UK Globalisation Newswire Archive
kyoto smiles? yea or nay?
16-02-2005 00:19
here is an interesting and well written article about kyoto and other related topics.. p.s. can i just object to personal carbon trading (in principle) before its back in the news... it doesn't seem to be any more workable than carbon trading was int d first place..although tis a good idea- capping the amount of cabon we may each use but...NYC F15-03 Photographs Never Before Seen
15-02-2005 21:36
Opposing the Olympic Bid
15-02-2005 11:52
Saturday saw the successful launch of a week of protest which ends with a public demonstration in Meridian Square, Stratford Station on the 19th February at 1pm. 20 traditional narrowboats travelled the canals and gathered at the site of the proposed Olympic Stadium.Victory for McLibel 2 against UK Government
15-02-2005 11:18
This morning (15th February) the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg declared that the notorious and long running McLibel case was in breach of the right to a fair trial and right to freedom of expression. The McLibel 2 (Helen Steel, 39 & Dave Morris, 50) had launched legal proceedings against the UK government arguing that the marathon 'McLibel trial' which lasted 313 days - the longest trial of any kind in English legal history - and UK libel laws, breached the European Convention on Human Rights Article 6 (right to a fair trial) and Article 10 (right to freedom of expression).Alaska has approved the shooting of over 1000 wolves
15-02-2005 04:52
Kyoto Protocol Comes Into Effect
14-02-2005 17:26
On 16 February 2005, the Kyoto Protocol comes into effect, legally binding most industrialised countries to greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2012. The treaty was signed by over 180 countries in 1997 and has since been watered down by special provisions for countries like Canada and Russia as well as limited in its effect by US non-ratification.Peak Oil - an online petition
14-02-2005 16:48
The coming peak of oil production has huge consequences for virtually everyone on the planet. The mid-point of historical production means that the era of cheap oil is over. Why is the government no publicly acknowledging this issue?atrocities in fallujah
14-02-2005 14:32
what the newsmedia and govt dont want you to hear or seeA CALL for PGA BLOCS on MARCH 19
14-02-2005 01:43
An INTERNATIONAL CALL for PEOPLES' GLOBAL ACTION BLOCS on MARCH 19 and 20 to EXPOSE and TARGET WAR PROFITEERSMexican Activists CIPO-RFM to speak in the UK. Nottingham, Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton, London.
13-02-2005 22:13
windsor tower fire poses some questions
13-02-2005 21:45
But it poses serious questions for accountants, and naturally architects.
G8: Activists Being Monitored - Border Controls Considered reports Scotsman
13-02-2005 19:39
Scotsman roundup of security measures re G8 Summit in July 05 - including assertion by Tayside Chief Constable that "known activists" were already being "monitored" by "undercover officers" both in the UK and mainland Europe, and that police are "talking to the Crown about a range of issues... ...including restricting access to Scotland". John Vine, the Chief Constable of Tayside Police said: "In extreme situations we may apply to prevent entry into Scotland".Climate change demo pictures.
13-02-2005 17:11
POLITICAL CARTOON - Eating the World!
12-02-2005 03:05
This drawn maked Nico - cartoonist and illustrator.
He live in Rio de Janeiro.
Muharram the month of revolution
11-02-2005 20:44
Austrian woman arrested in Turkey
11-02-2005 19:56
Sandra Bakutz, an Austrian citizen, was arrested at Istanbul Airport on the way to join a delegation observing a trial. She has been charged with belonging to a banned organisation and has gone on hunger strike. Below is a statement dated February 11, 2005:G8: Scottish Parliament Petition re Policing + Protests
11-02-2005 14:09
G8 Alternatives are publicising a petition in response to some of the alarming reports about policing plans for the G8 summit protests this coming July is Scotland. The petition demands that riot police equipped with rubber bullets are not used for policing, that venues be provided for protest meetings and accomodation, and that protestors creating their own spaces should be allowed to do so.The SHORTWAVE REPORT 2/11/05 ¡LISTEN GLOBALLY!
11-02-2005 00:21
A weekly 30 minute review of news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio. With times and freqs for listening at home. Free to rebroadcast. Netherlands, China, Russia, Spain, and Cuba.
