No apocalypse is coming — another Mayan calendar has been found

Breathe a sigh of relief. Another Mayan calendar has been found and there is absolutely no mention of December 21, 2012.

Hidden deep in a Guatemala jungle in the 9th-century Maya complex of Xultun, experts have found a previously unknown version of the Mayan calendar. And according to the new find, Earth is going to be around for a very long time.

The ancient inscription that has been discovered is thought to be the oldest Mayan records to be found so far. Archaeologists say that it dates back around 1,200 years, which is at least 600 years older than previous examples found. However they do say that in many ways, the newly found calendar corresponds with others... read full article.

Video: Olympic paranoia targets protests in the UK

As London gets ready for the summer Olympics, draconian measures are being put in place to prevent some people from entering the country and others in residence are to be banned from the Games.

RT interviews people have have been affected by the range of rules and regulations being introduced to ensure the security of the upcoming Olympics.

While the Olympic torch is lit and already on its way to London, strict measures are being put into place... read full article and view video.

Wrecked Brazilian ship spilling oil in Antarctica

The "Endless Sea" is trapped in the ice and is spilling fuel. There is no hope of containing damage until October this year, due to the long South Pole winter.

Huffington Post reports that the Brazilian-owned ship capsized and sank in 12 meters of water last month, close to where Chile and Brazil hold navy bases. While the crew was rescued without injury, poor weather prevented them from diving below to check the damage until Wednesday this week.... read full article.

Gearing up for May 12 — United for global change — Locations

With only a few hours to go, people worldwide are getting ready to head to the streets to make their voices heard. Will you be among them?

As reported on Digital Journal recently May 12, 2012 will see a worldwide demonstration, a peaceful revolution in cities all over the planet, on virtually every continent.

Sometimes dubbed "Global Evolution", often called the "Global Spring", each event will have its own unique theme ... read full article.

Video update: Sukhoi Superjet-100 crash site in Indonesia

While rescue operations continue at the crash site of the Russian aircraft, 14 bodies have now been found near the wreckage.

The video from a local television channel shows footage of the crash site including what appears to be the aircraft's tail marked with the Sukhoi Superjet-100's logo. Twisted pieces of metal and part of a wing are scattered on the slopes of Mount Salak.

On Friday, the rescue team used ropes to scale the sheer slopes of the dormant Indonesian volcano to reach the wreckage... read full article and view video.