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US In “Shock And Turmoil” After Snowden Info Lets Russia Tap Top Obama Officials
A new Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) report circulating in the Kremlin today says that the Obama regime is in “total shock and turmoil” today after the YouTube leaking by the Federal Security Service (FSB) of a highly encrypted telephone conversation between the US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland and the American Ambassador to Ukraine, Geoffrey...
US threatens Pakistan with sanctions over gas pipeline deal with Iran
This file photo shows technicians welding the Iranian end of the Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline to its Pakistani section during the inauguration ceremony of the final construction phase of the project, Monday, March 11, 2013.
The US State Department has threatened Islamabad with sanctions if the country goes through with a joint multi-billion-dollar gas pipeline project with Iran.
“We have serious...
North Korea to carry out second rocket launch by mid-December
North Korea says it will launch its second rocket this month to make up for a failed April attempt.
North Korea is set to launch its second long-range rocket carrying a satellite by mid-December in a bid to make up for a failed attempt in April, official sources report.
North Korea’s Korean Committee for Space Technology announced on Saturday that the country would launch its Unha-3 rocket between...
Obama readies more Iran sanctions
Only days after President Obama won reelection, the US rolled out a new round of sanctions against Iran and accused it of attempting to shoot down an American drone in international airspace.
The US State Department and Treasury announced on Thursday that the sanctions are aimed at senior Iranian officials and several related entities. US State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland said they are...
600 die in new Libya war with supporters of the Gaddafi regime
Amid conflicting reports that the Libyan city of Bani Walid was captured by army forces, RT has learned that 600 people were allegedly killed in Wednesday’s fighting, and over 1,000 have been hospitalized. Locals are appealing for international aid.
Libyan officials claimed that government forces conducted a 20-day siege before capturing Bani Walid, the last stronghold for supporters of the Gaddafi...
Russia expels USAID for political meddling
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced it will close its offices in Russia.
After 20 years of working in Russia, USAID officials said they were informed by the Russian government that their services were no longer required.
According to the Foreign Ministry, USAID was attempting to manipulate the election processes in the country.
“The character of the agency’s...
US preparing plans for possible Syria attack
A pro-Assad rally in the Syrian city of Aleppo
The Pentagon has prepared “detailed plans” for a military strike against Syria in case President Barack Obama issues an attack order.
According to an unnamed senior US official, the plans include several different kinds of operations, number of personnel as well as the type of military equipment needed, CNN reported.
“There are lots of ideas floating...
North Korea to halt nuclear program in exchange for Food from the US
North Korea's cooling tower seconds before its public demolition at Yongbyon nuclear complex.
North Korea says it is ready to halt missiles tests, disable its nuclear reactors and allow IAEA observers into the country in exchange for a food aid package from the US.
US state department spokesman Victoria Nuland confirmed on Wednesday that North Korea had agreed to meet demands to disable its nuclear...
Syria: White House preaches peace as Pentagon preps for war
US F35
The White House is saying “no” to arming opposition and other military involvement in the Syrian conflict – for the moment. Pentagon and US Central Command launched a review of US military capabilities in case that “no” turns a “yes.”
The backdoor for military action was ajar with State Department, spokesman Victoria Nuland saying that US never takes any option off the table,...
US warns Latin American states over Iran ties
US State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland
The US has warned Latin American states against a further expansion of diplomatic and business ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
“We are making absolutely clear to countries around the world that now is not the time to be deepening ties, not security ties, not economic ties, with Iran,” US State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said...
US cuts UNESCO funding over Palestine
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland
The US says it is cutting funding to UNESCO in response to the UN cultural organization’s decision to admit Palestine as a full member.
Describing the decision as “regrettable and premature”, State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland told reporters on Monday that Washington would stop all financial contributions to the UN Educational,...
US threatens UNESCO over Palestine
The flag of Palestine
The United States has threatened to cut off its funds to UNESCO, if the UN organization recognizes Palestine as a full member of the United Nations.
US State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland gave the warning on Wednesday, adding that there would be serious repercussions for the UN body, AFP reported.
“We’ve made the point that there are very clear red lines in US...
EU slams Israel settlement expansion
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton
The European Union has criticized Israel for its illegal expansion of settlement units in the occupied Palestinian territories.
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said on Tuesday that Israel’s plan to build 1,100 new illegal housing units in East al-Quds (Jerusalem) “undermines the talks with Palestinians and should be reversed,” AP reported.
Ashton...
US asks Russia for UNSC action on Syria
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (left) with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has asked Russia to support a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on Syria.
Clinton made the call during a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday, AFP reported.
“With regard to Syria, their discussion focused on action...