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offsite link What do you make of the Russia and China Partnership? Tue Feb 28, 2023 16:26 | The Saker
by Mr. Allen for the Saker blog Over the last few years, we hear leaders from both Russia and China pronouncing that they have formed a relationship where there are

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offsite link News Round-Up Sun Dec 15, 2024 01:02 | Will Jones
A summary of the most interesting stories in the past 24 hours that challenge the prevailing orthodoxy about the ?climate emergency?, public health ?crises? and the supposed moral defects of Western civilisation.
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offsite link Trial of Migrant Murder Suspect Will Take Twice as Long Because of Language Barrier Sat Dec 14, 2024 15:00 | Will Jones
The murder trial of an asylum seeker believed to have arrived in the U.K. on a small boat could take twice as long because he does not speak English, a court heard.
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offsite link BBC Accused of ?Gross Historical Ignorance? in Syria Reporting Sat Dec 14, 2024 13:00 | Will Jones
The BBC has been accused of "gross historical ignorance" after it said that Syria's Jews "want to believe they have a space now" following the collapse of Assad's Government at the hands of an Islamist insurgency.
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offsite link Nutcracker Gets Woke Makeover With Suffragettes and Girl Boss Lead Sat Dec 14, 2024 11:00 | Will Jones
The Nutcracker has been given a woke makeover by the English National Ballet with the addition of Suffragettes and a girl boss lead character.
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offsite link IPCC U-Turn as it Prepares to Start Blaming Humans for Bad Weather Sat Dec 14, 2024 09:00 | Chris Morrison
Up to now the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has largely held the line on not blaming 'extreme' weather on humans. But its latest press release suggests that is about to change, says Chris Morrison.
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dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Sunday October 27, 2013 00:11 by Seomra Spraoi   text 1 comment (last - monday october 28, 2013 21:09)   image 2 images   1 attached file
The Dublin Squatters are back and they're here to present: Squat's the Craic? Films screening, live music, DJs, food, leaflets and zines, crafts, fun and a chance to talk about what we never talk about: Squat's actually happening in Dublin! Bands from 9pm: Noise Magot; Lynched; Intergalactic Nun; Pope Nixon. read full story / add a comment
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international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Friday October 25, 2013 22:12 by Brian Clarke   image 1 image   video 1 video file
Lethal Allies a book on British Government Collusion in the sectarian murders of ordinary innocent Irish people in British Occupied Ireland is written by leading journalist Anne Callwallader and produced by the Pat Finucane centre focused on the ethnic cleansing of the Glenanne Gang which still operates in Ireland. read full story / add a comment
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galway / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Friday October 25, 2013 17:29 by Jam   text 1 comment (last - tuesday november 05, 2013 23:53)   image 6 images
No to State Racism
No to Irresponsible Media Reporting
End Racial Profiling. read full story / add a comment
Night talk on Brazil
international / environment / event notice Wednesday October 23, 2013 11:02 by Latin American Solidarity Centre (LASC)   image 1 image
Whilst James Newton and Sam Clements were filming in Southern Brazil they heard about the extraordinary work of US missionary Sister Dorothy Stang, a nun with a price on her head. For over 20 years she had been fighting to preserve the Amazon rainforest, while helping peasant farmers live sustainably. Inspired by a mere five-minute call to Sister Dorothy, they set off on a 2500-mile journey to find her. Little did they know of the dangers ahead, or that Sister Dorothy would later be killed by hired gunmen. The Student, the Nun & the Amazon is a film about the work of Sister Dorothy made shortly before her death.

More info at: www.studentnunamazon.com.

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People gather at the site of a drone strike on the road between Yafe and Radfan districts of the southern Yemeni province of Lahj August 11, 2013. (Reuters)
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Tuesday October 22, 2013 13:41 by Turing   text 1 comment (last - thursday april 09, 2015 13:08)   image 1 image
A new report by Human Rights Watch once again confirms that Hellfire rockets lack selectivity and exterminate women and children more often than they hit Al-Qaeda associates. Last month the UN urged the US to reveal data on civilian drone casualties.

The prominent human rights organization has released a detailed 102-page report on the US drone attacks and airstrikes in Yemen against militants of the Al-Qaeda wing in the country simultaneously with another human rights organization Amnesty International issuing a report on US drone strikes in Pakistan.

