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BRICUP sends a second open letter to Elton John
19 May, 2010 Dear Elton John: It”s funny how people can be close friends, and yet react so differently to things. You”re apparently close friends with Elvis Costello – so close you hosted his wedding to Diana Krall at your “castle” in Windsor. After just three weeks of people appealing to Elvis Costello not to […]
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Elvis Costello cancels Israel concerts
Page last updated at 10:09 GMT, Wednesday, 19 May 2010 11:09 UK Elvis Costello Elvis Costello performed at the New Orleans Jazz Festival last month Singer Elvis Costello has pulled out of two gigs in Israel due to concerns over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The musician, who was due to perform later this summer, said: “Having […]
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What’s So Funny “˜Bout Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions: Elvis Costello’s Beautiful Message
Wednesday, 19 May 2010 12:21 Added by PT Editor Omar Ghraieb May 19, (Pal Telegraph – By Jesse Bacon) I was a little young to get Elvis Costello, as opposed to the Pixies. He was well on his way to the iconic status, vaguely stereotypical rabbi look, dorky glasses and angst that made him a […]
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Elvis Costello Cancels Concerts in Israel
Compiled by DAVE ITZKOFF Published: May 18, 2010 Elvis Costello has canceled two concerts he was planning to perform in Israel this summer, citing the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Agence France-Presse reported. Mr. Costello was scheduled to appear at the Caesarea Amphitheater on June 30 and July 1. But in a statement on his […]
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Student council calls on peers to support goods boycott
Nablus – Ma’an – University student councils offered their full support for the Palestinian Authority boycott of settlement goods on Wednesday, vowing to ensure students implement the embargo. Head of the An-Najah University student senate Makram Daraghmeh said all Palestinian universities would organize events and activties in the coming days, aimed at encouraging students to […]
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Settlements Boycott Campaign Starts In The West Bank, Settlers Outraged
Tuesday May 18, 2010 16:05 by Ghassan Bannoura – PNN Report post Israeli settlers groups called on the Israeli government to stop proximity talks with the Palestinians due to the settlements products boycott campaign that started today in the West Bank. The Campaign “House-to-House” was launched by the Palestinian National Pride fund. Hundreds of Palestinian […]
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PA boycott campaign gains momentum
Palestinian governors urge citizens to cooperate with settlement product ban; activists distribute pamphlets listing banned items. ‘We can manage this economic system,’ says Palestinian-appointed Jerusalem governor Ali Waked Hundreds of activists took to the streets of the West Bank on Tuesday and distributed brochures calling on the Palestinians to boycott settlement products. The Palestinian Authority […]
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Elvis and the apartheid state
The British singer-songwriter was booked to perform in Israel on 30 June and 1 July. He has issued a statement on his website which makes it unambiguously clear that he is now withdrawing from the bookings. He says: “there are occasions when merely having your name added to a concert schedule may be interpreted as […]
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Settlers: Palestinian boycott is an ‘act of hate’
Yesha Council calls on government to close Israeli ports to Palestinian goods until embargo on goods produced in settlements ends. By Chaim Levinson The Yesha Council, which represents the Jewish settler movement, on Tuesday denounced a Palestinian boycott of Israeli goods produced in the West Bank and the Golan. In a statement, the council endorsed […]
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Elvis Costello cancels concerts in Israel in protest at treatment of Palestinians
Singer says he acted on ‘conscience’, as he joins a list of performers who have boycotted Israel for political reasons * Vikram Dodd, and Rory McCarthy in Jerusalem * guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 18 May 2010 18.50 BST Elvis Costello has cancelled two concerts he was scheduled to play in Israel in protest at its treatment of […]
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