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Black-and-Tan methods used by Israeli soldiers in Bil'in

17-09-2009 14:09

In another of the increasing assaults on the people of Bilin village in Palestine, Israeli soldiers engaged on Tuesday night in yet another middle of the night raid during which villagers were assaulted, property was trashed and children terrorized in their beds.

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Hands Off the People of Iran Meeting in Leeds

17-09-2009 11:58

In the last few months, Iranian society has been gripped by political crisis, sparked by the nakedly fraudulent outcome of its recent elections

We must consider serious questions such as what vehicle can the Iranian people use to positively overcome the theocratic regime which they live and die under. What is our station in any of this and what on earth can we do to prevent questioning of the state in Iran becoming a pretext to greater Imperialist intervention, further than the UN sponsored strangle hold it has on the people of Iran right now

This is an open invitation, please come along

Sachin Sharma
of the Steering Committee of Hands Off the People of Iran, Leeds

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Palestine Today 091609

16-09-2009 17:43

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Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Center, www.imemc.org for Wednesday September 16th, 2009.

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Palestine Today 091509

15-09-2009 17:09

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Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Center, www.imemc.org for Tuesday September 15th, 2009

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UN Report Finds War Crimes In Operation Cast Lead

15-09-2009 16:55

UNITED NATIONS

Press Release


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xxxxxxxxxx UN Fact Finding Mission finds strong evidence
of war crimes and crimes against humanity
committed during the Gaza conflict;
calls for end to impunity

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15 September 2009

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Mosque-Veto

15-09-2009 11:27

Parademics pull a woman from the crush
A Palestinian woman died and dozens more were injured as they attempted to reach Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Incompetent and inhumane policing turned the Qalandia checkpoint into a scene of chaos as worshippers gathered for prayer on the third Friday of Ramadan.

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London Al Quds Day March Meets Small Protests

15-09-2009 09:29

At the start of the march at Marble Arch
Around two thousand supporters of Palestine, mainly Muslims, took part in the annual Al Quds Day march and rally in London on Sunday. There were small protests by some Iranian groups and racist abuse from a few the English Defence League and March For England, but no serious incidents. Photos Copyright (C) 2009, Peter Marshall, all rights reserved.

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Palestinian Solidarity Benefit

15-09-2009 01:30

All proceeds to Interpal
Interpal is a non-political, non-profit making British charity that works with international funding partners and partners on the ground to provide relief and development aid to Palestinians in need, mainly in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and the refugee camps in Lebanon and Jordan. Interpal seeks to help Palestinians overcome the harsh conditions they face resulting from over 60 years of suffering and occupation.

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Palestine Today 091409

14-09-2009 15:57

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Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Center, www.imemc.org for Monday September 14th, 2009

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The English Defence League and Palestinian Rights

13-09-2009 10:16

Today, once again, the English Defence League (EDL) has declared its intention to hold a "peaceful protest" against "militant Islam." However, their choice of target once again demonstrates that they are either unwilling or unable to differentiate militant Islam from ordinary Muslims and Arabs struggling against very real oppression.

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Report and 4 photos from Palestine Solidarity stall

12-09-2009 22:38

4 photos from Palestine solidarity stall

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SMASH EDO: Petition and week of events

12-09-2009 18:29

After a rare week off from the noise demos to focus on the DSEi arms fair Smash EDO will be back outside EDO as usual for weekly noise demos on Wednesday between 4 and 6pm. Come along!

In the meantime, there has been a petition set up for the Foreign Office demo to demand an end to arms exports to Israel. Please support the decommissioners' actions by signing it and circulate widely. To add your signature go to  http://www.petitiononline.com/decom1/petition.html

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This Week in Palestine -Week 37 2009

11-09-2009 16:55

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Welcome to This Week in Palestine, a service of the International Middle East Media Center, www.imemc.org, for September 5th to September 11th 2009

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Palestine Today 091009

10-09-2009 16:31

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Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Center, www.imemc.org for Thursday September 10th, 2009

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NATO Welcoming Committee website live - Nov 13th day of action

09-09-2009 21:55

day of action banner
In November the NATO Parliamentary Assembly will meet in Edinburgh. As
anti-militarists we aim to shut it down.

We are calling for a mass demo to try and shut down NATO on Friday the
13th of November, the first day of the assembly.

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Palestine Today 090909

09-09-2009 16:25

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Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Center, www.imemc.org for Wednesday September 9th, 2009

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Student Stop the War Conference with Ilan Pappe

09-09-2009 10:25

Stop the War Student Conference- 19th September, 10am-5pm
University of London Union, Malet St.
Nearest tube: Russell Square (Piccadilly Line)