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11 Nov 2012

Respect war dead by working for peace, say public figures

As ceremonies of Remembrance take place across Britain, a number of public figures have expressed commitment to working for peace in a world of conflict.
11 Nov 2012

Remembrance not celebration: a service

Our thanks to Karl Dallas for pointing us towards the excellent Liberation Radio Remembrance Day Service, and BCB broadcast of Benjamin Britten's moving and thoughtful War Requiem.
12 Nov 2011

Not just waving poppies, but drowning thought

When politicians rush to claim that something is 'non-political' (as has been happening around Remembrance Day over the past week or so), you know that some healthy suspicion and careful examination is due.
11 Nov 2011

Methodist youth to hold services of Remembrance on Twitter

Young Methodists are holding two services of Remembrance on Twitter on Sunday, raising awareness of groups working for peace and supporting war veterans and victims.
15 Nov 2010

White Poppy wreath bearers brave abuse in Ottawa

An anti-war group in Ottawa, Canada, has shrugged off abuse and criticism after laying two White Poppy wreaths at the National War Memorial.
9 Nov 2010

Remember the dead by renouncing war, say British pacifists

The Peace Pledge Union (PPU) has urged people in Britain to honour the dead on Remembrance Day by renouncing warfare.
8 Nov 2009

87% of population say 'dead on all sides' should be marked on Remembrance Sunday

The deaths of those who fought against Britain should be marked alongside the British dead on Remembrance Sunday, according to 87% of the population, says a remarkable new opinion survey.
7 Nov 2008

The default politics of Remembrance

This Sunday 9 November, churches up and down the country will make a political statement which will be widely covered across print and broadcast media, says Jonathan Bartley. But it is likely to pass without so much as a murmur of criticism.
25 Apr 2007

'Bullying for England' by Dave Hill, Guardian's Comment is Free, 24 April 2007
6 Feb 2007

Palestinian bishop urges non-violence to tackle injustice

Middle East Lutheran Bishop Munib Younan has urged Palestinians to "use brains, sanity, dialogue and non-violence and not arms to deal with differences".

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