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FROM BAGHDAD: THE LATEST ... UNCENSORED (from WAYNE C-J and ROSEMARIE GILLESPIE)

19-03-2003 17:27

Dial: 964 - Iraq - Country code: 1 - for Baghdad - and his Hotel, 717 2788;

And hear, a loud, clear, and ? American ?? recorded voice:

"Calls to this country are NOT PERMITTED - Message 22"

I guess: too late ! they've pulled the plug !

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Meet the people of Baghdad

19-03-2003 16:53

Meet the people of Baghdad
The 'human shields' have been sending back snap shots of the people of Baghdad. Now a rare chance to actually see those the American taxpayer will be party to slaughtering. "There will not be a safe place in Baghdad. The sheer size of this has never been seen before, never been contemplated before." Unnamed Pentagon Official. "You have this simultaneous effect, rather like the nuclear weapons at Hiroshima, not taking days or weeks but in minutes." Harlan Ullman, one of the authors of the Shock and Awe concept.

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North Kent Against War

19-03-2003 16:18

Anarchists, greens and socialists in Swale, north Kent, have formed a new anti-war group. Local activists are encouraged to get involved.

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RIN DEL ANGELITOS

19-03-2003 16:11

RIN DEL ANGELITOS
(The Little Angels' Dance)
3 poems to the anti-war movement by The Savage Rose

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Commons Debate

19-03-2003 16:05

An impressive debate from all sides.

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Lesson from Kosovo

19-03-2003 15:59

Kosovo speaks from experience of its war

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Peace Activists Remanded after Attempting to Disarm B-52 Bomber at RAF Fairford

19-03-2003 15:51

This afternoon, 19 March, at Cheltenham Magistrates Court, two peace activists from Oxford were remanded in custody at Gloucester Prison after being charged with criminal damage offences. They were arrested yesterday after trying to disarm a B52 bomber [3] at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.

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THREE NATIONAL DEMO'S, ONE DAY OF ACTION!

19-03-2003 15:29

a. FAIRFORD : Home of the B52  http://www.gwi.org.uk
b. MENWITH HILL : Communications  http://www.now-peace.org.uk
c. LONDON: Seat of Power  http://www.stopthewar.org.uk

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Oxford anti-war newswire established

19-03-2003 15:24

An Oxford anti-war newswire has been established at  http://osstw.lautre.net. Any Oxford resident should feel free to post news about events, developments, plans (not secret ones obviously) etc.

OSSTW

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Three ways to genocide!

19-03-2003 15:15

Three ways to genocide!
1. Genocide by bombing war
2. Genocide by starvation
3. Genocide by massacre
All without molestation of the free press because only Pentagon friendly reporters will write stories about the heroes.

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Dawn die-in at Jack Straw's house

19-03-2003 14:41

Dawn die-in at Jack Straw's house
Around 50 anti-war protestors staged a wake-up call, and a die-in early today (19 March) close to Jack Straw’s home. Temporarily blocking two possible exits from Jack Straw’s house, they delayed the Foreign Secretary’s departure by over 30 minutes. One protestor succeeded in getting through the police cordon to Jack Straw's gate and was arrested for 'breach of the peace(?!)'

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Manchester pupils and students run amock!

19-03-2003 14:19

The student demo arranged for Albert Square, Manchester today turned into an impromtu reclaim the streets.

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Northwood blitz blockade - AGAIN !

19-03-2003 13:44

For the second day in a row, the main gate of Northwood PJHQ was blockaded for 30mns

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Mask up for safety at demonstrations

19-03-2003 13:31

In light of the recent warnings from the world health organisation regarding this potentially fatal mystery flu type disease, the only responsible way to face this threat is to wear masks in busy areas.

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Fairford 22nd March

19-03-2003 12:39

Coaches from London still going ahead...book now!

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One World Beat Brings Peace to 16 countries

19-03-2003 12:37

One World Beat Brings Peace to 16 countries
As a looming international conflict threatens to deepen uncertainty and polarize cultures across the globe, one international charity is using music to deliver a message of peace and unity. One World Beat, dedicated to raising awareness and funds for global and local charitable projects, announces the One World Beat Festival, 2003.

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To all simple-minded!

19-03-2003 12:34

To all simple-minded!
Let us fight now patriotic and anyone who won't fight have to shut up.

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nottingham peace gig tonight

19-03-2003 12:24

"This ain't a party, it's a movement!"
peace gig at the rescue rooms, nottingham. 7pm-midnight
£3 entry. organised by the Shoestring Project

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Italian militant killed by fascists

19-03-2003 11:43

Militants assaulted in Milan by fascists, 1 killed

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U.S. Puppet in Colombia Seeking Scapegoats for Losing War on Communist Rebels

19-03-2003 11:13

Veteran political analyst and historian Domingo Alberto Rangel writes that despite monopolizing money, arms and troops on a level never seen before, Colombian president Alvaro Uribe has little to show for his 7 months in power.