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..