London Newswire Archive

27-08-2007 21:25

NIGER: Government continues down the road of confrontation with Tuareg rebels

The Nigerien military is continuing to arbitrarily arrest civil servants from the department of Agadez in Niger, leaving no trace of them. At the same time landmines belonging to the military have been discovered that both the civilian population and Tuareg fighters acknowledge the existence of. Read more >>

27-08-2007 21:06

This time we are making an unusual request for your help

This time we are making an unusual request for your help. We are gathering money for the medical treatment for one of our volunteers who has fallen ill with a rare and very dangerous disease - autoimmunity
Karolina has been helping us for over a year, however before, for years she has been rescuing animals from oppression on her own, e.g. buying horses from transport for slaughter. She has been intervening with Viva (e.g. in Kałuszyn, where we took over 6 horses). Thanks to her we also managed to gain support for our campaign from a few well-known personalities. With her help a new culinary program will come into beeing. She has devoted her every free moment to us. However now, Karolina is in an untypical for her situation - she herself needs help...

Read more >>

27-08-2007 20:53

Audio Podcast on Climate Camp day of actions...

Action podcast on 19th August: interviews with particpants, witnesses and legal observers. Read more >>

27-08-2007 17:23

Bikes Not Bombs Critical Mass in Brighton 5pm at the Level

Anti arms trade campaigners have occupied a piece of land in Wild Park for a four day long action camp against EDO MBM, a factory manufacturing weapons for the US, UK and Israel in Mouslecoomb, Brighton, plan to hold a four day long protest camp in Wild Park from Monday 27th August. Activists from around the country are expected to attend the event and plan to take part in direct action.
Read more >>

27-08-2007 12:22

Harvey Nicks Leeds Remove Fur

Harvey Nichols in Leeds had a number of white Prada jackets which were trimmed with mink fur as part of their autumn stock Read more >>

27-08-2007 12:18

' Even I question the 'truth' about 9/11 ' - Fisk

Robert Fisk, in his article 'Even I question the 'truth' about 9/11' seems to be denigrating, by association, the many science and engineering professors, airline pilots, ex-air traffic controllers, ex-military personnel and other intelligent people who have been questioning the official story of 9/11 ever since they first noticed far more of the many discrepancies than he points out. Read more >>

27-08-2007 11:03

CRITICAL CASH! No Border Camp Benefit Gig

This Friday at the RampART Social Centre, London Read more >>

27-08-2007 08:17 | 3 additions

Mandela's statue in Parliament Square.

Mandela's statue is due to be unveiled in Parliament Square by him on Wednesday 29th. But hang on, the whole area is presently fenced off, with the exception of a tiny, cramped area around Brian Haw's pitch. Read more >>

26-08-2007 17:55

Smash EDO Protest Camp Demo Tomorrow

Please come along and show your support Read more >>

26-08-2007 04:31

malik amjad ali noon

The Rising Honest Political leader in Pakistan Read more >>

26-08-2007 02:18

satirical graphic after climate camp

"We are armed.... only with the brutal apparatus of state repression...." Read more >>

25-08-2007 02:00 | 2 additions

Dr Andrew Wakefield, the MMR vaccine and toxic chemicals

Many parents of vaccine injured children - regardless of which biological mechanism was involved in their children's vaccine-associated regression into autism - support the pioneering work of Andrew Wakefield and his right to pursue his scientific investigation without being persecuted. Read more >>

24-08-2007 21:27

Keep Beniot and his brother together...urgent help needed

21 years old Benoit Nzumvira to be deported on Monday to Rwanda, separating him
from his 12 year old brother. Read more >>

24-08-2007 19:38

People in Common This Sunday Meeting

People in Common Sunday Meeting Read more >>

24-08-2007 10:19

Smash EDO Press Release - Anti Arms Trade Campaigner plan Action Camp

24th August 2007
Smash EDO Press Release
Tel. 07875708873, email

smashedopress@yahoo.co.uk
Anti arms Trade Campaigners Plan Third Protest Camp in Wild Park Read more >>

24-08-2007 09:28

Smash EDO Camp Details

here they are Read more >>

24-08-2007 01:05

Philippine Democracy Under Arroyo’s Petty Tyranny

The rampant human rights violation under the Gloria Macapagal Arroyo government and her penchant for issuing policies that have curtailed the freedom of speech and assembly have been likened to the tyranny that reigned over our country during the time of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos.

Read more >>

23-08-2007 18:33 | 1 addition

The Empire Tastes an Unprecedented Moral Defeat

GERARDO, Ramón, René, Fernando and Antonio are still behind bars in the United States, three of them in maximum security prisons, and all of them subjected to the hateful revenge of those in Washington who have made them the target of reprisals against the Cuban Revolution... Read more >>

23-08-2007 15:13

Climate camp photos from the saddle

Some pictures of the day of action from one of the cycle crew. Read more >>

23-08-2007 15:02

Camp for Climate Action 2007 a Resounding Success! (Action Roundup)

The 24 hours of direct action against climate change which began on Sunday 19th August at noon has culminated in a flurry of direct actions throughout England. As previously stated, none of the actions were intended to disrupt passengers, but instead, targeted the corporations who profit from climate chaos. Meanwhile, the mass siege of BAA national headquarters has forced its closure for the day.

During the week there have been over 71 arrests and a dozen actions, covering a broad range of issues.

Find below details of all the actions throughout the week... Read more >>