The Manitoba NDP, the Left and Canadian Support for Israel - Jan 22 2011...
A panel discussion organized by CanPalNet Winnipeg and Students Against Israeli Apartheid to explore the present day and historical attitudes of...
A panel discussion organized by CanPalNet Winnipeg and Students Against Israeli Apartheid to explore the present day and historical attitudes of Labour and the Left in Canada regarding Zionism and Palestinian liberation, with a particular focus on the New Democratic Party. Brian Latour, of Students Against Israeli Apartheid discusses the policies and practices of the Manitoba NDP, a party that has governed the province for the last decade. Writer and activist Yves Engler looks at the federal NDP, Labour and the actions of the federal Conservative government. The forum took place at the University of Winnipeg.
Video production: Paul S. Graham, http://paulsgraham.ca
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Syria President offers more freedoms after forces kill 37 - 24Mar2011 -...
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/24/us-syria-idUSTRE72N2MC20110324.
President Bashar al-Assad made an unprecedented pledge of greater...
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/24/us-syria-idUSTRE72N2MC20110324.
President Bashar al-Assad made an unprecedented pledge of greater freedom and more prosperity to Syrians Thursday as anger mounted following a crackdown on protesters that left at least 37 dead.
As an aide to Assad in Damascus read out a list of decrees, which included a possible end to 48 years of emergency rule, a human rights group said a leading pro-democracy activist, Mazen Darwish, had been arrested.
In the southern city of Deraa, a hospital official said at least 37 people had been killed there Wednesday when security forces opened fire on demonstrators inspired by uprisings across the Arab world that have shaken authoritarian leaders.
Announcing the sort of concessions that would have seemed almost unimaginable three months ago in Syria, Assad adviser Bouthaina Shaaban told a news conference the president had not himself ordered his forces to fire on protesters:
"I was a witness to the instructions of His Excellency that live ammunition should not be fired -- even if the police, security forces or officers of the status were being killed."
Assad, she said, would draft laws to provide for media freedoms and allow political movements other than the Baath party, which has ruled for half a century.
Assad, who succeed his late father Hafez al-Assed in 2000, had, Shaaban said, decreed the drafting of a law for political parties "to be presented for public debate" and would strive above all to raise living standards across the country.
She said another decree would look at "ending with great urgency the emergency law, along with issuing legislation that assures the security of the nation and its citizens."
DERAA KILLINGS
Security forces opened fire on hundreds of youths on the outskirts of Deraa Wednesday, witnesses said, after nearly a week of protests in which seven civilians had already died.
The main hospital in Deraa, in southern Syria near the Jordanian border, had received the bodies of at least 37 protesters killed Wednesday, a hospital official said.
Around 20,000 people marched Thursday in the funerals for nine of those killed, chanting freedom slogans and denying official accounts that infiltrators and "armed gangs" were behind the killings and violence in Deraa.
"Traitors do not kill their own people," they chanted. "God, Syria, Freedom. The blood of martyrs is not spilled in vain!"
As Syrian soldiers armed with automatic rifles roamed the streets of the southern city, residents emptied shops of basic goods and said they feared Assad's government was intent on crushing the revolt by force.
Assad, a close ally of Iran, key player in neighboring Lebanon and supporter of militant groups opposed to Israel, had earlier dismissed demands for reform in Syria, a country of 20 million people run by the Baath Party since a 1963 coup. Assad's father took personal in 1970.
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Protesters decry Canada role in Afghanistan - 09Apr2011 - English
A group of ordinary citizens and activist staged a protest rally in Vancouver to voice their objection to Canada's involvement in Afghanistan war...
A group of ordinary citizens and activist staged a protest rally in Vancouver to voice their objection to Canada's involvement in Afghanistan war before the federal elections next month.
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Palestine-Israel conflict with Noam Chomsky at UCLA - English
Students for Justice in Palestine at UCLA is proud to present world renowned linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky to speak on current...
Students for Justice in Palestine at UCLA is proud to present world renowned linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky to speak on current developments, options and prospects within the Palestine-Israel conflict. From the current situation to the options ahead, come out for Professor Chomsky's insightful analysis on one of the most polarizing issues in modern times.
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Islam & The Media - Anas Altikriti & Lauren Booth - May 2011 -...
Surrey Islamic Society hosted a talk on Islam and The Media on Day Two of its Islamic Awareness Week 2011.
Talk by Anas Altikriti and Lauren...
Surrey Islamic Society hosted a talk on Islam and The Media on Day Two of its Islamic Awareness Week 2011.
Talk by Anas Altikriti and Lauren Booth
Lauren Booth is an English broadcaster, journalist and pro-Palestinian activist. She works for Iran's English language news channel, Press TV.In August 2008 she travelled to Gaza by ship from Cyprus, along with 46 other activists, to highlight the blockade of the Gaza Strip and deliver hearing aids and balloons to a deaf school in Gaza. Booth elected to remain behind in Gaza, and was subsequently refused entry into both Israel and Egypt. She said that she believed that, by refusing her the right to leave Gaza and return to her home country, Israel and Egypt were in breach of Article 13 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, specifically regarding freedom of movement.
