Goettingen, Germany - Thousands of anti-fascist militants shut down a neo-Nazi march in central Germany by building burning barricades along the entire length of the fascists' planned march route. When police attempted to re-route the demonstration, autonomous anti-fascists, who were separate from the main anti-fascist bloc, attacked the Nazis, forcing their entire event to be canceled. 3800 police worked hard to keep the two groups separated, but were unable to maintain order among the counter-demonstrators, who destroyed a large amount of property. At least one bank was looted and its contents fed to a burning roadblock. 14 police officers were among a total of 60 who were injured. Most of the 41 people who were arrested have already been released.

Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S. - 130 inmates in two segregation units at the Roxbury Correctional Institution took part in a 30-hour protest over oppressive living conditions. The protest began when the prisoners refused to return their breakfast trays and blocked their cell door windows, which guards use to monitor them. The demonstration ended at noon the next day when correctional officers forced their cell doors open. The prison warden Harry Mowen met with the inmates and agreed to consider their demands, which includes lessening the restrictions on personal items allowed into cells.

Clichy-sous-Bois, France - Residents of a northern Paris suburb rioted for two consecutive nights after two teenage boys were electrocuted while being pursued by police. The rioters, who were primarily of North and Central Africa origin, fought police, built barricades and torched at least thirty automobiles. 15 police officers had to seek medical treatment.

Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. - Administrators have been cracking down on what they see as a serious problem among students at Merrill Middle School in Des Moines Iowa. Students have been hugging each other on school grounds, which administrators say could cause "congestion and injuries". Merrill Principal Alex Hanna wants to see the practice ended and has been calling the parents of students who fail to adhere to the school's "keep-your-hands-to-yourself" policy.

Ironicaly the adminstration hung five large "Hugs, Not Drugs" banners to promote a recent anti-drug Red Ribbon Week. The crackdown was also followed by an early morning student protest outside the school. School officials say they are concerned about congestion caused by people embracing in hallways, but the actual reason for the policy is social control. Displays of physical affection are not acceptable in most schools and nearly all prisons for this reason.

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada - Hundreds of students attempted to storm the Quebec National Assembly (provincial legislature) building to demand free education. They were rebuffed by riot police who fired a "chemical agent" at the demonstrators, but made no arrests.

Philippines - Squatters who were evicted from their homes last Thursday night are being blamed for dumping at least one kilo, or more than two pounds, of spikes on the controversial south coastal roadway. The spikes disabled 15 cars which slowed down other traffic considerably.

Athens, Greece - About 20 anarchists destroyed the Acropolis police station in central Athens early Saturday morning with firebombs. The group then fled the scene on motorbikes. No one was injured, but six patrol cars and a police motorbike were completely destroyed in the attack.

Kyrgyz lawmaker Tynychbek Akmatbayev

Moldavanovka, Kyrgyzstan - Inmates at a tuberculosis prison hospital shot and killed Tynychbek Akmatbayev, a member of parliament and chairman of the committee on security and policing. His bodyguard and aide where also killed in the uprising which preceded the prisoners taking control of the entire prison. The incident follows riots at the nearby Novopokrovka prison which lasted two days. Akmatbayev had been credited with helping to negotiate the end of that uprising. The inmates were protesting about bad food, damp conditions, inadequate clothing and a lack of hot water.

Moorhead, Minnesota - James Ronald Tucker, 33, was sentenced to 43 months, or more than three and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to setting fire to a Moorhead construction site last March. James decided against reading a prepared statement, but said that he committed the arson on behalf of the Earth Liberation Front because he is a "political anarchist" opposed to “corporate capitalism.” Clay County District Court Judge Galen Vaa discussed taking restitution for a terroristic threats charge out of any money Tucker would earn in prison. Tucker said that it wouldn't be an issue because “[he didn't] plan on working.”

Honiara, Solomon Islands - 190 of the 230 prisoners at the central prison in Honiara staged a three day sit-in protest demanding private time with their wives and access to television. The demonstration was broken up when police attacked inmates with tear gas, and O.C. spray. Police Commissioner Shane Castles defended the police action by stating, straight-faced, that the sit-in "posed an immediate, life-threatening situation to the officers."

