Manchester Newswire Archive

Brother Who Possibly Loves Murdered Sister and Country Jailed in Ireland

BFClarkeNUJ, 26-05-2010 23:59

A brother appeared in court in occupied Ireland today, charged with a bomb attack in Newry, Co Down three months ago.Nothing unusual about that, it happens all the time in British occupied ireland.Ciaran Farrell, whose sister Mairead was one of three IRA members shot dead by the British SAS in Gibraltar in 1988, stood in the same magistrates’ court in Newry that he is accused of blowing up. Read more | 2 comments >>

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Hunger Strike Occupied Ireland

BFClarkeNUJ, 26-05-2010 06:06

Liam Hannaway a traditional Irish republican, from a well-known west
Belfast republican family, who is a relative of Sinn Fein leader Gerry
Adams has ended his 42 day hunger strike in occupied Ireland. Read more >>

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Global Peace Plan

mowgli, 24-05-2010 13:34

Observe the Day Out Of Time on July 25th 2010 Read more | 2 comments >>

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Plane Stupid breach security at Manchester Airport

MULE, 24-05-2010 11:10

Local activists from the direct action group Plane Stupid broke through the perimeter fence of Manchester Airport just after 7 o’clock this morning. Six people have formed a human ring round one plane using lock-on arm tubes while six others have simultaneously erected tripods to blockade the World Freight Terminal. Read more >>

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Manchester Plane Stupid Breach Airside Security in Airport Protest

Plane Stupid / Manchester Climate Action, 24-05-2010 09:16

As airport expansion is halted at Stansted and Heathrow Manchester activists turn their attention to a regional airport using arm tubes and tripods to shut Manchester Airport down! Read more | 1 addition | 4 comments >>

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Switzerland: Short film on Zurich's Autonomous School

a-films, 23-05-2010 23:44

On 19 April, a barrack on a plot belonging to the freight depot of Zurich's railway station was squatted and revived. The barrack has been empty for more than a year. The Canton of Zurich plans to build a new police and justice center for 570 million Swiss francs (US$ 500 million) on the plot.
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Giant Elephant attacks Manchester Council meeting

Stop Expansion at Manchester Airport, 20-05-2010 14:02

…...well sort of. New councillors were reminded yesterday that Manchester Airport is still the 'elephant in the room' when it comes to the local Climate Change Action Plan – since the Council have refused to include the flight emissions from the Airport in their carbon reduction targets. The 9ft inflatable elephant highlighted that the Council's much-lauded plans are totally undermined by the omission of the Airport– especially considering that Manchester City Council own 55% of Manchester Airports Group. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Climate Change - Why the Sceptics are Wrong

Julie Filer, 19-05-2010 13:43

‘Greater Manchester Campaign against Climate Change’ (GM CCC) are holding a public meeting on 25th May to dispel any doubts about the reality of climate change and about the role of human activity in causing global warming. Read more >>

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Ballymurphy Relatives at Trade Union Conference

Mary Pearson, 18-05-2010 00:51

Two relatives of people killed by the British Army in the Ballymurphy Massacre were campaigning in Blackpool at the weekend. Irene Connolly is the daughter of Joan Connolly, mother of eight, shot eight times whilst helping another victim. Eileen McKeown is the daughter of Joseph Corr, father of seven, shot whilst walking with his son and died two weeks later.
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World wide outrage and anger against Islamic regime of Iran

Kawah, 14-05-2010 15:15

[2010-05-10] Farzad Kamangar: EI Outrage at Iranian Teacher’s Execution
Education International is deeply troubled to hear reports that Iranian teacher trade unionist Farzad Kamangar was among five people who were summarily executed in secret on 9 May. Read more | 4 comments >>

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Greece: Blood and tears for the proletariat!

PCint, 13-05-2010 15:25

In order to resist the policy of blood and tears which the bourgeoisie inflicts on it, the proletariat has no other possibility than the resumption of the class struggle, starting with the rejection of anti-worker measures by the government and the calls for “national solidarity”, and for sacrifices “to defend the fatherland and democracy”. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Manchester anti-arms trade activities

Target Brimar, 13-05-2010 08:58

Target Brimar are calling for solidarity with the EDO Decommissioners in Manchester. On Monday 17th May at 12.30 pm we'll be leafleting outside Barclays on Mosley Street in Manchester City Centre; please join us. Read more >>

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The Logic of Occupation: demand nothing, occupy everything!

Really Open University, 12-05-2010 13:48

Throughout history, and all over the world, people have reclaimed space by taking it, occupying it and putting it to use for ends other than those dictated by capitalism... from the Paris and Shanghai Communes to Reclaim the Streets parties, Guerrilla Gardening and autonomous social centres. Read more >>

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acoustic punk food night - weds 19th may

Social centre, 11-05-2010 20:52

Liverpool Social Centre recommends you get off your arse on weds night (19 may) and come down for some top notch vegan music and acoustic food. Feat: xfuckedbythievesx (that's the name of his myspace page) and Sam Solo, ambitious US vegan punks touring the world. Also special guest; punk folk Manc - Al Baker!! making up for his no show on mayday. Also - brilliant food. Bring a drink if you want. Donations bucket when you least expect it, just for peoples train fare. There's nothing on telly, already checked.

xx.
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Biodiversity Walk at Manchester Airport - 9th May 2010

Stop Expansion at Manchester Airport, 11-05-2010 16:16

Around 60 people took part in a Biodiversity Walk organised by the Stop Expansion at Manchester Airport coalition. Local residents and campaigners visited green belt areas threatened by Manchester Airport's plans to build car parks at freight sheds. Read more >>

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No Borders May Day Report

Manchester No Borders, 09-05-2010 11:50

Thanks to everyone who helped to make the day a great success. This was the first time in years that there was an explicitly anti-authoritarian and anti-capitalist event on 1 May in Manchester - so we are glad it went well.

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BNP meltdown continues - annihilation in Barking and Dagenham

Zeev, 07-05-2010 18:06

Bye-bye BNP Read more | 5 comments >>

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You cannot represent us - election count picket in Mcr

no borders, 07-05-2010 01:12

no borders and friends presented a 'petition' to election candidates in Manchester Central at the start of the election count on 6 May. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Saturday: Bradford Uni Charity Dinner Anti-Vivisection Demo

SAEAB, 06-05-2010 16:42

WHERE'S THE CHARITY IN TORTURING ANIMALS? Read more >>

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Africa house unde threat and CRS 8

CMS, 04-05-2010 21:47

Anticipated demolition of the last major squat in Calais and the return of the very extreme CRS group responsible for many assaults Read more | 1 comment >>

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