[EUROPEAN AWAKENING] Occupy London protesters take over Swiss bank...
It started last month with one encampment outside Saint Paul's Cathedral. Next came the expansion to Finsbury Square, a smaller but similarly...
It started last month with one encampment outside Saint Paul's Cathedral. Next came the expansion to Finsbury Square, a smaller but similarly active protest camp.
Now, Occupy London have unveiled their latest base, and this time they mean business.
At four storeys high and taking up almost half a street, this is the third of the Occupy London movement's locations, coming complete with a fully functional conference room and a five hundred seat auditorium. More significantly, this building is owned by the Swiss bank UBS, who themselves are no strangers to controversy.
In two thousand and seven, they were accused of heavily profiting from a controversial mortgage scheme in which thousands of British pensioners lost a total of around one billion pounds. They bought the troubled mortgages from another bank. At the time they said that it was an “entirely usual” transaction.
It was bailed out by the Swiss government just one year later. This building is one of its assets, and it's worth over fifty four million pounds.
Occupy London want to hold educational workshops and community events here. They've named their new space “The bank of ideas”, this concept was explained to us by one occupier.
After weeks of being told that their protest was going nowhere, those within the Occupy movement are seeing this as proof that they aren't giving up any time soon. They plan on hosting a conference of worldwide occupy movements inside.
Officially the building is now a 'legal squat', meaning that police are powerless to remove the activists from the building without first consulting the courts.
The City of London has already started legal action against the Saint Pauls cathedral protest camp. Although this is a private building and in a different part of London, its owners are likely to start taking steps to launch their own case against the protesters.
UBS bank today said that they were taking “appropriate action”. In the meantime, Occupy London is likely to squeeze as many events as it can into their limited occupancy time to take full advantage of their new found space.
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[16 July 2012] George Galloway London militarized for Olympics - English
[16 July 2012] George Galloway London militarized for Olympics - English
The private security company, G4S, was handed 300 million pounds to hire...
[16 July 2012] George Galloway London militarized for Olympics - English
The private security company, G4S, was handed 300 million pounds to hire 10,000 security guards to police the London Olympics. Last week, the army marched in another 3,500 soldiers to tighten the security for Londoners. "There are already signs all over the place warning drivers not to venture in the central London and the underground stations are festooned with posters warning of the mayhem to come," said George Galloway.
East London, where the Olympics are centered, has become a militarized zone. Blocks of apartments have had ground-to-air missile batteries installed on their roofs despite protests by the owners. Special lanes are being installed on approach roads so the athletes and organizers can be fast tracked, avoiding the traffic jams. According to the governor of the Bank of England, Britain is now in recession, which is set to continue for another five years.
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Gaza war anniversary marked in London - 27Dec2010 - English
These scenes outside the Israeli Embassy in London have become a common sight. It is here that London witnessed an outpouring of grief over the...
These scenes outside the Israeli Embassy in London have become a common sight. It is here that London witnessed an outpouring of grief over the attack on the Mavi Marmara earlier this year, and here people now stand to commemorate the anniversary of Operation Cast Lead in Gaza, which began to this day two years ago.
Over 1400 Gazans were killed in that onslaught - few have forgotten. Protests like this are taking place around the country this week.
2010 comes to a close after months of brewing anger over the British government's domestic austerity measures - this is matched by equally heightened disillusionment over the Middle East process.
Two years ago as Gaza was being bombarded, protests here turned violent - and dozens were later arrested and given jail sentences. This sent shockwaves through the Pro-Palestinian movement here.
The protest in London has come to an end now and the organisers and fairly happy with the turnout they saw today. The end of December is a sleepy, holiday season in the United Kingdom - a time when very little of political significance takes place here but with Operation Cast lead's anniversary falling at this time each year, it will never be the same again. Fareena Alam, Press Tv, London
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We do not accept the Shia school of London - Farsi sub English
We do not accept the Shia school of London - Farsi sub English
The kind of Shia school emerging from London is not the kind of Shia Islam that the...
