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Julian Assange: The man who leaked the world
Julian Assange: The man who leaked the world
WikiLeaks: The dream of an idealist, or a tool to manipulate global politics? Who is the real Julian Assange? He says his dream is a world without secrets. But is that true? Find out in a new Documentary only on RT.
Cuban missile crisis: On verge of WW3
Cuban Missile Crisis: On Verge of WW3
In October 1962, during the confrontation between then US President John F Kennedy and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, the world was very close to global nuclear war. In response to the American deployment of ballistic missiles in Turkey aimed at major Soviet cities, the Soviet Union retaliated with stationing their own missiles in Cuba.
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Fall of Empire, end to wars: Galtung predictions
Fall of Empire, End to Wars: Galtung Predictions
Some analysts say the US - bogged down in wars and under pressure from emerging powers - will have to rethink its role in world affairs. Norwegian sociologist Johan Galtung, a peace and conflict expert, goes further by predicting the fall of the "US Empire".
Gorbachev celebrates 80th birthday
Gorbachev celebrates 80th birthday
The end of the Cold War, the reunification of Germany, liberalism and Perestroyka. The USSR's first and last president, Mikhail Gorbachev celebrates his 80th birthday today, and his legacy includes being hailed as the father of Russia's democracy. Gorbachev received the Nobel peace prize in 1990. A year later, however, he was removed from power in a coup which saw the collapse of the Soviet Union and Boris Yeltsin become president. But Mikhail Gorbachev still says his reforms were timely and necessary. "We realized from experience that it was dangerous to wait much longer, that we had to take a risk," he told RT in an interview. "But we couldn't postpone it, we needed changes."
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Keiser Report: Monsanto and the seeds of evil (E109)
Keiser Report: Monsanto and the Seeds of Evil (E109)
Max Keiser and co-host Stacy Herbert discuss the US State Department's genetically-modified retaliation against France, more missing billions in Afghanistan and shopping frenzies in Britain. In the second half of the show, Max talks to author and blogger James Howard Kunstler about shopping stampedes and revolutionary times.
Keiser Report: Fox News boo fail (E124)
Fox News Boo Fail
Max Keiser and co-host Stacy Herbert talk about China regulating reincarnation, and the US Air Force seeking virtual people. In the second half of the show, Max talks to Salon.com blogger Glenn Greenwald about the WikiLeaks smear campaign and about propaganda from corporate America.
Major political and economic issues of our time from a different perspective
Revenge Gaddafi? RT digs for real reasons behind Libya bombing
Revenge Gaddafi? RT digs for real reasons behind Libya bombing
The reasons behind the intervention in Libya are constantly being questioned. Critics say it's strange that Libya is being targeted in particular when there are several other violent uprisings in the Arab world. RT's Daniel Bushell reports on what else could be motivating western powers.
Big ears: 'Largest' secret spy hub uncovered in Israel
Big Ears: 'Largest' secret spy hub uncovered in Israel
It's been described as Israel's 'big ears'. A huge facility where it's claimed phone calls and e-mails from all across the Middle East and beyond can be monitored for intelligence. Hidden from prying eyes for decades in the desert, it's become a focus for investigative journalists.
The battle for Bradley Manning
The Battle for Bradley Manning
Hundreds of veterans and activists marched on the gates of the Quantico Marine Base to demand the release of PFC Bradley Manning. For 299 days, Manning has been behind bars, accused of passing top secret cables, war logs, and videos to whistleblower website Wikileaks. 35 protesters, including whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg who released the Pentagon Papers, were arrested in an act of civil disobedience when they refused to move from the gates of Quantico, denouncing the Pentagon's inhumane treatment of Manning.
Dead, denounced and debated: Stalin's 'Stockholm syndrome'
Dead, Denounced and Debated: Stalin's 'Stockholm Syndrome'
Joseph Stalin was called "the Father of the Nation" who brought the country through the war, but locked away in labor camps the heroes who helped him do it. 58 years after his death, the dispute over his legacy is still loud and clear.
