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international / anti-war / imperialism Sunday October 30, 2005 - 18:18 by Dr. Coilín Oscar ÓhAiseadha
A CIA plane used to abduct suspected terrorists for torture in other countries landed in Copenhagen in March. Frank Aaen, Danish MP for the Red-Green Alliance, party spokesperson on defence issues and member of the Foreign Policy Committee, is calling the Conservative Danish foreign minister to explain what the plane was doing in Copenhagen. According to the Norwegian paper Aftenbladet, the foreign minister originally refused to put a stop to overflights of CIA abduction planes, stating that they were not in contravention of Danish law. He has recently told the American authorities that Danish airspace may not be used for purposes that are in contravention of international conventions. [But who knows how the US will interpret that?] The article below is a translation from an article by the Danish wire service, Ritzau. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression Sunday October 30, 2005 - 00:24 by catscan
 1 comment (last - sunday october 30, 2005 - 02:38)  1 image
The minister for the Environment, Noel Dempsey, has appointed Peter Cassells to be the official mediator in the dispute between the consortium intent on building an experimental gas pipeline in Mayo, and local residents who fear for their safety if such a plan goes ahead. The Government promised to appoint a mediator in September when five protesters were released from prison after spending 94 days behind bars. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Saturday October 29, 2005 - 11:46 by Justin Morahan
A Turkish Conscientious objector, Mehmet Tarhan, was 29 days on hunger strike yesterday while serving a four year prison sentence for refusing to serve in the army in Turkey ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism Friday October 28, 2005 - 23:33 by Court Reporter
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To let the jurors get away for the bank holiday, it was a short sitting today. The defence has made a brief opening of its case yesterday afternoon. Today Ciaron started his testimony in the witness box, but interruptions by legal argument mean that he'll be back there on Tuesday too. The following is a summary based on court notes ... read full story / add a comment
tyrone / rights, freedoms and repression Friday October 28, 2005 - 17:57 by Ógra B
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Front Page of An Phoblacht 30 September 2004 "Sinn Féin in Omagh has accused the PSNI of heavy handed tactics after a number of protestors were beaten with batons and two teenagers arrested as they held a peaceful protest against a British Army public relations exercise at the Silver Birches Hotel in the town on Wednesday 22 September." ... read full story / add a comment
national / crime and justice Friday October 28, 2005 - 14:25 by info
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Establishment of local / national committees of the Stop the Extraditon of Sean Garland Campaign. ... read full story / add a comment
national / environment Friday October 28, 2005 - 08:34 by Oisin Coghlan
2 comments (last - friday october 28, 2005 - 13:11) 1 image
Friends of the Earth is delighted that TDs from all the political groupings in the Dáil are among the first wave to sign the Climate Pledge. ... read full story / add a comment
international / sci-tech Friday October 28, 2005 - 05:07 by RobbieS
5 comments (last - wednesday may 03, 2006 - 15:21) 4 images  1 audio file
I'd like to know more about Media Lab (MIT). I thought MLE had shut down on Jan 14th this year through lack of funding. Luckily, I recorded a lecture given by Gary McDerby (Principal Rsearch Scientist at Media Lab Europe) in April 2004, and what I heard, I found to be disconcerting – coming to an appliance near you. ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / anti-war / imperialism Friday October 28, 2005 - 01:34 by Elaine
11 comments (last - friday november 26, 2010 - 13:11) 10 images
As a result of global warming, perhaps, the sun split the stones at the Four Courts today. It was not, however, charged with criminal damage and set, unmolested, in the west. Meanwhile, inside the courts, the Pitstop Ploughshares 5 faced day 4 of their trial. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Thursday October 27, 2005 - 18:33 by Mark C
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The number of American soldiers to have died in the war in Iraq has now hit 2,000. It is reported that more than 1,500 events have been held across the United States (united by what? we might ask). The 2,000th soldier to have died is Staff Sergeant George Alexander, who died in hospital from wounds from a bomb attack. ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism Thursday October 27, 2005 - 14:19 by Mary Kelly
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Good work by Scottish Green Party getting Strathclyde Police to do their job. Irish Greens take note! ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Wednesday October 26, 2005 - 22:23 by Observer2
21 comments (last - monday january 02, 2006 - 09:37) 16 images
The trial continued today of the Pitstop Ploughshares at Dublins four courts.
A vigil is continuing each day at the four courts in solidarity with the defendants. ... read full story / add a comment
international / consumer issues Wednesday October 26, 2005 - 20:48 by Kathy Sinnott
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The consequences of abandoning the true purpose of food and turning it into a form of entertainment. ... read full story / add a comment
tyrone / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday October 26, 2005 - 20:16 by Ógra B
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Front Page of An Phoblacht 30 September 2004 "Sinn Féin in Omagh has accused the PSNI of heavy handed tactics after a number of protestors were beaten with batons and two teenagers arrested as they held a peaceful protest against a British Army public relations exercise at the Silver Birches Hotel in the town on Wednesday 22 September." ... read full story / add a comment
tyrone / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday October 26, 2005 - 19:46 by Ógra B
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A successful National Demilitarisation Weekend was held in Omagh from 21-23 October! ... read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday October 26, 2005 - 17:21 by StripeyCat
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The Rossport Five had their temporary release extended yesterday when judgement was deferred by the president of the High Court, Mr Justice Joseph Finnegan. The judge said he needed more time to consider the weighty legal matters of the case. ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / anti-war / imperialism Tuesday October 25, 2005 - 23:07 by Elaine
12 comments (last - thursday october 27, 2005 - 07:11) 13 images 1 video file
Spirits were high at the peace vigil outside the Four Courts today. We hung chime bells from the tree outside the courts as an act of solidarity with the "100,000 Rings" Bell Ceremony. Each bell ring represents a death in Iraq since the start of the war. More info at the Voices In The Wilderness website http://vitw.org/ ... read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous Tuesday October 25, 2005 - 20:22 by David Van Deusen
A full account of the early days of the Katrina/New Orleans crisis. From police murders to the Ninth Ward, to drinking whiskey in the French Quarter. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / housing Tuesday October 25, 2005 - 16:12 by dunk
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2 weeks ago the homeless took to the streets with tek tools supplied by friends- they set up their own street radio, they talked on the streets, people listened, things are changing result- after 3 of the lads, chris, eddie and barry appeared on RTE's the big bite, the lads have been offered a HOME by an elderly dublin woman it has been emotional for people to see results from the action its not over yet ... read full story / add a comment 
galway / environment Tuesday October 25, 2005 - 10:39 by Ciaran Hughes
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Members of the Shell to Sea/Rossport Solidarity Camp, Galway for a Safe Environment and the Woodland League gathered at the site of the proposed landfill at Killaghmore, Kilconnell, East Galway. They were treated to a guided tour of the dump by members of the local community. ... read full story / add a comment |
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