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Facial recognition becomes scary reality

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How does surveillance affect our daily lives? We all know about domestic drones and warrantless wiretapping, but there may something else to add to the ever expanding surveillance state. Facial recognition software is nothing new, but the methods behind its use might be. RT Producer Adriana Usero breaks it down. .

Banks falsify credit card lawsuits

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Published on Aug 15, 2012 by RTAmerica

Credit card companies are turning to court to collect their debts, but
there is a problem - their lawsuits depend on documents that are
incomplete or inaccurate among other problems. RT's Capital Account

show host Lauren Lyster explains..

Stronger eurozone countries nervous on break up

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Published on Aug 17, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ We must prepare for the possibility of the eurozone breaking up. That call has come from the foreign ministers of Finland and Austria.

Finland's Erkki Tuomioja said in an interview with Britain's Daily Telegraph that his country already has an "operational plan" for all eventualities.

Austria's Michael Spindelegger said other economically strong countries like Germany, Luxembourg, Finland and the Netherlands would support a mechanism for kicking countries out of the euro and he has already started discussions with some of his European counterparts.

The debate is taking place against the background of Finland's strong economic position.

As weak southern European economies pull down the region's growth, Finnish GDP has been expanding at a much faster rate though recently showed signs of slowing.

Helsinki's debt as a percentage of GDP is 48.7 percent , close to half the eurozone average of 88.2 percent.

Opinion polls show there is also resentment among Finns that they are having to contribute to bailing out troubled eurozone nations, hurting their finances at a time when their Nordic neighbours - who don't use the euro - are enjoying stronger growth, and as some Scandinavian countries' currencies have hit 12-year highs against the euro..

RT.com hit by DDoS attack, AntiLeaks claims responsibility

Pussy Riot protest: Russian artist sews his mouth together in support

UK vows to block Assange route as Ecuador grants him asylum

Ecuador Defies UK/US Pressure, Gives Assange Assylum

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Published on Aug 16, 2012 by TheRealNews

Baher Azmy (CCR): International humanitarian law trumps extradition treaties.

'Western powers antithetical to peace in Syria'

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Published on Aug 11, 2012 by RussiaToday

Hillary Clinton's discussion of a no-fly zone over Syria is a violation of the UN charter of the Geneva Accords, journalist and activist Don DeBar told RT.

The US Secretary of State discussed plans to undermine the Syrian government, during a meeting with Turkey's Foreign Minister on Saturday.

Clinton and her Turkish counterpart, Ahmet Davutoglu, indicated they are exploring a number of measures to aid the Syrian opposition, Reuters reported. Don DeBar spoke to RT about the involvement of western powers in the Syrian conflict. .

Flying Low: 'Suicidal' cuts strike Spanish aviation

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Published on Aug 11, 2012 by RussiaToday

The Spanish government's sweeping economic cuts are having serious knock-on effects across the country. The aviation industry is the latest to feel the pinch, with Spanish airlines cutting corners that could impact on passenger safety..

'US political system hostile to Americans'

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Published on Aug 11, 2012 by RussiaToday

The money-ruled American political system has a pretty straight-ahead Wall Street agenda and is designed to eliminate opposition the way dictatorships do, Jill Stein, the US presidential candidate for the Green Party, shared with RT - READ FULL SCRIPT http://on.rt.com/alzdzn.

'Syria rebels just hostages in hands of allies'

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Published on Aug 13, 2012 by RussiaToday

A former Syrian politician persecuted and forced underground for more than ten years tells RT what he thinks is going wrong with his country..

EU Finished? Turks flee Europe for delights at home

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Published on Aug 13, 2012 by RussiaToday

For over two decades Turkey's been seeking EU membership, a goal that has recently lost much of its appeal thanks to the ongoing Euro crisis. Financial gloom has caused some Turks - long term EU residents - to head home in search of better jobs and opportunities..

'New coup looms for Egypt as sacking of generals horrifies US'

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Published on Aug 13, 2012 by RussiaToday

Egypt's president has taken his most decisive step yet to assert power over the influential military - sacking two top generals. The Defence Minister, who served as the country's interim leader after Hosni Mubarak was ousted, was dismissed along with the Chief of Staff. Morsi started to move more boldly against the army after an attack by militants in Sinai that killed 16 border guards. For more, RT talks to Asia Times correspondent Pepe Escobar..

War on WikiLeaks: 'Greater force than AntiLeaks behind attack'

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Published on Aug 13, 2012 by RussiaToday

The attack on the top whistleblowing site WikiLeaks has moved online. Its web page has been the victim of a major 'denial of service' attack for over a week now, which has left it sluggish or inaccessible. A group calling itself 'AntiLeaks' has claimed it's behind the assault. It says it's comprised of young Americans concerned about Julian Assange's attempts to gain political asylum in Ecuador. For more, RT talks to Loz Kaye - the leader of the UK's Pirate party..