UK Globalisation Newswire Archive
White working class? Is that investigative journalism?
06-03-2008 21:41
Most local and national journalism defaults to notions of an underclass of 'losers' without any analysis of how these 'losers' have been structurally excluded. The recent discovery of 'working class' and 'white' as a disadvantaged group is for purely cynical and sensationalist reasons.The Politics of Non-Proliferation
06-03-2008 21:07
If there was a time when Iranian analysts and decision makers would question the benefits of continuing to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency, it would be now. The IAEA has allowed systematic US intervention in Iran's nuclear file paving the way to a third round of sanctions. But while US pressure on Iran with the knowledge that no evidence of a covert weapons programme exists, is perhaps in the hope that it will finally force Iran to leave the NPT in protest, Iran seems to be one step ahead and does exactly the opposite.Darwin's Nightmare documentary showing
05-03-2008 20:11
This Monday 7.30pm start with short discussion to follow the film.University of Manchester Student's Union, upstairs in council chambres, Oxford Rd by the Academy. Not just for students. Free entry.
The U.N. is escalating the Iran nuclear crisis
05-03-2008 14:47
If the Security Council were truly concerned about Iran’s nuclear programme, it would have lifted sanctions in the light of the IAEA’s latest report and thereby secured Iranian adherence to the Additional Protocol.Turmoil in South America
03-03-2008 14:17
An analysis of the recent tensions between Venezueal and Colombia.Camp for Climate Action to target Kingsnorth power station
03-03-2008 12:32
Today it was announced that E.ON's Kingsnorth power station in Kent will be the site of this summer’s Camp for Climate Action, running from 4 th to 11th of August 2008.McDonalds on 11 H & S charges in Leicester
02-03-2008 21:09
McDonalds face 11 Health and Safety-related charges at Leicester Magistrates' Court on 28 March 2008.Venezuela 2008: A libertarian proposal for the current situation
02-03-2008 00:17
Washington gets a new colony in the Balkans
01-03-2008 11:59
First, Kosovo is not gaining independence or even minimal self-government. It will be run by an appointed High Representative and bodies appointed by the U.S., European Union and NATO. An old-style colonial viceroy and imperialist administrators will have control over foreign and domestic policy. U.S. Imperialism has merely consolidated its direct control of a totally dependent colony in the heart of the Balkans.Human rights hypocrisy over Simon Mann
29-02-2008 12:31
Questions raised over the treatment of mercenary Simon Mann by the government of Equatorial Guinea do not reflect British policy, finds Rob Ray for Freedom newspaperNo! G8 Japan Info Tour
27-02-2008 21:49
The next G8 2008 will take place from July 7th to 9th in Hokkaido Japan, near the lake called Toya-ko. Perhaps the fact that the venue is called the 'Windsor Hotel' shows where the G8's interests lie.
1 March Lancaster Carnival of Culture against corporate takeover
26-02-2008 19:45
This Saturday 1 March, Lancaster will see its first Carnival of Culture, a celebration of everything that's fun about Lancaster and a protest against the corporate take over of the city.Lots of towns and cities around the UK are being turned into identi-kit clone towns. Lancaster seems to be next in line. This Saturday will see hundreds of people take to the streets in opposition to these plans. There'll be musicians, dancers, jugglers, dragons, puppets, flags, banners, food and lots of fun.
Interview with Japanese anti-G8 activist, speaking in Notts tomorrow
26-02-2008 11:30
Unique opportunity to listen to and talk with Japanase anti-G8 activist in the run up to the G8 in Japan this summerTalk 8pm, Hot vegan food for donations 7pm
Wednesday 27th February
Sumac Centre, 245 Gladstone St, Nottingham
Retired British Rail Manager: Why We Must Re-Nationalise
26-02-2008 01:47
The BR Interview begins at about 6 minutes in.
Cabaret against capitalism - Don Letts benefit 4 No Sweat, Thursday, Kings Cross
25-02-2008 15:58
A benefit to raise money for the anti-sweatshop, anti-capitalist solidarity campaign.Revolt!
25-02-2008 11:41
Reasons to revolt: Climate change, global food price inflation, the collapse of the banking system, rampant nepotism and cronyism on the part of all elected officials and bureaucrats, the expansion of militarism, the global police state and so on ad infinitum. To create anew we must first destroy.Urgent seeds alert!!!!!! Genetic heritage under threat
24-02-2008 22:46
The French seed-saving organization Kokopelli has recently been fined 35,000 Euros for saving seeds not on the EU list, after being taken to court by the seed merchant Baumaux. Meanwhile, there is a severe risk of a disastrous directive being adopted by the European Union concerning seeds of conservation varietiesHands Off Iraqi Oil - London demo
23-02-2008 23:23
Report: Cuban speaking tour launch in London
22-02-2008 14:06
Rock Around the Blockade’s (RATB) 2008 Cuban speaking tour got off to a strong start on Thursday 21 February with a packed inaugural meeting at Bolivar Hall in London, hosted by the Venezuelan and Cuban embassies.
Sabbotage against Glensanda Quarry Expansion
22-02-2008 11:53
An aggregate processing plant on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park has been sabotaged. The Plant is owned by Bardon Aggregates a member of Aggregate Industries, part of the Holcim Group and owner of the Glensanda Quarry on the north west coast of Scotland.
