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.

Video: Zombie flash mob for public health in Málaga, Spain

In scenes similar to the TV series "The Walking Dead", zombies were seen dancing in the streets of Málaga on April 15, 2012, as the people protested against cuts in the social health system.

Digital Journal reported recently on a protest by the Málaga branch of the 15m indignado movement in Spain against recent austerity budget cuts to the public health system.

Now a video has been released showing the events of the day. To the tune of Michael Jackson's thriller, scary figures loomed and pranced in the streets.... view video

Video: NASA scientists capture spectacular solar eruption

The sun has been active yet again, with another spectacular flare occurring along the sun's eastern limb. Scientists captured it on video.

The dazzling solar flare sent an outburst of heated plasma far out into space and occurred on the sun's eastern limb according to NASA scientists and did not point towards earth. A solar flare is an intense burst of radiation which is created by the release of magnetic energy

While the eruption looks huge, it was not actually the strongest solar activity this year.

NASA scientists have categorized the flare as a class M flare, which on the scale of sun storms falls right in the middle.... read full article and view video.

Julian Assange 'The World Tomorrow' Episode 1 — Hassan Nasrallah

In the first episode of the controversial new series produced by Julian Assange of WikiLeaks fame, Assange interviews Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

In the long-anticipated first episode of the series "The World Tomorrow" being produced by Julian Assange on RT News, Julian Assange interviews the Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Nasrallah confirmed that this was his first interview in 6 years.

Nasrallah advises that Hezbollah had urged the Syrian opposition to engage in dialogue with Assad's regime, but that they had refused to do so.

In the interview, Nasrallah tells Assange that Hezbollah supports Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. He said that Syria supported resistance in Lebanon and “hasn't backed down in the face of Israeli and American pressure.” .... read full article and view video of episode 1.

Russian protesters to pay fines or sweep the streets

People participating in unlawful or unsanctioned protests in Russia may be forced to pay fines to cover any damages caused or will be subject to days of compulsory community service.

With other countries planning to impose heavy penalties, including jail time on protesters, Russia is taking a softer approach.

A group of MPs in United Russia are proposing the imposition of significantly higher fines for unlawful or unsanctioned rallies, or alternatively making the protesters perform compulsory community service, such as sweeping the streets.

The new bill proposes that organizers of street rallies should pay up to US$3,400 for such violations and individual participants in the protests would pay up to US$340. These amendments to the bill were submitted to State Duma yesterday.... read full article.

'Stop Cyber Spying Week' — counter-attack on CISPA

The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (or CISPA for short) is once again in the news, but this time a major counter-attack is being planned to fight it.

Digital Journal recently reported on the controversial new bill, CISPA and its threats to internet freedom.

Advocates fighting for an open internet are concerned about CISPA, which is currently being considered by Congress under the guise of addressing cybersecurity threats.

They have this week launched a counter-campaign against this draconian bill.  The opponents state that the government is attempting to once again restrict internet access to millions of Americans which could kill internet freedom of expression and information.... read full article and sign petitions.