Aaron Swartz became a political target, and that is what led to his tragic death, believes Kim Dotcom, the founder of the now-defunct file-storage site Megaupload, in a feature interview with RT. The web tycoon has just launched a new site Mega. “There is no reasonable cause behind going after a young genius like him in the fashion they did,” says Dotcom. Swartz had been instrumental in... 

The largest in post-Soviet history exercises of the Russian Navy started in the Black and Mediterranean seas. They involve warships of the Black Sea, the Baltic and Northern Fleets as well as other types of armed forces – the Army and the Air Force, including long-range aviation. The highest status of the exercises is confirmed by the fact that, for the first time, the overall management responsibility... 

The Philippines will sue China over its claim on disputed territory in the South China Sea. This is the first legal case over land to be launched against the Asian powerhouse, despite a number of current territorial rows with neighbors. The Philippines Foreign Minister Albert del Rosario announced his government’s legal challenge to the press on Tuesday, summoning the Chinese ambassador in Manila. “The... 

French army soldiers standing on armored vehicles as they leave Bamako and start their deployment to the north of Mali. France has reportedly imposed a media blackout on its invasion of Mali amid a growing war that rages on in the West African nation. On January 11, France launched the war under the pretext of halting the advance of fighters in Mali. However, as Paris has stepped up its ground offensive... 

Deputy Head of Russia’s Foreign Ministry, Sergei Ryabkov Moscow has prepared a “Guantanamo List” including the names of US officials accused of violating human rights of Russian citizens in the US as well as in areas under American jurisdiction. The list which, imposes visa restrictions on the accused US officials, was confirmed on Friday. The measure came in retaliation for Washington’s... 

Outgoing US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has warned China over its territorial dipute with Japan on East China Sea islands. American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has issued an indirect warning to China, vowing that the US opposes any efforts to challenge “Japanese administration” of disputed islands in East China Sea. Clinton’s remarks came at joint press conference on Friday following... 

A stunning proposal from the Federation Council (FC), the upper house of the Federal Assembly of Russia, to President Putin that is circulating in the Kremlin today calls for the present government of the United States, under President Barak Obama, to be labeled as a “criminal regime” due to its failure to adhere to the rule of international law, while at the same time it continues to embark upon... 

Sen. Rand Paul has made plans to nullify President Obama’s 23 executive actions on gun control policy, claiming the president is exercising too much power and demonstrating a ‘king complex’. The Kentucky Senator made a Wednesday night appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity”, during which he outlined the legislation he hopes to pass in order to prevent the president from using his executive powers. “Our... 

Recently, the government of Iceland suspended talks on a possible accession of the country to the EU. As noted by the media, it had to do with a rather complex political situation. Many believe that in the next election the Independence Party that opposes the idea of joining the EU may come to power. The elections in Iceland are scheduled for April. Not that long ago the world media announced that... 

After spending last week mocking Alex Jones for believing in crazy conspiracies, last night Glenn Beck put forth his own theory about how President Obama is seeking to foment civil war in America, the catalyst of which will be an executive order he issues gutting the Second Amendment. As Beck foresees it, Obama will initially accept some sort of compromise gun control legislation from Congress but... 

France is planning to triple the number of its soldiers fighting anti-government militants in the West African nation of Mali. “There will be a gradual build-up [in the number of French troops in Mali] to a figure of 2,500,” said a source close to Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Tuesday. The announcement of France’s plans to increase the number of troops in Mali comes after French... 

An older version of Zulfiqar tank displayed during a military parade in Tehran. Commander of Iranian Army Ground Forces Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan says a tank optimized by Iranian military experts will be unveiled on the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran. The general said on Tuesday that the inauguration of optimized Zulfiqar tank is timed to coincide with festivities... 

Some 9,500 people have marched in central Moscow against the so-called Dima Yakovlev anti-adoption law. The protest has been peaceful, with no arrests made. ­Despite the freezing temperatures in Russia’s capital this weekend, Kremlin critics and opponents of the ban converged on the Boulevard Ring for the protest they dubbed ‘Against the Scoundrels’, referring to State Duma lawmakers who approved... 

A series of military options are being considered by UK defense chiefs as tension mounts between Britain and Argentina over the Falkland Islands, a report by the Sunday Telegraph claims. Extra troops, warships and Typhoon combat aircraft could be dispatched to the islands if needed, ahead of the March 11 referendum on the island’s future, the newspaper claims, citing sources in Britain’s military. The... 

Armed men patrol the streets of a city in northern Mali. France’s foreign minister says the US and Britain are providing support for the French-led military intervention in Mali amid clashes in the West African country. Laurent Fabius made the announcement on Sunday, saying “We have the support of the Americans for communications and transport.” The minister added that Britain, Denmark,...