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New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Monday, November 22, 2010 23:32 - 2 Comments
Special Report Bearing Witness: The Russell Tribunal on Palestine
The Russell Tribunal on Palestine sat its second international session on 20-22nd November 2010 in London. With a jury comprising QCs, Nobel Peace Laureates and former UN officials, it examined evidence of international corporate complicity in Israel’s violations of International Law. Ceasefire correspondent Teodora Todorova reports.
New in Ceasefire, South of The Border - Monday, November 22, 2010 20:38 - 0 Comments
South of the Border The view from Latin America
In the news this week in Latin America: Dominican Republic tightens border as Haitian cholera epidemic spreads, Former Guatemalan Interior Minister accused of ordering killings, Chávez warns fugitive head of Globovisión, and Yale to return Macchu Picchu relics. Ceasefire correspondent Tom Kavanagh delivers his weekly round up of what's been going on south of the border.
Ideas, Interviews, New in Ceasefire - Monday, November 22, 2010 12:00 - 2 Comments
Interview A Burmese Story: Waihnin Pwint Thon
In the past few days, Burma has witnessed both the exhilarating news of Aung San Suu Kyi's release after 15 years of confinement, and the crushing disappointment of discredited elections. In a powerful new interview, Melanie Scagliarini speaks to Waihnin Pwint Thon, one of the world's most prominent Burmese activists, whose father is currently serving a 65 year-sentence for his pro-democratic activities.
New in Ceasefire - Monday, November 22, 2010 11:44 - 0 Comments
Rob Murray’s Monday Cartoon 22-11-2010
Rob Murray's Monday Cartoon
New in Ceasefire, The Anti-Imperialist - Sunday, November 21, 2010 0:00 - 7 Comments
The Anti-Imperialist Over-policed as citizens, under-policed as victims
In just under six months, the thirtieth anniversary of the Brixton riots will be upon us. This year is also the twentieth anniversary of the Poll Tax riots, whose success presaged the end of the Thatcher reign. In a new column on race, identity and politics, Adam Elliott-Cooper looks at the coaliton government's policy on race and how we should be responding to it.
Deserter's Songs, Music & Dance, New in Ceasefire - Saturday, November 20, 2010 10:23 - 3 Comments
Deserter’s Songs The Apocalyptic Landscapes of Godspeed You! Black Emepror
Next month sees the much anticipated return of Godspeed You! Black Emperor- one of the most vital and thrilling bands of late nineties and early naughties. In this week's Deserter's Songs music column, David Bell explains why he finds their music so hauntingly fascinating.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, November 19, 2010 7:56 - 2 Comments
In Theory Think different: Think local
In this week's 'In Theory' column, political theorist Andrew Robinson looks at the concept of local and indigenous knowledge. As Robinson argues, the West, in all its modern technological glory, might not be as 'knowledgeable' as it think it is.
Editor's Desk, Events, New in Ceasefire, The Ceasefire Sessions - Thursday, November 18, 2010 0:13 - 6 Comments
The Ceasefire Sessions Norman Finkelstein
As part of its 'Ceasefire Sessions' season of talks, Ceasefire is very pleased to be hosting, in conjunction with the Nottingham University Arabic and Palestinian societies, the celebrated academic and scholar, Professor Norman Finkelstein.
Finkelstein, one of the world's foremost experts on the Israeli-Palestinian issue, will deliver a talk entitled: 'Israel: Search for peace?'
Letters from Brussels, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, November 18, 2010 0:00 - 0 Comments
Letters from Brussels 18-11-2010
In "Letters from Brussels", Ceasefire correspondent Emily Macintosh gives us her alternative round-up and analysis of European news. In this week's column, she looks at the Media.
Diary of a Domestic Extremist, Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, November 17, 2010 9:00 - 4 Comments
Diary of a Domestic Extremist Big Brother will soon be watching you
A week after the Milbank student protest, a vast witch-hunt is already under way by the police to track down the 'culprits'. Using popular displays of outcry over the cuts as a pretext, the government is stepping up its efforts to spy on activists and the public. In his new column, Mikhail Goldman says resistance is essential.
