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This Week In Palestine – Week 32 2007

10-08-2007 16:19

This Week In Palestine, a service of the International Middle East Media Center, www.IMEMC.org, for August 4th through August 10th, 2007.

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No Nukes Stall in Oswestry for Nagasaki Day

09-08-2007 22:07

Oswestry Coalition for Peace and its supporters held a stall in Oswestry town centre to mark the 62nd anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.

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Call for Direct Action at the Camp for Climate Action

09-08-2007 21:36

Activists campaigning against the impact of aviation on climate change have today released a website giving the low-down on Heathrow airport and the industries which encourage its environmentally damaging business.

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Postal workers wildcat in Swindon

09-08-2007 18:29

More than 500 workers walk out over the transfer of prominent strikers to elsewhere in the company.

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Anti DSEi Brick Lane Stall

09-08-2007 17:15

Once again the Hijackers held an anti-DSEi and tank fund raiser stall on Brick Lane

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New Earth First! Action Update OUT NOW!

09-08-2007 16:28

The printed EF! Action Update is back again! After a bit of a lull a new editorial collective is in place and ready to roll. We have just produced a summer edition in time for the Camp for Climate Action, where you can pick up printed copies.

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Why the AU Summit failed Afrika

09-08-2007 11:36

The historic AU Summit in Accra failed to take the bold and radical steps that were needed to initiate the process of Afrika gaining true economic liberation and independence - this is what the grand arhitect of Afrikan Unity Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah advocated ironically in a similiar conference in Accra in 1965. Had the leaders then heeded Osagyefo's advice Afrika would now be a GLOBAL SUPER POWER able to determine its own affairs without White interference.

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Heathrow's Injunction - What it means

09-08-2007 09:19

Everything you needed to know but didn't have a clue what to ask about Heathrow's injunction against protesters. Designed for the lay person, it is essential reading for climate campers.

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SOCPA - not a good day for freedom of speech

08-08-2007 21:45

the monday edition of 'the independent' claimed 'a good day fro freedom of speech' on its front page. it was far from it.

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Tribunal allows Sri Lankan asylum appeal

08-08-2007 20:49

The Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT) has allowed LP's "country guidance" case appeal. Refused Sri Lankan asylum seekers may be able to make fresh claims as a result.

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Immigration Minister 'arrested' for locking up migrants at Campsfield

08-08-2007 20:26

Members of the Campaign to Close Campsfield held a very successful demonstration yesterday (7 August) outside the Campsfield immigrant prison, in an effort to "redress the balance of reportage" on the detainees escape last Saturday and to show the detainees inside that "not everyone goes along with the mood of hysteria." There were loud shouts of "Freedom!" and "Thank you very much!" from the main accommodation block, which protesters addressed using a megaphone across the prison's unused, weed-grown football pitch.

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NUJ warns Climate Camp over restrictions on media

08-08-2007 15:51

The NUJ has written to the Camp for Climate Action expressing deep concern at the restrictions they intend to impose on the media covering their Climate Camp at Heathrow Airport, and called on them to reconsider as a matter of urgency

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Another Inspiring Food Not Bombs

08-08-2007 13:44

Last chance for Brum Food Not Bombs to participate in the promotion and mobilisation for this years Camp for Climate Action.
Another great action involving reclaimed and grown food, best curry yet, and broad-based campaigning work.

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The Last Chance Saloon is huge success

08-08-2007 10:37

After more than a week of hard graft, the volunteer crew created the Last Chance Saloon again at this years Big Green Gathering. It is amazing what was achieved by a combination of recycled and re-used materials and application of endless creativity and sweat.

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No Borders Demonstration at Lindholme Immigration Removals Centre

08-08-2007 09:08

On Tuesday 10 people demonstrated outside Lindholme Immigration Centre, in solidarity with asylum seekers incarcerated there and elsewhere, and for the closure of all such centres. The demonstration was met by a large and nervous response by the South Yorkshire police.

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Hiroshima Day in Wrexham

07-08-2007 18:12

Wrexham Women for Peace yesterday marked the 62nd anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by holding a remembrance ceremony and picnic for peace.

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Blackmetal-Concert with extreme right band in London

07-08-2007 17:31

In September the extreme right finnish black metal band "Horna" shall play in "The Fridge", London.

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Climate camp stall in Bath + launch of new radical newsheet

07-08-2007 16:35

Today, seven activists from Bath Activist Network set up shop in the middle of Bath to raise awareness and encourage people to attend the upcoming. Climate Camp

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China Detains 6 for Tibet protest at Great Wall

07-08-2007 16:14

Six Tibet independence activists from the UK, US, and Canada were detained today after rappelling from the top of the Great Wall of China with a 450-square foot protest banner reading “One World, One Dream, Free Tibet 2008”

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Free Tibet Protest Marks Beijing Countdown at the Great Wall

07-08-2007 15:58

Six activists have unfurled a massive banner at the Great Wall of China on the eve of the one year countdown to the Beijing Olympics. The protest takes place as IOC President Jacques Rogge is in Beijing meeting Chinese officials. The six activists have been detained by Chinese authorities.