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‘US to continue surrounding Russia & China claiming it’s for Iran’

The US isn’t ruling out giving Moscow legal-binding guarantees that its missile defence shield won’t be directed against Russia, but says a cooperation agreement should be signed first. RT talks to Bruce Gagnon from the ‘Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space’ think tank in the US RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on [...]

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Encircling Iran: US claims would win in 3 weeks

The war rhetoric from Washington towards Iran is again being ramped up – just ahead of the second round of high-level international talks on the country’s nuclear program. US military top brass claim they would need just three weeks to defeat Iran’s armed forces. RT’s Gayane Chichakyan looks at whether it’s just more tough talk [...]

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‘US, Iran rhetoric must die down to avoid conflict’

Early results in Friday parliamentary runoff elections in Iran put the conservative rivals of President Ahmadinejad ahead of his more moderate supporters. Such a political landscape in the country will let the radical clerical elite pull the strings in foreign policy and – most importantly – Tehran’s controversial nuclear program. And while the international community [...]

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Inside Story: The widening rift in Israeli politics

Is there a rift between the Prime Minster and the security establishment, and how might it affect his chances of re-election? Inside Story discusses with guests: Naftali Bennett, Daniel Ben Simon and Rami Khouri.

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Pills for war thrills: 110k US troops on prescribed meds

Thousands of US soldiers are going into battle fueled by all sorts of prescription medications, be they amphetamines, antidepressants, sedatives or others. Largely unmonitored consumption of drugs can lead to aberrant behavior and mental disorders. Over 110000 American service personnel took prescribed medications in 2011 to battle through everyday military routine. RT on Twitter twitter.com [...]

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The Russians Are Coming!

Russian and American military members will take part in a joint training operation in Colorado in May. For more information: rt.com images: www.flickr.com Add TDC to your circles on Google+ plus.google.com Join the conversation on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow The Daily Conversation on Twitter www.twitter.com

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War drums beat, but Israel ‘ill equipped’ for threats

The temperature’s rising in Israel — not just over a possible clash with Iran, but also over a threat of chemical weapons from Syria. Israelis are worried their country is unprepared for war, and doesn’t even have enough gas masks and shelters. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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‘Iran to get easy nukes once Israel strikes’

Contradictory statements from the Israeli leadership on the Iranian nuclear issue, have made clear just how tension on the subject has soared. Here on RT, we discuss the situation with retired US Colonel, Douglas MacGregor. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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US levies Iran and Syria technology sanctions

President Barack Obama has signed an executive order introducing sanctions on people and entities in Syria and Iran, that use technology to target their citizens and perpetrate human rights abuses. The move underscored the degree to which technology, from mobile phones to social media, has not only fuelled popular uprisings in countries throughout the Arab [...]

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Frost Over the World – Rebuilding Egypt for a democratic future

Sir David Frost is joined by Amr Moussa, the former secretary-general of the Arab League and Egyptian presidential candidate, to discuss the Egypt elections; and John Bolton, the former US ambassador to the UN, on US presidential elections.

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Turkey Blocks Israel from Attending NATO Summit

Turkey has refused to allow Israel to take part in a NATO summit next month because the Jewish state has not apologized for the 2010 killing of Turkish activists in a raid on a ship taking aid to Palestinians, a Turkish official said on Monday. Read the full story here: www.reuters.com Add TDC to your [...]

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US ‘intelligence war’ triggers ‘Occupy spy base’ in UK

Menwith Hill, the largest intelligence gathering and surveillance center outside the US, in the heart of the UK’s Yorkshire Dales, is surrounded by protesters demonstrating against America’s planned missile defense system. The local residents, often camping outside, have been joined by members of the global Occupy movement, supporting ongoing local efforts. To keep up with [...]

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