UK Newswire Archive
The Other Davos: Nestlé baby food pushing, trade union busting and spying exposé
30-01-2009 10:35
While political and business leaders gather in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum campaigning Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) are gathering in Zurich to expose malpractice by Swiss food giant, Nestlé.Around the Campaigns Friday 30th January 2009
30-01-2009 09:55
Still need one surety in Bury to stand bail for Raphael and his mum. Surety must be resident in the UK and will be subject to a police check. If you can help please get back immediately to:
JohnO@ncadc.org.uk Please send urgent faxes/emails immediately to Rt. Hon Jacqui Smith, MP, Secretary of State for the Home Office, requesting that Raphael and his mother are released. Please use the updated 'model letter' RaphaelShaubaJS.doc attached or write your own version. If you do so, please remember to include HO ref: S/38066/3
Fax: 020 8760 3132 / + 44 20 8760 3132 if you are faxing from outside UK)
Emails:
UKBApublicenquiries@UKBA.gsi.gov.uk "CIT - Treat Official"
http://www.ncadc.org.uk/Newszine102/Raphael.html
Manchester - open meeting with an activist from London Coalition Against Poverty
30-01-2009 09:44
We are pleased to announce an open meeting with an activist from London Coalition Against Poverty, to discuss LCAP's tactics and campaigns with workers, claimants, homeless people and tenants, and their relevance to resisting the recession.Wildcat resistance to globalisation in Britain
30-01-2009 09:39
GRASSROOTS workers' resistance to neo-liberal globalisation is kicking off in Britain, with a wave of wildcat strikes breaking out.Join Tibetans and supporters and protest Wen Jiabao’s visit to the UK this weeke
30-01-2009 08:33
Join Tibetans and supporters and protest Wen Jiabao’s visit to the UK this weekendRiseup Radio February- Occupation Special
30-01-2009 03:51
This months podcast comes from the Law and Social Science building, room B52. Listen here: http://riseupradio.wordpress.com/2009/01/30/13-february-2009-occupation-special/ U.N. to Probe War-Crimes by Israel
30-01-2009 02:57
The UN secretary-general has announced an investigation into alleged violations of humanitarian law during Israel's 22-day assault on Gaza.Petition to support Occupation Nottingham
30-01-2009 02:52
Sign this petition to show your support to those occupying B52.People needed for this Saturdays Tamil Demonstration to take testimonies
30-01-2009 02:01
Help us to document the Tamil peoples untold story this SaturdayBBC Refusal to air Gaza appeal in contrary with fundamental laws of civilisation
30-01-2009 01:24
With her refusal to air Gaza appeal, the BBC doesn't emphasize her ''impartiality'', but is guilty of violation to the most fundamental laws of civilisationDialect - What Alistair Darling must do now & BBC Bristol Gaza protest report
30-01-2009 00:49
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New immigration prison to open at Gatwick this spring
30-01-2009 00:37
The new immigration detention centre at Gatwick airport will not be opened until the spring, Corporate Watch has learned. The official opening had been scheduled for February this year but has been delayed for undisclosed reasons. The purpose-built high-security prison, named Brook House, is based on the 'successful' design of Colnbrook detention centre at Heathrow airport. The new detention centre will be run by Global Solution Ltd (GSL), which is now owned by G4S, and will hold up to 426 male and female detainees.
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Corporate Watch: Direct Action Against Israel – Part 1
30-01-2009 00:32
On the second big Gaza solidarity march in London on 10th January, angry protesters smashed the front of a Starbucks store on Kensington High St, near the Israeli embassy, while other activists occupied the Ahava beauty shop in central London. Other actions in protest at the Israeli massacre in Gaza this month have included occupying the offices of the British Israel Communications and Research Centre (BICOM) in central London, 'decommissioning' the ITT/EDO arms factory in Brighton and university occupations across the country calling for divestment. So, who are these companies and why are they being targeted by protesters and campaigners? Corporate Watch takes a detailed look.
'Crisis' General Strike in France, Paris some rioting.
30-01-2009 00:09
PARIS (AFP) — More than a million French workers took to the streets Thursday to voice anger and fear of job losses during a one-day strike over President Nicolas Sarkozy's handling of the economic crisis. Billed as a "Black Thursday," the nationwide day of action caused less transport disruption than expected but the strike was well supported, with a quarter of France's five million public sector workers downing tools.World Day for Lab Animals March - London
30-01-2009 00:02
Deborah Orr: A Tribute to the Propaganda Box
29-01-2009 23:14
Is there anyone left out there who hasn't been sucked into TV Land – British (or American) style – who can still attest to life devoid of the culturally (politically) requisite 3.75 hours of daily TV watching, or 26.25 hours per week? It's worth noting that Deborah Orr tells us within her below article, published in today's Independent newspaper, that these figures only include broadcast television, not watching DVDs, films in cinemas, YouTube or other internet-broadcast content.Pfizer Acquires Wyeth & Double Amount of Demos
29-01-2009 23:06
Gaza in the Heart of Jaffa
29-01-2009 22:36
Saturday, Jan 31st, at 15:00, in Gan Hashnaim (Yefet st. corner of Dr. Erlich)On Saturday, January 31st 2009, at 15:00, we will hold a protest event in Gan Hashnaim (Yefet st. corner of Dr. Erlich), with projections of testimonies from Gaza, art installations and performances.
This park has been the stage, during the war, upon which protest voices of Jews and Arabs could be heard. In the past, taxis from Gaza could reach this park, symbolizing the strong tie that exists between Gaza and Jaffa. 75% of Gaza's population is composed of refugees that have been expelled from their homes and lands in 1948, among which thousands of Jaffa residents.
In this event we ask to return the park its name – Gaza Park – in remembrance to the victims of the aggression, and in the name of a joint future.
Israeli War Crimes to be Investigated by Spain
29-01-2009 22:21
Former defence minister and six others accused over 2002 bombing that killed 15 people, mostly babies and children