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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Couple associated with Russian spy ring arrested in Arlington

The man who called himself Michael Zottoli along with his wife, who went by the name Patricia Mills, we living in a high rise building. It had a round-the-clock security guard and was footsteps away from a shopping mall, and across the street from a park. Most neighbors had the same reaction upon finding out the couple was arrested and accused of being Russian agents.

The 3 Minute Download: Jake Diliberto, Wayne Madsen and Javier Costano

Tonight on the 3 Minute Download, Jake Diliberto, Wayne Madsen and Javier Costano discuss the case against 11 alleged Russian spies gets under way in New York, leaving many people are left wondering, what did they actually do? According to the list of charges, they were not charged with espionage. However they have been stuck with charges of money laundering and failing to get registered by the state department amongst others that sound like they came from a spy movie. Also, Jake Diliberto will discuss General Patraeus' upcoming meeting with the Senate to confirm his appointment as General of the Afghan war.

Madsen: Obama the Neo-Con

RT contributor Wayne Madsen discuss' two hot topic issues today. First, General David Patreaus has been appointed to take over the Afghanistan war by President Obama after General Stanley McChrystal was ousted. General Patreaus now faces a senate hearing to lead the United States forces in Afghanistan but what will the future bring to Afghanistan if he fails? Next, Madsen discuss' the case against 11 alleged Russian spies gets under way in New York that has many people are left wondering, what did they actually do?

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Diliberto: "Petraeus has presidential hopes"

General David Petraeus has been appointed to take over the Afghanistan war by President Obama after General Stanley McChrystal was ousted. General Petraeus now faces a senate hearing to lead the United States forces in Afghanistan but what will the future bring to Afghanistan if he fails? Jake Diliberto says that General Petraeus will follow the 2011 military pull out because of his Presidential ambitions.

Major spy scandal or bad James Bond movie?

The first hearings for five of the eleven Russian agents held in New York today. They are accused of attempting to infiltrate US policymaking circles while posing as ordinary citizens, some of them as married couples. As the accusations, arrests and trials have unfolded for the alleged Russian spies, RT America's Anastasia Churkina reports about the beginning to the trial for five of the suspected spies.

FBI investigation or cheap spy novel?

The Russian spy saga continues to unfold but what does the government have to say or more importantly what about their investigation? The FBI released a 55 page document that details the alleged Russian spies dealings and their involvement with the government. According to RT Producer Lucy Kafanov, the document reads more like a cold war spy novel than an official FBI document.

Peruvian reporter a Russian spy?

Some of the alleged Russian spies arrested in the United States are Russian citizens, Russia's Foreign Ministry acknowledged Tuesday, but he insisted they did nothing to hurt US interests. An alleged Russian spy was a reporter working for a Peruvian newspaper but just like many of the alleged spies, no one is quite sure what she is exactly charged of. Javier Castano says that he has known Vicky Paleaz for many years and that the information is not there.

Five alleged Russian spies begin trial

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Russian spies "Americanized" themselves

The 11 people accused of spying in the US for the Russian government were deeply undercover, expected to make friends with policymakers and infiltrate all levels of US political society. How successful were they? And what does the timing of their arrest, just after Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's visit, mean for US-Russian relations?

Russian spy story affected by the media

Eleven people have been arrested in the US on charges of spying for Russia, but to what extent does the portrayal of Russians in the media affect how this story is being spun?

Honduras facing a challenging future

A new government hasn't brought much change to the people of Honduras. A year after the coup that overthrew Manuel Zelaya, Honduras is struggling and many still question the role of the US in overthrowing the previous government.

Gay rights in NYC 40 years past Stonewall

In the liberal landscape of Manhattan, Dan and Paul march amid the very eccentric hundreds of thousands parading loud and proud to be gay. They may be celebrating, but they are also still fighting for civil rights. This annual event commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Riots when the homosexual community and police officers violently clashed in the streets. But today, cops walk in the gay pride parade. A message that began as a courageous political movement now includes a corporate sponsorship from Delta, Thirty-five floats, and miles of barricaded photo-happy spectators. Has the true message of the movement been lost?

