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24.09.2009, 22:13

Round eyes in front of a closed door

Even those who were not among the participants at the meeting of UN General Assembly could feel the scale of the event as they appeared in front of the closed doors of the Metropolitan Museum in NY.

25.09.2009, 17:41 1 comment

Russia and US seek common ground in UN

As Russian, US and Chinese leaders delivered their speeches before the UN, it became apparent that global tendencies are changing and the alliances that seemed unlikely only a year ago have already started to form.

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United States, New York : Mahmoud Ahmadinejad after his speech during the United Nations General Assembly. (AFP Photo / Don Emmert) 24.09.2009, 12:44 7 comments

Ahmadinejad and Gaddafi attack world order

Iran’s President Ahmadinejad addressed the UN General Assembly saying that the role of single powers and capitalism are over, and he will go the way of communism. Libya's leader, Colonel Gaddafi, came down on the UN.

10.09.2009, 11:10 6 comments

“Chavez makes life easy for US media”

Hugo Chavez is a colorful and bombastic character, who makes life easy for the US media. But it hasn’t covered the social and economic discontent which led to the rise Chavez, said Nikolas Kozloff, Latin America expert.

19.07.2010, 12:55 18 comments

Russia acquires the soft touch

From its reasonable response to the US “spy” case, to accepting responsibility for some unfortunate moments in history, Moscow is showing a fresh new face on the world stage.

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Production still from 'Capital' music video by Lyapis Trubetskoy 09.04.2010, 17:36 11 comments

Hugo Chavez gives America a piece of his mind

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez called US officials "stupid" on Thursday for criticizing his recent shopping spree of Russian-made military hardware, saying it is for defensive purposes.

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25.10.2010, 16:31 14 comments

Vatican rejects “chosen people” claim, calls on Israel to end “occupation”

A high-ranking Israeli official on Sunday slammed a statement from Catholic bishops, who called for international organizations to lead the cause of Palestinian statehood.

29.06.2010, 18:29 19 comments

US “lobby war” behind Russian spy charges

As international special interest groups are vying for influence in the US government, the line between espionage and lobbying work is becoming dangerously vague.

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12.07.2010, 17:33 9 comments

The spy thriller that wasn’t

The slowly fading US-Russian spy case, which began amidst great hype and promise, has turned out to be so dull that the world is turning to a number of wild theories to explain it.

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Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad gestures as he addresses the 65th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, September 23, 2010 24.09.2010, 11:57 8 comments

Iran agrees to ‘fair’ nuclear talks

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said his country is ready for dialogue on its nuclear program and could meet with world powers for negotiations as early as October.

UN: showing up & showing off

Published: 27 September, 2009, 13:25


United States, New York : Hugo Rafael Chavez Frias, President of Venezuela, speaks during the 64th General Assembly at the United Nations (AFP Photo /  Timothy A. Clary)

While some politicians prefer to use the UN as a performance stage, people out on the streets have been demanding action, not words. RT looks at what’s been stoking the anger of protesters.

 
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