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New age colonialism: West buying up Third World?

New age colonialism: West buying up Third World? Multinational corporations are buying up swathes of land in underdeveloped...

NATO vulture culture: Aliens in the windy city

NATO vulture culture: Aliens in the windy city ­The Russian Aurora has discharged a preemptive salvo against the Atlantic...

Why not just pay them off?

Why not just pay them off? ­There are a lot of people who are getting frustrated with things in Russia,...

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Blueprint for Russian foreign policy

Blueprint for Russian foreign policy ­Observers use to pay much attention to where a newly-elected president heads...

Eco-Apocalypse: Closer than we think?

Eco-Apocalypse: Closer than we think? ­Every morning before heading to the Metro, I, like millions of other...

Buranovo Babushkas: Russia’s new secret weapon

Buranovo Babushkas: Russia’s new secret weapon ­The Eurovision Song Contest put the remote village of Buranovo, in Russia’s...

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Hamburg warzone: 700 arrested as leftists clash with neo-Nazis (VIDEO, PHOTOS)Violent clashes have broken out in Germany between the supporters and opponents of the neo-Nazi movement. Hamburg police have detained over 700 people after the demonstrators started throwing projectiles, injuring several officers. 1 Tahrir Trial: Mubarak gets life sentence for mass murder (PHOTOS, VIDEO)The former Egyptian president was charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with the killing of 225 anti-government demonstrators and wounding of more than 1,800 in January last year. His co-defendant security chiefs were acquitted. 2 ‘This is not about China’: US to move majority of warships to Asia-PacificThe US is set to reposition its Navy fleet with the majority of its warships to be assigned to the Asia-Pacific by 2020. But this military strategy has nothing to do with US-Chinese rivalry in the region, the defense secretary assures. 3 Bilderbergers commit a felony? International lawmakers and other world figureheads are deep in discussion near Washington, DC this week at the 2012 Bilderberg Conference. But are members of the exclusive group breaking US law while meeting off the record? 4 Fool me twice, shame on me: Russians fall once again for notorious Ponzi schemeA huge financial pyramid is set to collapse in Russia, leaving thousands of families penniless. This is no surprise – the man running it is the Russian Bernie Madoff – Sergey Mavrodi – an infamous criminal… and a hero to his followers. 5
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Mads Mikkelsen  arrives for the closing ceremony of the Cannes film festival (AFP Photo/Anne-Christine Poujoulat) 02.06, 17:16 2 comments

‘It’s important that we talk about taboos’ Danish star

Denmark’s most sought-after actor, the villain in James Bond film Casino Royale Mads Mikkelsen has picked up the top honors at the latest edition of the Cannes Film Festival. RT caught up with the star to talk about taboos.

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DIY civic improvements: Muscovites make their own way

A group of Russian partisans has taken matters into their own hands, tired of waiting for the local authorities to turn Moscow into a more comfortable place to live in.

Madonna (R) during her first MDNA world tour concert in the Ramat Gan Stadium, near Tel Aviv, on May 31, 2012. (AFP Photo / Jack Guez) 01.06, 17:17 4 comments

Like a prayer: Madonna Israel gig call for Mideast peace

Madonna has opened her world tour in Tel Aviv with references to a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians. The singer says she is on a mission to bring peace among people regardless of religion, race or sexual orientation.

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Iran, Lebanon resort to movie for revenge on Israel

A movie titled after the duration of the Second Lebanon War, 33 Days, has become a hit in the country - but is unlikely to receive many screenings in Israel or the West.

Russian captain Andery Arshavin has an effort on the goals of Italian keeper, Morgan De Sanctis, in a friendly on June 1. (RIA Novosti/Vladimir Pesnya) Today: 00:52

Russia can make Euro 2012 final – Rosetti

The head of Russian referees, Roberto Rosetti, says the country’s national football team are good enough to play in the final match at Euro 2012.

Russia's Vladimir Tarasenko playing for SKA Saint Petersburg (RIA Novosti/Alexey Danichev) 02.06, 20:25 2 comments

Tarasenko opts for NHL over Gazprom money

One of Russia’s most talented young hockey players, Vladimir Tarasenko, is switching Gazprom powered SKA St. Petersburg for the Saint Louis Blues in the NHL.

Boxer Floyd Maywether Jr. is lead away in handcuffs at the Clark County Regional Justice Center (David Becker/Getty Images/AFP) 02.06, 15:09 3 comments

Mayweather Jr. put behind bars

Arguably the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, Floyd Mayweather Jr., has begun serving a three-month jail term for an attack on his ex-girlfriend.

Goalkeeper Anton Shunin participating in the Russian national team's Luzhniki stadium training session before its 2012 European Football Championship qualifying matches against Macedonia and Ireland. (RIA Novosti/Alexander Vilf) 02.06, 11:56

Russia’s Euro 2012 squad: Anton Shunin

Euro 2012 will be the first major tournament for Anton Shunin, and the prospect of sitting on the bench does not seem to spoil the mood of Russia’s third keeper for Poland and Ukraine.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin during a press conference on June 1, 2012 at the Chancellery in Berlin (AFP Photo / John Macdougall) 01.06, 17:03 43 comments

Putin: Russia doesn't supply arms to Syria that can be used in civil war

Russia is not shipping weapons that can be used in the Syrian civil conflict, President Vladimir Putin told reporters in Berlin, stressing that Russia is committed to helping UN envoy Kofi Annan achieve "positive results" in the turmoil.