No image, no news? How disasters unfold on TV
No Image, No News? How disasters unfold on TV
As images of Japan's earthquake and tsunami poured in, the world watched in awe as the tragedy unfolded. But media coverage has not been as thorough in more remote regions of the world. Natural disasters in less technologically advanced areas tend to get less attention, and as a result generate less awareness.
Libya, Serbia, Iraq... Libya: Become US President, declare war!
Libya, Serbia, Iraq... Libya: Become US President, Declare War!
The first U.S. air strike on Libya was actually carried out 25 years ago during the Reagan administration and has since been followed by a number of other U.S.-led military campaigns. Now, with Obama's involvement in Libya, it seems that conflict and the American Presidency once again go hand-in-hand. RT's Kristine Frazao looks back at a controversial timeline...
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Airborne again: 'Russian Hudson miracle' plane takes off from taiga
Airborne Again: 'Russian Hudson Miracle' plane takes off from Taiga
A Russian airliner involved in an emergency crash landing in September last year, has once again taken to the sky.
Fearless few: What's so special about Russian Spetsnaz?
Fearless Few: What's so special about Russian Spetsnaz?
Russia's Special Forces are on the front line, protecting their country from terrorism at home and abroad. Only the fittest, the strongest and the best can earn the right to wear the Spetsnaz crimson beret. RT met the latest recruits hoping to receive that honour.
Feel the nuclear thrill: Moscow metro world's biggest atomic bunker
Feel the Nuclear Thrill: Moscow metro world's biggest atomic bunker
Just a few decades ago many feared total annihilation, with the Soviet and American atomic superpowers hovering over the red button. The threat has now passed, but some of the nuclear bunkers still exist today, giving tourists a living history tour. Victor Baranov is a tour guide at the "Bunker 42" museum in Moscow. Some 30 years ago the bunker used to be operational 24/7, ready to protect people from a possible nuclear attack. In order to do so effectively, the facility has specially-designed walls and doors.
Searching for mammoths
Searching for mammoths
Over 90 per cent of the world's mammoth remains are to be found in Russia's Far Eastern republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Giant tusks are being unearthed and carved into exclusive pieces of art there.
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Planet toxic? Mass animal deaths sweep globe
Planet Toxic? Mass animal deaths sweep globe
A series of unexplained sudden death of air and seaborne creatures around the world have sparked a media frenzy, with doomsday speculators saying it hails the end of the world. But was there really something fishy going on or was it being overhyped?
Harry Potter dead and buried in Israel
Harry Potter dead and buried in Israel
Harry Potter is dead and buried... in Israel. A grave in the Holy Land is now an unlikely tourist attraction, because the person buried there is one very real Harry Potter, a forgotten soldier of a forgotten war. Although it is the final resting place of a teenage British soldier killed decades ago, that has not stopped wizard fans from flocking to visit.
Walking the Red Planet: 'Mars 500' landing simulation
Walking the Red Planet: 'Mars 500' landing simulation
Almost nine months of isolation, training and preparation have finally paid off. Two Cosmonauts have stepped out onto the Red Planet for the first time. Mars 500 may be a simulated mission, with the planet's surface recreated in the Moscow region, but the 'space walk' is being monitored by Russia's real mission control.
Putin in tune with charity
Putin in tune with charity
The Russian prime minister is used to being on stage, but this time it was not for one of his speeches. Vladimir Putin made his audience sit up and take note, as he sang at a charity fundraiser.
The art of kissing a cop
The Art of Kissing a Cop
Russian performance artists 'Voina' (or War) are focusing their efforts on reforming Russian women police officers. Armed with little more than hugs and kisses, the artists claim they want the 'girls in blue to be more relaxed’.
