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SF Pride’s Bradley Manning Imbroglio Could End Up in Court
SF Weekly (blog)
If Bay Area peaceniks had their druthers, the whole SF Pride Manning-gate imbroglio would end tonight. Pride board members are scheduled to have a meeting at 7 p.m., at which point they’ll probably discuss the issue and make a final decision on whether …
http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2013/05/manning-gate_could_be_headed_t.php
Secret Hearing in Bradley Manning Court Martial a Preview of What is to Come …
Firedoglake
This week, another pretrial hearing is taking place at Fort Meade in the
court martial of Pfc. Bradley Manning, the soldier who the United States
military is prosecuting for disclosing information to WikiLeaks. It begins
today and will take place over …
Vivienne Westwood wears Bradley Manning badge to Met Ball: stylewatch
The Guardian
This year’s theme, Punk: Chaos to Couture, inspired spikey hairdos and the
odd dash of over-applied eyeliner, but in the spirit of all this anarchic,
Westwood, 72, ruffled a few feathers by donning a very large badge with a
picture of Bradley Manning …
US military takes steps to prevent justice at Bradley Manning’s trial: Michael …
Press TV
Press TV: It is very interesting to note the secrecy that shrouds Bradley
Manning’s trial hearings as well as anything related to his case. What do
you make of that – Is the US basically trying to make an example of Manning
for any future potential …
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/05/07/302325/us-military-plots-unfair-trial-for-manning/
SF Pride: ‘Bradley Manning could not be community grand marshal because he’s …
LGBT Weekly
The San Francisco Pride board of directors today issued a statement
explaining why Bradley Manning could not be the community grand marshal.
Apologizing for the “error” in announcing Manning as the Electoral
College’s community grand marshal the …
Pride hit with discrimination complaint in Manning controversy
San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
Supporters of Bradley Manning filed a discrimination complaint with the
city’s Human Rights Commission against SF Pride Tuesday following the
parade organizers’ decision to revoke the grand marshal status of the army
private accused of leaking …
Vivienne Westwood Gets Snubbed at Met Gala
Fashionista
When Norwich asked her about her outfit, she pointed to the photo of
Bradley Manning she was wearing safety-pinned to her dress. Manning is the
intelligence analyst who stands accused of sending classified U.S.
documents to WikiLeaks. Westwood has …
http://fashionista.com/2013/05/vivienne-westwood-gets-snubbed-at-met-gala/
SF Pride Parade organizers accused of discrimination
abc7news.com
San Francisco’s Gay Pride Parade has been going strong for more than four
decades. This year, there’s an unprecedented uproar over the selection of
one of the parade’s grand marshals — Bradley Manning, the gay Army private
accused of leaking hundreds …
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/san_francisco&id=9094098
Espionage Act of 1917 Indictments Double Under Current Administration
Ring of Fire
The most recent and glaring example is the case of Pfc. Bradley Manning. In
2010, Manning leaked 700,000 military documents and videos to Wikileaks.
One such video is the infamous document of an American gunship slaughtering
about 12 people, …
Photos: The Best Punk Fashion at the 2013 Met Gala
Vanity Fair
She accessorized with a photo of Bradley Manning, the U.S. Army soldier
being tried for passing classified material to WikiLeaks, pinned to her
lapel. “I’m here to promote Bradley Manning,” she said. The dress she
created for her date, Lily Cole, was …
http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2013/05/photos-fashion-met-gala-2013
Vivienne Westwood wears Bradley Manning badge … – Uprising Radio
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Guardian: Vivienne Westwood wears Bradley Manning badge to Met Ball:
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Update 5/6/13: How open will Bradley Manning’s trial be? Plus …
Denise Lind, has ordered what prosecutors say is an unprecedented closed
hearing on Wednesday to help her decide how much of Bradley Manning’s …
‘An Error’: WikiLeaks Suspect Bradley Manning Won’t … – Yahoo! News
From Yahoo! News: “SF Pride repudiates this vote.”