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Alleged spies arrested across US

Eleven people have been arrested on charges of spying inside the US for Russia. Coming on the heels of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's successful visit to the US, the espionage charges have once again thrown the "reset" of Russian/US relations into doubt.

1 year later, Honduras situation worse

A year after a coup overthrew the regime of Manuel Zelaya, author and lawyer Eva Golanger says the situation in the country hasn't improved for ordinary people.

"Perfect storm" on the Gulf Coast

Scientists have found that the water in the Gulf of Mexico has 1 million times more methane than usual. What will this mean for people living in the region? Will eventually the entire Gulf Coast region be uninhabitable? And even if people can still live there, will it be safe to eat Gulf Coast seafood?

Toronto a "dystopian version of the future"

Dan Dicks and Charlie Veitch, G-20 protesters just back from Toronto, give their on-the-ground view of the battles between police and those opposed to the New World Order

Tom Engelhardt: The American way of war is a disaster

Author and blogger Tom Engelhardt says America's addiction to dominate the globe is a disaster in the making. Engelhardt tells RT's Marina Portnaya that President Obama's promise of change has delivered more money and might to the U.S. military.

G-20 protesters looking out for the world

As world leaders meet behind closed doors, those on the streets of Toronto say they are looking out for everyone hurt by globalization. They believe that world leaders are ignoring the needs of the people.

More deaths under Petraeus

Many have hailed Gen. David Petraeus as the right man to take on the war in Afghanistan, but others say the strategy that worked for him in Iraq is unlikely to clear the way to victory over the Taliban. Josh Stieber, Iraq war veteran says that Petraeus's command will likely result in more indiscriminate bombing and more civilian deaths.

Fights break out in Toronto

Protests have already begun in anticipation of the G-20 summit starting tomorrow in Toronto, Canada. The summit has brought out the usual opposition anti-globalist figures along with others who are opposed to the financial agenda the summit is expected to address.

Financial reform is a failure

Although many are calling the financial reform bill a win for the White House, Webster Tarpley says that the bill leaves too much power in the hands of the Fed and doesn't make any real changes.

RT's G-20 Poll

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Austerity will lead to economic collapse

As Toronto prepares to play host to the world's leaders, the global financial crisis continues to rage. Economics are expected to be at the forefront of discussions at the G-20 summit, however, each country has different concerns. Michel Chossudovsky says that what works in Europe is unlikely to be effective in the US since the causes of the economic crisis in the US are well known: escalating military expenditures and the bank bailout.

Afghanistan and Iraq are not interchangeable

Gen. David Petraeus is widely expected to go into Afghanistan and put into place the changes he brought to Iraq. But there are major problems with this. The two countries are very different places in terms of terrain, people, infrastructure and nearly every other way you can imagine.

Media fight ignores the real battle

As the media covers the pro-Petraeus/anti-Petraeus fight, Danny Schechter says they are missing the bigger picture, which is the war itself. The Rolling Stone story that led to Gen. Stanley McChrystal's ouster was actually more critical of the war itself than Obama. Although fights between members of the establishment make for interesting stories, they are only an excuse not to cover the real problems

No end to "too big to fail"

Despite the financial reform being pushed through Congress, giant financial institutions are going to still be with us. And, says Joe Weisenthal, as long as we have oversized banks and brokerages, we're going to have economic problems.

Toronto protesters take to the streets

Even as the G8 summit takes place in Huntsville, Canada, media and protesters are prepared for the start of the G-20 meeting in Toronto. As police and protesters line up, is there likely to be violence? And, we know protesters are against capitalism, but do they have a better option? Lauren Lyster has the story.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

The 3 Minute Download: Wayne Madsen, Kent Scheidegger, Danny Schechter and Michel Chossudovsky

The 3 Minute Download: Wayne Madsen, Kent Scheidegger, Danny Schechter and Michel Chossudovsky

Today on The 3 Minute Download, RT America brings together RT contributor Wayne Madsen and Kent Scheidegger, the legal director of criminal justice legal found, to debate the death penalty in America. In wealthier nations, President Barack Obama gets a resounding thumbs up for the way he has handled the world economic crisis.Plus, Obama is urging China to review its currency policy despite Chinese officials made it clear that they are not going to tolerate any interference from abroad to this issue.

