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Mali’s North left unstable after coup

By dog | Published: July 4, 2012

Mali’s Foreign Minister says the government will do all it can to recapture the land it lost after the March coup. After the northern territory was captured by Tuareg separatists following a March 22 coup, al Qaeda linked groups managed to expell the rebels from their self-declared rule, suspending Tuareg plans for statehood. With large [...]

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Insecurity in Mali worsens food crisis

By dog | Published: June 20, 2012

The turmoil in Northern Mali’s Timbuktu region is making it difficult to manage a severe food shortage. Al Qaeda-affiliated fighters have declared an independent Islamic State in the area. Many residents have moved to refugee camps leaving the poorest to fend for themselves. May Welsh reports from the city of Timbuktu.

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‘Blair is a war criminal!’ Video of man yelling at Leveson Inquiry

By dog | Published: May 29, 2012

A protester burst in on former British Prime Minister Tony Blair as he testified at a UK inquiry into media ethics at London’s Royal Courts of Justice on Monday. The protester gained entrance to the court through a secure corridor and shouted “This man should be arrested for war crimes!” before being removed by security. [...]

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Space X Falcon 9 Rocket Launch

By dog | Published: May 25, 2012

Space X has successfully launched the first commercial rocket to resupply the International Space Station. 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 Video Credit: www.nasa.gov Music Credit:

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Video: Rare ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse seen across Asia

By dog | Published: May 21, 2012

Millions of people across Asia were watching the sky as a rare ‘ring of fire’ eclipse crossed their skies. A ‘ring of fire’, or annular eclipse, appears when the Moon is further away and does not prevent all sunlight from getting through. During an annular eclipse, as the Moon aligns with the Sun, it appears [...]

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Nakba Clashes: ‘Jews & Arabs hurt alike by split’

By dog | Published: May 17, 2012

Clashes have broken out between protesters and Israeli security forces, as Palestinians mark Nakba – or Catastrophe – Day. They’re remembering the hundreds of thousands displaced after the creation of the state of Israel in 1948. RT’s Paula Slier reports. Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Watch RT LIVE on our website rt.com Like us on Facebook [...]

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‘Fascist Israeli Nakba law denies common human empathy’

By dog | Published: May 17, 2012

For Palestinians, May 15 marks the date their ancestors were displaced during the creation of Israel. RT talks to an Israeli-Arab MP to find out whether divisions in the country can be bridged. Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Watch RT LIVE on our website rt.com Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter twitter.com Follow [...]

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Video: Palestinians clash with IDF on Nakba Day

By dog | Published: May 17, 2012

Palestinians on Tuesday marked their mass displacement three generations ago with mixed emotions. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fled or were forced from their villages during the war that established the Jewish state in 1948, an event they commemorate every year as their “Nakba,” or catastrophe. Clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli troops erupted outside [...]

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Full Video: Vladimir Putin’s presidential inauguration ceremony in Kremlin

By dog | Published: May 9, 2012

Russia’s President-elect Vladimir Putin has been sworn in as the new head of state. Putin is an inauguration champion — he has played the main role in the performance three times out of six to have taken place in modern history. The inauguration ceremony took place in the Grand Kremlin Palace. RT on Twitter twitter.com [...]

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Full video: Red Square 2012 military parade

By dog | Published: May 9, 2012

Russia is marking Victory Day – 67 years since Nazi Germany was defeated in World War Two. Events of commemoration and celebration are taking place across the country, including a traditional grand military parade on Red Square. RT is bringing you our special coverage. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

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‘Nabeel Rajab arrested after tweeting about Assange’s RT show’

By dog | Published: May 8, 2012

Bahrain authorities have arrested the country’s most prominent human rights activist and harsh critic of the state’s ruling family. Nabeel Rajab was detained just days before his appearance on Julian Assange’s show here on RT. In the programme, which airs on Tuesday, the whistleblower gets an insight from him, and a fellow Egyptian activist, into [...]

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Protesters clash with Moscow police at ‘March of Millions’

By dog | Published: May 7, 2012

Demonstrators have clashed with police at a rally organized by the opposition on Bolotnaya Square after several dozen protesters, including opposition leaders, broke from the crowd to organize a sit-down strike. Scores of demonstrators attempted to join the group and broke the police cordon. Clashes have erupted in several places at Bolotnaya Square. Police have [...]

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