Basically, the HRW report has maintained an already widely-known fact that civilians die too often in reported ‘surgical’ strikes which is unacceptable even by the ‘law of war. ... read full story / add a comment
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national / environment / press release Monday October 21, 2013 23:06 by anon   image 1 image
The labeling "Responsibly Farmed" on farmed salmon in Irish Supermarket Chains is a complete contradiction. Why you may ask? In the nutshell, science has proven the negative impacts Salmon Farms have on native species of juvenile sea trout and salmon. It is far from Responsible to place a salmon farm on any coastline in the direct migratory path of native species. Salmon farms have proven to be connected to the mass decline of sea trout and salmon in many river systems around the world. Lets not forget the famous sea trout collapse in Connemara after they placed salmon farms along the West Coast of Ireland back in the 80's. read full story / add a comment
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dublin / environment / other press Monday October 21, 2013 19:58 by T   text 5 comments (last - wednesday october 30, 2013 16:18)   image 1 image
The latest news from Dublin City Council is that they plan to cut down 300 mature trees in order to improve Merrion Square park. Apparently it is all in the name of giving it a facelift!

The council don't seem to realize that one of the most attractive features of the park is the 300 or so mature trees. Do they not realize it is a tourist attraction as it is? Who knows what their logic is but some lucky Tree Surgeon company is going to get a big windfall here which begs the question. Were the advisers behind this outlandish decision people who were going to gain by it in some way ?

The story has been reported widely in the last week or so in the press. read full story / add a comment
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national / worker & community struggles and protests / feature Saturday October 19, 2013 14:07 by T   text 15 comments (last - thursday june 12, 2014 07:47)   image 11 images
The future is not good for pensions and the further away you are from retirement the bleaker is the prospect that you will get anything like you have paid in. A number of factors have come into play to cause major trouble and nearly all of these affect the underlying basic fundamentals required for a pension system to work and along with the continual counter coup to remove the social gains of the past century by the financial elite, the prospects remain grim. read full story / add a comment
Pakistani protesters belonging to United Citizen Action march behind a burning US flag during a protest in Multan on September 30, 2013, against the US drone attacks in Pakistani tribal areas (AFP Photo / S.S Mirza)
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Saturday October 19, 2013 14:06 by Turing   text 7 comments (last - friday february 21, 2014 16:58)   image 1 image
Yes, the level of the slaughter is being covered up. Full story at link.

A UN report accuses the United States of downplaying the number of civilians killed in anti-terrorist drone operations, while failing to assist in the investigation by releasing its own figures.

With the increased use of remotely piloted aircraft in military operations in a number of countries, the nagging question of civilian “collateral damage” as a consequence of these deadly technologies is a growing concern for the United Nations and human right groups.

In Afghanistan, for example, the number of aerial drone strikes surged from 294 in 2011 to 447 during the first 11 months of 2012, according to data released by the US Air Force in November 2012, UN Special Rapporteur Ben Emmerson noted in his interim report.

Pakistan officials confirmed that out of 2,200 deaths “at least 400 civilians had been killed as a result of remotely piloted aircraft strikes and a further 200 individuals were regarded as probable non-combatants.” read full story / add a comment
 "CHE GUEVARA Pub Quiz!"
dublin / anti-capitalism / event notice Friday October 18, 2013 14:53 by Latin American Solidarity Centre (LASC)   image 1 image
Doors open 7pm, first question 7.30pm.
€40 per team of four.
Individuals welcome- teams will be set up. read full story / add a comment
Murder of  Irish Peace Process
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Friday October 18, 2013 08:02 by Brian Clarke   image 1 image   video 1 video file
THE ongoing internment of Martin Corey is an affront to his human rights and natural justice said former hunger striker Raymond McCartney MLA last Thursday after he met with the Viceroyal of British Occupied Ireland, Theresa Villiers, to discuss his continued internment. read full story / add a comment
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dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Thursday October 17, 2013 13:00 by Turing   text 2 comments (last - tuesday october 22, 2013 13:04)   image 2 images
Protest Rally against Attacks on Senior Citizens in Budget 2014 on 22nd October at 1 pm, Dáil, kildare Street, Dublin

The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament poses the question

Where has the Coalition’s National Positive Ageing Strategy Gone?

