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Reports from Brighton-Tubas Solidarity Group - Al Moussafah

27-09-2009 15:40

Two students from Brighton have just arrived in Palestine and will spend the next few weeks in the Jordan Valley, along with other Brighton-tubas solidarity Group members who will join them over the next few weeks. They will be reporting on the numberous resistance projects in the Jordan Valley, where local Bedouins and other Palestinians are coming together to challenge the occupation by constucting schools, health clinics, homes, playgrounds, roads and water pipes. Read their blog at www.brightonpalestine.org to keep up to date with what is happening.

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No Borders in Calais: arrests at prefecture

26-09-2009 22:36

Activists arrested in Calais during peaceful demo

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Copenhagen Mass action against Coal Plant today

26-09-2009 16:19

Today in Copenhagen is a large mass action against a Coal Power Station near to the city. Breaking news is of one mass 'preventative' arrest of activists from one of the two blocks (green / purple) and the cops attacking another group with truncheons. A hole has been cut in the fence of the plant at the rear. The action is continuing...

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LGBT Solidarity at Serbian Embassy

26-09-2009 09:17

A peaceful protest took place at the Serbian Embassy in London on Friday 25 Sept to show international solidarity with the LGBTQ community in Belgrade following the cancellation of Beograd Pride, due to take place last Sunday, 20th September. Photos copyright (C) 2009, Peter Marshall, all rights reserved.

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The 300-350 Show: Fixing the US

26-09-2009 00:35

If the US Climate Bill goes unchanged through the Senate, it could make an adequate and fair global deal on climate change impossible. What does the US need to do start playing a leadership role at the UN climate talks in Copenhagen? We chew over the options for enhanced US action on climate change with Daphne Wysham, presenter of Earthbeat Radio and founder and director of the Sustainable Energy & Economy Network.

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Camp Ashraf Protest at US Embassy

26-09-2009 00:11

The hunger strike by 12 Iranians for 'Camp Ashraf' in front of the US Embassy in London reached 60 days. A demonstration to support the protesters will take place today, 26 September from 18.00-20.00. Photographs from 25 Sept.

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Activists Do Lock-On At London Fashion Weekend

25-09-2009 18:28

After activists staged a lock-on, London Fashion Weekend organisers ask The London Fur Company to pack up and leave.

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Short Interview Soudabeh Heidari, Camp Ashraf Hunger Striker.

25-09-2009 12:10

"I am here to support the residents of Ashraf, the 3,500 Iranian's in Camp Ashraf, Iraq. On the 28th July, at the behest of the Iranian regime, Iraqi forces attacked the people. They are defenceless, unarmed people. After the horrific attacks, 11 people have been killed and 500 injured. 36 people have been arrested. I decided to join the hunger strikes."

Soudabeh Heidari, aged 19.

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Metropolitan Police Service apologises for unlawful arrest

25-09-2009 01:04

Four years after having unlawfully arrested an innocent attempting to take the tube, the Metropolitan Police Service eventually apologises, offers some compensation and promises that the officers involved will be made aware that the police had to agree to such an outcome.

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Camp Ashraf Day 59, US embassy, London - pictures

24-09-2009 17:16

On day 59 of the solidarity Hunger Strike taking place outside the US embassy in London by relatives of the residents of Camp Ashraf, Iraq: members of the Christian faith gather in London to issue statements of support.

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Activists stop work at Ffos y Fran coal mine

24-09-2009 09:10

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Climate activists stop work at Ffos-y-fran coal mine.

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Protest in Cardiff Against the destruction of the Jungle

23-09-2009 19:08

Protest outside the UK Border Agency offices in Cardiff in solidarity with people in Calais who have recently had their homes bulldozed.

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Solidarity protest outside Brighton UK Borders Agency

23-09-2009 13:09

Last few hours been spent educating staff at the Brighton UK Border Agency Identity and Passport Service office (snappy title eh!)

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Protest in Scotland Against Clearances of Migrant Camps in Calais

23-09-2009 08:42

In response to the shocking events seen in Calais on Tuesday 22 Sept, where police moved in to forcibly remove migrants from their make-shift shelters, and an international call-out for solidarity, a protest was held at the French Consulate, Randolf Crescent, Edinburgh, yesterday.

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Calais update

23-09-2009 08:27

Last night activists stayed in different squats and 'jungles' around Calais ahead of the ongoing raids.

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fotos and report from titnore woods picnic

22-09-2009 22:25

The family picnic was a very sociable day, blessed by amazing weather. Here's a report from the action bit...

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Eco-warrior takes on drilling rig...

22-09-2009 10:35

Early this morning an action was mounted by the residents of Mainshill Solidarity camp in South Lanarkshire.

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Photos from Calais this morning

22-09-2009 10:09

Photos from Pashto 'jungle'

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Urgent: Vestas Blade Blockade Needs You

22-09-2009 10:02

Activists outside the Vestas factory on the St Cross Business Park, Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight have been tipped off that Tuesday at 12 noon a 'Blade Runner' barge is coming down the river Medina to the Vestas factory from Southampton to pick up some of the remaining blades still inside the factory. Those present expect a big police presence along with big support from other supporters and activists. They claim they are prepared to do anything and everything to stop Vestas from shipping these blades or from getting anything into the factory if that’s their plan.

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Beware, Climate Change 'Flashmob' in the Market Square, Nottingham

21-09-2009 23:13

On Monday September 21st there was a 'Flashmob'in the Market Square, Nottingham

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