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Falkvinge: Can’t stop free file sharing!

Gottfrid Warg, one of the founders of the file-sharing Pirate Bay website, has been arrested in Cambodia. He was detained after an international warrant was issued against him by his native Sweden. Warg failed to show up for the start of his one-year jail term in January for copyright violations. Founder of Sweden’s Pirate Party [...]

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‘Military attack on Iran suicidal for Israel’

RT’s Peter Oliver discusses Syria, Libya, Israel & Iran as he talks to foreign affairs expert and German left-wing politician Jan van Aken. 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 Google+ plus.google.com RT (Russia Today) is a global news network broadcasting from [...]

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Republican Vote Cheating Blocked By Court

A voter id law and the congressional redistricting of 2010 in Texas were both blocked by a federal court in Washington DC after the three judge panel ruled the measures placed an uneccesary burden on minorities. Federal Court Blocks Redistricting: www.thenation.com Court Blocks Voter ID: www.nytimes.com Join the conversation on Facebook www.facebook.com Add TDC to [...]

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Listening Post – Sex, lies and Wikileaks

As once friendly news outlets report the Julian Assange story more critically, we ask if the media has lost the plot. Have formerly friendly media outlets joined a witchhunt against Julian Assange? Plus, an interview with one of Egypt’s most influential voices, Yosri Fouda.

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‘US slams Pussy Riot verdict while jailing more than any nation’

The jailing of three members of Russian punk band ‘Pussy Riot’ has attracted criticism from across the world, and seen protests in support of the women. US-based journalist Don DeBar says Washington should look closer to home and tidy up its own affairs before judging others. RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Like us [...]

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‘Real Arab Spring in Bahrain which West ignores’

Bahraini Human rights activist Nabeel Rajab has been sentenced to three years in jail for “participation in an illegal assembly” and “calling for a march without prior notification.” – READ MORE on.rt.com Patrick Henningsen, who’s a geopolitical analyst, believes human rights chaos in Bahrain is beneficial for Western states. RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! [...]

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Inside Story – Can Morsi break the military’s hold on Egypt?

Mohamed Morsi, Egypt’s president, has only been in power for two months but it would appear he is keen to stamp his authority on Egypt. In a move that surprised the nation, he dismissed Field Marshall Hussein Tantawi, the chief of armed forces, and his number two General Sami Annan. Tantawi had been in the [...]

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‘Pentagon calls shots in Bahrain, can’t afford democracy’

There have been more clashes in Bahrain, as a crucial court ruling looms for prominent human rights activist, Nabil Rajab, whose prosecution is hardening the country’s opposition. Most of the violence flared in the country’s biggest city – Aali where tear gas and rubber bullets were used to disperse the crowds. For more, RT talks [...]

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A Liberal Bias? NPR Seeks Truth Not Balance

Gary E. Knell, President and CEO of NPR, acknowledges that the station has a certain perspective, but declares that the news coverage is driven by truth rather than strict balance. Complete video available for free at fora.tv

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‘US votes counted in dollars of 1%, not in voices of 99%’

Read full script – on.rt.com The concept of “American exceptionalism,” which traditionally places the US ahead of the rest of the industrialized world, should be dramatically reconsidered as the health and wellbeing of US citizens are sacrificed in the name of profit. This is according to Dr. Howard Steven Friedman, a leading UN health economist [...]

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Inside Story – Is Somalia ready for real democracy?

A constitution has been approved in Somalia, paving the way for a new government later this month. A new parliament is to be elected by the country’s traditional elders, and that body will then choose a president and elect a government. But there are still many challenges ahead. Is Somalia ready for real democracy? Guests: [...]

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Outrage over Guwahati molestation video

A video of a gang of young men molesting a young girl in public has shocked a nation and has sparked angry protests across the country. And while four of the attackers have been apprehended, some activists say the incident highlights how poorly women’s rights are taken in this country. Just this week, a council [...]

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