Published on May 1, 2012 by RussiaToday
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has been accused of favoring the rich and forgetting about the poor. The wealthy backgrounds of more and more British MPs are also being blamed for their detachment from ordinary voters and their problems. RT’s Laura Smith reports on the trend turning British politics into an elite club – with an exclusive membership.
Published on May 1, 2012 by RussiaToday
In the third episode of The World Tomorrow Julian Assange speaks with Tunisia’s first post-revolution leader Moncef Marzouki about the West’s double standards in protecting human rights. He is a former human rights activist. During the reign of the previous President he was imprisoned and kept in solitary confinement, which he considers to be torture. Once elected Head of State, he has vowed to put an end to human rights violations in Tunisia.
Marzouki recalls how he was invited to the US to talk about the human rights situation in Tunisia with a man he believed was involved in the Guantanamo controversy. Torture and the West’s double standards on the issue is indeed one of the hottest topics in this episode of the show.
Published on May 1, 2012 by TheAlyonaShow
After a lengthy investigation into Google’s harvesting of Americans’ e-mails, passwords, and all kinds of other sensitive information that was gathered through their Street View project, the FCC found that Google hadn’t violated any laws, but did obstruct the inquiry, and would have to pay a fine of $25,000. But Google is now fighting back. CNET’s Declan McCullagh joins the show.
Published on May 1, 2012 by UKParliament
A press conference to accompany the publication of the report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on News International and Phone-hacking.
http://www.parliament.uk/News_International_and_Phone_Hacking_Report
Published on 1 May 2012 by ikonabass
Federal Court House in Seattle Vandalised !!
TIME FOR REVOLUTION!………….WE WONT EAT CAKE!
Published on 1 May 2012 by RTAmerica
While many in the UK are having a hard time rubbing two pounds together, British officials tasked with making the tough decisions are quite another story. Over the past three decades, there has been a transition of sorts: Brits who come from privileged backgrounds and private schools are now more likely to hold office than the general population. So how can people who are so out of touch with this economic hardship navigate the UK through an economic crisis? RT correspondent Laura Smith has the story.
Published on 1 May 2012 by RussiaToday
The Occupy Wall Street protesters, whose anti-greed message gained global traction last year, are hoping to rekindle the movement’s momentum. Next, a London Occupy activist tells RT how the group is still on the rise, as more people understand they’re being robbed by their own governments.
Published on 1 May 2012 by RTAmerica
New York City’s police department is fighting a legal battle for its Stop and Frisk policy. Last year 685,724 individuals were searched and of those frisked 88 percent were innocent. Civil rights leaders say that the policy is targeting minorities and isn’t preventing crime, but claim the policy itself is a crime. NYPD alleges this policy has helped remove dozens of guns from the streets. Carl Dix, co-founder of the Revolutionary Communist Pary, and Dr. Cornel West, author activist and professor, sound off on the controversial policy.
Published on 1 May 2012 by RussiaToday
Moscow’s streets are brimming with people this May Day – with most celebrating, and some demonstrating. Trade Unions marched under the Labour Day flag to demand better working conditions. And even Russia’s ruling tandem took to spearheading a crowd of their supporters. RT’s Irina Galushko was there.
Opposition members are also out to get their message across. Among them, the country’s second-largest party, which still refuses to accept last year’s parliamentary election results, and is unhappy about Vladimir Putin’s return to The Kremlin. Jacob Greaves reports from amid a sea of red flags.
May the 1st is also being marked with mass Labour Day marches worldwide. In Europe – several large nationwide demos are underway.
Published on 1 May 2012 by UFOFAX
