Get off the grass! Dog-walking & bird-feeding hit lists of UK offenses

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Published on Oct 6, 2012 by RussiaToday

Drinking, dog walking, even feeding the birds - all activities now considered criminal in hundreds of London's parks. The move has been slammed by civil liberties groups as an attack on personal freedoms, while the government insists the ban is in place to tackle anti-social behavior.

War 'Not Far' Off? Turkey retaliates against Syria for fifth day

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Published on Oct 7, 2012 by RussiaToday

Turkey has returned artillery fire at Syria for a fifth day, after mortar landed in the Turkish border town of Akcakale. The mortar shell came from a Syrian truck in the area. The Turkish military immediately responded to the fire. No casualties have been reported. It's the latest move in the already tense relationship between the neighboring countries.

'Turkey one step away from Syria war'

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Published on Oct 4, 2012 by RussiaToday

Turkey's parliament has authorized cross-border military operations into Syria 'when necessary' following a casual mortar-shelling incident on the Turkish-Syrian border - FULL STORY http://on.rt.com/79rx78

Geopolitical analyst Patrick Henningsen says Syria's being forced to protect its interests, as Turkey provides a safe haven for terrorists active in the conflict-torn country.

'Syria war to backfire on foreign arms suppliers' - Iraqi PM (EXCLUSIVE)

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Published on Oct 5, 2012 by RussiaToday

States that send arms to Syria face upheavals and unrest due to sectarian violence, their stability will be in jeopardy and the state of affairs will be no better than in Syria, warned Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki in an interview to RT. "He who starts a fire will be destroyed by fire in the end," Al-Maliki stated, predicting that sponsorship of the Syrian opposition will backfire on supporting states. TRANSCRIPT: http://on.rt.com/2ep843

UK blows billions on drones as 1/5 of force faces dole call

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Published on Oct 5, 2012 by RussiaToday

The British army is the latest victim of the country's seemingly endless austerity drive - with 8000 fewer UK soldiers reporting for duty come the new year. But, as RT's Polly Boiko reports, when it comes to funding expensive war toys, Britain apparently has money to burn.

What else to cut in Greece?

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Published on Oct 5, 2012 by RussiaToday

Clashes have taken place in several cities across Italy as police disperse students protesting against cuts in education funding. Students say they've been beaten by clubs and several protesters have been detained. Italy is the Eurozone's fourth largest economy, and one of the worst-hit by the economic crisis. Another troubled state - Greece - announced it can only manage without another portion of international aid until November. For more on the Greek plight and wider European debt woes RT talks to Eva Kaili, Greek MP for PASoK party.

'Jewish democracy an oxymoron'

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Published on Oct 6, 2012 by RussiaToday

RT's Paula Slier interviews former Knesset speaker Avraham Burg on Israel's future.

'We will be richest in Europe': Venice wants independence from Rome

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Published on Oct 6, 2012 by RussiaToday

The Republic of Venice is planning for a glorious comeback. Supporters of Venetian independence from Italy are gathering for a rally to demand the region goes it alone, tired of being saddled with Rome's austerity. It's the latest in a number of European regions to consider independence, including Scotland and Catalonia. RT talks to Professor Lodovico Pizzati, who is the chairman of the separatist Indipendenza Veneta party, which has organised the rally..