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dublin / anti-capitalism / news report Sunday March 11, 2012 11:59 by Auntie Propaganda
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Predictably, the Sunday Independent goes to town today against RTE over the demise of its favoured candidate Sean Gallagher in the November 2011 Presidential election. There is a non-story on the front page: pat McGuirk: 'RTE wanted me to gun down Gallagher' RTE claims whistle-blower 'was happy with his Frontline experience' http://www.independent.ie/national-news/rtes-statement-...tmlpo But read the RTE response: RTE's statement: 'McGuirk expressed his happiness with programme experience in fulsome terms' RTE's statement on pat McGuirk and 'The Frontline' presidential debate http://www.independent.ie/national-news/rtes-statement-....html read full story / add a comment 
mayo / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Saturday March 10, 2012 18:46 by Press release
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Friday 9th March at 6.30pm a group of two-dozen campaigners and Erris residents gathered outside the Broadhaven Bay Hotel in Belmullet, Co. Mayo where ex 'rape tape' Sergeant James Gill was having his retirement party. read full story / add a comment
galway / anti-war / imperialism / opinion/analysis Friday March 09, 2012 23:32 by Galway Alliance Against War
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Galway alliance against war - march 2012 bulletin Follow us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/312442090965/ Gaaw supported peace events Sunday 11th march between 2-3pm Mark the 9th anniversary of the start of the criminal iraq war 1,455,590 iraqis were slaughtered in us war and occupation of iraq Peace vigil organised by shannonwatch at shannon airport (please assemble at roundabout before airport) Sunday 11th march radisson blu galway @ 8pm Ó ghaillimh go gaza gig Dónal lunny & friends In aid of galway/palestine children’s charity concert Tickets for the concert are €20/€10 and will be available on the door on the night. read full story / add a comment 
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Monday March 05, 2012 17:32 by pat c
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There is an eerie sense of deja vu as the rhetoric used by the Imperialist leaders echoes that used in 2003 prior to the invasion of Iraq. Ben Lewis reports on debates in Westminster , international developments and the ever present danger of an Israeli attack on Iran. Full text at link. The debate was initiated by Conservative MP John Baron, perhaps the only Tory MP who opposes an attack on Iran. His motion was simple and straightforward: “This house believes that the use of force against Iran would be wholly counterproductive and would serve only to encourage any development of nuclear weapons; and calls upon the government to rule out the use of force against Iran and reduce tensions by redoubling diplomatic efforts.” Malcolm Rifkind, Tory chairman of the intelligence and security committee, moved an amendment that completely changed its content. The amendment deleted everything except “This house” and replaced the rest of Baron’s motion with: “… supports the government’s efforts to reach a peaceful, negotiated solution to the Iranian nuclear issue through a combination of pressure in the form of robust sanctions, and engagement led by the E3+3 comprising the UK, US, France, Germany, China and Russia; and recognises the value of making clear to Iran that all options for addressing the issue remain on the table”. The Rifkind amendment, which was passed by an overwhelming majority of 285 to 6. Those who voted against the amendment were Labour MPs John McDonnell, Paul Flynn and Dennis Skinner; Jonathan Edwards of Plaid Cymru; Mark Durkan of the Social Democratic and Labour Party; and Baron himself. read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Sunday March 04, 2012 14:18 by pat c
The American peace activist Cindy Sheehan talks about her anti-war activities and her support for the Miami Five. Liberty Hall 6pm TCD 8 pm. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Thursday March 01, 2012 15:15 by pat c
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James Turley writes about the Imperialist campaign against Syria and asks where the Left and the Anti-War Movement are. Full text at link. It is clear at this point that the Syrian uprising - met with such ruthless brutality by the Ba’athist regime - is in the process of being transformed into some kind of civil war. It is equally clear that imperialism has taken sides against the government of Bashar al-Assad. What is less clear is who exactly is fighting the Ba’athists.... All this raises the question: where is the workers’ movement and the left? In Syria, alas, it is hardly in a position to challenge the Islamists for dominance of the uprising. Its largest sections, especially the Syrian Communist Party, are hopelessly compromised by the regime. To the left of the ‘official communists’, there are only small, nascent organisations, which as yet lack visible penetration into society at large. The uprising has involved political strikes, but not on any large scale.... read full story / add a comment 
