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Spin-a-War: Iran’s rocky road in and out of the Axis of evil

Georgia marks Sovietization Day On February 25, Georgia marks ‘Sovietization Day’. Introduced in the early 1990s, the holiday has recently acquired a slightly different sense.

Israel threatens new operation in Gaza Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni warned that the Jewish state may launch another military operation, unless Iran stops smuggling weapons into the Gaza Strip.

‘Stop ruining the country, leave already!’ Ukraine’s first president has accused the current one of deliberately running the country’s economy into the ground and called him to leave.

Reports of civilian casualties in Gaza exaggerated, says Israel Allegations that 42 Palestinian civilians near a UN school were killed by Israeli shells during last month’s fighting in the Gaza Strip have been challenged by Israeli investigators.

'Cooperation with Russia and China key to US success in Afghanistan' In order to succeed in Afghanistan the US needs to come into line with Russia and China, as key geopolitical actors in the region, says RT’s military analyst Eugene Khrushchev.

Is Obama heading in the right direction? Barack Obama is working hard to save the U.S. economy from the ongoing financial crisis. But is he doing everything right? Prominent U.S. policymakers John Bolton and Ron Paul join RT with comments.

‘Stanford’s case will open a hornet’s nest’ The case of Allen Stanford will open a hornet’s nest says Wayne Madsen, a Washington-based investigative journalist and columnist.

An anti-denial law of our own Russia needs a new law to punish anyone denying the role of the Soviet Union in the defeat of Nazi Germany, according to Emergencies Minister Sergey Shoigu.

US position in Mideast will be jeopardized – Bolton Barack Obama’s plans to curb the American presence in Iraq and cut other military spending will jeopardize the US position in the Middle East, says John Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to the UN.

Barack Obama battles the white man’s new burden Barack Obama, the 44th president of the US, is in the unenviable position of having to mop up after George W. Bush’s eight-year ham-fisted rule, while tackling the white man’s eternal burden of greed and corruption.

‘Either you hold a referendum, or we’ll hold one for you’ – Georgian opposition The Georgian opposition has presented President Saakashvili with an ultimatum: either he declares a referendum on a snap presidential election within ten days – or they will hold one themselves.

Can the government be trusted in economic crisis? With almost $US 800 billion to stimulate the economy, many wonder if the US government can be trusted to spend the money wisely.

French government face dilemma over NATO conference The French government has apparently woken up to the risk of holding NATO's 60th Anniversary celebrations in Strasbourg – the European capital of human rights and unity.

Anti-government rally in Ukraine About a thousand protesters have flocked to the streets of the Ukrainian city of Sevastopol, to rally against the government's handling of the economy.

Former UN ambassador blames Saakashvili for August war Last summer's conflict in South Ossetia was caused the hasty and irresponsible policies of Georgia’s government says its former ambassador to the United Nations Irakly Alasania.

‘China should be held to a higher standard for more cooperation with US’ Walter Lohman, Director of The Heritage Foundation’s Asian Studies, thinks the US should develop a strategy that would hold China to a standard of behavior.

‘US wants change in China’s human rights record’ US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on her visit to Beijing. Dr Stephen Halper, a former National Security Advisor for George Bush Sr., says the US want to see a change in China’s human rights record.

Economy is not enough! US wants more US Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton, who is now in China with an official visit, intends to broaden relations with the Asian country beyond just an economic dialogue.

Visa-free travel between Russia and Serbia agreed Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Serbian counterpart Vuk Jeremic have signed a bilateral agreement for visa-free travel for the citizens of their respective countries.

Torn apart: Russia’s disputed territories Being the largest country in the world, uniting dozens of nationalities and cultures, stretching over eleven time zones, Russia is fertile ground for territorial disputes.

Eurobsession with Belarus It is a thing of the past when Belarusian authorities’ fond hope was to meet political heavyweights of Europe. Now it is the European politicians who are lining up in queues to visit Belarus and talk to its president.

Latvian government submits resignation in the midst of weak economic performance Latvian President Valdis Zatlers has accepted the resignation of the country's Prime Minister, Ivars Godmanis, amid the ongoing economic crisis in the Baltic state.

‘US would love Georgia’s transit offer’ The US would love Georgia’s offer to use its territory as an alternative transit route to Afghanistan says RT’s military analyst Eugene Khrushev.

Reality limits US drive for changes US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Beijing on the final leg of her Asian journey – the first one in her new post.

US airbase closed – it’s official The Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiev has signed the bill on the closure of the American military base at Manas. The Pentagon has been sent official notice, and now base personnel have to leave within 180 days.

Moscow on Kosovo: no means no! Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has denied allegations that Moscow was considering recognition of Kosovo as an independent state.

Georgian opposition plans to topple Saakashvili The Georgian opposition has set up around a dozen protest groups designed to prepare demonstrations against the rule of President Mikhail Saakashvili.

Opposition legalised: new liberal party gets registration The new liberal opposition party Right Cause has been officially registered at the Ministry of Justice on Thursday.

Russian trace in US airbase closure? Some analysts say that it is no coincidence that the US airbase in Kyrgyzstan was closed after the country had received a huge assistance package from Russia.

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IAEA wants wide-scale examination of Syria over 2007 bombings by Israel

Yanukovich denies Russian the status of second official language

Sanctions on Iran possible as a last resort – Lavrov

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“No objective obstacles exist for visa abolition [between Russia and EU]”

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