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Uneasy calm returns to Addis Ababa after riots.
As riots took place in the capital city and disturbances reportedly broke out in several towns around the country, the United Nations has expressed fears over the unresolved border dispute with Eritrea.
New book encourages better implementation of EU environmental law.
The new EU Environmental Policy Handbook has been launched. Order copies here.
"The ricin ring that never was" story returned to archives.
In April the 'Guardian' removed an important piece by GreenNet user Duncan Campbell from its archives, ostensibly because of a Public Interest Immunity Certificate, and has only now partly corrected its overreaction. original ricin story.
Biometrics beyond borders.
Countries including the UK and the US are putting biometrics at the forefront of plans to improve national border security but there are still significant issues to be solved before the technology is up to the job.
High Court to decide whether War Crimes are subject to law.
In a three day High Court hearing (1st-3rd November) as part of the ongoing injunction trial against Brighton peace activists, the UK government will once more face accusations that the Iraq war was illegal. There is a demonstration outside the Royal Courts of Justice on 1st November at 9.30 am.
Home Secretary criticises terror bill opponents.
Charles Clarke has claimed that opponents of the government's plans to hold terrorist suspects without charge for 90 days would leave Britain fighting terrorism with "one legal hand tied behind our back".
Two APC members are finalists in Reporters Without Borders blog contest.
Congratulations to Manal and Alaa of ArabNet who were chosen finalists in RSF's Freedom of Expression Blog contest. See their blog here. Internet users can vote to indicate who they prefer. But it will be up to the panel of judges to choose the final winners. The results will be announced on 21 November.
Arrest of organisers of two-strong demonstration.
Two peace protesters, Maya Evans and Milan Rai, have been arrested opposite Downing Street for organising a peaceful remembrance ceremony comprised of just themselves. They read names of Iraqis and Britons killed in the conflict, and were arrested under the new legislation that criminalises 'demonstrating'. indymedia report
Amazon 'stealth' logging revealed.
New research suggests deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon has been underestimated by at least 60%.
Broadband net goes stratospheric.
Airships in the stratosphere beaming back broadband capable of speeds up to 120Mbps have been tested in Sweden.