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Clash over Cash: UK safeguard for Mubarak regime money?

By dog | Published: September 4, 2012

Media reports have surfaced suggesting that the UK has failed to freeze some of the assets of top officials in the regime of former Egyptian leader, Hosni Mubarak. The move targeting the ex-president and his inner circle was introduced in February last year after he stood down amid mass rallies. Investigative journalist Tony Gosling says [...]

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British squatters face eviction after law change

By dog | Published: September 3, 2012

Thousands of squatters in England and Wales face possible eviction after a change in the law. As of midnight on Saturday, it is a criminal offence to squat in a residential property, meaning that homeowners will no longer need to go to court in order to secure an eviction. The change has prompted protests, as [...]

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Prince Harry’s naked night in Vegas revealed

By dog | Published: August 27, 2012

SUBSCRIBE to Next Media Animation: www.youtube.com Looks like Prince Harry took the term Las Vegas Strip literally. TMZ leaked photos of the Prince showing off the Crown Jewels during a wild night in Vegas. Facebook: www.facebook.com Webpage: www.nma.tv Twitter @nmatv: twitter.com Tumblr: nmatv.tumblr.com Prince Harry has quite the history of scandals ranging from smoking pot [...]

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Assange dead or alive? UK wants arrest ‘under all circumstances’

By dog | Published: August 26, 2012

Ecuador has scored another point in its diplomatic row with Britain over granting asylum to Julian Assange. 34-member bloc of American nations has declared ‘solidarity and support’ for the country – condemning the UK’s earlier threats to storm its embassy in London to get to the whistleblower. Laura Smith’s in Britain – a brings us [...]

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‘Ecuador stands by Assange’ – President Correa exclusively to RT

By dog | Published: August 25, 2012

Ecuador is standing by its decision to grant asylum to Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who’s resisting Britain’s efforts to extradite him to Sweden to face sex crime claims. In an exclusive interview with RT’s Spanish channel, Ecuador’s president explains the choice he made, and says what he thinks Britain’s motives really are. RT LIVE rt.com [...]

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Ecuador grants WikiLeaks founder asylum

By dog | Published: August 17, 2012

For two months the WikiLeaks founder has taken refuge inside the Ecuadorean Embassy in London – now Julian Assange has been offered asylum in Ecuador. But British police say they will arrest him the moment he steps out of the embassy. Al Jazeera’s Paul Brennan reports.

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Hand-to-Mouth: Rise in UK working poor as spending cuts bite

By dog | Published: August 11, 2012

Despite being in work, millions of Britons earning just the legal minimum wage are forced to live well below the poverty line. As the British government tries to deal with a huge budget deficit, planned cuts will force the UK’s poorest, deeper into debt despair. RT’s Laura Smith explains. RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! [...]

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London Olympics 2012: Australia loses gold dignity to Britain

By dog | Published: August 8, 2012

SUBSCRIBE to Next Media Animation: www.youtube.com The 2012 London Olympics have been tough for Australia. Australia prides itself on its athletic prowess, so the fact that Australia’s former colonial master Great Britain is far outpacing Oz in the medals count only makes things worse. Facebook: www.facebook.com Webpage: www.nma.tv Twitter @nmatv: twitter.com Tumblr: nmatv.tumblr.com Although Australia [...]

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Tony Blair: The West Isn’t to Blame for Terrorism

By dog | Published: August 7, 2012

Former Prime Minister of Great Britain Tony Blair argues that Islamist terrorism cannot be blamed on countries in the west because 9/11 and other attacks happened before the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Blair says the only solution is to engage the religious and cultural roots that produce Western hatred. Complete video available for free [...]

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Several hundred protest against London Olympics

By dog | Published: July 30, 2012

The London Olympics are in full swing, with athletes competing in everything from swimming to gymnastics. But not everyone is happy that the Olympics have taken over the British capital. This weekend, protesters made their feelings known. Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports from the Olympic Park in London.

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War Games: Syria not welcome at London Olympics?

By dog | Published: July 27, 2012

The summer games may be at start, but the tradition of the Olympic truce looks likely to go unfulfilled. Despite pressure, Syria’s sent its biggest delegation for decades, claiming its participants bring with them a message of peace. But, as RT’s Maria Finoshina reports, despite efforts, these Olympics are failing to stay away from politics. [...]

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Olympic Cash Race: Corporate giants take gold, Londoners lose out

By dog | Published: July 27, 2012

All eyes are on London today as the Olympics extravaganza kicks off. The athletes are all set and spectators are pouring into the British capital – but the preparations for the Games have been plagued by countless security, traffic and political problems. The British Prime Minister claims the country can deliver. Many among the public, [...]

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