Mad drifts on snowdrifts: Personal hovercraft for wild winter fun
Mad Drifts on Snowdrifts: Personal hovercraft for wild winter fun
Russia may not be the easiest country to get around in during the depths of winter, but a team of inventors believe they have the solution. They've come up with a new hovercraft capable of travelling both on and off land at speeds of up to 150 km/h (93 mph).
European missile defense shield up and running – NATO The European missile shield is up and running, says NATO Secretary-General Fogh Rasmussen, who announced its “interim capability” to shoot down incoming missiles. Earlier Russia voiced strong concern over the issue.
Russia reclaims ice hockey throne after thrashing Slovakia (PHOTOS) The Red Machine has destroyed surprise package Slovakia in the World Championships final, 6-2, to clinch the third ice hockey world title in five years and make sure the Russian fans won't let Helsinki sleep this night.
NATO protesters clash with Chicago police Protesters have clashed with police as thousands of activists took part in an anti-NATO demonstration in Chicago, where the military bloc’s summit kicked off on Sunday. At least 60 people have been arrested.
Aftershocks keep shaking Italy after strong quake killed 6 (PHOTOS, VIDEO) A 6.0-magnitude earthquake has hit northern Italy, reportedly killing at least seven people and injuring 50 others. One of the strongest quakes was followed by a series of powerful aftershocks causing more damage.
Facebond: Zuckerberg’s surprise post-IPO wedding A day after his company went public, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his Facebook status to “married.” Zuckerberg wed 27-year-old Priscilla Chan, his girlfriend of nearly a decade, in a surprise ceremony in Palo Alto.
RT awards
| DECEMBER 2010 | Top prize in the category "Professional TV Documentary" at the fourth open Documentary Festival "Man and War" in Yekaterinburg for the movie "Infernal Machine. Suicide Bomber´s Dream" by RT Spanish film maker Rasim Poloskin. The film is based on a monologue by one of the first female suicide terrorists who miraculously survived. |
| OCTOBER 2010 | Six awards from the Promax/BDA Latin America Competition in 2010 (a contest in TV marketing and design): one gold, two silver and three bronze awards (RT Spanish). The golden "Promax/BDA" statue went to the RT Spanish Weather Forecast logo which uses unique graphic design patterns. The jury also awarded two silver and three bronze statues from the "Promax/BDA Latin America Competition 2010 to other promo videos and logos of RT Spanish. |
| SEPTEMBER 2010 | Russia´s most prestigious broadcasting award TEFI in the category "TV Program Camera Operator" (RT´s Technology Update program operator Ilya Grachev for "Come fly with me"). |
| AUGUST 2010 | RT became the first Russian TV channel to be nominated in the Emmy International Television Awards. The coverage of the first visit to Russia by US President Barack Obama in July 2009 was up for the top prize in the "News & Current Affairs" category. |
| JUNE 2010 | Two gold awards for the QUESTION MORE promotion campaign, one gold award for Prime Time Russia´s promo video (the Image Promotion category), a bronze award for RT Spanish channel´s news bumper (the category Television/Video Presentation: News) at the Promax/BDA World Gold Awards 2010. |
| JANUARY 2010 | Ad of the Month from the British Awards for National Newspaper Advertising for RT´s QUESTION MORE promotion campaign. |
| JANUARY 2010 | Silver World Medal for Best News Documentary "A City of Desolate Mothers", which investigates the aftermath of the 2008 Georgia-South Ossetia conflict, from the New York Festivals. Earlier, the film was screened at the UN General Assembly 63rd session. |
| NOVEMBER 2010 | Special Jury Award in the News Report category for "The Chernobyl Disaster Anniversary" and Special Jury Award in the Best Creative Feature category for the "Russian Glamour" feature story at the Media Excellence Awards of the Association for International Broadcasting in London. |
| SEPTEMBER 2010 | Russia´s broadcasting TEFI award in the Best News Anchor category for Kevin Owen. |
| JUNE 2010 | Golden award for Promotional items at Promax/BDA World Gold Awards. |
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