UK Globalisation Newswire Archive
BRINGING THE HEAT IN MIAMI
26-12-2003 02:01
BRINGING THE HEAT IN MIAMI:An Analysis of Direct Action at the November 2003 F.T.A.A. Ministerial
VICTORY BEFORE WE EVEN HIT THE STREETS
It was almost a miracle, not to mention a victory for our movement, that the mobilization in Miami happened at all. Miami was one of the most repressive police states North America has ever witnessed; the $8.5 million security plan, funded by federal anti-terrorism dollars, fortified an already incredibly brutal police force. In the days leading up to the event, paramilitary police stood guard on every downtown corner, arresting anyone who looked like they might be a protester. The media engaged in a smear campaign of lies and slander about anarchists, lionizing the police force that was to protect the city from these invading beasts. Plans for the protest seemed to grow murkier rather than clearer as the event approached. Many expected the worst.
Not to be deterred, anarchists entered a city with no infrastructure for direct action and set one up in a mere few weeks. The convergence and welcome centers, the legal, medical, and food support, the independent media and art spaces—these expressions of mutual aid, solidarity, and gift economics were living examples of the world we are fighting for. This infrastructure, pulled together in such a short period of time, was comparable to analogous structures that have taken months and even years to set up in cities that regularly host mobilizations. Our ability to put down such roots in the face of such repression is a moving example of the strength of our movement.
NO TO THE CONSTITUTION of a Europe of capital and war
25-12-2003 16:05
To organise a Front of NO has become a task of high-priority for the anti-globalization movement and all the European anti-capitalist forces, in particular with the prospect of referendums to be held in each state next year. These consultations offer a magnificent opportunity to call on youth, workers and oppressed nationalities to show a massive rejection to this reactionary Europe.EU-Ministers Propose Yet Another Loophole in EU CO2-Emission Reduction Market
23-12-2003 21:02
A majority of EU-ministers spoke out last weekend on the 2005 European emission reduction market, advocating an unlimited use of climate projects abroad by private companies. Then it will be much cheaper to comply with the Kyoto reduction-targets in Europe; by linking these projects with the EU-trading regime, the price of reducing emissions falls sharply. Real solutions are being postponed and the dependence on the fossil fuel economy will be broadened. Earlier at the Climate Conference in Milan, the UN agreed on using genetically modified trees to "absorb" greenhousegasses and accordingly to produce tradeable "carbon credits".In a Tibetan's own words / "Monk niyma story"
23-12-2003 04:28
In October of 2003, the Tibetan Photo Project received its first e-mail from Lobsang Sang Topgyal. He is 23 and a former monk. Lobsang has been documenting the lives of Tibetans.
http://www.tibetanphotoproject.com
Protest Repression in Buenos Aires, Argentina!
23-12-2003 00:24
FTAA Report Back: Video, Audio, Photos, Writing, News Articles
22-12-2003 23:02
One month ago thousands were in Miami, Florida to continue the fight against the FTAA.We entered a militarized police state. Every group of protesters in Miami, from trade unionists to anarchists, was targeted for official violence and abuse.
info on Irish Alliance to co-ordinate action agaisnt EU premiership
22-12-2003 21:38
December 13th meeting minutes of working group "Another Europe is Possible"The Next meeting of this group is on Jan 3rd.
Please note:
"Main event- 01 May Overarching Event (A party for the people to outdo the government’s party with all 25 heads of state of the EU, all issues)"
May 1st is a Saturday this year.
EU presidency comes to UK 2nd half 2005.
Baker’s mission on Saddam’s debt may undermine Iraqi democracy
22-12-2003 11:18
James Baker is meeting Tony Blair on Thursday. By arranging a ParisClub debt restructuring he goes against the will of Iraqis, who are demanding a fair arbitration tribunal on Saddam’s odious debt.
Tibetan monks using camera for first time in effort to save culture
21-12-2003 00:48
Interview with a Tibetan Lama
21-12-2003 00:36
The SHORTWAVE REPORT 12/12/03 ¡LISTEN GLOBALLY!
19-12-2003 01:09
A weekly 30 minute review of news and opinion recorded from a shortwave radio. 2 files- broadcast quality (13.3MB) and quick download (3.3MB). With times and freqs for listening at home. Free to rebroadcast. Netherlands, Spain, China, and Cuba.GLOBALIZATION, TIME AND ANGUISH- “Diez horas con la globalización”(google)
18-12-2003 09:16
According to the book-“DIEZ HORAS CON LA GLOBALIZACIÓN”(google,amazon,yahoo,Foro-los retos de la globalización, netbiblo, indymedia.org, elcorteingles.es....“ Nowadays time escapes from our lives, without us being able to catch it, as a result of an apparent acceleration of the vital-global process. We are offered numbers and percentages but they are all uncertain, they are obsolete, and have lost present value while they are facilitated to us”.
Halliburton gets more IRAQ contracts!!
17-12-2003 21:53
Aljazeera article - Halliburton despight overcharging the US government already is given another contract in Iraq worth millions.You wouldn't have thought that vice president Dick Cheney used to run it would you?
UK to host EU Council Presidency 2nd half 2005
17-12-2003 15:28
The UK will host the EU Council Presidency in 2005. This is the same year that the G8 comes, rumour has it, to Gleneagles.It is also the year of rotation for the DSEi arms fair.
G8 2004: The war in Savannah
16-12-2003 17:59
China is greatest threat to future of the West
16-12-2003 04:26
