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TV Watershed: Kids protection law slammed over vague video rating

A drive to make Russian TV more child-friendly is under fire. The new law aims to clean-up the country’s early prime slot from scenes of an adult nature. But critics say the legislation is so ambiguous that even cartoons might end up being hit by the ban. RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Like [...]

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Syria No-Flee Zone: 100000 seek refuge as Turkey closes camps

In Syria, the ongoing bloodshed is provoking a large-scale humanitarian crisis. The UN says around 100-thousand escaped the conflict last month – the largest number so far. Most of the escapees are now in Turkey, but the authorities have closed the border to those with no passports, as the camps swelled by more than 80 [...]

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Russian activist may pose Putin threat in new bid

Yevgenia Chirikova, a well-known opposition Russian activist, made a name for herself during mass protests against President Vladimir Putin late last year. She has now announced her decision to join the contest for mayorship of a suburb of Khimki on the outskirts of Moscow. Given the suburb’s proximity to the capital, if Chirikova succeeds, she [...]

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Lords of the Ring – Ukraine

For downloads and more information visit: www.journeyman.tv As Ukraine’s elections approach the country is still dogged by corruption. But the Klitschko brothers, famed for their fights in the ring, are taking on the dark and murky world of Ukrainian politics. Vitali and Vladimir Klitschko usually let their fists and footwork do all the talking. Both [...]

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CrossTalk: APEC Century

Will world leaders gathering in Vladivostok come up with an energy roadmap by the end of this week? Will they make any significant decisions or announcements? What do these nations have in common, besides being bordered by the Pacific Ocean? Are we living in the ‘Pacific century?’ And has the Asia-Pacific region become a new [...]

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Red Square Triumph: Spectacular military show lights up ancient Kremlin walls

On Moscow’s Red Square, military bands from all over the world demonstrate their artistry during the annual ‘Spasskaya Bashnya’ military music festival. This year’s parade in Moscow is dedicated to Russia defeating Napoleon Bonaparte in 1812. 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 [...]

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Full Speed Ahead! Sailing to Victory (RT Documentary)

Russia’s STS Mir is one of the fastest sailing ships in the world, and has won the Tall Ships’ Races five times since 1996. Trainees from around the world sail with Russian cadets from the Makarov State Maritime Academy in St. Petersburg to gain new skills, and make new friends at sea. RT travels aboard [...]

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Romney’s Flip-Flops: Schizophrenia showing ahead of elex?

Republican candidate for the Presidency Mitt Romney has been laying out his case for office. He had some strong views which could worry some onlooking nations. But he’s now got such a reputation for changing his stance on issues, it’s hard to know exactly where he stands on anything. RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! [...]

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Inside Story – Is Tymoshenko a victim of selective justice?

We ask if the charges and conviction of Ukraine’s former PM was politically motivated? David Foster speaks to Maxim Eristavi, Dimitri Babich & Georgi Gotev.

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Saved to Struggle: ‘Slow death’ for Syria refugees in Jordan camp

Jordanian security forces at a massive refugee camp on the border with Syria are on high alert after 200 refugees turned on the guards over the camp’s conditions. And as Paula Slier reports dealing with the immense influx of refugees is far beyond what Jordan can handle. RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Like [...]

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‘Morsi slams Assad at NAM summit at US bidding’

The Syrian delegation has walked out on a session of the Non-Aligned movement in Tehran. They were angered at a speech by Egyptian leader Mohammed Morsi, who called President Assad’s regime oppressive. Syria’s foreign minister said the comments amounted to inciting further violence in the country. RT spoke to journalist and broadcaster Neil Clark, who [...]

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‘I saw rebels beheading men for religion’ – Syrian cleric

RT talks to mother Agnes Mariam, founder of monastery in Qara in Syria and witnessed what the people went through when the first sparks of trouble ignited the war. 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 [...]

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