Anas Altikriti is President and founder of the Cordoba Foundation. A leading figure in the British Anti-War movement, Altikriti also served as president of the Muslim Association of Britain between 2004 and 2005.
Altikriti holds an MSc in Translation and Interpreting. He teaches translation and interpreting on part-time basis at Leeds University. He headed the Respect Yorkshire and Humberside slate for the European elections in 2004.
Altikriti organised more than twenty major demonstrations including the demonstration against the Iraq war organized in London on February 15, 2003. He was also special envoy to Iraq to negotiate the release of Western hostages. As a commentator in the International and Arab media (e.g. BBC, CNN, ABC, SKY, Al-Jazeera, etc.) on Muslim and current affairs, he has appeared on HARDtalk and the Doha Debates (both with Tim Sebastian), 'Lateline' on Australian ABC and BBC's Newsnight as well as a number of prominent programs on a variety of international channels. Altikriti has contributed a number of articles to The Guardian, Al-Ahram Weekly and Islam Online.
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Islam & The Media: Q&A - Anas Altikriti & Lauren Booth - May...
Surrey Islamic Society hosted a talk on Islam and The Media on Day Two of its Islamic Awareness Week 2011. This is the Question & Answer...
Surrey Islamic Society hosted a talk on Islam and The Media on Day Two of its Islamic Awareness Week 2011. This is the Question & Answer session.
Talk by Anas Altikriti and Lauren Booth
Lauren Booth is an English broadcaster, journalist and pro-Palestinian activist. She works for Iran's English language news channel, Press TV.In August 2008 she travelled to Gaza by ship from Cyprus, along with 46 other activists, to highlight the blockade of the Gaza Strip and deliver hearing aids and balloons to a deaf school in Gaza. Booth elected to remain behind in Gaza, and was subsequently refused entry into both Israel and Egypt. She said that she believed that, by refusing her the right to leave Gaza and return to her home country, Israel and Egypt were in breach of Article 13 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, specifically regarding freedom of movement.
Anas Altikriti is President and founder of the Cordoba Foundation. A leading figure in the British Anti-War movement, Altikriti also served as president of the Muslim Association of Britain between 2004 and 2005.
Altikriti holds an MSc in Translation and Interpreting. He teaches translation and interpreting on part-time basis at Leeds University. He headed the Respect Yorkshire and Humberside slate for the European elections in 2004.
Altikriti organised more than twenty major demonstrations including the demonstration against the Iraq war organized in London on February 15, 2003. He was also special envoy to Iraq to negotiate the release of Western hostages. As a commentator in the International and Arab media (e.g. BBC, CNN, ABC, SKY, Al-Jazeera, etc.) on Muslim and current affairs, he has appeared on HARDtalk and the Doha Debates (both with Tim Sebastian), 'Lateline' on Australian ABC and BBC's Newsnight as well as a number of prominent programs on a variety of international channels. Altikriti has contributed a number of articles to The Guardian, Al-Ahram Weekly and Islam Online.
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Yvonne Ridley joins MPACUK fight to stop Islamophobia - English
Yvonne Ridley joins MPACUK on our Stop Islamophobia Week campaign from July 8th to July 14th at: www.facebook.com/mpacuk.org
Sign the petition...
Yvonne Ridley joins MPACUK on our Stop Islamophobia Week campaign from July 8th to July 14th at: www.facebook.com/mpacuk.org
Sign the petition to stop Islamophobia at: http://www.petitiononline.com/mpacuk/petition.html
Together, we can stop Islamophobia
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An Interview with Omar Barghouti - 9Jul2011 - English
Omar Barghouti is an independent Palestinian political and cultural analyst whose opinion columns have appeared in several publications. He is also...
Omar Barghouti is an independent Palestinian political and cultural analyst whose opinion columns have appeared in several publications. He is also a human rights activist involved in civil struggle to end oppression and conflict in Palestine. Barghouti is a founding member of the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel, PACBI.
Video also available in HD and 16:9
For more info, please visit: http://www.pacbi.org/
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LFT Gala Dinner 2011 - Lauren Booth - English
Lady Fatemah Charitable Trust
Mohammed Mahdi Karim - Quran Reciter
Amirali G Karim - Chairman
Dr Ang Swee Chai - Medical Aid for Palestine...
Lady Fatemah Charitable Trust
Mohammed Mahdi Karim - Quran Reciter
Amirali G Karim - Chairman
Dr Ang Swee Chai - Medical Aid for Palestine
Lauren Booth - Activist and Broadcaster, Press TV
Rizwan Hussain - Humanitarian Aid Worker
Shelina Zahra Janmohamed - Author
Shabir Jagani - Deputy Chairman
Khayaal Theatre Company
Syed Farhan Bokhari - MICT Pakistan
Madinatul Ilm Charitable Trust
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[Al-Quds Rally 2011 London] Lauren Booth - Prayer for Gaza...
