February 26, 2009
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GAZA CHRONOLOGY June 19 – Dec. 27, 2008
19th June: Israeli warships fire four rockets at Palestinian fishermen in Palestinian waters. On the same day aircraft circling over Gaza City break the sound barrier near the ground and trigger a panic among the people. In the area of Khan Yunis Israeli patrols shoot over the border fence at farmers who work on their… Continue reading
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Ortega murdered by US Marines in Haiti: A Reporter's Notes By Kevin Pina
The family of slain Spanish journalist Ricardo Ortega recently held a press conference in Madrid, Spain where they presented evidence that he was killed by U.S. Marines in Haiti and not by gunmen associated with ousted president Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Continue reading
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The Deep Politics of Hollywood In the Parents’ Best Interests By Matthew Alford and Robbie Graham
Each of the dominant Hollywood studios (“the majors”) is now a subsidiary of a much larger corporation, and therefore is not so much a separate or independent business, but rather just one of a great many sources of revenue in its parent company’s wider financial empire. Continue reading
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Theatre – London: Go to Gaza, Drink the Sea
Until the 14 March 2009 Passion Pit Theatre & Zeitgeist Theatre Present 7pm Mon – Sat written & directed by Justin Butcher & Ahmed Masoud designed & co-devised by Jane Frere / film design by Zia Trench / sound design by Sebastian Frost A vibrant and haunting theatre piece, Go to Gaza, Drink the Sea Continue reading
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Conference: The Israel – Gaza Conflict: Where Do The Legalities Lie?
This one day conference will address the international legal issues raised by this conflict, including the way they have been reported in the media. Panels will examine the laws relating to the use of force, the conduct of hostilities and post-conflict matters. Continue reading
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Movies: Madrid Before Hanita & The Guernica Children
Two interesting and I think timely movies to see if you are in London. (The Guernica Children is directed by a cousin of mine Steve Bowles and was originally aired on BBC4 in the UK) on Sunday, 8 March, 2009 at 10:30 am at the Renoir Cinema, Brunswick Square. Nearest Tube, Russell Square (Piccadilly Line). Continue reading
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Empire – Obama’s Middle East Challenge – Pt 1
29 January, 2009 In this episode of Empire, Marwan Bishara, Al Jazeera’s senior political analyst, and his guests zero in on the special relationship between the US and Israel. From its beginning, when it took the US only 11 minutes to recognise Israel, through its difficult early years, to the blossoming bond when the alliance Continue reading
The New Dark Age 