London Newswire Archive

29-08-2004 09:29 | 0 comment(s)

Barbed wire and the "Ben Gurion strategy"

Woke up this morning to a phone call from detained UK journalists and human rights activist, Ewa Jasiewicz - who remains in detention at the Ben Gurion Detention facility in Israel's main airport. Ewa's appeal hearing in the supreme court will now take place on Wednesday, by which time Ewa will have spent 3 weeks imprisoned be "the only democracy in the Middle East." Read more >>

29-08-2004 05:34 | 0 comment(s)

1 Video Dublin Critical Mass 27 August 04

Critical Mass 27 August 04
Open Your Street to Car Free Day 2004
More people are celebrating Car Free Day around the world every year. You can too Read more >>

28-08-2004 16:49 | 0 comment(s)

FAWLTY POWERS - The World Bank and IMF at 60

Indymedia free film screenings in the upstairs bar @ The Ritzy, Brixton presents... Read more >>

28-08-2004 16:42 | 7 comment(s)

The Venezuelan anti-terrorist law penalizes “anarchy” with 1 to 3 years in prison

:: Commentary on the draft of the Anti-terrorist Law
Humberto Decarli Read more >>

28-08-2004 16:29 | 4 comment(s)

REVOLUTION IN VENEZUELA? YOU MUST HAVING A LARFF!!

El libertario is a collective in venzuela that has been active for nine years now. We are focused around the newsletter which we publlish every two months. On this section of the website we will be posting english articles based around the anarchists perspective on issues in venezuela and around latin america. If you would like to submit an article or comment please send it to

ellibertario@nodo50.org, or to Raul F, apartado postal 128, Carmelitas, Venezuela (New direction!!)
Read more >>

28-08-2004 12:26 | 0 comment(s)

No Borders Camp in Perpignan France

The No Borders peace camp due to be held at a detention centre near Perpignan, southern France was moved to a different location after the authorities decided to empty the centre of the 'sans papiers' (people without papers)and close it for 10 days 'for repairs'. Read more >>

28-08-2004 00:13 | 0 comment(s)

P.A.I.N in Bath – a real benefit!

Bristle magazine benefit – in Bath on Fri 3 September
Bristle mag is delighted to present live P.A.I.N (Propaganda and Information Network), the legendary agit-prop ska-punksters, plus the Positive Vibration Sound System DJ’s, at a night of maverick merrymaking in Bath. Bring yer dancing shoes! Read more >>

27-08-2004 22:43 | 0 comment(s)

Iraqi Resistance Report: New Issue 08/ 23-25 /04

The Iraqi Resistance Reports are Translated and/or compiled by Muhammad Abu Nasr, member editorial board The Free Arab Voice. Read more >>

27-08-2004 20:39 | 0 comment(s)

Use Your Loaf is still here.

Two High Court bailiffs turned up at 7.35 in the
morning. But there were over 30 people defending the
place. Due to early morning stupidity they nearly got
through the door but got pushed out and dragged away.

The cops arrived and milled about aimlessly. The usual
team of confused builders also turned up but headed
for the cafe (they're getting well known there due to
repeated failed evictions). After faffing about for a
they all left. So we're still here for now! Read more >>

27-08-2004 19:42 | 0 comment(s)

Beyond ESf infonights - NEW VENUE

6 saturday nights of political discussion, films, exhibitions, food, live music & dj’s
Due to Grand Banks eviction, a new venue has been found - see dates below for details.
Saturday 28th August & Saturday 4th September - VENUE: ARCHWAY THEATRE, Archway roundabout, behind methodist church, opp. Archway station.
11th, 18th & 25th September: VENUE tba Read more >>

27-08-2004 18:32 | 1 comment(s)

- Art of War : Patriot

Patriot Read more >>

27-08-2004 18:23 | 0 comment(s)

The Impeachment of Tony Blair

All the evidence shows that the Prime Minister misled Parliament and the people on the eve of the Iraq war. Now, as Peter Oborne reveals, a group of MPs are determined to impeach him. Read more >>

27-08-2004 14:51 | 15 comment(s)

ASBOs used against DSEi protesters

Yesterday two people and a baby were prevented from holding a banner and handing out leaflets outside Reed Exhibitions (owners of Spearhead and organisers of DSEi, the world’s largest arms fair). Read more >>

27-08-2004 13:37 | 0 comment(s)

New York RNC Protesters to Use SMS Comms System

The protests against the RNC in New York City kicking off right now are going to be massive. On the streets people will be again using the SMS text info service that was set up for protestors at the Democratic National Convention in Boston and the Republican National Convention in New York...
Read more >>

27-08-2004 13:25 | 3 comment(s)

Fair Trade Demo at Labour Pty Conference - Sept 26

Thousands of people will come together on the opening day of the Labour Party conference (sun 26th Sept) to demand the Government ends global poverty and protects our planet.

Be there…

http://www.wdm.org.uk/tjm/index.htm
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27-08-2004 02:37 | 0 comment(s)

Exxon/Mobil, the RNC & Widespread Nonviolent Militancy

Decentralized direct actions worldwide. Read more >>

27-08-2004 02:24 | 0 comment(s)

Romanies face eviction

Romanies have lived on the land here for 50 years, veteran activist Peter Ripley said at the dedication of a Memorial Park near Epping yesterday (22 August), when an appeal was made to postpone the eviction of the last residents of the Paynes Lane caravan park. Read more >>

27-08-2004 02:16 | 0 comment(s)

UK: eviction stopped

What can best be described as a stand-off ensued yesterday (24 August) when Epping Forest District Council attempted to clear Paynes Lane of its last residents. Read more >>

26-08-2004 21:13 | 1 comment(s)

Bank with close ties to Bush administration engulfed in scandal

The [U.S.] Justice Department announced on Friday that it is launching a criminal investigation into Riggs Bank. In recent months, the Washington-based bank has become engulfed in a scandal related to charges of money-laundering, corruption and terrorist financing. Read more >>

26-08-2004 13:41 | 4 comment(s)

ECF-Visions of Another World

The European Creative Forum Presents

A Special 9/11
A FREE FESTIVAL FOR PEACE! Saturday September 11th (1pm-1am)

FEATURING

The WorldWide Launch of The Best of Anti-War Music 2003-2004

ENTRY BY DONATION or
A Special Launch Edition of PNW Vol.2** + ECF VoAW entrance for £10

BRING FOOD TO SHARE PARTICIPATE WHERE POSSIBLE DRESS TO EXPRESS

Venue rampART Community Creative Centre and Social Space
15-17 Rampart Street, London E1 2LA (see www.rampart.co.nr)

Call the ECF-Visions Hotline 07910 004410
or check the ECF & PNW websites!

PEACE > PAIX > PACE > PAZ > BARIS > FRIEDEN > SHALOM > SALAM > MIR > UDO > HEDDWEN! Read more >>