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international / rights, freedoms and repression Friday November 19, 2010 - 21:36 by Mark Stephens
On the morning of 21 August 2010, my client, Julian Assange, read in the Swedish tabloid newspaper Expressen that there was a warrant out for his arrest relating to allegations of “rape” involving two Swedish women. However, even the substance of the allegations, as revealed to the press through unauthorized disclosures do not constitute what any advanced legal system considers to be rape; as various media outlets have reported “the basis for the rape charge” purely seems to constitute a post-facto dispute over consensual, but unprotected sex days after the event. Both women have declared that they had consensual sexual relations with our client and that they continued to instigate friendly contact well after the alleged incidents. Only after the women became aware of each other’s relationships with Mr. Assange did they make their allegations against him. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Thursday November 18, 2010 - 16:43 by Shonagh Byrne
The 'Your Right Your Fight' CE Workers campaign met with Minister O Cuiv, Minister for Social Protection on 17th November 2010 to raise concerns on the possible removal of the One-parent Family Payments & Disability payments for CE Workers. ... read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous Tuesday November 16, 2010 - 14:16 by Assembly for Solidarity
In light of the appeal court of December 6, 2010, we call for acts of solidarity everywhere. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression Friday November 12, 2010 - 04:12 by Ardoyne Republican
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Yet again Greater Ardoyne residents face the prospect of another sectarian march being forced through their community. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday November 11, 2010 - 16:58 by John D
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Leading Human Rights barrister, Michael Mansfield QC, is to lead an investigation into the construction materials company CRH’s activities in Israel. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday November 11, 2010 - 00:02 by RNU PRO
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REPUBLICAN NETWORK for UNITY Spokesperson, MARTIN Óg MEEHAN has slammed the felon-setting of a West Belfast Republican. ... read full story / add a comment 
mayo / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday November 10, 2010 - 13:46 by Shell to Sea
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Today marks the 4th year anniversary of the baton charge and violence by Gardaí against protestors opposed to the Corrib Gas Project. The 10th of November 2006 was chosen by the Shell to Sea campaign, as a suitable day of action as it marked the anniversary of the hanging of Ken Saro Wiwa and 8 other Ogoni activists who opposed Shell. Over 200 Gardaí were drafted in under the direction of Superintendent Joe Gannon (then Superintendent in Belmullet).[1] ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Tuesday November 09, 2010 - 17:35 by LASC
The Mexican Government commits - before the European Parliament - to establish the truth in relation to the assassination of Beatriz Alberta Cariño and Jyri Jaakkola ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday November 09, 2010 - 15:42 by PRO Workers Solidarity Movement
“The will of the people has been subjugated to the will of bankers, developers and the super-wealthy. Wednesday’s attack on peaceful protestors was designed to re-inforce that subjugation” – Gregor Kerr WSM spokesperson Anarchist organisation Workers Solidarity Movement (WSM) has called for support for the Student Protest Against Garda Brutality called by students from the Free Education for Everyone and Students in Solidarity networks. The protest is due to gather at the Wolfe Tone Statue on St. Stephen’s Green on Wednesday (10th November) at 6:00p.m. and will march to Pearse Street Garda station. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / arts and media Monday November 08, 2010 - 22:33 by Andrew Carson
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THIS LAND AGAIN // PETER MURRAY // OPENING 16th NOVEMBER 6:00pm// RUNS 17th NOV-14th DEC // Clondalkin Dublin 22. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression Monday November 08, 2010 - 18:03 by Freda H
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Two of the world’s leading diamond retailers have resorted to censorship rather than answering questions about the provenance of their so-called conflict free diamonds. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression Sunday November 07, 2010 - 22:45 by RNU PRO
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REPUBLICAN NETWORK for UNITY (R.N.U.) Cathaoirleach/Chairperson, DANNY MCBREARTY has expressed his support for this Wednesday’s march against Garda brutality in Dublin. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Sunday November 07, 2010 - 17:50 by Enid
Though St Luke's isn't due to close until 2014, rumours persist that the sale of the 18 acre site in Rathgar is under negotiation to a developer with adjacent land. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression Sunday November 07, 2010 - 13:20 by Lorcan Myles
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Demonstration called for Wednesday against police violence. Students call on all opposed to police violence against those who protest to attend. ... read full story / add a comment
international / environment Friday November 05, 2010 - 15:08 by Ban Hare Coursing
Time to send hare coursing the way of the carted stag hunt... ... read full story / add a comment 
national / crime and justice Tuesday November 02, 2010 - 23:32 by RNU PRO
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The REPUBLICAN NETWORK for UNITY (R.N.U.) Spokesperson, MARTIN ÓG MEEHAN has strongly criticised last night’s bomb attacks in the St. James’ area of West Belfast. ... read full story / add a comment
national / history and heritage Tuesday November 02, 2010 - 00:08 by Josephine Hayden
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Republican Sinn Fein are holding their Edentubber Martyrs Commemoration on Sunday, November 7. Assemble at Border Inn 2.30pm ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Monday November 01, 2010 - 20:21 by AIMS Ireland
On Thursday 4th November the Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010 moves to Committee stage in the Dail. AIMS Ireland and other birth support groups are picketing the Dail at 11 am on Wednesday, November 3rd to highlight their concerns about the Bill. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / crime and justice Monday November 01, 2010 - 10:17 by RNU PRO
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REPUBLICAN NETWORK for UNITY (RNU) Ard Chomhairle member, TONY TAYLOR has condemned recent house raids in Derry which were particularly aggressive by the RUC/PSNI in conjunction with British military personnel. ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Friday October 29, 2010 - 23:01 by Saoirse
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Speaking against the motion that: “Nationalism is a hangover from history” hosted by The University Philosophical Society of Trinity College, Dublin on Thursday October 28 the President of Republican Sinn Féin Des Dalton said: ... read full story / add a comment |
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