Monthly Archives: February 2007

Anarchists 1 : Greek state 0

Nice one! London: Solidarity action with Greek hunger strikers February 13, 2007 Up until yesterday, two people had been on a hunger strike in Greece: together with a third person, they had been detained by the Greek state without trial … Continue reading

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Down with terror! Long live war (on terror)!

In Germany, on February 12, former RAF member Brigitte Mohnhaupt had her bid for parole approved by a court in Stuttgart, and may be released in March: BERLIN, Germany (Reuters) — A German court on Monday ordered the release of … Continue reading

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Greek police detain 60 ‘persons of interest’

Greek police detain 60 people after arson attack on central Athens bank [AP] International Herald Tribune February 12, 2007 ATHENS, Greece: Greek police detained some 60 people in Athens after suspected anarchists burnt a bank ATM late Monday, authorities said. … Continue reading

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G20: Costello vs. Nixon

MELBOURNE may have to abandon hosting major events such as last year’s G20 conference to avoid “disrupting the entire city”, Victoria Police’s Chief Commissioner, Christine Nixon says. Her suggestion that major conferences may need to be relocated to islands or … Continue reading

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Josh Wolf is #1!

Three days ago, on February 6, videoblogger Josh Wolf made US legal history. According to The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press: Blogger Josh Wolf now holds the troubling record as the longest-jailed journalist for contempt of court in … Continue reading

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Votez Bové?

Shoulda stuck to driving his truck into McDonald’s I reckon. Still, I guess three years in government is an advance on three months in prison. From Monthly Review… José Bové Declares Candidacy Here is the text of José Bové’s declaration … Continue reading

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KKK is the Australian Way?!?

Ku Klux Klan logo used on party website Greg Roberts The Australian February 5, 2007 THE Australia First Party has defended its sale of merchandise featuring Ku Klux Klan symbols and its association with a group headed by an American … Continue reading

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But it might just be a lunatic you’re looking for…

[Shit. My housemate is leaving today and taking his Internet connection with him. So… things’ll be a little quiet for a few days ’round these here parts. In other news, Rockin’ Ricque and I enjoyed the sights and sounds of … Continue reading

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@ndy: A medical examination

The Good Doctor of Collingwood has recently subjected me to a razor-sharp line of questioning. You can read my trembling responses here. (Btw, that’s £500 a year not Ã�£500 a year.)

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G20: Legal Centre response to government/corporate smears

Bruised and sore at G20 Hugh De Kretser Herald-Sun February 2, 2007 PICTURE this. You’re in the city. There’s a fair bit of commotion because of the G20 summit, but you’re not interested in that. You’re in town with a … Continue reading

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