http://news.yahoo.com/error-wikileaks-suspect-bradley-manning-won-t-grand-135046856.html
WikiLeaks Documentary Soundtrack Gets Release Date (Exclusive)
Hollywood Reporter
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to We Steal Secrets: The Story of
WikiLeaks is from Universal Pictures’ Back Lot Music. It features a score
from Fall on Your Sword, a Williamsburg-based film and commercial music
production and audio post shop.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/we-steal-secrets-story-wikileaks-518925
WikiLeaks : LeT was behind Samjhauta Express bombing
NitiCentral
The investigative cable, WikiLeaks revealed that Lashkar-e-Toiba was behind
the Samjhauta Express blast. It revealed that LeT’s Arif Qamani was behind
Samjhota Express bombings. According to the WikiLeaks: “Qasmani has
worked with LeT to facilitate …
http://www.niticentral.com/2013/05/08/wikileaks-let-was-behind-samjhauta-express-bombing-75216.html
WikiLeaks on Rockwell International contacting CBI
NitiCentral
WikiLeaks reveal that the US embassy in Delhi tells the US company to
contact CBI for sale of their product but don’t want to be known as source
of information. The cable further says: “Rockwell International had asked
that we obtain preliminary …
http://www.niticentral.com/2013/05/08/wikileaks-on-rockwell-international-contacting-cbi-75410.html
WikiLeaks : Indira Government forced BBC to tone down its criticism
NitiCentral
WikiLeaks: Indira Government forced BBC to tone down its criticism.
According to WikiLeaks revelations, during emergency in 1975, Indira Gandhi
had forced BBC to tone down its criticism and it agreed also. The cable
reveals that BBC agreed to tone down …
WikiLeaks: CNN IBN produced a sympathetic TV spot for US Embassy Delhi’s …
NitiCentral
WikiLeaks: CNN IBN produced a sympathetic TV spot for US Embassy Delhi’s
iftar party. WikiLeaks revealed that “CNN-IBN produced a sympathetic TV
spot for US embassy Delhi’s iftar party.” The spot ran approximately
every two hours throughout the day on …
WikiLeaks exposes Dawood Ibrahim’s links with Mumbai Police
NitiCentral
In it revelation, WikiLeaks said that Dawood Ibrahim almost got former IB
head Ajit Kumar Doval arrested by using his contacts in Mumbai Police.
“Malhotra, an underworld figure who had been charged with numerous
crimes, including murder, extortion and …
WikiLeaks : TR Balu shamelessly asked PM for favours
NitiCentral
WikiLeaks: TR Balu shamelessly asked PM for favours. Wikileaks on
corruption by TR Balu: “For UPA, even blatant corruption is ok if it
means keeping the coalition together.” US Embassy says that PM’s image
has taken a beating as PMO was also involved …
http://www.niticentral.com/2013/05/07/wikileaks-tr-balu-shamelessly-asked-pm-for-favours-74840.html
WikiLeaks: US embassy profiles Mamata Banerjee
NitiCentral
WikiLeaks reveal that the US embassy called Mamata Banerjee – “West
Bengal fighter and a drama queen.” “Without any political lineage or
mentor, Mamata Banerjee stands in marked contrast to other women leaders in
India – Sonia Gandhi, Mayawati, …
http://www.niticentral.com/2013/05/08/wikileaks-us-embassy-profiles-mamata-banerjee-75363.html
WikiLeaks: French firm got superalloy plant contract during Indira Gandhi’s regime
NitiCentral
WikiLeaks: French firm got superalloy plant contract during Indira Gandhi’s
regime. According to WikiLeaks, a leading French firm got superalloy plant
contract using contacts close to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1973. The
cable states: ” French …
WikiLeaks: Sonia wanted to ban Bajrang Dal
NitiCentral
WikiLeaks in its revelations said Congress leader KV Thomas told US embassy
that Sonia Gandhi wants to ban Bajrang Dal but MK Narayan opposed it saying
that religious activities of Pentecostal churches are also a problem.
