RT correspondent injured in Syria: 'Firing was intense'

Published on 3 Jan 2013 : A group of international journalists - including members of RT's Arabic team - have been caught in crossfire in Syria while covering the army's operations outside the capital.

'US secrecy dispels drone legality myth'

Published on 3 Jan 2013 : The fact that the United States refuses to disclose information regarding the country's drone operations explodes Washington's myth that the drone strikes are both 'legal and necessary' says an analyst.

Dublin flies the EU Presidency flag

Published on Dec 31, 2012 : The European Union flag and that of the Irish Republic were raised simultaneously at an official ceremony at Dublin castle on Monday morning to mark the start of Ireland's six-month term as president.

The flag-raising ceremony celebrates three milestones: the beginning of Ireland's seventh EU presidency, the 40th anniversary of the country's EU accession and the European Year of Citizens.

Ireland's prime minister, Enda Kenny has said that he is determined to deliver, "solutions" to a range of issues.

But Dublin has said its main priority will be to get the European economy back on track with boosting jobs and growth the top of its agenda.

If EU leaders can agree early next year on the 27-member bloc's budget Ireland will then be charged with steering it through the European Parliament.

Alternatives to the War on Drugs

Published on 16 Dec 2012 : A retired judge and a former MI5 officer discuss Eurpean models that present a more effective approach

WCIT 12 : Telecom governanace talks conclude unsolved

Published on 14 Dec 2012 : UN backed talks on Internet regulation have collapsed after nearly two weeks. Some countries have been campaigning for global oversight of the web. But the US and European Union have refused to sign the deal.

China & India on collision course, in the South China Sea, as oil & gas tension mounts

Published on Dec 7, 2012 : India has warned it's prepared to use force to secure its economic interests in the South China Sea.

It's after allegations that Beijing had deliberately hampered its rival's oil and gas exploration efforts.

New US Congress is Most Diverse in History

Published on 5 Dec 2012 by VOAvideo : New US legislators - those taking office for the first time in January - are more diverse than at any other time in U.S. history. Barriers have been broken on ethnicity, sexual orientation and religion. In fact, among the 200 Democratic representatives, women and those of various minorities will outnumber straight white males. VOA's Carolyn Presutti introduces us to a few of the history-making lawmakers in a Congress that will more closely reflect the people who live in the United States.

Syrian refugees : Exodus to Nowhere?

1] suffer in squalid camps

Published on Nov 24, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish The number of Syrian refugees registered in neighbouring countries has nearly doubled since the beginning of September to more than 440,000, the UN refugee agency said on Friday.

Many of those displaced by the government's bombardments of cities and towns have also fled to a squalid camp in the Syrian village of Atmeh near the Turkish border. Reports from Atmeh, refugees suffering from a severe lack of basic needs.

2] Refugees 'treated like criminals' in Germany

Published on Nov 23, 2012 by RussiaToday : Germany is welcoming refugees displaced by the conflict in Syria. This after openly supporting the country's rebel coalition. And, - the migrants may find out that German hospitality isn't all they hoped for.

Boots on the ground in Timbuktu & the rest of Mali?

Published on Nov 13, 2012 : Mali Crisis: West African bloc pledges 3.300 troops to help recapture north; UN expected to approve military plan before 2013. West African troops will back 5.000 Mali military forces.

Washington busy with Generals' Sex?

David Petraeus Resigns from CIA Over Affair

Published on Nov 9, 2012 by ABCNews : Four-star general says he "showed extremely poor judgment" by having extramarital affair.

Senior US General linked to Petraeus scandal

Published on Nov 13, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish; The top US commander in Afghanistan is now caught up in the same scandal that ended the career of CIA Director David Petraeus. General John Allen is being being accused of an inappropriate relationship with Jill Kelley, the woman who tipped off the FBI that Petraeus was having an affair.Now the scandal is sending shock waves across Washington.

'People able to make difference end up dead'

Published on Nov 11, 2012 by RussiaToday : It's four more years in the White House for US president Barack Obama but the tight race and an expensive election has left some voters less than satisfied. RT's Lori Harfenist takes a political pulse check in the Big Apple.

15 States including Texas have filed a petition to secede from the United States.

As of Saturday November 10, 2012, 15 States have petitioned the Obama Administration for withdrawal from the United States of America in order to create its own government.

States following this action include: Louisiana, Texas, Montana, North Dakota, Indiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Colorado, Oregon and New York. These States have requested that the Obama Administration grant a peaceful withdrawal from the United States.

These petitions were filed just days after the2012 Presidential election.

Louisiana was the first State to file a petition a day after the election by a Michael E. from Slidell, Louisiana. Texas was the next State to follow by a Micah H. from Arlington, Texas.

The government allows one month from the day the petition is submitted to obtain 25,000 signatures in order for the Obama administration to consider the request.

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Tens of thousands rally for Argentina's biggest protest in years.

09 November, 2012

Thousands of pot-banging, flag-waving, banner-hoisting demonstrators massed in Buenos Aires for Argentina’s largest anti-government protest in years. Common themes at the protest included the nation's high levels of crime, corruption and inflation.

The demonstration, which lasted nearly four hours, was aimed at the government of President Cristina Fernandez de Kircher. Police officials said at least 30,000 people participated, while local media reported that hundreds of thousands turned out. Protesters angry at the nation’s current state banged pots and pans as Argentinians young and old rallied until almost midnight.

A column of demonstrators carried a 200-meter-long flag. As they marched through the city, they were greeted with noisy pans, tambourines, and honking car horns. Protesters chanted, “We’re not afraiid!" as they swarmed into the Plaza de Mayo and surrounding area, right in front of the presidential palace.

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Analysts Say Diverse Coalition Helped Obama Win Election.

Published on Nov 9, 2012 by VOAvideo : President Barack Obama won a second four year term in office this past week thanks in large part to a strong voter turnout from the same Democratic coalition that helped first elect him four years ago -- women, minorities and young people. VOA National correspondent Jim Malone has more



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Occupy Wall Street: The Future And History, So Far

February 9, 2012 : On September 17, 2011, hundreds of people gathered in Lower Manhattan to protest the growing wealth gap and Wall Street's involvement in the economic crisis. Five months later, most of the Occupy encampments across the country have been disbanded and the future of the movement remains uncertain.