Dollar rises while war brewing on Korean Peninsula

Dollar rises while war brewing on Korean Peninsula

Tensions are high on the Korean Peninsula after the North and South exchanged artillery barrages killing two people. Meanwhile, a possible war in the region drove up the value of the US dollar. RT's Contributor Wayne Madsen says that panicking markets are investing in the dollar due to the United State's strong military. And we may find more information about who's really interested in the recent tensions in Korea

Neocons behind Viktor Bout extradition

Neocons behind Viktor Bout extradition


Viktor Bout has been extradited to the United States from Thailand and Russia is not happy about it. Moscow called the move illegal and said the Thai court's decision was politically motivated. Why does the United States want Bout so badly? RT Contributor Wayne Madsen explains the "Neo Cons in Washington are chomping at the bit to kill the US-Russian relations reset".

Terrorists coming to Manhattan

Terrorists coming to Manhattan

The first Guantanamo Bay detainee has been brought over to the United States to be tried in a court of law. The mainstream media has been involved from the beginning "blowing up" the story, when detainees were first brought over to the US. Why has the mainstream media hyped up these stories so much? Danny Schechter a filmmaker and blogger says that the mainstream media tries to sensationalize any story involved with 9/11 to play on the emotions of Americans