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from meadowhell to guantomano bay and beyond

16-06-2005 13:39

a day of getting involved in various actions with the sheffield convergence space

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

16-06-2005 13:10

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.

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Dissent! Important Update on anti-G8 events (incl. accommodation)

16-06-2005 11:22

This posting contains important information about anti-G8 Summit activities in Scotland, including arrival and accommodation. Always check  http://www.dissent.org.uk for the latest information.The following sections are included:(1) General, (2) Transport to the Summit (3) Arrival in Edinburgh (4) Accommodation in Edinburgh (5) Arrival in Glasgow (6) Accommodation in Glasgow (7) Rural Convergence Space (8) Timetable of actions.

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Dover Removal Centre Detainees 'Riot'

16-06-2005 09:01

Source: Dover Express 16 June 2005 "Failed refugees clash on Western Heights" allegedly.

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Short stories from yesterday's G8 protests

16-06-2005 08:30

Police lines on Arundel Gate yesterday
Several short stories from yesterdays G8 protests in Sheffield.

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Viejo y Nuevo Sindicalismo

16-06-2005 06:56

“Nuestros queridos compañeros de partidos políticos que no nos entienden (...) No queremos que estén encima nuestro (...) Que nos entiendan, queremos un renacer de la clase trabajadora, para eso queremos que nos liberen las manos.”
Jorge, del Cuerpo de Delegados de Subterráneos. Acto en Plaza Lorea, 1/5/05.

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More G8 piccies

16-06-2005 06:54

police_panorama
Well, the ministers got to have their meal, but it would have been hard for them not to notice...

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Cre8 Summit Film - Glasgow - Reclaiming Community (Day 1)

16-06-2005 01:16

Over the weekend of the 11th and 12th of June the Cre8 Summit community initiative has taken back an area of land in Glasgow left derelict by the planners, transforming it into a community space.

For a short film of the first day and good news for the anti-M74 campaign see:  https://video.indymedia.org/en/2005/06/97.shtml

Direct download:  http://video.indymedia.org/download/%5BIndymedia%5D_(2005-06-15)_g82005_cre8summit_day1.mov
(quicktime 3mins 07 secs)

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G8 Alternatives Gleneagles Demo May Move to Edinburgh

15-06-2005 22:48

Even as public meetings and rallies in support of the right to protest are being held, organisers from G8Alternatives have announced that they may be forced to move the demonstration planned for the first day of the G8 Summit into the heart of Edinburgh City.


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City of Edinburgh Council G8 Events Guide

15-06-2005 22:01

PDF from Edinburgh Council covering arts events, discussions, and public meetings around the G8 over the next few weeks.

From:  http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/CEC/G8relatedevents/

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Bristol - 6 July - G8 protest

15-06-2005 18:08

Bristol G8 Dissent has called a public protest for 6 July – for all those who can’t get to Scotland; for all those who went to Scotland on 2 July for MPH and came back enthused; and for everyone who says enough is enough! Absolutely everyone welcome. And don't forget to DIY autonomously during the day.

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Coca-Cola Must Not Sponsor Live 8

15-06-2005 18:01

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

15-06-2005 17:28

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

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Dover-Sat.Memorial to 58 Chinese dead opens

15-06-2005 15:13

A memorial to the 58 Chinese who died in a lorry at Dover will be unveiled on Sat.

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Corruption is killing Africa NOT lack of aid

15-06-2005 14:52

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

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Live 8 tickets for sale on eBay

15-06-2005 14:47

The sale of Live 8 tickets on eBay was nothing less than sick profiteering, eBay acting as pimps for scumbags profiteering off the backs of the world's poorest people.

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operation octagon

15-06-2005 12:29

an inspired action by the sheffield rhythms of resistance to kick off the 3 day anti g8 protests

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Sheffield Wakes Up To Banners and Samba

15-06-2005 09:55

Exploiters of the World Disunite! - Banner Drop
At 7am this morning banners were dropped from bridges on Park Square roundabout, Castle Market and along the Parkway reminding commuters that the G8 Ministers were in town over the next three days.

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Bono's plea - "Go To Gleneagles, not Edinburgh"

15-06-2005 01:04

"While Bob Geldof had called for the marchers to drop everything and head for Edinburgh, Bono appeared to encourage them to descend on Gleneagles Hotel itself...."

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Ex-army chief wins Lebanon vote

14-06-2005 20:58

General aoun
Lebanon's former army commander and his allies have handed other opposition groups a surprising defeat in parliamentary elections