Shanghai, China - Revered Chinese anarchist author Ba Jin has succumbed to cancer at the age of 100.

Toledo, Ohio, U.S. - A neo-Nazi counter-demonstration involving hundreds of anti-fascists and locals turned into anti-police rioting when the fascists decided to leave town after a quick photo shoot. Rioters turned on police injuring dozens of officers with projectiles. People also overturned and damaged police cars and media vehicles, stores were looted, and one white owned bar, which allegedly refused to serve black patrons was burned down. Police arrested more than 60 demonstrators and attempted to disperse protesters with tear gas, concussion grenades, and officers on horse back. Toledo Mayor Jack Ford ventured into crowds with a number of officers and was met with an onslaught of verbal abuse and a death threat.

Bil'in, The West Bank, Palestine – Israel Defense Forces agent provocateurs insight stone throwing at Bil'in anti-wall protest in the besieged village which they have declared a “a closed military zone.” The army then responded with their usually heavy handed anti-crowd measures.

Ryan Lewis, Eva Rose and Lili Marie Holland with their mother, and Jeremiah Colcleasure

Sacramento, California, U.S. - Earth Liberation Front defendants Ryan Daniel Lewis, 22, Eva Rose Holland, 26, and her sister Lili Marie Holland each pled guilty to one count of attempted arson in connection with an Earth Liberation Front (ELF) action last December. Lewis also pled guilty to an additional count of attempted arson and arson for two other ELF actions in January and February. Their co-defendant Jeremiah Dean Colcleasure, 24, who is free on bail, maintains a not guilty plea and is scheduled to go to trial early next year.

In exchange for their guilty pleas the Hollands were recommended for a sentence of three years and three months in prison, and Lewis who has been in custody since his arrest last February, was recommended for a six year sentence. If they had been found guilty after a trial Eva and Lili may have been sentenced to between five and 20 years in prison, while Ryan would have faced as many as 60 years behind bars. As part of their bargain they are also expected to be called to testify against Jeremiah's at his trial. If convicted Jeremiah may be sentenced to between five and 20 years in prison.

Washington D.C., U.S. - With his approval rating below 40 percent and more than half of Americans against the ongoing war in Iraq, the Bush team decided that it was time the President sat down and had a frank and candid discussion with some of the U.S. troops over there. The chat, which was broadcast live to a national television audience, was to be conducted via satellite with Bush far from harm's way, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington D.C. If it seemed as if Bush knew how the soldiers would answer his questions before they did, it was because the entire event was meticulously orchestrated and planned by Washington.

New York, New York, U.S. - Last week's NYC subway terrorism scare has been revealed to be a hoax which conveniently shifted attention away from Mayor Michael Bloomberg's refusal to take part in the Mayoral debates. The phony terrorism scare shows that the president isn't the only one who can deceptively manipulate the news in order to appear tough and embattled. News of the terror threat was circulated among rich business executives a full three days before the public was told, which is probably what will happen if there are genuine threats in the future.

Bozeman, Montana, U.S. - A construction site owned by the Kenyon Noble lumber company was vandalized by the Earth Liberation Front causing about $3000 in damage.

Budapest, Hungary- On September 22nd 30,000 people rode in what is one of the biggest Critical Masses ever. Celebrating world car free day the mass blocked trafic for over two hours throughout most of the capital city bringing the issues of automobiles usage to the Hungarian public who are traditionally unwilling to deviate from the status quo.

Corsica- Unrest on the island and on the French mainland over the goverments plans to privatize the ferry service have continued. Youths throwing stones and shooting flare guns clashed with police and an apparent rocket attack ravaged a docked French customs boat on Saturday in Corsica. Early on saturday, there was a large march which the riot police attacked in the melee one officer was hurt. Late Saturday, a huge explosion echoed through the port in the northern town of Bastia, and a gaping entry hole near the helm of the 82-foot customs boat indicated a rocket attack. Beyond Corsica in the southeastern French city of Marseille actions have continued the trade unions have been blocking the airports in solidarity with the corsican unions and they have blocked the oil refineries to shut down the whole country.