Democracy Now: Israel’s Bloodiest Attacks on Palestinians Since 1948
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Amidst worldwide protests, Israel is continuing its bombing campaign against Gaza for the third consecutive day and preparing to launch a possible ground invasion. Following months of a crippling blockade, this has been described as one of Israel’s bloodiest attacks on Palestinians since 1948. Latest reports indicate that 310 people have been killed and 1,400 injured in the aerial strikes across the Gaza Strip since Saturday morning. The latest targets of the air strikes include the Hamas Interior Ministry building and the Islamic University. Israel’s Defense Minister Ehud Barak announced today that Israel is in an “all-out war with Hamas and its proxies” in Gaza. Fears of a ground invasion are growing after Israel declared a military buffer zone around Gaza, closing off the strip and its 1.5 million residents to journalists and civilians.We speak to Dr. Moussa El-Haddad and Fida Qishta in Gaza, Dr. Mustafa Barghouti in Ramallah, Gideon Levy in Tel Aviv and Ali Abunimah in the US.
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22 Years for Rhys Jones’ Killer BBC NEWS | England | Merseyside | Life term for Rhys Jones killer
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A teenager has been jailed for life for the murder of 11-year-old Rhys Jones who was shot outside a Liverpool pub.
Sean Mercer, 18, of Croxteth, was convicted of the murder after a nine-week trial at Liverpool Crown Court.
Mercer was 16 when he shot Rhys outside the Fir Tree pub in August 2007 as the schoolboy walked back to his home from football practice.
He was ordered to serve a minimum tariff of 22 years by trial judge Mr Justice Irwin.
The judge branded Mercer a "coward" and described the gang members as "selfish and shallow criminals".
After the verdict was read out, Rhys' father Stephen Jones said: "Finally justice has been done for Rhys."
Now as much as I shy away from massive media bandwagon stories (Maddie, Baby P etc.) this verdict I showed some interest in... I am undecided, I think 22 years is a long time, obviously what he did is awful and he seemingly showed no remorse however he is only young so you have to hope for reform through rehabilitation surely?
Also, the news interviewed gang members and showed YouTube videos of guns. It is surprising gangs aren't locked down if they post videos, unless street gangs are also masterminds at making their IP untraceable to CID's best.
I know RIRA etc. have videos but they tend to be more of a... erm... advanced organisations, and now less dangerous!12
Nearly! Shoes Thrown at George Bush in Iraq [yt]HWt3-kPBQ4A[/yt]
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A surprise visit by US President George Bush to Iraq has been overshadowed by an incident in which two shoes were thrown at him during a news conference.
An Iraqi journalist was wrestled to the floor by security guards after he called Mr Bush "a dog" and threw his footwear, just missing the president.
The soles of shoes are considered the ultimate insult in Arab culture.
During the trip, Mr Bush and Iraqi PM Nouri Maliki signed the new security agreement between their countries.
The pact calls for US troops to leave Iraq in 2011 - eight years after the 2003 invasion that has in part defined the Bush presidency.
Speaking just over five weeks before he hands over power to Barack Obama, Mr Bush also said the war in Iraq was not over and more work remained to be done.
His previously unannounced visit came a day after US Defence Secretary Robert Gates told US troops the Iraq mission was in its "endgame".
Shoes thrown at Bush on Iraq trip
Police Injuries at Kingsnorth! The Usual Lies…
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Apology over policing 'injuries'
BBC NEWS | England | Apology over policing 'injuries'
Police minister Vernon Coaker has apologised for telling Parliament that 70 officers were injured dealing with protests at Kingsnorth power station.
His comments came after it was revealed that injuries sustained during policing at the Climate Camp in August included insect stings and heat exhaustion.
There were only 12 reportable injuries, according to a Freedom of Information (FoI) request by the Liberal Democrats.
More than 1,000 officers were involved in policing the event near Hoo in Kent.
According to information obtained by the Liberal Democrats, Kent Police officers and staff suffered only 12 reportable injuries, four of which involved direct contact with another person.
The Lib Dems said the eight other injuries included being "stung on finger by possible wasp", "officer injured sitting in car" and "officer succumbed to sun and heat".
Kent Police confirmed that 12 officers were required to retire from duty because of their injuries.
A spokesman said: "In total, approximately 68 officers were treated for injuries or illnesses by the Kent Police tactical medicine unit and the Red Cross.
"In addition, teams of officers from other forces brought their own first aid support who would have also dealt with injuries."
"Other than the 12 who had to retire from duty, the remaining officers with injuries or ailments did not need to do so."
Mr Coaker said an inquiry was being carried out by the National Police Improvement Agency (NPIA) into the handling of the demonstration.
He added: "I was informed that 70 police officers were hurt and naturally assumed that they had been hurt in direct contact as a result of the protest.
"That clearly wasn't the case and I apologise if that caused anybody to be misled."
David Howarth, Liberal Democrat justice spokesman, urged Mr Coaker to "revise his conclusion" that the policing was "proportionate and appropriate".