Speaking today in Dublin, Mairead Hayes CEO of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament asked

“Where have the promises and the actions to underpin this government’s National Positive Ageing Strategy gone?

Remember the slogan in April 2013 at the launch: POSITIVE AGEING- STARTS NOW read full story / add a comment
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international / consumer issues / news report Tuesday October 15, 2013 20:25 by brionOcleirigh   text 8 comments (last - saturday october 19, 2013 17:52)   image 3 images   video 4 video files
I couldn't help but notice, the difference in one of Ayman Al Gilmore's old parties alternative budget and his government's budget today. He is obviously a me feiner, riding the Irish working class and feeding off old comrades wounds but then that's the story of Ireland, isn't it? The Labour party have no shame have they? They are an obvious gang of fatbarsturds, who people are stupid enough to vote for and are prime meat for a revolution! Anyway here's a summary: read full story / add a comment
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dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Sunday October 13, 2013 23:51 by Just Another Activist   image 1 image
What: Candlelight Vigil for Barry McElehinney
When: 9pm-11pm Tuesday 15/10/2013
Where: Central Bank Plaza, Dame Street, Dublin 2
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international / environment / event notice Tuesday October 08, 2013 18:16 by T   text 2 comments (last - friday november 01, 2013 21:04)   image 5 images
On October 19, 2013, the Global Frackdown will unite concerned citizens around the globe to tell elected officials that we want a future lit by clean, renewable energy; not dirty, polluting fossil fuels. The journey to a renewable energy future will not be fueled by shale gas. Take a stand against fracking — find an event near you and join the Frackdown! read full story / add a comment
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dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Friday October 04, 2013 19:05 by IPSC   text 11 comments (last - monday december 23, 2013 04:41)   image 1 image   video 1 video file
The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign is proud to host an evening with two esteemed experts on international law and the Palestinian/Israeli question, Shawan Jabarin of Al Haq and Dr. Michael Kearney of Sussex University. Mr. Jabarin is fresh from the Hague, where he was meeting with the International Criminal Court in an attempt to convince them to investigate ‘commission of crimes’ by Israel in the occupied Palestinian territories. read full story / add a comment
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dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Thursday October 03, 2013 14:37 by FUSION SUNDAYS   image 1 image
Dublin's only ethnic bazaar! Over 30 Stalls, Workshops, Live Music...

Dublin’s only world culture market, Fusion Sundays, will take place again on Sunday the 13th of October. The market can be described as a vibrant, multicultural event focusing on Ireland’s ethnic communities.

Fusion Sundays offers international stalls, live music, workshops, entertainment for kids and of course a great selection of delicious food from around the globe. read full story / add a comment
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dublin / worker & community struggles and protests / event notice Wednesday October 02, 2013 23:25 by anon   image 1 image
Another Austerity Budget is looming: The government is currently discussing how to implement €3.1bn of austerity in October’s Budget (and another €2bn in 2015). The impact of previous budget cuts are devastating those on lower incomes and in poverty, the public health system, special needs supports, the unemployed, those in mortgage arrears etc. Austerity is destroying our society and economy.

Speakers: Michael Taft (UNITE Trade Union), Mary Murphy (COF) and Siobhán O'Donoghue (Migrants Rights Centre Ireland) read full story / add a comment
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national / worker & community struggles and protests / event notice Wednesday October 02, 2013 23:12 by pbp   text 1 comment (last - sunday october 13, 2013 23:13)   image 5 images
Assembling at 1 pm on Saturday 12th October at the Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square, Dublin, to march to the GPO.

The budget for 2014 is expected to take yet another €3 billion out of the economy, at a rate of two to one in favour of cuts over taxation. This will affect health, education, social protection and community services. It will not create one new job.

Alternative sources of revenue exist: read full story / add a comment
Labour Fatbasturds
international / consumer issues / news report Wednesday October 02, 2013 09:50 by Brian Clarke   text 5 comments (last - friday october 04, 2013 10:01)   image 2 images   video 3 video files
George W Bush economic adviser Dr Pippa Malmgren, speaking in Dublin yesterday, said Ireland faces 20 years of “no growth,” because of the European Central Bank She was speaking at a Davy Stockbroker conference in Dublin, saying Ireland should leave the euro and devalue the punt. Of course Irish politicians on the Euro gravy train will disagree. read full story / add a comment
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