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Hidden Dangers in Stimulants
They promise quick weight loss and bigger muscles, but can lead to heart problems and kidney failure…
Sold as a harmless mixture of compounds that promise extra energy, rapid weight loss and bigger muscles, some dietary supplements can pose serious health risks.
The latest “miracles” advertised by word of mouth among people frequenting gyms feature names such as Jack3d and Oxyelite...
Police arrest scores of Canadian student protesters
Canadian police tries to disperse protesters in Montreal, Canada on March 15, 2012.
In Canada, at least 150 people have been arrested and several others injured in the city of Montreal after weeks of massive student protests against tuition hikes.
The Thursday arrests came as police in riot gear fired tear gas at students participating in an annual protest against police brutality.
Police estimate...
US extends unilateral sanctions against Iran
US President Barack Obama
Barack Obama once again signs a presidential order to extend for another year American sanctions, dating back to 1995, against Iran, as he considers the Iranian government a threat to US national security, foreign policy and economy.
“Because the actions and policies of the government of Iran continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security,...
US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier heads to Persian Gulf
USS Enterprise is the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise has set sail on its final voyage, heading to the Persian Gulf.
The Enterprise left Norfolk Naval Station in Virginia on Sunday on its seven-month mission.
The US oldest active-duty warship will be on standby in case of conflict with Iran, CNN reported.
“Enterprise is as...
Heat ray crowd dispersal cannon unveiled
The American military have presented the world with a new weapon, informally named the heat ray or microwave cannon. The “Active Denial System” is a non-lethal weapon primarily designed for crowd control.
A video was uploaded on YouTube by USFORCESTV channel of the US military testing a new super high frequency (SHF) weapon. Rumors have long been spread about a “cannon”, which can be mounted...
Mozilla CEO: 30 mln not nerds, get online or get out of govt!
The increasing role the internet plays in life clearly shows that being familiar with the media is a sine qua non condition for policymakers, believes Mozilla CEO Gary Kovacs.
The head of the top IT player was speaking on the impact of anti-piracy protests in January, which resulted in the controversial SOPA/PIPA bills being shelved. Mozilla was among the internet giants that campaigned against...
Impeach Obama Bill: Use of military without Congress approval 'high crime'
An American military attack on Syria could effectively lead to the impeachment of President Barack Obama. Congressmen say that any war without congressional authorization would be “unconstitutional”.
Republican Representative Walter B. Jones Jr. has come up with the resolution demanding Obama’s impeachment in case his administration starts another military action without the approval of Congress....
Ron Paul wins first caucus, mainstream media calls it for Romney
Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul won his first caucus over the weekend, but the mainstream media by-and-large reported Mitt Romney the victor instead.
Voters in the US Virgin Islands hit the polls on Saturday to nominate an opponent for Barack Obama, and although Texas Congressman Ron Paul garnered more popular votes than any of his rivals, mainstream media outlets were quick to call the contest...
US electoral registration: Subject to grave errors
With Americans heading to the polls in 2012, determined to take part in homespun democracy, millions of votes may end up rejected or thrown away when election night comes – all because of the specific voting registration system.
The US is always quick to criticize the election process in other countries, as it has been since the presidential election in Russia last week.
But in a few months America...
Iran navy in Atlantic Ocean
Iran: Capable of increasing military presence in Atlantic ocean
Iranian Army Commander, Major General Ataollah Salehi, said Monday that Iran’s Navy has the ability to extend its presence to the Atlantic Ocean.
“Today the Iranian Navy has the ability to expand its presence to the Atlantic Ocean beyond the Gulf of Aden, the Mediterranean Sea, the Suez Canal, north of the Indian Ocean and...
Obama signs anti-protest Trespass Bill
US President Barack Obama
Only days after clearing Congress, US President Barack Obama signed his name to H.R. 347 on Thursday, officially making it a federal offense to cause a disturbance at certain political events — essentially criminalizing protest in the States.
RT broke the news last month that H.R. 347, the Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011, had overwhelmingly...
Storms devastate five US states, killing 39
The parents and their three children, all 2 or under, including one buckled in a car seat, held hands on the hallway floor of their neighbor’s mobile home, praying a fast-approaching storm would show them mercy.
Mother Nature answered with a fierce tornado, which violently swept them up, separated them and deposited them about 100 yards away. Four of their limp bodies were found soon thereafter....
US offers Israel advanced arms for not attacking Iran
The US has proposed that Israel withhold from waging an assault on Iran till the next presidential term in America in exchange for most advanced weaponry, reports the Israeli Maariv newspaper. However,the White House denies the claim.
The proposal was supposedly made during the visit of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington, the newspaper says, citing unnamed diplomats and intelligence sources.
It...
Arizona sheriff finds Obama presidential qualifications forged
A singularly remarkable event has taken place in the United States of America. This event occurred in Arizona on March 1st and was an earth shattering revelation.
A long awaited press conference was given by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, a five time elected Sheriff, which should have made national and international headlines. Arpaio’s credentials include serving in the United States Army...
Resolution Calls for Impeachment if Obama Does Not Seek War Authorization from Congress
Obama has violated article I, section 8, clause 11 of the Constitution.
Rep. Walter Jones, a North Carolina Republican, has introduced H. Concurrent Resolution 107, which calls on the House, the Senate Concurring, to prevent Obama from starting another war without authorization from Congress. The resolution was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on March 7.
Obama’s unconstitutional decision...