Special Prayer for the besieged people of Gaza by British Journalist and Peace activist in London Al Quds Day rally at Trafalgar Square 21st August...
Special Prayer for the besieged people of Gaza by British Journalist and Peace activist in London Al Quds Day rally at Trafalgar Square 21st August 2011.
http://www.inminds.co.uk/qudsday2011.php
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International community must stop Bahrain - David Benton, International...
A prominent political activist says that the international community must put pressure on the Bahraini king to stop putting citizens in military...
A prominent political activist says that the international community must put pressure on the Bahraini king to stop putting citizens in military court, particularly doctors and nurses.
In an exclusive interview with Press TV, David Benton, International Coalition of Nurses, elaborates on the crisis underway in Bahrain and the Saudi-backed government continues its crackdown on civilians.
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Israel arrests Gaza activists and Press TV journalist Hassan Ghani - Nov...
This was the last footage we received of Press TV correspondent Hassan Ghani reporting from the Freedom Wave, two boats led by groups from Canada...
This was the last footage we received of Press TV correspondent Hassan Ghani reporting from the Freedom Wave, two boats led by groups from Canada and Ireland, attempting to break the siege on Gaza and get aid to the impoverished strip.
Several hours later, Hassan tells us the boat is being surrounded.
As we wrap up the conversation just 5 minutes later, the situation intensifies.
That's the last we heard from Hassan. Israel raided the flotilla, and arrested those on board. They are now in Israeli jail. We spoke to Hassan's father Haq for the latest he's heard from his son.
Hassan was also aboard the Mavi Marmara that was attacked by the Israeli Military, leaving nine people dead. He was arrested and warned never to return.
This time he was on-board with former press TV journalist Jihan Hafiz who was reporting for U-S based democracy now and other journalists too. Gazan journalist and activist Sameh Habeeb says the Israeli action is all a part of the siege strategy.
Israel had called the freedom wave a provocation and a threat to its national security.
We contacted the foreign office who told us that a consular officer will be visiting Hassan again Sunday morning, that all detainees were moved quickly through the port and immigration to a detention center and that Hassan had called his arrest “extremely objectionable in principle”. They say it is very likely that Hassan will be deported from Israel soon. But for now he remains a journalist in an Israeli prison for no other reason than doing his job. And the status of those on board with him remains unclear.
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Bahrain Revolution - Reality Check - 24 Dec 2011 - English
http://www.presstv.com/Program/217659.html
The revolution in Bahrain gained momentum. You may remember the Bahrain Independent Commission of...
http://www.presstv.com/Program/217659.html
The revolution in Bahrain gained momentum. You may remember the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry, set up by the Al-Khalifa regime recently to investigate reports of rights abuse during the crackdown.
The Commission's findings accused the regime of using excessive force, cited rights abuses, and called for steps to be taken for these incidents not to occur.
Yet this past week, Saudi-backed forces yet again attacked anti-regime protesters, injuring dozens. In one example, police arrested human rights activist Zainab al-Khawaja near the capital Manama. Zainab's relatives said she'd been handcuffed, dragged and beaten by the police.
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End of Internet Freedom and google spying - English
Alex talks with GCN radio host and privacy activist Katherine Albrecht. She has authored and co-authored six books, including the award-winning...
Alex talks with GCN radio host and privacy activist Katherine Albrecht. She has authored and co-authored six books, including the award-winning bestseller Spychips: How major corporations and government plan to track your every move with RFID and The Spychips Threat: Why Christians should resist RFID and electronic surveillance. She is the Director of CASPIAN Consumer Privacy (Consumers Against Supermarket Privacy Invasion and Numbering), an 18,000-member grass-roots organization.
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End of Internet Freedom and google spying - English
Alex talks with GCN radio host and privacy activist Katherine Albrecht. She has authored and co-authored six books, including the award-winning...
Alex talks with GCN radio host and privacy activist Katherine Albrecht. She has authored and co-authored six books, including the award-winning bestseller Spychips: How major corporations and government plan to track your every move with RFID and The Spychips Threat: Why Christians should resist RFID and electronic surveillance. She is the Director of CASPIAN Consumer Privacy (Consumers Against Supermarket Privacy Invasion and Numbering), an 18,000-member grass-roots organization.
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Yusur Al Bahrani on - NO WAR ON IRAN - Rally in Toronto 04 Mar 2012 -...
The war drums are beating again and the Western Governments and media are
calling for regime change again- this time in IRAN. The Harper...
The war drums are beating again and the Western Governments and media are
calling for regime change again- this time in IRAN. The Harper Government
supports this disastrous WAR which will result in UNTOLD death and
destabilization of the entire region. It is time for CANADIANS to STAND UP and
stop this new war drive.
A RALLY and MARCH to show HARPER and other warmongers that we want no part of
another war BASED ON LIES.
TORONTO COALITION TO STOP THE WAR
www.nowar.ca
[email protected]
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