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international / eu / event notice Saturday August 27, 2005 15:20 by @ .:. * + / (€=$)
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There have been 3 arrests in the lead up to the EU Gymnich summit, under the Terrorism Act the men from Newport, were arrested under anti-terrorism powers on Chepstow Road in the city on Thursday afternoon and held overnight. Gwent Police said on Friday that after extensive inquiries, it was established that no offences had been committed. Security has been heightened in Newport ahead of a meeting of European Union foreign ministers there next month. In a statement, the force added that the men were arrested after police received information of suspicious activity in Chepstow Road & "responded swiftly to the information in light of the current terrorist threat". Not before commerical media had spun an Al Qaeda attack threat story. ________________________________________ Here is the original call out to all groups & individuals opposed to the ‘profit before people’ policies of the EU to carry out colourful & creative protests at the meeting. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Saturday August 27, 2005 12:32 by rory hearne
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Pickets took place across dublin (and nationally) at statoil stations demanding statoil withdraw from the corrib gas field consortium. around 25 people took part in the one at usher quay in Dublin city centre. There was great support from the motorists and for most of the time the garage was completely empty. some motorists were determined to break the picket and demanded the gards moved us out of the way. read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression / feature Saturday August 27, 2005 04:33 by Colombia Solidarity Network & Friends Of San Jose
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The visit to Ireland by two leaders of the “San Jose de Apartado” Peace Community from Western Colombia ended on Tuesday night August 9th. As Jesus Emillio Tuberquia and Maria Brigida Gonzalez left from Dublin Airport – they were satisfied that their six days in Ireland had been productive. The tour was organised by Carol Fennessy, from Effin, Co. Limerick with help of friends and associates. read full story / add a comment |
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