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Inside Story Americas – Is Colombia’s conflict coming to an end?

Juan Manuel Santos, the Colombian president, says his government has opened ‘exploratory talks’ with the FARC rebel group. There are also reports that formal peace negotiations could commence in Oslo, Norway, in October. So what will it take to end a conflict that has lasted nearly 50 years? Guests: Jorge Restrepo, Jim Jones, Cynthia Arnson.

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‘Israel drops Iran-attack hints to US’

Iran and the UN atomic watchdog have failed to find a way out of the stalemate over Tehran’s nuclear programe at fresh talks. The meeting took place amid reports that Iran’s installed more ‘uranium enrichment machines’ at one of its facilities. For more RT talks to Gareth Porter, an investigative journalist and analyst on US [...]

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‘Iran nuclear talks expose IAEA as gang of thugs’

Iran and the UN’s nuclear watchdog are set to resume talks later on Friday – more than two months after the previous round failed. Tehran insists it only wants peaceful energy, but the West remains suspicious of its nuclear ambitions. Hopes aren’t high for these negotiations either – while Iranian citizens continue to be hit [...]

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‘Syria standoff marks end of unipolar world’ – Deputy PM Jamil

RT talks to Dr. Qadri Jamil, Syria’s Vice Prime Minister for economic affairs. He has his say on how a ceasefire – and a lasting peace – can be reached. READ MORE on.rt.com 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 [...]

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US Gulf Course: Missile defense or world dominance?

The US and its Arab allies are quietly pursuing a missile defence system across the Persian Gulf. American officials say the project is aimed at repelling a potential attack from Iran – READ MORE on.rt.com Washington has boosted sales of detection systems and missile batteries to countries like Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi [...]

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Romney Plays Race Card in NAACP Speech

Mitt Romney was booed during a speech to the NAACP, but the event may be part of a strategy to rile up the racist elements of the Republican base. John McCain lost the African American vote to President Barack Obama by more than 90% in 2008. Mitt Romney’s appearance there, in which he was loudly [...]

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Media War Casualty: Gulf states ditch Syrian TV dramas

TV soap operas are something Syria has been famous for all around the Arab world. They’re considered original, emotional and funny. But during the conflict in Syria its trademark dramas have become yet another dividing factor. Gulf countries, which had traditionally helped fund them, withdrew from production – leaving a huge financial gap. And matters [...]

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‘We don’t want to negotiate with Assad’

The recent split within the Syrian military shows the government’s reliance on violence has failed. Peaceful protests are the way to bring about the kind of outcome people see as desirable, says the head of the Syrian Democratic Forum Delegation. Syria’s problems are international, regional, pan-Arabic problems. They cannot be resolved unless the conflict between [...]

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‘Arms & cash flow to Syria rebels must stop to end violence’

Political writer and activist Sara Flounders says violence in Syria will only stop if foreign support to the rebels stops first. 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 Moscow and [...]

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Iran extends missile reach, readies for key oil Hormuz Strait closure

Iran says new western oil sanctions could impact negatively on future nuclear negotiations. Tensions are mounting around Tehran, as a new EU embargo aims to put pressure on its atomic programme. RT’s Middle East correspondent, Paula Slier reports. Iran says new western oil sanctions could impact negatively on future nuclear negotiations. Tensions are mounting around [...]

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Path for Peace: Russia & West agree on transition government for Syria

The worlds major world powers have agreed on a transitional roadmap for Syria, which they say will allow Syrians to determine their own future without outside interference. Following a crisis meeting in Geneva, Russia’s Foreign Minister said the document contains no ultimatums and includes representatives from all sides of the political divide. RT’s Yegor Piskunov [...]

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Syrious Face-off: Annan’s hopes for peace rest on Russia-US policy clash talks

The chief negotiator in the Syrian conflict says he’s confident an upcoming meeting in Geneva will bear fruit. Kofi Annan has called the gathering of the world’s most influential states, to find common ground on how to end hostilities in Syria. Moscow and Washington, however, have a chance to discuss the issue before the main [...]

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