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United Russia congress (RIA Novosti / Pool) 01.06, 17:57 6 comments

Why does UR resemble Soviet Communist Party? Medvedev to answer

PM Dmitry Medvedev has accepted an invitation to take part in a TV show hosted by famous Russian journalist Vladimir Posner, who recently criticized the United Russia party by comparing its unanimous voting style to that typical of the Soviet era.

U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Benjamin Addison 01.06, 13:22 17 comments

Russia wary of permanent US military bases in Afghanistan

Moscow is looking for clarification concerning the mandate of the United States military bases that look set to be a permanent fixture in Afghanistan beyond the announced 2014 pullout date.

RIA Novosti/Aleksey Nikolskiy 01.06, 03:38 22 comments

Putin’s 1st foreign visit confirms Eurasian bloc ambitions

Vladimir Putin’s plans to create a Russia-dominated Eurasian economic and military bloc began to be implemented as the Russian president began his first foreign tour with a visit to Belarus.

A general view of the Kotoka International Airport, in Accra (AFP Photo / Tugela Ridley) Today: 00:49 3 comments

Cargo plane crashes in Ghana capital, hits bus

A cargo plane has crashed during landing at an airport in the Ghanaian capital of Accra hitting a bus full of passengers. At least 10 people have been reported dead.

Twelve-year-old economist Victoria Grant and her mother Marcia talking to RT 02.06, 04:50 59 comments

‘They’re robbing us’: 12-year-old exposes Canada’s banking flaws, goes viral

Economists around the world are struggling to break free of the clutches of the financial crisis but a Canadian girl explains exactly what needs to be done.

Anti-Mubarak protesters clash with riot police after a court sentenced deposed president Hosni Mubarak to life in prison, outside the police academy where the court is located in Cairo (Reuters/Amr Abdallah Dalsh) 02.06, 18:58 1 comment

Injures and arrests as pro- and anti-Mubarak protesters clash in Cairo (VIDEO)

At least 12 people have been injured and several dozen arrested as pro-and anti-Mubarak Egyptians have clashed with the police after the court handed down life sentence for ex-leader Hosni Mubarak.

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Shangri-La Hotel in Paris (AFP Photo / Eric Piermont) 02.06, 20:42 11 comments

A run for her money: Saudi princess flees from $7 million hotel bill

Princess Maha al-Sudairi was caught trying to sneak out of a luxury Paris hotel in the dead of night – leaving her entourage of 60 people and an unpaid bill of US$7.4 million behind.

Horror movie culture enthusiasts dressed as zombies take part in the Helsinki Zombie Walk in Central Helsinki (REUTERS/Lehtikuva Lehtikuva) 02.06, 23:25 4 comments

Feds vs. Zombies: CDC officially denies ‘Zombie Apocalypse”

The US Center for Disease Control has been forced to address the American public in the wake of internet rumors of a possible ‘zombie apocalypse”.

The Chicago police (AFP Photo/Cengiz Yar Jr.) 01.06, 23:14 14 comments

Chicago cops threaten to revoke First Amendment rights from journalists

Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the press, but can cops eliminate that liberty all together? Journalists in America are quickly learning that their own presence is pushing the police to threaten their First Amendment rights.

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Jobseekers stand in line to attend the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. career fair held by the New York State department of Labor in New York (	REUTERS/Lucas Jackson) 01.06, 20:35 9 comments

US jobs report: a disaster

Month after month, dismal jobs numbers are released from Washington and quickly spun to either enhance the image of the Obama administration or attempt to smash it. This month, though, there’s only one way to look at the figures — and it’s bad.

Barack Obama (AFP Photo / Mandel Ngan) 31.05, 20:14 53 comments

Americans beg Obama: Please, don't kill us with drones

Grace Bedell thought it could clinch the election when she suggested to Abraham Lincoln that he grow a beard. Now a century and a half later, Americans are asking their president to consider an updated proposal: Mr. Obama, please don’t kill us.

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The Sibkabel plant manufacturing cables, Tomsk. (RIA Novosti/Yakov Andreev) 01.06, 21:18 1 comment

Russia’s manufacturing on the rise in May – PMI

Russia’s PMI – an indicator of business activity – had its best performance for over a year in May, while the euro zone suffered a sharp drop. Though this doesn't mean Russia’s economy is immune from global tendencies.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin walks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin, on June 1, 2012, as they review a guard of honour upon his arrival at the Chancellery, before their meeting for Putin's first trip to Germany since returning as leader of Russia.  (RIA-Novosti / Alexei Nikolsky) 01.06, 19:14 4 comments

UK and Scandanavia to get Nord Stream gas

Nord Stream project will be delivering Russian gas to the United Kingdom and Scandinavian countries, according to President Vladimir Putin.

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Are we there yet? 'Greek Drachma' on Bloomberg ticker (PHOTO)

Traders around the world have been staring at their Bloomberg screens, hardly believing their eyes. The electronic information platform has been showing details for possible Greek Drachma trading.

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RIA Novosti / Iliya Pitalev 01.06, 12:25 7 comments

Russian rouble: Is it a freefall?

The Russian rouble is losing ground against both the dollar and the euro, having hit its lowest against the greenback since 2009. Experts say it is not just investors seeking shelter in the dollar or falling oil prices pushing the rouble down.

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Islam vs. military Islam vs. military ­Will the Egyptian people be able to determine the results of the election? Will the peace treaty with Israel called into question? Will the Muslim Brotherhood’s strategy to emphasize moderation and democracy be...

Episode 296 Episode 296 ­Every week Max Keiser looks at all the scandal behind the financial news headlines. In this episode, Max Keiser and co-host Stacy Herbert discuss the plankton of accounting fraud welcoming Jamie Dimon to the club. In...