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BBC however is reporting it as Fireworks, not enough smoke and running people for it to be teargas from the pictures.

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.
by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Sat Jan 10th, 2009 at 10:28:55 AM EST
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This guy is a good reliable sort and is updating his blog from the protest outside the embassy:

Israeli embassy  posted by lenin

The whole street outside the embassy is packed, dangerously so. There have been clashes at the entrance, but nothing serious so far. The rally, a little further on, is already well under way, but loads of protesters haven't even got to kensington. And hundreds of riot police are running toward the embassy with some protesters following them."

http://leninology.blogspot.com/

by irishhead on Sat Jan 10th, 2009 at 11:06:19 AM EST
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Indymedia UK is also reliable and are doing a live timeline: http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2009/01/417698.html

15.55
The Israeli embassy is now closed off to the public and is lined with riot police in full riot gear and shields. There are unconfirmed reports that some protestors have attempted to access the Israeli embassy from the rear.

15.45
On Kensington High Street the police have put barriers between protestors on the road and the pavement which has caused a crush. The crowd were shouting "shame on you!" at the police who are now wearing riot gear. A man has climbed a lamp post, and the police are pre-occupied with trying to get him down. Also a smoke bomb has been let off. There are many riot police situated down all the side streets.

15.20
Confirmed - The crowd outside the embassy pulled apart some of the barriers. They have now been put back again by police, who are now wearing their helmets.

15.10
Near Holland Street, W8, 5 riot vans spotted with another 6 rental vans around the corner. Police are putting on their riot helmets. The crowd is good natured.

by irishhead on Sat Jan 10th, 2009 at 11:09:04 AM EST
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