Marea Verde Mijas: fighting for their childrens' education

"Marea Verde Mijas" is a group of parents and teachers who are collaborating to spread information about the effects of recent austerity cuts in education in Spain.

At a meeting in Fuengirola, Digital Journal interviewed Emilio Calvo, a parent of two children, and president of a parents' association.

In the video interview, he explains the problems being experienced from recent austerity measures and budget cuts in education in Spain... read more and listen to interview.

European Parliament rejects ACTA

It is now official - the European Parliament has today rejected the draconian Anti Counterfeiting Trade Agreement in a plenary session.

Digital Journal reported recently that the International Trade Committee of EU Parliament had rejected ACTA.

ACTA was widely criticized over its likely assault on Internet freedoms and there have been many protests against the treaty, which would require signatory states to impose draconian restrictions on online privacy, in a drive to eradicate content piracy and the sale of counterfeit branded goods through the Internet... read more.

Assange 'The World Tomorrow' — looking back and hopefully forward

The video looks back on the talk show produced by Julian Assange, where he interviews some of the most controversial people in the world.

"The World Tomorrow" is a series of talk shows which ran for twelve weeks and Assange interviewed some really interesting and extremely controversial people. 

Some of these people faced problems after being interviewed and aired on RT, including FBI questioning and in one case, arrest on returning home... read more and watch video.

Video: Record-breaking rope jumping in Russia

You've all heard of bungee jumping. But how about rope jumping? 

In the city of Tver, Russia, 130 people participated in a record-breaking rope jump off a bridge.

As part of the fifth Festival of Group Rope Jumping in the city of Tver, Russia, around 130 people decided to jump right into the record books....  read more and watch these crazy people.

Gunman takes hostages in Germany — 4 dead, some injured

During an eviction, the gunman has taken several people hostage, including the bailiff. Police believe that one person is dead.

Update:  It has now been confirmed by police that 4 people are dead.

In the south-western German city of Karlsruhe, court bailiffs were in the building to clear the property of occupants by court order. The gunman was facing eviction for non-payment of rent. The eviction was scheduled to take place at 09:00 (08:00 GMT)... read more.

London Symphony Orchestra to perform music made by computer Iamus

While computers have been used for years to make music, one developed by the University of Málaga composes music all on its own, and the orchestra wants to perform it.

The Iamus software was developed at the University of Málaga, Spain and requires no human intervention when making music.

The Daily Telegraph says that the music is actually pretty good, and the London Symphony Orchestra is happy to perform it... read more and listen to the music.

Video: 2 Mirage 2000 fighter jets smash Supreme Court windows

In an impressive flyover, two Mirage 2000 fighter jets of the Brazilian Air Force destroyed the windows of a glass building in Brasilia.

On Sunday morning, the two Mirage 2000 jets made a low flight over the "Three Powers Square" in Brasilia, Brazil during a flag-changing ceremony.

While people ooo'ed and ah'ed at the sight, the facade of the Supreme Court (STF) building, which is made almost entirely of glass, was destroyed by the shock wave... read more and watch video.

Assange 'The World Tomorrow' episode 11: Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia

In this final episode, Julian Assange talks to Anwar Ibrahim, the main opposition leader in Malaysia. Assange and Ibrahim share may similar experiences.

Anwar Ibraham has twice served prison terms for what he calls politically-motivated criminal cases. However, he keeps fighting for democracy in Malaysia, a country he brands less democratic than even Burma.

Former deputy prime minister of Malaysia and now leader of the opposition party in that country, Ibrahim says that by democracy, he means, “an independent judiciary, free media and an economic policy that can promote growth and the market economy.” ... read more and watch interview.

Iran drafts bill to close Strait of Hormuz

Iran is planning to close the Strait of Hormuz to oil tankers traveling to countries supporting economic sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

The EU embargo against Iran went into effect on July 1. While theories are that this will not affect Iran too badly, lawmakers in the Islamic Republic are drafting a bill, which would effectively close the Strait of Hormuz to oil tankers delivering to countries supporting the economic sanctions against Iran.... read more.

'Beat the Blockade' album supporting WikiLeaks released

WikiLeaks was subjected to a financial blockade in December 2010 by the Bank of America, Visa, MasterCard, Western Union and PayPal. On June 28, a CD was released entitled "Beat the Blockade."

Julian Assange's WikiLeaks colleagues are supporting their founder's cause with music. Beat the Blockade is a special collection of songs, released in order to raise funds for the organization... read more and listen to previews.