London Newswire Archive

04-02-2004 18:08 | 3 comment(s)

Puebla: a new step of the FTAA, with differences between USA and Brazil

This Tuesday 3rd February, in Puebla, Mexico, will start a new meeting of the Economy and Commerce vice-ministers of the countries that have been carrying out the negotiations of the Free Trade Area of the Americas. The firm position of Brazil threats again the US intentions about the FTAA. Read more >>

04-02-2004 17:40 | 3 comment(s)

Manchester Community Choir singing at the Manchester Against Racism Rally

Two beautiful songs sung by the superb Manchester Community Choir at the Manchester Against Racism launch rally on 15th January 2004. Read more >>

04-02-2004 16:01 | 9 comment(s)

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HECKLE PRIME MINISTER

Nine members of the public decided to use Prime Minister's Question Time today to question directly Tony Blair on the important issues of the occupation of Iraq, and the real reasons that the United Kingdom went to war. Refusing to be silent on hearing the Prime Minister's evasions on these important issues, each stood up and made one simple demand: "No more whitewashes, Tony!" Read more >>

04-02-2004 10:16 | 0 comment(s)

Tom Hurndall Investigation Expanded (Press Release)

Investigation by the Metropolitan Police is now being expanded to cover the James Miller with a broader remit of exploring the systemic nature of the killings. Read more >>

03-02-2004 23:00 | 1 comment(s)

March against a new generation of nuclear weapons - March to Aldermaston 2004

March against a new generation of nuclear weapons - March to Aldermaston 2004

Oxford to Aldermaston Youth March, 10th - 12th April 2004
All welcome! Read more >>

03-02-2004 18:40 | 0 comment(s)

Organising an alternative to the ESF-UK

The official ESF-UK has proved to be a sham which is going nowhere.... but now we have criticised what do we do? Read more >>

03-02-2004 13:41 | 2 comment(s)

DIS-ASD on old kent rd.

Media fills in the gap in lack of support for the anti-walmart campaign. Read more >>

03-02-2004 12:10 | 0 comment(s)

Dochouse Films

One powerful film about Chechnya
One view of life in Post Soviet Kyrgyzstan and
The Boy who Plays on the Buddhas of Bamiyan

upcoming screenings from DOCHOUSE at the Ritzy and the Other Cinema Read more >>

02-02-2004 23:15 | 0 comment(s)

Aida refugee Camp, Palestine -update-

Aida refugee Camp, Bethlehem, Palestine.

Mohammad Abu Odah killed by the IDF. Family house imploded.
5 hours of war havoc on the streets of Aida. Read more >>

02-02-2004 21:23 | 1 comment(s)

CRUELTY of LONDON'S SECRET CHAMBER of HORRORS

David Blunkett can't see anything wrong with Belmarsh – an unfortunate side effect of his optical condition perhaps....... Read more >>

02-02-2004 19:13 | 5 comment(s)

Two US Soldiers ask: "When will we stop dying so senselessly?"

Over the Christmas holidays I managed to find two US soldiers who were back from Iraq. They were both somewhat willing to be interviewed and describe their time in Iraq in their own words.

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02-02-2004 16:50 | 11 comment(s)

Peace Not War Music and Arts Festival 12th 15 February

In February 12th, the Peace Not War Music and Arts Festival kicks off in London.

A year on from the Massive worldwide Peace demonstrations, this 'festival' really could be something for the UK Peace movement. It is a gathering for the whole spectrum of people who came out on the streets last year. Read more >>

02-02-2004 15:21 | 1 comment(s)

Defending Asylum -- 2 Demos in London, Friday 30 January

Two demos were held in London on Friday, January 30 as part of the European Day of Action Against the Detention of Asylum Seekers and Migrants. Read more >>

02-02-2004 15:04 | 0 comment(s)

Open Meeting To Set Up A London Anarchist Youth Network

Thursday 26th Feb. 5pm, Freedom Bookshop, Whitechapel High St, E1 7QX. Nearest underground station: Aldgate East. (Leave Aldagte East station at the Whitechapel Art Gallery exit and it's in Angle Alley directly to the right of you.) Read more >>

02-02-2004 14:14 | 0 comment(s)

World Social Forum in Mumbai - A report back

World Social Forum in Mumbai - A report back Read more >>

02-02-2004 11:59 | 3 comment(s)

The European Social Forum (ESF) is infected by a dark despair.

Warning!!! Read more >>

02-02-2004 00:20 | 1 comment(s)

saddam nominated for nobel peace prize

in a bold move for double-think, saddam hussein has been nominated for this year's nobel peace prize. Read more >>

01-02-2004 20:57 | 0 comment(s)

European Roundup of Action of 31st January 2004

On 31 January 2004, for the first time in Europe, mobilizations took place all over fortress Europe simultaneously on the same day. Here is a first summary of demos, protests and actions which took place in about 50 locations.

01-02-2004 19:26 | 0 comment(s)

Peccadillos proliferate

The Whitehouse leak of the name of CIA Spook Valerie Plame has lead to inquiries by the US Congress. To gain a sense of the gravity of the situation the Resolution of Inquiry is a privileged measure that can only be invoked by members of the of the Senate and Congressional Intelligence Committees. This measure is rarely invoked. What follows is a reprint of an article by former White House Counsel during the Nixon Administration John Dean outlining the matter. And you thought the Hutton Commission Report ended this type of chit-chat ! Oh the tangled web we weave......... Read more >>