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CrossTalk: New World Disorder

By dog | Published: August 29, 2012

What has changed since the end of the Cold War? Does the world today match what was envisioned decades ago by some prominent Western leaders? Have we reached the ‘end of history?’ Will borders remain untouched as sectarianism and nationalism take root across the world? Or are we living through a paradigm shift, where the [...]

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Listening Post – Sex, lies and Wikileaks

By dog | Published: August 27, 2012

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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Artscape – Promo: Poets of Protest

By dog | Published: August 20, 2012

This series delves into the soul of the Middle East with intimate profiles of poets who seek to interpret and inspire.

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‘Real Arab Spring in Bahrain which West ignores’

By dog | Published: August 17, 2012

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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‘Unbridled Hypocrisy?’ Panetta flies no-fly zone flag over Syria, blasts Iran

By dog | Published: August 15, 2012

US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has accused Iran of training pro-regime militia in Syria. Washington also warned that ‘Tehran’s presence could aggravate the situation on the ground’. Eric Draitser, geopolitical analyst for Stop Imperialism.com says Washington’s latest rhetoric once again reveals its double-standard policy towards Syria. RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Like us [...]

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‘New coup looms for Egypt as sacking of generals horrifies US’

By dog | Published: August 14, 2012

Egypt’s president has taken his most decisive step yet to assert power over the influential military – sacking two top generals. The Defence Minister, who served as the country’s interim leader after Hosni Mubarak was ousted, was dismissed along with the Chief of Staff. Morsi started to move more boldly against the army after an [...]

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

By dog | Published: August 14, 2012

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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The Cafe – The enemy within?

By dog | Published: August 13, 2012

Israel has always felt under siege, but its internal problems could be more damaging than any external threat. The rift is between the secular and the ultra-Orthodox, who believe any compromise with Arabs is unacceptable. Zealous immigrants are boosting the extreme right and militant settlers are pushing further into Palestinian territory. Last summer, a new [...]

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Unwanted: Jews in Egypt feel threatened in post-revolution Cairo

By dog | Published: August 11, 2012

The Arab Spring and rise to power of the Muslim Brotherhood have soured its relations with Israel. It’s also deeply affecting Jews in Egypt who until recently, considered it their home. 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 [...]

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Egypt shuts Gaza lifeline tunnels over border violence

By dog | Published: August 10, 2012

Egypt’s government is shutting down smuggling tunnels across its border with Gaza, after 16 of its soldiers were killed in clashes in the region. Since the start of the Egyptian revolution, militancy has seen a sharp rise in the Sinai area, which also borders Israel. RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Like us on [...]

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No mainscream over one-sided Arab Spring coverage

By dog | Published: August 9, 2012

With the mainstream media’s over-reliance on amateur footage and dubious reports from Syria – it’s becoming hard to tell what’s true or false in the conflict. Some experts suggest that is a pattern familiar to any revolution in the region over the last few years. RT LIVE rt.com Subscribe to RT! www.youtube.com Like us on [...]

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Inside Syria’s War

By dog | Published: August 6, 2012

For downloads and more info visit: www.journeyman.tv This powerful exclusive is the first film to access the Free Syrian Army’s secret labyrinth of caves and also holds a rare interview with the FSA leader. A fascinating insight to how the battle for Syria is being fought. “Please don’t film!” one fighter says, as two rebels [...]

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