Thomas also refused to blame …
http://www.niticentral.com/2013/05/08/wikileaks-sonia-wanted-to-ban-bajrang-dal-75290.html
WikiLeaks: US embassy’s freewheeling discussion with MPs
NitiCentral
WikiLeaks: US embassy’s freewheeling discussion with MPs. WikiLeaks reveal
that the US embassy held freewheeling discussion with Indian MPs. The US
embassy also said: “The Ambassador and other Mission elements already
have conducted extensive …
WikiLeaks: Shyam Saran told US embassy Nuke Iran is not in India’s interest
NitiCentral
WikiLeaks: Shyam Saran told US embassy Nuke Iran is not in India’s
interest. WikiLeaks said that FS Shyam Saran has told US Embassy clearly
that a nuclear Iran is not in India’s national interest. The cable also
states: “There are legions of dinosaurs …
WikiLeaks: India did not want to be a part of UNIFIL for fear of domestic backlash
NitiCentral
WikiLeaks revealed that the Government of India did not want to be a part
of UNIFIL. The cable also stated that French Embassy Political Counselor
Gilles Bourbao told US Embassy Poloff “that in his discussions with GOI
counterparts, it was made clear …
WikiLeaks: GOI expelled Washigton Post correspondent Simons in 1975
NitiCentral
WikiLeaks reveal that the Government of India expelled Washington Post
correspondent Lewis Simons in 1975. It further exposes: ” MEA Joint
Secretary (Americas Teja) called in Pol Counselor this evening to inform
him that the Indian Government had just …
WikiLeaks: P Chidambaram was aware of Natwar’s role in oil for food scam
NitiCentral
WikiLeaks: P Chidambaram was aware of Natwar’s role in oil for food scam.
WikiLeaks reveal Chidambaram and Kapil Sibal said there was sufficient
evidence against Natwar Singh in Oil for Food Scam. “Chidambaram and
Science Minister Kapil Sibal, the …
WikiLeaks: Chidambaram told FBI Director that Headley was not acting alone
NitiCentral
WikiLeaks revealed that PChidambaram had told FBI Director, “I have a
feeling in my bones that Headley was not acting in India alone.” The
cable also reveal that Chidambaram disagreed in private with Congress
position that Headley was acting alone.
WikiLeaks: Montek Ahluwalia opposed Jairam Ramesh on BT Brinjal
NitiCentral
WikiLeaks: Montek Ahluwalia opposed Jairam Ramesh on BT Brinjal. Wikileaks
reveal that Montek Ahluwalia was opposed to Jairam Ramesh on GM crops, he
was also critical of NGOs opposing BT Brinjal. “Ahluwalia indicated that
Minister Ramesh, among …
WikiLeaks : US embassy took keen interest in appointment of Pranab and Anand …
NitiCentral
WikiLeaks: US embassy took keen interest in appointment of Pranab and Anand
Sharma. According to WikiLeaks, US Embassy had shown deep interest in
appointment of Pranab Mukharjee and Anand Sharma. It reveals that US wanted
to know why these …
WikiLeaks : Nephew of ex – MEA Swaran Singh acted as agent for Boeing deal
NitiCentral
WikiLeaks reveal that the nephew of former Foreign Minister Swaran Singh
acted as an agent for Boeing deal in 1973. “He and sidekick Sarwan Singh
Purewal, carrying card identifying himself as Vice President, Wolfe
Construction Company, 18700 Kennedy …
WikiLeaks : Congress targetted Madhavrao Scindia’s business , forced him to …
NitiCentral
WikiLeaks reveal that how Congress forced Madhavroa Scindia to resign from
Jan Sangh by targetting Scindias business. According to the cable, the US
embassy said –”Scindia buckled under strong Government pressures which
, if continued then he would …
WikiLeaks: Ghana Foreign Minister gained $4 million from rice import deal from …
NitiCentral
According to WikiLeaks,Ghana MP says, “Something Fishy happened in rice
import deal from India.” Former Ghana Foreign Minister Akwasi Osei Adjei
personally gained about $4 million from the deal. The cable also reveals,
“A highly placed member of the …
WikiLeaks: Gen VK Singh had a candid discussion with US embassy
NitiCentral
“India’s departing Eastern Commander and next Chief of Army Staff, LTG VK
Singh, discussed India’s success with its ongoing northeast
counter-insurgency operations, improved security with Bangladesh, the
military’s take on the Maoist/Naxal threat and …
WikiLeaks: US embassy wanted to enlist Indian private sector to lobby for …
NitiCentral
“PolCouns asked about efforts to enlist India’s private sector in the
lobbying effort include allowing private sector competition in the civil
nuclear energy sector. Rao was agreeable, but reiterated that managing the
repercussions of Iran was …
‘Poor Nigel’ publicly embraced by Respect MP George Galloway
Daily Mail
Having been cast to play WikiLeaks boss Julian Assange on the big screen,
Benedict Cumberbatch says the man himself refused to meet him. He said: ‘I
tried to reach out to him, to communicate with him, and he was having none
of it as far as a meeting goes.
