, London. Usual violent policing resulted in activists being assaulted, 2 arrested and others detained for short period.

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AntiG8 Solidarity Action in Gothenberg

14-07-2006 16:39

The following is a report from an action outside the Swedish embassy in Gothenberg against the G8 and in solidarity with the protests in Russia.

More information about actions around the world:  http://presse.gipfelsoli.org

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G8 video with voice of Mark Curtis

14-07-2006 16:07

Video
short 8meg mp4 film.

Come to Ramparts in London for the G8 film festival tonight and tomorrow to see latest footage from Russia.

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Up to four arrested in LOndon anti G8 action.

14-07-2006 15:59

Breaking news! Up to four arrested in London anti G8 action.

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Two arrests confirmed.

14-07-2006 15:57

Two arrests confirmed at London anti G8 action.
Solidarity needed!

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8 Days Against The G8

14-07-2006 15:44

presents...

The End Of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and The American Dream

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1,500 Demonstrate Against G8 and Bush & Merkel's pre-G8 meet

14-07-2006 13:15

Around 1,500 demonstrated yesterday (Thursday 13 July, 2006) against German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Bush's meeting in Stralsund, on the Baltic coast in north-eastern Germany.

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G8 2006 -- Solidarity Demo, Berlin

14-07-2006 12:59

Around 70 people today (Friday 14 July, 2006) took part in a spontaneously organised demonstration outside the Russian embassy on Unter den Linden in Berlin. The protest was against the G8 meeting in St. Petersberg, and in solidarity with those protesting against the summit and the world it represents all over the world.

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Global Social Rights Worldwide! Sink the G8!

14-07-2006 12:41

Deregulation of finance markets leads to a concentration of power in the hands of a few banks and investment funds.. The privatization wave and bio-piracy by western corporations are the clearest examples of that expansion. Social rights gained by struggle are already sacrificed on the altar of the market.

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G8 arrival - St Petersburg latest

14-07-2006 10:09

From the official G8 press office on an island off the coast of St. Petersburg.
Don't ask me how I got in here, I'm still questioning that myself. Must be the pink Hawiian shirt and the everlasting grin.

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banner in bristol

14-07-2006 06:54

saw this in bristol this morning

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ALTERNATIVE G8 ST Petersburg DECLARATION OF COMMON SECURITY July 14, 2006

13-07-2006 19:54

The time for rhetoric is long since past. The G8 must comply with years of obligations and commitments made to “Common Security” – peace, human rights, environment and social justice. The Following is a proposed Alternative G8 St Petersburg Declaration of Common Security