Assange and RT in trouble with US for 'The World Tomorrow'

Following the first episode of Julian Assange's "The World Tomorrow" where he interviewed Hassan Nasrallah, the U.S. is angry.

According to RT, the U.S. is intolerant to criticism.

The first controversial episode of "The World Tomorrow" aired yesterday, in which Julian Assange interviewed the leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah. Digital Journal posted an article including the video of the interview.

Julian Assange's debut as a TV interviewer on RT News has drawn both criticism and praise from around the world, as was expected beforehand.

The famous WikiLeaks whistleblower will be attracting much controversy as the series continues, due to both his choice of guests and also for the channel he has chosen to air the show.... read full article and view video.

Photos released of US soldiers posing with Afghan body parts

A U.S. soldier has released photos of soldiers posing with Afghan body parts. He released them to the Los Angeles Times to draw attention to the breakdown in leadership and discipline in the U.S. Army.

In yet another example of a series of severe breaches of discipline by U.S. troops, which has dangerously undermined the U.S. position with the Afghan people, a U.S. soldier, on condition of anonymity, has released 18 photos to the Los Angeles Times.

The soldier served in Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne's 4th Brigade Combat Team from Ft. Bragg, N.C. He feels the photos show a breakdown in discipline and leadership and that this compromises the safety of U.S. troops.

He hopes that publication of these photos will ensure that security shortcomings at 2 U.S. bases in Afghanistan in 2010 will not be repeated... read full story and view video.

King apologizes to Spanish people for going hunting during crisis

The Spanish King's trip to Botswana was widely criticised as the story emerged when he was flown home for treatment for a fractured hip.

Yesterday Digital Journal reported on the fact that Spain's King Juan Carlos had been asked to quit the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) after killing an elephant during a hunt.

He was heard to say: "I'm very sorry, I made a mistake. It won't happen again," as he left San Jose hospital in Madrid.

Spain is currently the 4th largest economy in the eurozone but with the current debt crisis, the country is suffering and currently has a 23% unemployment rate. There are fears the country could fall into recession. Understandably, cash-strapped Spaniards were enraged that the King could go big game hunting during such dire times.... read full story.

Fossilized 'dinosaur eggs' excavated in Chechnya?

Locals in Russia's Republic of Chechnya are excited that 'dinosaur eggs' have been discovered, but scientists remain doubtful.

RT reports that near the village of Khimoy in the Republic of Chechnya, road construction workers broke open a rock and discovered sphere-like structures "sticking out".

Locals are excited about the find as it could possibly help their tourism industry.

Said-Emin Dzhabrailov, a senior geologist at the Chechen State University told Russia's NTV Channel: “We've found about 40 eggs so far, the exact number has not been established. There could be many more under the ground."

The war in the region made it unaccessible for a long time and many areas are pretty much unexplored. Dzhabrailov says that his group has been examining remote waterfalls in the region... read full article.

Video: exclusive interview with Falkvinge — Swedish Pirate Party

In an exclusive interview with Rick Falkvinge, the founder of the Swedish Pirate Party, the first Pirate Party to be founded in European politics, the various internet censorship threats are discussed.

With the current battle over control of the internet there is concern that internet censorship will be put in place, and Big Brother will rule.

In this exclusive interview, Rick Falkvinge, the founder of the Swedish Pirate Party, says that "the battle over control of the internet is not just about the freedom of speech, but our global future. It is the choice between a Big Brother and democracy unseen before."

The video then discusses the various successes of protests against internet censorship, and the many dangerous threats to the free internet still looming ahead... read full article and view video.

EU may reject Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA)

After many protests in the streets of Europe, it looks like ACTA will not come into being. The Member of the EU Parliament responsible for monitoring its process says it should be rejected.

Digital Journal reported in February on the Europe-wide protests against ACTA. The protests appear to have had some success.

Euro MP David Martin, who is the latest rapporteur responsible for monitoring the progress of ACTA through the European Union, says it should be rejected.

Martin's comments come less than 3 months after the resignation of the previous rapporteur, Kader Arif in protest at the plans.... read more and view video.

N Korea says it is no longer bound by nuclear test moratorium

In retaliation to the UN criticism of North Korea's failed satellite launch, Pyongyang has announced that it is "no longer bound to" its deal with the USA.

The deal would provide a nuclear and missile test moratorium on North Korea in exchange for food aid. Reuters reports that after the rocket launch, the food aid offer was withdrawn.

RT says that last Friday's rocket launch in North Korea was condemned by the UN Security Council (UNSC) and is widely regarded as being a cover up to test a long range nuclear missile.

On Tuesday, Pyongyang responded in anger at the UNSC for violating the country's right to put satellites into orbit.

In a statement delivered by the official KCNA news agency, Pyongyang said: "We resolutely and totally reject the unreasonable behavior of the UNSC to violate (our) legitimate right to launch satellites."... read full article.

UK government could give green light to fracking despite quakes

Despite the fact that fracking caused 2 earthquakes in the UK last year, the government will likely be giving the go-ahead for the resumption of extracting natural gas by this means.


RT reports that according to a government panel of experts fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas caused 2 earthquakes in the U.K. last year. However, despite the environmental dangers involved, resumption of fracking has been recommended, but under strict regulation.... read full article and view video on the dangers of fracking.