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Bulgaria dumps Eurozone: ‘Costs greater than opportunity’

More bad news for the European Union, as ratings giant Moody’s slaps a negative outlook on the bloc, with a possible downgrade looming. It’s meant to reflect the troubles of it’s main budget contributor’s including Germany and France. Meanwhile, with one eye on the troubles of its neighbours, Bulgaria has put its Euro ambitions on [...]

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Poverty back in Europe: Brands target nouveau poor

Record high unemployment in the EU has forced some of the larger consumer goods companies to shift marketing strategies. They target poverty-stricken Europeans’ demand for cheaper goods in the midst of an economic crisis – READ MORE on.rt.com RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com [...]

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Syria proxy war: ‘Back to good old colonial games’

Paris has made its latest move in the political gambit over the Syrian crisis. French President Francois Hollande has called on Syria’s opposition to form a provisional government, saying France won’t hesitate to recognise it. Our correspondent Tesa Arcilla reports on what this means for the conflict. RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Like [...]

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‘Iran’s destruction – ultimate purpose of West’

Syria may not be rich in oil, but its key location would likely make it a very convenient transit country for Central Asian gas and Iranian oil. Speaking to RT, journalist Kris Janssen also said if Syria’s regime was toppled, Tehran would be next. TRANSCRIPT: on.rt.com RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Like us [...]

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Journo deaths in Syria: Who profits from reporter killings?

International press freedom group, Reporters Without Borders, have warned the Syrian opposition over the growing number of attacks against journalists. In an open letter, the organisation said government reporters have increasingly become targets of abduction and murder, while foreign media have also received death threats from rebels. RT’s Tesa Arcilla met journalists who’ve lost collegues [...]

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EU Finished? Turks flee Europe for delights at home

For over two decades Turkey’s been seeking EU membership, a goal that has recently lost much of its appeal thanks to the ongoing Euro crisis. Financial gloom has caused some Turks – long term EU residents – to head home in search of better jobs and opportunities. RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Like [...]

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Mentally disabled for office? Belgium split over controversial candidate

A mentally disabled man running for a seat in Ghent’s City Council has split public opinion in the Belgian city. Some say all people are equal, while skeptics say the story puts political correctness and tolerance in the city on a search for limits. RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Like us on Facebook [...]

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Car-tastrophe: Crisis drives EU auto giants to shed thousands of jobs

Europe’s auto industry is hitting a rough patch. Slowing car sales are putting a stop to the production lines of some of the EU’s top car-makers, with thousands of workers left out on the streets. RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com Follow us on [...]

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Farmed & Dangerous: Dairy demos vs corporate herd

Europe’s dairy farmers are feeling the squeeze – they say big business is forcing milk prices down to below the cost of production. And they say they’re getting nowhere with their EU MPs, who they accuse of following the corporate herd. RT’s Tesa Arcilla has more. RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Like us [...]

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Clash of Cultures: Multikulti cycle of hatred grips Europe

Norway is marking a year since Anders Breivik massacred 77 people in twin attacks. Breivik is still on trial – he insists the killings he carried out were part of his war on multiculturalism. And, as Tesa Arcilla reports, Europe’s clash of cultures is growing ever more radical. RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com [...]

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Unemployed & Unwanted: Piling Eurozone cuts bite hard

Spain, may be the EU’s 4th largest economy, but it tops the ranks when it comes to the number of unemployed. Almost 6 million people are out of work, desperate to find ways to survive. Some are turning to other countries in the hope of finding a better life, but as RT’s Tesa Arcilla reports, [...]

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NATO slams Syria over jet attack, Turkey rattles sabres

NATO has held an emergency closed door meeting at Turkey’s request, after one its fighter jets was shot down by Syria. The alliance has condemned Damascus’ actions… but fell short of calling it an attack on the whole bloc. RT’s Tesa Arcilla reports. Turkey claims its downed jet was unarmed, and was on a training [...]

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