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international / anti-capitalism Sunday August 12, 2007 - 21:31 by Cloud Buster
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On Saturday the 11th of August the UK Police stated that they would use anti-terrorist legislation to break the Heathrow Climate Change Camp, since then they have placed a press embargo on the camp and refused toilet and hygeine facilities to the protestors. The indymedia.org.uk site is covering on features and the Guardian has interviewed a cross- section of protestors opposed to the airport expansion. ... read full story / add a comment ![]()
roscommon / anti-war / imperialism Sunday August 12, 2007 - 13:13 by Padraig Murphy
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In today's issue of the Observer, Peter Beaumont in Baghdad reports that the US occupation army is enervated, all petered and in crisis: "Exhaustion and combat stress are besieging US troops in Iraq as they battle with a new type of warfare. Some even rely on Red Bull to get through the day. As desertions and absences increase, the military is struggling to cope with the crisis". ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Sunday August 12, 2007 - 02:30 by Rav
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The Sunday Tribune has slowly but surely ceased to be a quality 'News' paper. Media baron Sir Tony may own just a minority share but he's the only one paying all the Sunday Tribune's salaries and bills. Which explains why it shamelessly, just a fortnight ago, poked a five-page dig at O'Reilly's corporate rival Denis O'Brien who is trying to take over Sir Anto's INM. The Sunday Tribune has deceptively swapped good news reporting for opinion and cheaply-found tabloid stories of human interest.... as expected O'Brien came away without even a bruise. A few months ago the Sunday Tribune published a document alleging serious wrongdoing at construction and insurance billionaire Sean Quinn's Quinn-Direct company. Quinn has sued....... it now looks like Sir Anthony may need the bandages!!!!!! (see Irish Times story below) ... read full story / add a comment |
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