We do not accept the Shia school of London - Farsi sub English
The kind of Shia school emerging from London is not the kind of Shia Islam that the Holy Prophet\\\'s household (peace be upon them) promoted or preached. Be careful!
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[Al-Quds Rally 2011 London] Thousands denounce Israeli Occupation -...
This year's al-Quds march came amid the deadly bombardment of Gaza by Israel, prompting thousands to march through central London to express their...
This year's al-Quds march came amid the deadly bombardment of Gaza by Israel, prompting thousands to march through central London to express their solidarity with the Palestinians.
Muslims and non- Muslims, Sunnis and Shias, snd indeed many more, United in condemning Israel for occupying Palestinian land and for killing Palestinian people.
Thousands of demonstrators have marched through central London to call for justice for the Palestinian people. This year in particular those Arab regimes who collaborate with the Zionists have been roundly condemned.
Eventually the marchers congregated in Trafalgar Square in the heart of London, where speakers told the crowd that the Arab spring had given new hope to those seeking a free Palestine.
They said pro-Israeli dictators in Arab countries, such as Husni Mubarak of Egypt, had been toppled and would be replaced by anti-Israeli leaders in tune with the wishes of their people.
As in previous years the al-Quds marchers were harassed by small groups of right-wing activists. Members of the English Defence League, who're accused of being racist and Islamophobic, Zionists and extreme secular Iranians.
They all accused the marchers of supporting so-called Islamist terrorism, but their numbers were tiny and the police penned them in.
Meanwhile, speakers at this year's al-Quds march urged everyone to keep up the pressure on Israel politically and economically. They praised the Islamic resistance in Palestine and said Israelis wouldn't rest in peace until there was justice for the Palestinians. And they pledged to continue to rally every year until Palestine is free.
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[13 June 13] Anti-G8 protesters march through London - English
BAE Systems - the UK\'s largest arms manufactures - was the first stop on what would be a fast-paced journey across Central London highlighting the...
BAE Systems - the UK\'s largest arms manufactures - was the first stop on what would be a fast-paced journey across Central London highlighting the capital\'s ties to the global arms trade. With scores of protestors arrested during Tuesday\'s Stop G8 demos, the police presence was a heavy one. Demonstrators from a coalition of anti-capitalists groups explained why the arms firms provoked their anger. With just days to go before the G8 Summit kicks off in Ireland the capital is the focal point. With the demonstrators taking the media and other protestors on what seemed like a magical mystery tour of locations associated with the arms trade in London.
Amina Taylor, Press TV, London
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[AL-QUDS 2013] Mahmoud Sarsak - London, UK - 2 August 2013 - Arabic...
Video from the 2013 Al Quds Day rally outside the US Embassy in London.
Palestinian footballer Mahmoud Sarsak who was abducted, tortured and...
Video from the 2013 Al Quds Day rally outside the US Embassy in London.
Palestinian footballer Mahmoud Sarsak who was abducted, tortured and caged for 3 years by Israel before winning his freedom through a 96 day hunger strike, addressed the crowds at the London Al Quds Day rally outside the US Embassy in London.
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[11 Dec 2013] Iran non resident envoy to Britain is set to visit London...
British Foreign Secretary William Hague says Hassan Habibollah-Zadeh\'s planned trip to London follows a visit by his British counterpart Ajay...
British Foreign Secretary William Hague says Hassan Habibollah-Zadeh\'s planned trip to London follows a visit by his British counterpart Ajay Sharma to Tehran last week. Diplomatic ties between the two countries turned sour after the storming of the British embassy by students in Tehran two years ago. The students were protesting anti-Iran sanctions and London\'s hostile policies toward Tehran. There\'s been a thaw in bilateral relations though, following the election of Iran\'s President Hassan Rouhani several months ago.
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The Brazen Takeover of The Islamic Center in London | Shaykh Usama...
What does Shaykh Usama Abdulghani say regarding an unprecedented act that has been committed in the city of London by the oppressors?