Hot for Words: I feel bad, I feel ok

Hot for Words: I feel bad, I feel ok

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Tarpley: 'Obama's plans are hogwash'

Tarpley: 'Obama's plans are hogwash'

As demonstrators get ready to descend upon the G-20 Summit to protest against the establishment, the heads of state might be getting ready to protest each other. At the forefront of the conference is the United States and China, clashing already over possible money manipulation. Webster Tarpley says that President Obama's administration is sabotaging Blanche Lincoln's bill in congress that bans derivatives.

Schechter: Obama using Bush policy

In wealthier nations, President Barack Obama gets a resounding thumbs up for the way he has handled the world economic crisis. The notable exception is the United States itself, where as many disapprove of their president's approach to the global recession as approve.

Chossudovsky: "Major currencies can simply collapse"

Obama is urging China to review its currency policy despite Chinese officials made it clear that they are not going to tolerate any interference from abroad to this issue. Is this going to become a major topic of the G-20 meeting in Canada and what's the mood their on the eve of the summit? Michel Chossudovsky says that the financial crisis is not over as President Barack Obama has hinted at.

Weaker currency, stronger exports

Has Colombia's election been fixed?

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

The 3 Minute Download: Thom Hartmann, Danny Schechter, Wayne Madsen and Chris Stirewalt

The 3 Minute Download: Thom Hartmann, Danny Schechter, Wayne Madsen and Chris Stirewalt

The United States has been losing its credibility steadily in the Muslim nations after President Obama made a historic trip to reach out to these nations at the beginning of his Presidency. The President is also defending his credibility as the Gulf of Mexico oil spill continues tonight in his first oval office address. Senator Joe Lieberman has come out and stated that he believes the government is not taking radical Islam as serious as it should.

Are Americans ready to get rid of oil yet?

Are Americans ready to get rid of oil yet?

To get an idea of how grave is the White House worried over the public dissatisfaction with President Obama's handling of the oil spill, consider that he launched two surges in Afghanistan, dragged Obama care across the finish line

Crude politics: Oil execs grilled by US Congress

Crude politics: Oil execs grilled by US Congress

The CEOs of ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, BP America, and Shell were grilled by the Energy and Environment Subcommittee during a hearing on oil drilling. This is the first time since the BP oil spill that those executives had come to Capitol Hill to answer the question of how they would respond to such an oil spill if it were their company's fault, and how, if possible, to prevent it from happening in the first place.

North Korea: "We will respond militarily"

North Korea: "We will respond militarily"

A South Korean ship sank in disputed waters back in March which killed 46 people and sparked rage from the South Korean government towards its northern neighbors. Today North Korea's Ambassador to the United Nations said that his country would respond militarily to any United Nations Security Council condemnation over allegedly sinking a South Korean war ship. He added that the findings from an independent investigation were cooked up by South Korea and the United States.

Rocky road ahead?

Rocky road ahead?

The United States has been losing its credibility steadily in the Muslim nations after President Obama made a historic trip to reach out to these nations at the beginning of his Presidency. After he came back to the US, it has been a progressive trend downwards and now Turkey who was once a staunch US ally may be looking for other relationships.

Obama: Leaking polling points or oil?

Obama: Leaking polling points or oil?

The President of the United States is going from a stroll on the beach to a podium crowded by microphones. President Barack Obama is defending his efforts against the country's worst environmental disaster and hoping his first Oval Office address Tuesday night will stoke confidence that he can see the job through until the gushing oil is gone and Gulf Coast lives are back to normal.

Addicted to Oil

Addicted to Oil

Fingers are being pointed at BP as well as the Obama Administration over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the largest in U.S. history, but what role do Americans pay? The U.S. is a country addicted to oil, where the total crude dumped into the Gulf is just a fraction of the 377 million gallons the U.S. consumes each day. So are Americans willing to change their lifestyle to help kick the national habit?