Newswires: G8 2008

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Articles from external newswires on the G8 summit due to be held in Japan in 2008. More info on the mobilisation here.

Keywords: G8, Hokkaido, Toya, Sapporo, Heiligendamm

G8Genoa-Diaz verdict-G8 La Maddalena 2009 press conference

Invite to the mass media and anyone with an interest in the La Maddalena G8 protests: After over seven years of investigation and trial process concerning the indictment of 76 italian police following events during the Genova G8 2001 summit. During July 2008, thirteen police from prison, GOM MOBILE, Carabineri and two medical staff were convicted of abuse of authority, abuse and torture as the Diaz sister trial, Bolzaneto came to an end. more >>

December 1 2008

Source: Energy Shortage

India: Power crisis looms large , hints report The power sector in the state seems to be heading towards a crisis in the next six months if the action plan submitted to the government by the AP power coordination committee is any indication. On one hand the state is in for a major shortfall in supply and on the other, indications are that the state will not get Rs 8000 crore towards accelerated power development and reform programme (APDRP) as claimed by the chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy recently. Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyzstan appeared at biggest energy crisis Kyrgyzstan appeared at the edge of the biggest energy crisis, agency reports with reference to ??? daily newspaper. Disruptions in providing with electricity have started since spring. The situation deteriorates with the fact that the biggest Toktogulskaya hydro electric station could be stopped in three months, declared energy experts in Bishkek. It implies economic failure for the republic, because station work out 40% of electricity energy of the country. Nigeria: Power crisis - NERC introduces quarterly scorecard As the nation grapples with acute shortage of electricity following the shut down of three gas plants owned by Shell Petroleum Development Company, the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission announced on Friday that it would introduce a quartely scorecard of the sector. Speaking at the Power Consumers Assembly convened by NERC in Awka, Anambra State, the Commissioner in-charge of Engineering, NERC, Prof Onwuameze Iloeje, explained that the scorecard would indicate new developments in the sector, as well as new power projects and other developments in the sector. Pakistan: Gas load shedding troubles residents The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has lowered the provision of gas supply to domestic consumers in the city, well before the peak of the winter season, to facilitate industrial units, sources within the company told Daily Times on Monday. Pakistan: Load shedding increased to 5 hours The duration of load shedding in the urban areas now stands at five hours after one hour’s increase, Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) sources said on Sunday. They said the power shortfall had increased as three power plants -- Kabirwala, Kohinoor Electric Limited and Rouche -- were closed down. Earlier, a PEPCO spokesman had claimed there would be no load shedding, as the power plant at Kot Addu Power Company (KAPCO) had been repaired. "Now there would be load shedding for five hours in the urban areas and seven hours in the rural areas," said an official of the Lahore Electric Supply Company, adding the load shedding duration would further increase after Eid. more >>

Mali: People’s Forum takes stance against privatisation

Source: Pambazuka News: Social movements

As G8 leaders wrapped up their forum in Hokkaido in Japan, some 13,000km away, the hundreds of people who had gathered for the seventh annual alternative People’s Forum, this year held in the town of Koulikoro, Mali, were issuing a closing statement ... more >>

Israel executes four in Gaza; siege affects access to drinking water

Source: Electronic Intifada

The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) continued to seal off the Gaza Strip for the eleventh day in a row, in an escalation of the collective punishment of Gaza's population imposed since 2000. The IOF resumed its military attacks and killed four Palestinians this morning in an air strike in east Gaza. more >>

Dates Set for G8 Summit: June 25-27, 2010

Source: No 2010 Olympics on Stolen Land

Canada's G8 summit set for June 2010 Canwest News Service Published: Monday, November 03, 2008 HUNTSVILLE, Ont. - The 2010 G8 summit of leaders of the world's wealthiest nations will be held in Ontario's cottage country from *June 25-27* the year after next, Industry Minister Tony Clement said in a news release. read more more >>

FULL CIRCLE - from weapons to wars to refugees - Nottingham demo Sat 29th Nov

Source: No Borders - Nottingham

Shut Down H&K and No Borders Nottingham will be holding a demonstration to highlight the link between the arms trade and refugees. According to the UN Refugee Agency, вЂњarmed conflict is now the driving force behind most refugee flows,вЂќ and the most devastating weapons are small arms such as rifles and machine guns.FULL CIRCLE - from weapons to wars to refugeesJOIN THE DEMONSTRATION in Old Market Square, Nottingham on Saturday 29th November 2008, starts 12:30pmNottingham is home to one of the worldвЂ™s largest small arms producers вЂ“ Heckler & Koch. The weapons produced by H&K and other G8 arms companies fuel conflicts in the Global South, forcing millions of people to flee their homes. Some of those refugees end up seeking asylum in Nottingham, where they face a struggle to avoid being deported.Come and join us on Saturday November 29th at 12:30 on Old Market Square as we call for an end to exporting guns and deporting people. We will be holding a die-in to represent the consequences of H&KвЂ™s trade, and the horrors from which refugees have fled. Bring drums to make a joyful sound. Shut Down Heckler & Koch! Freedom of movement and the right to remain for all! No guns, no borders!! more >>