London Globalisation Newswire Archive

26-06-2005 13:49

Brian Haw says `Just do it`

Here are 8 recent photos of Brian Haw who has now been in Parliament Square for over 4 years. The photos were all taken on Friday 24th June 2005. Read more >>

26-06-2005 08:15

Ministers plan to sell your ID card details to raise cash

Personal details of all 44 million adults living in Britain could be sold to private companies as part of government attempts to arrest spiralling costs for the new national identity card scheme, set to get the go-ahead this week. Read more >>

25-06-2005 08:38

Anti-Protestor Propaganda In Newspapers

After a long period with fairly starightforward newspaper reporting about protest worries and news of different demonstrations - the last few days has seen a resurgence in anti-protestor propaganda.

Most laughable, and indeed most malicious, is an article by The Scotsman claiming that "splinter groups" (implying exteme groups as opposed to just groups) are planning "disruption" of the Make Poverty History march on 2nd June. But who are these groups that plan to "infiltrate" (er attend i think is the right word) the MPH march? Well the terrifying list of groups is the rebel Clown army, the Disco dancing bloc, and the Fairy Army! All groups who like to dress up in colourful costumes, do street theatre, dance and prance about... Many groups who are part of the Dissent network have always said they will attend the MPH march, mostly to hand out leaflets about the protests in the following week (hence "radicalising")...

Other articles have focused on Glasgow with two examples of gutter journalism. An empty warehouse that is on the route of a planned road and which will be demolished has been used as an accomodation centre - but in the words of the press it becomes "condemnded". Then as press photographers chase people down to road or call at their houses to take pictures of people on their doorsteps, the newspapers revel in the fact that people do not like being photographed - especially when they know the photos are due to end up in an article branding them as extremists. This is becoming a growing trend with newspapers publishing names and photos of individuals.

Sadly this is part of the landscape in the run up to any large protest - demonise the protestors, spread alarm and fear, justify a clampdown by police. Selling newspaperrs is one thing, spreading lies and fear another.

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24-06-2005 16:09

Iraq Petroleum Conferences 27-28th and 29-30th June

Iraq Petroleum Conferences 27-28th and 29-30th June are being held in London Next week.

The big sell is now on. Read more >>

22-06-2005 17:31

Make the G8 History

George Monbiot, Tariq Ali, Trevor Ngwane, Victoria Brittain, George Galloway, Mark Curtis, Hilary Wainwright call to Make the G8 History next Tuesday night.

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21-06-2005 08:08

Monbiot on G8 Media Spin and Bono + Geldof's Shameful Love Fest with UK Gov

Articles below:

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20-06-2005 21:09

G8 Immunity for Heads of State

New Statutory Instrument in force from 1st July
gives immunity for war criminals. Read more >>

20-06-2005 16:51

To the Gates of Gleneagles Hotel by Tariq Ali

June 20, 2005

To the Gates of Gleneagles Hotel
Making the Noises Politicians Don't Want to Hear
By TARIQ ALI

http://www.counterpunch.org/ali06202005.html Read more >>

20-06-2005 16:12

G8 Report: Africa Pays Price of G8 Climate Blindspot

AFRICA PAYS PRICE FOR G8 CLIMATE BLIND SPOT SAY TOP AID AND ENVIRONMENT GROUPS

Monday 20th June: New report from a UK aid and environment coalition says act now on climate change or efforts to end poverty in Africa will go Up in Smoke:

http://www.neweconomics.org/gen/news_AfricaUpinSmoke.aspx Read more >>

20-06-2005 08:25

Stop the Pillage of Iraqi Oil!

The Corporate Pirates are calling a protest outside ‘Iraqi Petroleum Conference 2005’ 29th June, The Hilton, Paddington. Meet 10.30am, Edgeware Road tube. After their successful week of action against Windrush Communications in April, the pirates have turned their attention to the carve-up of Iraq's oil resources. And this time the Pirates will have two spectacular pirate galleons ready to do battle... Read more >>

19-06-2005 18:59

The People Vs Coca-Cola

Interview with Juan Carlos Galvis, one of the Colombian Coca-Cola workers currently suing Coke for murder, kidnap, false imprisonment and death threats. Read more >>

18-06-2005 18:15

G8 Climate Meeting

The G8 is coming… IN THREE WEEKS!!

A last minute meeting is happening at Rampart Street this Monday evening for people interested in organising, educating and mobilising around climate change at the G8. Read more >>

18-06-2005 10:48

Radical Theory Forum today @I4A London

The Radical Theory Forum will host a series of daytime workshops/discussions followed by a party with film screenings, art, and damn good music. Read more >>

17-06-2005 15:01

Anarchitecture Week 2005

17 - 26th June 2005

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16-06-2005 22:06

Photos of demo at Scottish Parliament on Thursday 16th June with short report.

This is a brief report of the demonstration at the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 16th June 2005. 12 photos are attached. Read more >>

16-06-2005 15:13

INTERVIEW: Christian firebrand Aoun eyes Lebanon's presidency

Christian firebrand Michel Aoun, the surprise winner of Lebanon's third round of parliamentary polls, said he would take the job of president if there was consensus on his goals and on pro-Syrian President Emile Lahoud stepping down.
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16-06-2005 13:10

Iceland holds UK protestor for alleged £40,000 damage using yoghurt

Paul Gill, a British protester against Iceland's ecologically devastating Karahnjukar dam project, is being held for allegedly committing £40,000 worth of criminal damage using yoghurt. Read more >>

15-06-2005 18:01

Coca-Cola Must Not Sponsor Live 8

The India Resource Centre and its allies are expressing serious concerns over news that Live 8 is in negotiations with the Coca-Cola company to seek sponsorship for the Live 8 concert.

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15-06-2005 17:28

Dr Who Crew comment on Wookey Hole Dalek 'incident'...

Dr Who Crew comment on Wookey Hole Dalek 'incident'... Read more >>

15-06-2005 14:52

Corruption is killing Africa NOT lack of aid

Increasing aid to Africa will not save it. At least not until political corruption on that continent has been rooted out. Read more >>