And how is...
What does Shaykh Usama Abdulghani say regarding an unprecedented act that has been committed in the city of London by the oppressors?
And how is the takeover and the shutting down of the Islamic Centre of England an event which resonates with the story of Pharaoh that we find in the holy Qur\'an?
Furthermore, how is the takeover of the Islamic Centre of England similar to the events that occurred after the invasion of Iraq by the United States of America?
And finally, what do the Muslims of the Greater London area, as well as Great Britain and all over the world need to do in order to make sure that we are given our God-given right of freedom of religion that is slowly, but surely being usurped by the arrogant and materialist powers of the world?
In this Scholar Clip, Shaykh Usama Abdulghani speaks about \"The Brazen Takeover of The Islamic Center in London\" and what needs to be done in response.
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The London Basij & The Paris Basij | Imam Khamenei | Farsi Sub English
What have the Palestinian freedom fighters done to humanity\\\'s conscience after the al-Aqsa Storm operation conducted on the 7th of October 2023?...
What have the Palestinian freedom fighters done to humanity\\\'s conscience after the al-Aqsa Storm operation conducted on the 7th of October 2023?
What have people all across the world done in support of the Palestinian people and the Palestinian cause?
And finally, who\\\'s behind the mass protests in support of Palestine in the cities of London and Paris?
The Leader of the Muslim Ummah, Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei, sarcastically talks about \\\"The London Basij & The Paris Basij\\\" protesting in the streets of London and Paris.
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Muslims mark Ashura in London - 16Dec2010 - English
They cried and beat their chests in mourning for the loss of Imam Hussein, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson.
Hussein was killed in 680 AD along...
They cried and beat their chests in mourning for the loss of Imam Hussein, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson.
Hussein was killed in 680 AD along with his supporters by the army of the caliph Yazid in the Iraqi city of Karbala.
And ever since, Shia Muslims especially have commemorated the event by reliving the pain and sorrow endured by Hussain and his family.
The congregation was told that the events of Karbala are still relevant today in 21st century Britain.
And they were reminded that Imam Hussain sacrificed his own life in the cause of justice.
Later, a well attended march was held in central London, despite it being the middle of the working week and the miserable weather.
As you can see behind me thousands of Shia Muslims are marching through central London to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson. And according to them, the message of this day is the duty of all Muslims to stand up against tyranny and oppression.
The marchers told me that the message of Ashura is particularly relevant in a world where Muslims are still being oppressed. And where sectarianism is being promoted by some parties.
They vowed to learn the lessons from this momentous day and to implement them in their lives.
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[March for the Alternative] Protesters break into bank, clash with cops...
Tens of thousands of mostly peaceful demonstrators streamed into central London on Saturday to march against government budget cuts, with a small...
Tens of thousands of mostly peaceful demonstrators streamed into central London on Saturday to march against government budget cuts, with a small breakaway group smashing its way into a bank, breaking windows and spray painting logos on the walls. Another group of black-clad protesters hurled paint bombs and ammonia-filled light bulbs at police. Organisers of the march estimated that at least 250,000 people from across the country were peacefully joining in the demonstration, the biggest protest in London since a series of rallies against the Iraq war in 2003. Police said they were not giving out crowd estimates.
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[Al-Quds Rally 2011 London] Interview of Rabbi Yacov Wiess from Rabbis...
interview of Rabbi Yacov Wiess from Rabbis For Palestine in London by the protest outside the Israeli Terrorist Embassy in London Friday 19 August...
interview of Rabbi Yacov Wiess from Rabbis For Palestine in London by the protest outside the Israeli Terrorist Embassy in London Friday 19 August 2011 for more information visit www.rabbisforpalestine.org
Free Palestine End the Israeli Occupation Now!! Down Israel now!! Boycott Israeli goods
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Anti-capitalism protest hits London - English
Thousands of people have been protesting in London against capitalism and corporate greed. But police have made a number of arrests at the protest...
