London Newswire Archive

09-02-2004 21:08 | 0 comment(s)

Afghan heroin trade starts to pick up nicely

In the last few weeks i have heard a lot about the Heroin trade in Afghanistan, about two weeks ago I heard a report on the world service that Cambridge university study had shown that during Taleban rule in the country the worlds Heroin supply was cut by two thirds. Since the delinquent bushitler and his hired thugs took over
things have got back to normal big time. I read last week of a massive bust in Pakistan and there have been
other articles floating about the corporate press and Beeb. I have not had time to save them and put together a few links but I think it's definately an important story which I didn't see on any IMC's (I might have missed it) Read more >>

09-02-2004 21:01 | 1 comment(s)

Synergy Project

The Synergy Project
Saturday February 28th 2003
SEOne, Weston Street, London SE1
10pm-8am
Tickets £15 (£10 concs door), £13 + booking fee in advance Read more >>

09-02-2004 20:30 | 2 comment(s)

Colliers Wood Resistance

Eco education group resist property developers in South London. Read more >>

09-02-2004 14:48 | 1 comment(s)

Fundraiser 4 Palestine!

WHAT?
WHY?
WHEN?
WHERE?
WHO? Read more >>

09-02-2004 13:16 | 1 comment(s)

The right to peaceful protest under attack - Animal rights group speaks out

On 3rd January 2004, an animal rights group in Manchester campaigning against the fur trade spoke about police harrassment of their peaceful protest outside Harvey Nichols' store. Video clips. Read more >>

08-02-2004 02:44 | 12 comment(s)

Will paternal paranoia triumph?

Even as fathers are disappearing from the lives of millions of women and children, they're turning up in newsletters, local activist groups, and cyberspace as members of an outspoken movement for "fathers' rights" whose declared purpose is to "fight back." Fight back against what ? Read more >>

07-02-2004 21:41 | 0 comment(s)

waterloo station video

Short video of the waterloo station action and the adbusting actions of the previous nights.
Note how happy the eurostar staff were to collect up our leaflets in order to deny others access to it.

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07-02-2004 17:56 | 0 comment(s)

MUNICH: SATURDAY TIMELINE

TODAY`S MAIN DEMO IN MUNICH HAS PASSED OFF TOTALLY PEACEFULLY. HOWEVER, THERE HAS BEEN SOME SHOCKING POLICE BRUTALITY ON THE MARIENPLATZ TOWARDS THE EARLY EVENING. AROUND 20-30 ARRESTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND MANY PEOPLE WERE BADLY BEATEN. Read more >>

06-02-2004 22:36 | 0 comment(s)

Martians against yankee imperialism

06-02-2004 19:24 | 0 comment(s)

World's Biggest Peace Music Festival in UK - Press Release

- PRESS RELEASE 2nd February 2004 -

UK ARTS FESTIVAL FOR PEACE
WORLD'S BIGGEST FEBRUARY 15th EVENT
AS BLAIR DROPS FROM THE CHARTS

Four night music & arts Festival, Thursday 12th - Sunday 15th February, Hackney Ocean, London & Peace Not War CD: Volumes 2,3,4,5
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06-02-2004 19:14 | 1 comment(s)

POLICE RIOT: MAYHEM IN MUNICH

TODAY`S DEMO IN MUNICH HAS BEEN REPEATEDLY ATTACKED BY THE RIOT COPS. MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN ARRESTED. Read more >>

06-02-2004 17:35 | 2 comment(s)

Right to Peaceful Protest Under Attack in Manchester

The peaceful protest picket outside Marks and Spencers in Manchester is under attack. This video clip was shot on 3rd January 2004 and gives a taste of the sort of harrassment that is being experienced by those campaigning againt Zionism on a weekly basis. Read more >>

06-02-2004 14:05 | 9 comment(s)

IWCA announces candidate for London Mayor

The Independent Working Class Association has announced its candidate for the London Mayoral election due to be held on 10 June 2004. Read more >>

06-02-2004 06:51 | 1 comment(s)

'Escaping' the US? Join the Exodus Nexus!

expatriots unite! Read more >>

05-02-2004 23:18 | 0 comment(s)

UN Warning over Horn Conflict

In January the US State Department warned of the possibiliy of a new war between these old rivals, and on the 4th February a UN envoy to the area warned of the ever rising tensions. Read more >>

05-02-2004 23:17 | 0 comment(s)

Report on picket of Marks & Spencer

Report on this week's picket of M&S in support of the Palestinian Intifada and against M&S' support for Zionism. Read more >>

05-02-2004 22:34 | 1 comment(s)

Harsh Sentences for Sydney Opera House NO WAR Graffiti Crew

Harsh sentences for two amazing folks who did one amazing action - painting a massive "NO WAR" on the top of the Sydney Opera House in March last year.

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05-02-2004 17:17 | 3 comment(s)

Indymedia London Convergence Event - Notes

INDYMEDIA LONDON CONVERGENCE NOTES

Here is a recap of some general notes taken from the day-long Indymedia London event on Saturday 31 January, 2004 (approx 45 people attending). Read more >>

05-02-2004 17:13 | 2 comment(s)

Graffiti protest over Queen's hospital visit in Norwich.

Anti-monarchist aggro. Read more >>

04-02-2004 23:47 | 11 comment(s)

Solidarity with whitewashers from hecklers

Oxford citizens for truth want to express their solidarity and admiration for the group (judges for justice) that whitewashed downing street today. Read more >>