NYPD probed over assault on OWS protesters

NYPD probed over assault on OWS protesters


New York police officers may be given a sharp rap over the knuckles for allegedly heavy-handed tactics against 'Occupy Wall Street' protesters. And it's this video, taped last Friday, that gave ground for one of the inquiries. The officer, thought to be a deputy inspector, was filmed grabbing an activist from behind, punching him in the face, and knocking him to the ground. An independent agency that deals with complaints against New York's police says it's also looking into an officer using pepper spray on peaceful female protesters. The campaign against big business and banking in the U.S. has entered its fifth week. And as RT's Lucy Kafanov reports, the movement is becoming more and more popular.

Occupy Wall Street: Over 100 arrested in Boston

Occupy Wall Street: Over 100 arrested in Boston



Over night in Boston police cracked down on the Occupy Wall Street demonstrators and arrested over 100 people. According to some protesters the cops destroyed their tents and just started handcuffing people. Rob Kall, publisher at OpedNews.com, discusses the police's actions.

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Glenn Beck and FOX -- it's over!

Glenn Beck and FOX -- it's over!


After two and a half years of scaring Americans with phobias, absurdity, and faux American fundamentalism, Glenn Beck's parts ways with FOX news. RT's Anastasia Churkina takes a look at what this means for FOX, for Beck himself and the Americans watching.

Afghans continue rioting over Koran burning

Afghans continue rioting over Koran burning

In the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan protesters rallying against Koran burnings have killed at least seven UN workers and wounded many others. Five protesters also died in the chaos. RT blogger from Veterans for Rethinking Afghanistan Jake Diliberto says the burning of the Koran event is symbolic and shows how the US policy in the Middle East is fractured. He also notes that America should fundamentally change its strategy in Afghanistan, Libya, Syria and Yemen

Obama 'Heartbroken' Over Japan Devastation

Obama 'Heartbroken' Over Japan Devastation





Obama pledges the United States 'will stand with the people of Japan' in difficult days ahead. (March 14)

Comcast Wins Approval to Take Over NBC

Comcast Wins Approval to Take Over NBC

The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday gave Comcast Corp., the country's largest cable company, the green light to take over NBC Universal, home of the NBC television network. (Jan. 18)

Navy Officer Relieved of Command Over Videos

Navy Officer Relieved of Command Over Videos

Navy fired the captain of the USS Enterprise Tuesday, more than 3 years after he made lewd videos to boost his crew's morale. That timing put the military under pressure to explain why it acted only after the videos became public. (Jan. 4)

Admiral Replaces Carrier Cmdr. Over Lewd Video 4/1/2011

Admiral Replaces Carrier Cmdr. Over Lewd Video


The Navy has permanently removed a senior Navy officer from command of an aircraft carrier over raunchy comedy videos he made and showed to the crew. (Jan. 4)

Argentine Thieves Tunnel Into Bank Over New Year 4/1/2011

Argentine Thieves Tunnel Into Bank Over New Year


Thieves dug a 100-foot-long ventilated and lit tunnel from a neighboring building into an Argentine bank and emptied the contents of up to 140 safety deposit boxes, officials said Monday. (Jan. 4)

SKorean Defense Minister Quits Over Attack

SKorean Defense Minister Quits Over Attack


South Korea's defense minister has resigned in the wake of a ferocious North Korean attack near a disputed sea border. Yeonpyeong Island was left devastated by the assault. (Nov. 25)