Thousands of people have been protesting in London against capitalism and corporate greed. But police have made a number of arrests at the protest and have prevented the demonstration from marching on the financial district as planned. Roshan Muhammed Salih reports from London.
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[2] Comment with George Galloway Militarization of London Olympics - 13...
[2] Comment with George Galloway Militarization of London Olympics - 13 July 2012 - English
The UK military has been asked to provide some 3,500...
[2] Comment with George Galloway Militarization of London Olympics - 13 July 2012 - English
The UK military has been asked to provide some 3,500 extra troops to guard the Olympic Games. The security duties for the event have been contracted in part to the private security firm G4S. But there are fears that the company cannot provide the 13,700 guards it promised to deliver for the venue. More than 23,000 guards as well as British troops, at a cost exceeding 800 million dollars, are to provide security for the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games in Britain.
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[1] Comment with George Galloway Militarization of London Olympics - 13...
[1] Comment with George Galloway Militarization of London Olympics - 13 July 2012 - English
The UK military has been asked to provide some 3,500...
[1] Comment with George Galloway Militarization of London Olympics - 13 July 2012 - English
The UK military has been asked to provide some 3,500 extra troops to guard the Olympic Games. The security duties for the event have been contracted in part to the private security firm G4S. But there are fears that the company cannot provide the 13,700 guards it promised to deliver for the venue. More than 23,000 guards as well as British troops, at a cost exceeding 800 million dollars, are to provide security for the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games in Britain.
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[14 June 13] Anti-G8 protests in London - English
BAE Systems - the UK\'s largest arms manufactures - was the first stop on what would be a fast-paced journey across Central London highlighting the...
BAE Systems - the UK\'s largest arms manufactures - was the first stop on what would be a fast-paced journey across Central London highlighting the capital\'s ties to the global arms trade.
With scores of protestors arrested during Tuesday\'s Stop G8 demos, the police presence was a heavy one. Demonstrators from a coalition of anti-capitalists groups explained why the arms firms provoked their anger.
With just days to go before the G8 Summit kicks off in Ireland the capital is the focal point. With the demonstrators taking the media and other protestors on what seemed like a magical mystery tour of locations associated with the arms trade in London.
For many taking part in the flash demonstrations, the arms trade may have been the Wednesday\'s focus but it is the G8 summit being held in the Lough Erne resort in Ireland\'s County Fermanagh for which the most anger is reserved.
The leaders of the world\'s eight most powerful countries have already begun arriving for the two-day summit. Protestors say they will be doing all they can to highlight their objections to a group they say is failing in its duty to the very people they are supposed to represent.
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[22 Oct 2013] Friends of Syria foreign backed opposition meet in London...
The so-called Friends of Syria group is meeting in London in an attempt to persuade the foreign-backed Syrian opposition to participate in a peace...
The so-called Friends of Syria group is meeting in London in an attempt to persuade the foreign-backed Syrian opposition to participate in a peace conference scheduled to be held in Geneva next month.
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[17 Nov 2013] Shia Muslims in London mark Ashura with special events -...
Young Muslims in London undertake a series of ceremonies to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein. Organizers of the event, who hold similar...
Young Muslims in London undertake a series of ceremonies to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein. Organizers of the event, who hold similar ceremonies all year round, say Ashura commemoration makes people feel more motivated to act.
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[05 Dec 2013] Homelessness rises by 13% in London, Southeast England -...
The number of homeless people in the UK continues to rise.
Official figures show homelessness has increased 13 percent in London and the...
The number of homeless people in the UK continues to rise.
Official figures show homelessness has increased 13 percent in London and the southeast of the country due to rising house prices. The figures also show that there are now 2,100 homeless families living in bed and breakfast. That\'s the highest number for a decade. Councils in England have confirmed over 57-thousand families as being homeless, placing them in temporary accommodation in September 2013. The figure is 8 percent higher than during the same period in 2012. More than two-thirds of the homeless households contain children or pregnant women.
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