Boost Deal: Russia buys Israeli drones Russia and Israel are stepping up their counter-terror efforts with a key agreement that's been signed in Moscow on Monday. The deal boosts military ties between the two nations to help them fight common threats, which also include the spread of nuclear weapons. From: RussiaToday Views: 94 7 ratings [...]
US bankruptcy, fiscal 'child abuse' and six-decade Ponzi scheme US unemployment is on the rise again – it has reached nine point six per cent, the first increase in four months. Some economists are arguing that the Obama administration needs to introduce another stimulus programme to create new jobs. But Larry Kotlikoff, professor of economics [...]
No Rain, No Grain: Who makes money on 'food crisis' fears? The international community's worried this year's low wheat harvest may not meet demand. Drought-stricken Russia, a major global supplier, has decided it won't be exporting any grain until the end of next year's harvest. But as RT's Staci Bivens reports, fears of a global [...]
CrossTalk on Mosque Phobia: Islam as political tool? On this edition of Peter Lavelle's CrossTalk, he asks his guests whether the US is suffering from Mosque-phobia and if Islam is being used as a tool in a game of cheap political populism. From: RussiaToday Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 25:32 More in News & Politics
CCTV video: New Zealand earthquake devastation The clean-up operation was in full swing in Christchurch on Monday after the weekend's powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that smashed buildings and wrecked roads and rail lines in the South Island's largest city. New Zealand's Prime Minister warned on Monday that the country's economic recovery will be hurt by the [...]
Snake Charming: Cruelty or tradition? Once an icon of Indian culture, snake charmers today are struggling for survival. The exotic sight of the mystical men who have enticed cobras and vipers to dance to the soulful music of flutes for centuries has now become the victim of wildlife protection laws. From: RussiaToday Views: 3 0 [...]
Drawing Iraqi Line: Where's 'victory'? After the US officially drew a line under its combat operations in Iraq this week, American soldiers are marching out of the country while thousands of armed security contractors are flooding in. In addition, tens of thousands of American troops will stay on, but only to provide training for local [...]
Formula of Speed: What puts race in racing cars? How do you get from metal bars to Formula One cars? What makes a mechanical engineer into an automotive pioneer? The world's most innovative young minds chase the checkered flag at Formula Student Germany – on Technology Update. We've got the future covered! From: RussiaToday Views: [...]