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international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Saturday July 26, 2008 18:43 by pat c
Ben Lewis argues that the threat to Iran from Imperialism is still very real. He also analyses developments within various anti-war groups. Full story at link. Within the context of Barack Obama attempting to prove himself a reliable statesman by dropping in on occupying forces in Iraq, and with Gordon Brown’s speech to the knesset underlining his readiness to “stand firmly by Israel’s side” and call for “further sanctions and isolation” if Iran does not halt its alleged nuclear weapons programme, it is quite clear that the Geneva talks have not reduced the threat of a military strike. Things are precariously balanced and even the slightest incident, accident or diplomatic faux pas could trigger another bout of destruction and slaughter. read full story / add a comment
international / environment / event notice Saturday July 26, 2008 13:19 by Pauline Hadaway and Siobhan O Dwyer
Surely no right-minded individual could admit to being against 'sustainability'. Or in favour of 'unsustainable' development. End of argument? Not according to Austin Williams, author of a new book, The Enemies of Progress, who argues that the drive for sustainability is killing creativity and holding back development. But with the days of plentiful, cheap oil gone and with international terrorism and food security back on the agenda, has necessity truly become the mother of invention? And, anyway, isn't creativity about finding solutions which overcome restraints? Come along on Tuesday 29 July at 7p m, meet the author and join the debate read full story / add a comment
OZ Catholic Workers Acquitted for Criminal Damage Charges Arising from Exorcism of Raytheon Brisbane
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Saturday July 26, 2008 13:00 by Jim Dowling
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An hour after a Wynnum magistrate found Lisa Bridle and I not guilty of "disobeying a police direction", police rang my home to let me know that Raytheon did not wish to proceed with willful damages charges resulting form another (our third) exorcism at their Brisbane offices. read full story / add a comment
international / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Saturday July 26, 2008 11:44 by soldierofdestiny
There is great trepidation among farmers that their stranglehold on the price of basic foodstuffs within the EEU is under threat from Peter Mandelson read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / event notice Friday July 25, 2008 14:31 by pat c
Saturday August 9, 2pm - 4.15pm Iran: fighting on two fronts Yassamine Mather Critique and HOPI Chris Strafford CPGB a speaker from Permanent Revolution 4.45pm - 7pm Ireland and the evolution of Sinn Fein's politics Kevin Bean author of the book The New Politics of Sinn Fein read full story / add a comment
mayo / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Friday July 25, 2008 14:23 by antifa
video of anti-Shell demo at Shell HQ London read full story / add a comment
galway / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Friday July 25, 2008 11:36 by Galway Alliance Against War
Galway Alliance Against War BENEFIT GIG Wednesday August 6th – Hiroshima Day – An Púcán, Forster St. Galway INTINN – IRELAND’S NO.1 REGGAE BAND Tickets: €10. Door 10pm. read full story / add a comment
clare / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Friday July 25, 2008 01:03 by John Lannon
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The regular Shannon vigil to oppose complicity in human rights abuses and war will take place from 5 to 6pm on Sunday August 10th. Meeting place is the small roundabout before the entrance to the airport. read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Thursday July 24, 2008 13:26 by Sarah Lundberg
Chapters and Verse Lunchtime Reading 1.15 on Wednesday 6th August Chapters of Parnell St, Dublin 1 read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Thursday July 24, 2008 13:20 by [email protected]
An informal discussion with Astrid V. Perez Piñán. read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Thursday July 24, 2008 13:20 by Sarah Lundberg
Chapters and Verse Themed Reading SUN SAND AND ICE-CREAM 6.30pm Thursday 14th August 2008 Chapters of Parnell St, Dublin 1 read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism / other press Thursday July 24, 2008 10:34 by companero
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Anyone interested in the Left in Ireland and Latin American history generally should check out the nu edition of History Irteland. . read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Wednesday July 23, 2008 17:06 by John McCoy
The Techicinal Engineering & Electrical Union have done a complete U Turn and removed all references to Rouge and Maverick Employers from its Website. read full story / add a comment
international / crime and justice / other press Wednesday July 23, 2008 15:02 by Darren C
international / worker & community struggles and protests / other press Wednesday July 23, 2008 12:03 by Darren C
Farzad Kamangar could face execution in the near future, according to the web site Human Rights Activists in Iran. On 11 July, the Iranian Supreme Court confirmed the death penalty against Kamangar, a 33-year-old Kurdish teacher and trade unionist. read full story / add a comment
antrim / history and heritage / event notice Wednesday July 23, 2008 10:15 by Davy Carlin
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Whiterock Library presents a celebration of Irish traditional music, poetry and food read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / news report Tuesday July 22, 2008 23:58 by A Klopstock
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Last weekend marked the 29th Anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution. On the 19th July 1979 the hated dictator and US hireling Somoza was overthrown in Nicaragua. As part of this year’s festivities Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega honoured the leader of one of those few European countries to stand side by side with the Sandinista Revolution during the 1980s. The leader was the Late Erich Honecker, the country, the German Democratic Republic. read full story / add a comment
galway / anti-capitalism / event notice Tuesday July 22, 2008 13:29 by Alan M.
Anarchists in Galway will be giving out the new issue of Workers Solidarity this Saturday... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Tuesday July 22, 2008 09:19 by Mark C
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Having been on the run for over ten years, Radovan Karadzic has been arrested in Serbia. read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Monday July 21, 2008 23:53 by SDLP Youth
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Trade unions have tabled 130 amendments to the Labour Party’s national policy forum designed to demand a change of direction from Gordon Brown’s beleaguered government. Welcoming a proposal to extend the full minimum wage to younger workers, SDLP Youth spokesman Liam McNulty said: read full story / add a comment |
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