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Cambridge University Press -- Save Jobs march

17-02-2009 14:00

Cambridge university press is closing its printing facilities, and sacks all its workers there, and some on the editorial side. A match was organized on the 14th Feb 2009 to protest again these closures.

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'EASY LONDON' and Italian neo-fascists

17-02-2009 13:59

STOP FASCISM STOP EASY LONDON
Great Britain and London in particular has been a safe place for fascists coming from all over the world for almost 40 years. Fascists have always found a warm welcome here after commiting the most infamous actions.

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Plane Stupid turns Southampton Airport into climate refugee camp

17-02-2009 13:37

17th January: A group of activists from local anti-aviation group Plane Stupid Southampton have just chained themselves to the entrance of Southampton airport and erected tents at the main entrance in a bid turn the regional airport into a climate refugee camp. In addition to setting up camp today, activists have formally submitted a planning application with Eastleigh Borough Council to turn the airport into refugee housing.

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Keep Gaza Alive - Cambridge Stop the War to hold Gaza fundraiser

17-02-2009 13:13

Details in brief:
Date: Saturday 21st February 2009
Time: 7- 10 pm
Location: St Andrew’s Hall Chesterton Cambridge

Cambridge Stop the War (CSTW) is holding a fundraising evening on Saturday 21st February in St Andrew’s Hall, Cambridge, with all proceeds going to Interpal and Medical Aid for Palestine, who are helping to relieve the horrific humanitarian crisis that has been forced upon the people of Gaza.

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Assia Souhalia - Deportation Cancelled after Campaigners Intrervene

17-02-2009 13:08

This morning a group of campaigners from Brighton and London travelled to Heathrow to do what they could to prevent the deportation of the Souhalia family see -  http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2009/02/422246.html

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Edinburgh University Occupation Ends

17-02-2009 13:04

The Edinburgh University Occupation ended today, with demands partially met. The press release concerns what was achieved and what remains to be done, as well as some comment on what took place.

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BANGED UP AND BORED! on the 22nd! vegan brunch in leeds

17-02-2009 12:57

Vegan brunch at the common place - Leeds. Join us to raise some cash for the vegan prisoners support group and show your solidarity for Luke Steele, a west Yorkshire activist who is 'banged up and bored' in HMP Lincoln. Bangers, mash and board games.

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Event report: Oxford St Intifada, Sat 14 Feb

17-02-2009 12:25

On Saturday 14 February, supporters of the Victory to the Intifada campaign led a vibrant rolling picket of companies that support Israeli apartheid in London's main shopping district.

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Update: EDO Decommissioners Get Charged With Conspiracy

17-02-2009 11:52

Yesterday in Brighton magistrate's court defendants in the EDO Decommissioners Case
had charges of Burglary dropped and replaced with Conspiracy To Cause Criminal Damage.

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New documentary about the December 2008 insurrection in Greece

17-02-2009 10:41

New documentary about the December 2008 insurrection in Greece (in english)

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New article on the Copenhagen climate summit

17-02-2009 10:24

In his article 'Are We Anywhere? Carbon, Capital and COP-15' Pascal Steven looks at the complexities for a mobilization 'against' the UN's COP-15 summit in Copenhagen. Originally published here  http://shiftmag.co.uk/?p=270.

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"God Hates Fags!" picket in Basingstoke

17-02-2009 08:50

A group from the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas plans to travel to the Central Studio Theatre in Basingstoke to picket a production of The Laramie Project by local youth group Freedom Youth.

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Campaigners Resist Deportation of Brighton Family

17-02-2009 08:13

Press Release
17th February 2009 - For Immediate Release

Campaigners Resist Deportation of Brighton Family

For more details call Sam Hayward on 07957431276

Photos of the family and interviews are available on request

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Free Innocent Farmer - Prosecute Palm Oil Company!

17-02-2009 08:12

On Friday 13th February a letter signed by over 9500 concerned citizens was handed to the Indonesian Embassy. The letter called for the immediate release of farmer and Mayor, Muhammed Rusdi, and for the prosecution of biofuel company KDA, subsidiary of Sinar Mas who violently evicted farmers in Jambi Province of Sumatra.

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Reclaim Love goes all over the world

17-02-2009 02:11

Much sambaing
Venus' annual extravaganza, as well as actually falling on Valentine's day this year, also went truly global. See here:
 http://www.reclaimlove.org/ for all the other countries celebrating likewise.
This has to be the most cheerful event in the activist calendar as it's very hard to find a non smiling face. The only killjoys were the two cops booking an acrobat for climbing up to Eros and a pair of city guardians trying to find out who was in charge.

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Tony Blair received $1 million 'prize' from Zionist backed charity fund

16-02-2009 21:50

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, now an envoy for the international Quartet on the Middle East peace process today received a $1 million bribe, ahem, 'prize' from the pro Zionist Dan David Foundation. Nudge nudge wink wink..

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Come to Tara

16-02-2009 21:01

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Big Issue support for SHAC

16-02-2009 19:03

The Big Issue has printed an advert for SHAC. It's good to see support in a magazine bouth by ordinary, good people all the UK and that is sold in a good cause. Please support the Big Issue and buy one. Please also write to the Big Issue and say thanks....AND write letters pointing out that Big Pharma is contributing to homelessness in Camden with plans for a deadly lab in Camden.

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Direct Action; Spain, Italy & Mexico

16-02-2009 19:01

DOG RESCUED FROM ABUSE, IN HONOR OF IMPRISONED ACTIVIST (Spain)
14th-16th February

DOG RESCUED FROM ABUSE, IN HONOR OF IMPRISONED ACTIVIST (Spain)
THOUSANDS OF MINK FREED FROM CAGES (Italy)
MESSAGE LEFT FOR OWNER OF LEATHER COMPANY (Mexico)
FLAMING BARRICADE BLOCKS HIGHWAY (Mexico)