David Taylor, Labour MP for NW Leicestershire, said: "When people expressed concerns about the vigour and resources devoted by the police to the Kingsnorth climate camp we were told that it was justified because there were dozens of injuries that occurred."
He added: "Unless the protestors are to be held responsible for wasps and the weather, aren't we to conclude that the justification used at that time was wholly bogus and vacuous?"
Kent Police assistant chief constable Allyn Thomas said: "Considering the scale of this operation, which involved around 1,400 officers and staff, the very small number of injuries sustained by officers is actually very positive news.
'Measure of success'
"Officers are duty-bound to report any injuries or illnesses while they are working so all ailments, however minor, will have been recorded in a basic format for this purpose.
"We consider it a measure of the success of the whole policing operation that so few injuries were sustained, both by officers and protesters, and that none were serious or major."
Discretionary powers to allow officers to stop and search people were extended to the whole of the Hoo peninsula during the protest against the building of coal-fired power stations.
Of the 100 people arrested, 46 were charged with offences ranging from obstruction and public order offences to the possession of a bladed weapon.
The current Kingsnorth power station is due to close in 2015 and E.ON wants to replace it with two new coal units, which it claims will be 20% cleaner.
totally disgraceful behaviour, and funny too! :laugh_at:
'officer injured sitting in car'! no shit...
Barnardo’s Believe in Children Campain. just saw one of these adverts and thought it was really good. didnt realise there was another one as well. scary what some people think.
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think theres a few more as well.. makes you think how lucky you are compared to others and makes you think what a lot of other people have to go through..
Benefit Reforms Anyone been looking into this? Now some might brand me a right winger (which of course is bullshit) but i'm all for these new reforms. I'm fed up of people cheating the system (Around here, theres fucking loads of em so i know what im on about :wink:) The way i see it is if you can work then fucking work, If i have to go to work (i actually like working ) and contribute to this country then others should have to as well. fair enough if one genuinely cannot work but i think we definitely need a change tbh.
These reforms won't actually apply until 2010, hopefully when the country is out of recession and jobs are easy to get again but the changes do need to happen imo. Anyone agree with these changes? :love:
BNP Membership List Leaked UK Indymedia - Entire BNP membership list goes online
I have a link to the list, however I think it would be inappropriate to post it due to incrimination and privacy issues, unless the mods say otherwise?12…45
Buy Nothing Day 29th Nov
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Saturday November 29h 2008 is Buy Nothing Day
It's a day where you challenge yourself to switch off from shopping and tune into life.
The rules are simple, for 24 hours you will detox from consumerism and live without shopping. Anyone can take part provided they spend a day without spending!
Buy Nothing Day is the biggest 24-hour moratorium against consumerism. People around the world will make a pact to take a break from shopping as a personal experiment or public statement and the best thing is - IT'S FREE!!!
Download the 2008 Poster
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Buy Nothing Day E-cards are still online… | Buy Nothing Day12…56
California’s Proposition 8 Californian voters have chosen to ban same-sex marriage, months after it was legalised by the state's top court.
Wasnt sure whether to put this in the relationship, politics, or religion thread!
Issue seems quite fitting after all our recent debates on here.
BBC NEWS | World | Americas | US Elections 2008 | California bans same-sex marriage
i'm pretty sure i know what mosts peoples opinions are on this but thought i would highlight the story (i only heard about it yesterday)
...more than $70m spent on advertising by both sides...:you_crazy
live and let live :bounce_fl1234
Big Shout out to………. The Armed Forces past and present! Thanks to those that risk their lives and those that have fallen in conflicts/wars past.
You are all a credit to this country and it's people. :love::love::love:
UK : East / SE : Extreme right bomber busted by Met after Suffolk train incident I'm glad the cops got this scum - I use these trains fairly regularly!
TBH since the late 90s I have always been concerned about a tit for tat battle between extremist Muslims and white supremacists as the global tensions rise.. both sides as as bad as each other and are well matched enemies..
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A MAN found with a suspected explosive device at a Suffolk railway station was tonight charged with terrorism offences.
Neil Lewington, 43, of Church End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, was stopped by officers in Lowestoft last Thursday after allegations he had been abusive to train staff.
The device was discovered following a search by police and the bomb disposal squad was called to make it safe.
EADT - Terror charge after Suffolk arrest
World War III
General Lighting;242322 wrote:
this sort of stuff shows we are definitely at war now, same as in the 1940s. Whilst air attack on GB is unlikely, its still real war - there was two processions to remember the dead and wounded from our area recently...
Man we've been at war since the start of the Afghanistan invasion. What pisses me off these days is the lack of respect people have for Our Boys/Girls over there and serving elsewhere. It's getting a bit better now thanks to various media campaigns but most people couldn't care less about em. For me when i hear of a soldier or other Forces personnel being killed, it genuinely affects me cos i have enormous respect for em and believe they are all doing a worthwhile job! :love:
Anyway back to the door. I found it and am keeping it. That'll learn em. :bounce_g:
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