international / environment / press release Tuesday February 28, 2012 14:43 by Judith Curry
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A new study led by the Georgia Institute of Technology provides further evidence of a relationship between melting ice in the Arctic regions and widespread cold outbreaks in the Northern Hemisphere. The study's findings could be used to improve seasonal forecasting of snow and temperature anomalies across northern continents. Since the level of Arctic sea ice set a new record low in 2007, significantly above-normal winter snow cover has been seen in large parts of the northern United States, northwestern and central Europe, and northern and central China. During the winters of 2009-2010 and 2010-2011, the Northern Hemisphere measured its second and third largest snow cover levels on record. "Our study demonstrates that the decrease in Arctic sea ice area is linked to changes in the winter Northern Hemisphere atmospheric circulation," said Judith Curry, chair of the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech. "The circulation changes result in more frequent episodes of atmospheric blocking patterns, which lead to increased cold surges and snow over large parts of the northern continents." read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Friday February 24, 2012 17:50 by pat c
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British Foreign Secretary William Hague claims that the World is Facing a new Cold WAr unless Iran gives up its hopes of constructing nuclear weapons. Peter Manson thinks this is a load of codswallop and analyses whats really going on. Full text at link. Foreign secretary William Hague’s absurd claim that the world faces a “new cold war” if Iran does not give up its aim of acquiring nuclear weapons might not stand up to examination, but Hague was undoubtedly given a boost on February 22 when a team from the United Nations-sponsored International Atomic Energy Agency returned from a two-day visit to Iran. read full story / add a comment 
antrim / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Sunday February 19, 2012 11:29 by Belfast Basque Solidarity Committee
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international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Friday February 17, 2012 18:18 by pat c
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Sanctions: such a simple word, it sounds harmless. But sanctions are really War by other means. Here Michael Jansen writes about the reality of sanctionsc as ordinary Syrian people suffer. Full text at link. SHOESHINE BOYS and girls line up with their simple kits along the pavement across from the luxury Cham Palace Hotel, which charges more than a poor man’s monthly wage for a single night’s stay. Women holding bundles which may or may not be babies sit on the broad walkway in a colonnade. Grubby children peddling chewing gum and lottery tickets pursue pedestrians for blocks in the hope of receiving a coin or two. In all the years I have been visiting Syria, I have never seen such desperation. Economic sanctions touted as targeting the regime actually affect the poor, punish the middle class, and destroy commerce. read full story / add a comment
national / environment / press release Friday February 17, 2012 12:16 by Charlie Williams
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Dear Taoiseach,
Dear Tanaiste, Dear Ministers, Dear members of the 31st Dáil Éireann,
In my last letter to you I discussed Tamboran's claim that almost as much gas could be recovered from the Laugh Allen Basin as from the 8 times larger Barnett Shale in Texas, US. Please take a look again at my updated article, Leitrim has $55bn gas reserves, Tamboran claims
https://sites.google.com/site/frackingireland/leitrim-has-55bn-gas-reserves-tamboran-claims
international / anti-war / imperialism / press release Friday February 17, 2012 11:58 by pat c
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I was present in the Commons on January 24, when foreign secretary William Hague made a statement on European Union sanctions against Iran. In response to a question, he said that, while the UK was “not calling for, or advocating, military action”, it is “the job of our armed forces to prepare for many contingencies” and “all options remain on the table”. This was reflected on the Labour front bench by shadow foreign secretary John Spellar, that well known progressive politician (there’s no irony in Hansard, but I hope it’s not the same in this meeting). Spellar reflects the same attitude - that we should be ready for military action read full story / add a comment 
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Thursday February 16, 2012 17:12 by Kev