Benedict Cumberbatch’s interview request was snubbed by Julian Assange
Orange UK News
Benedict Cumberbatch tried to interview Julian Assange after signing up to
play him on the big screen, but insists the WikiLeaks founder “was having
none of it” and refused to meet him. The actor plays the controversial
whistleblower in upcoming movie …
Indian Govt sought aid for NGOs from UNDEF floated by US
NitiCentral
Indian Govt sought aid for NGOs from UNDEF floated by US. WikiLeaks in one
of its cables said that the Government of India sought funds for Indian
NGOs from UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF) floated by the US. The cable also
revealed, “The GOI plans actively …
US lobbied for USG-Boeing deal with India
NitiCentral
Tags: Wikileaks, US Embassy, Government of India, Boeing deal, Airbus. US
lobbied for USG-Boeing deal with India. WikiLeaks reveals how the US
embassy lobbied with Government of India for USG-Boeing deal. ” The
embassy believes that the USG played …
http://www.niticentral.com/2013/05/08/us-lobbied-for-usg-boeing-deal-with-india-74951.html
Congress kept Quattrochi’s arrest a secret for political reasons
NitiCentral
Congress kept Quattrochi’s arrest a secret for political reasons. WikiLeaks
reveals that Italian embassy said Quattrochi’s son has business connections
in India. The cable reveals Congress kept Quattrochi’s arrest a secret for
political reasons. It …
Government used national dailies to leak stories
NitiCentral
Government used national dailies to leak stories. According to WikiLeaks,
the US embassy said that two dailies were used by Government of India to
leak stories. The cable also names Indian Express journalist Pranab Dhal
Samanta and gives reference to …
http://www.niticentral.com/2013/05/08/government-used-national-dailies-to-leak-stories-74977.html
Government plays secrecy games in Manning trial
Salon
This week, another pretrial hearing is taking place at Fort Meade in the
court-martial of Pfc. Bradley Manning, the soldier the United States
military is prosecuting for disclosing information to WikiLeaks. It begins
today and will take place over a …
http://www.salon.com/2013/05/07/tk_5_partner_17/singleton/
WikiLeaks Party News
Welcome to the WikiLeaks Party. Your party is the first and strongest
political manifestation of transparency and accountability. Transparency,
the bo…
http://www.wikileaksparty.org.au/blog/first.html
wikileaks | ISEA2013
… Technology (ANAT) at the University of Sydney on Thursday 13 June 2013
at 5.30pm. The Wikileaks founder will address conference delegates… Read
More …
http://www.isea2013.org/tag/wikileaks/
WikiLeaks claims victory in Iceland court case – Yahoo! News
From Yahoo! News: WikiLeaks says it has secured a victory in Iceland’s
Supreme Court against the financial blockade imposed by Visa and MasterCard
on …
http://news.yahoo.com/wikileaks-claims-victory-iceland-court-201840352.html
Secrecy shrouds WikiLeaks pretrial | News24
Government secrecy has reached a new level this week in the court-martial
of an Army private, who gave classified documents to WikiLeaks.
http://www.news24.com/World/News/Secrecy-shrouds-WikiLeaks-pretrial-20130506
Secrecy shrouds pretrial hearing in WikiLeaks case – Newsday
Closed pretrial hearing in WikiLeaks case a rare ‘dry run’ for classified
info testimony.
http://www.newsday.com/news/secrecy-shrouds-pretrial-hearing-in-wikileaks-case-1.5207012