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As part of Israeli Apartheid Week 2012, the Dublin branch of the IPSC will be holding a “rolling boycott” demo calling on consumers to boycott Israeli products until Israel ends it occupation of Palestinian lands and abides by its obligations under international law. We will assemble at 2pm outside Dunnes Stores on Henry Street (famous for its role in the 1984-87 South African Anti-Apartheid strike by Dunnes’ workers), and begin leafleting and engaging with shoppers. From there we will visit the Jervis Shopping Centre on Henry St, Aldi on Parnell St, and wind up outside Tesco on Parnell St all of whom stock Israeli products. read full story / add a comment 
cork / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Thursday February 16, 2012 17:03 by Kev
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As part of Israeli Apartheid Week 2012, the Cork branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign will be holding a demo and march calling on consumers to boycott Israeli products until Israel ends it occupation of Palestinian lands and abides by its obligations under international law. Assemble at 1pm in Daunt Square, Cork City. read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Thursday February 16, 2012 13:50 by Seven Towers 1 attached file
Seven Towers Agency Ltd. is delighted to announce that the long awaited and much anticipated Census 3, The Third Seven Towers Anthology. The book will be launched at the Irish Writers Centre on Wednesday 22nd February at 7pm, in a flurry of feverish fun. Attendance is free. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Thursday February 16, 2012 13:08 by pat c
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On Monday 13th February 2012, the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign held a four hour day-time vigil outside the Israel Embassy in Dublin in solidarity with Palestinian political prisoner and hunger striker Khader Adnan. This action took place on the 58th day of his hunger strike against his administrative detention (internment without trial) by, and physical abuse suffered at the hands of, the Israeli state. Khader was detained on 18th December 2012 and put in prison for four months (despite not being charged with anything). He immediately embarked upon a hunger strike in protest at the conditions and treatment faced by both himself and the over 4,440 other Palestinian political prisoners languishing in Israeli prisons. Physicians for Human Rights – Israel were today allowed to examine Khader, and reported that he remains shackled to his bed, his condition, “already at a life-threatening stage, continues to deteriorate” and he is “experiencing extreme pain.” It is clear that without intervention to secure his release, he will die soon. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Tuesday February 14, 2012 12:42 by pat c
The US Navy is building up its forces in the Persian Gulf, more provocations against Iran. With another Aircraft Carrier Battle Group arriving, Admiral Fox, commander of the 5th Fleet upped the ante: “We’ve developed very precise and lethal weapons that are very effective, and we’re prepared,” he said. “We’re just ready for any contingency.” Full text at link. The increasingly menacing character of US rhetoric toward Iran was underlined by the comments to the media on Sunday by Admiral Mark Fox, commander of the US 5th Fleet based at Bahrain in the Persian Gulf. While couched in terms of “defence”, Fox’s remarks contained a barely concealed threat. President Barack Obama has repeatedly declared that the US will not allow Iran to build a nuclear weapon and that “all options are on the table” to prevent that from taking place. Fox was signalling that the 5th Fleet was “ready today” for “any contingency”, including war. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / environment / news report Sunday February 05, 2012 22:23 by Nico
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Today (5/2/12), the Dublin Citizens Defence Committee (CDC) in co-operation with residents in Charlemont Street, participated in organising and carried out work on a communal garden for the area. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / other press Saturday February 04, 2012 20:42 by Darren c
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Yes, it’s kicking off everywhere. Over the last 18 months we have seen a sea change in resistance and popular consciousness. The Arab Spring has put revolution back on the agenda of global politics. In Britain, we’ve seen the occupation of Millbank and student revolt, the huge TUC March and now the massive N30 strike. read full story / add a comment 
international / crime and justice / news report Saturday February 04, 2012 11:35 by BrianClarkeNUJ
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A sectarian bigoted debate on the re-introduction of political internment without trial in the instance of Marian Price in British occupied Ireland with video. read full story / add a comment |
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