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Bigger than the Dotcom Boom
Apr 5, 2015 6 minute read

Bigger than the Dotcom Boom

This sector is not only bigger than the dotcom boom, and its not yet ready to pop. Find out how this new sector is forever changing the world as we know it.

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Why Does Yemen Have Such a Big Affect on Oil Market
Apr 1, 2015 1 minute read

Why Does Yemen Have Such a Big Affect on Oil Market

Yemen is the 39th biggest oil producer in the world, contributing only 0.2% to global output. So why does Yemen have such a big affect on the oil market? Watch as Yvonne Man explains.

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President Barack Obama Speaks With VICE News
Mar 19, 2015 1 minute read

President Barack Obama Speaks With VICE News

VICE founder Shane Smith interviews President Barack Obama, discussing a host of issues important to Americans, from foreign policy and marijuana legalization to global warming and political gridlock.

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Ukraine: Living Inside a War Economy
Mar 19, 2015 1 minute read

Ukraine: Living Inside a War Economy

One year on from Russia's annexation of Crimea and the introduction of sanctions against the country, Bloomberg's Ryan Chilcote looks at the broader plight of the separatist-controlled region, where ordinary people are now eating in soup kitchens and the area's infrastructure - and crucially, its coal industry - lies in tatters.

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China backed international bank sparks US outrage
Mar 19, 2015 1 minute read

China backed international bank sparks US outrage

The institution will directly compete with the America-backed World Bank and the IMF. It will provide loans for infrastructure projects - some of which would be unlikely to get support elsewhere.

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The Truth About the Ukraine Bailout
Mar 15, 2015 9 minute read

The Truth About the Ukraine Bailout

The IMF finally approved a $17.5 billion loan for Ukraine. But why? Here's a look at the truth about the Ukraine bailout and why the bailout was actually approved.

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‘Rescue Op’: ECB kicks off ‘quantitative easing’ bond buying
Mar 11, 2015 1 minute read

‘Rescue Op’: ECB kicks off ‘quantitative easing’ bond buying

Europe's Central Bank is kicking off its unprecedented one-trillion-euro blitz of bond-buying - in order to stimulate the bloc's economy and avoid deflation. With all other recovery options now exhausted, the currency union has finally resorted to stepping onto the thorny path of full-blown quantitative easing.

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Origins of ISIS
Mar 11, 2015 1 minute read

Origins of ISIS

In a special report, RT America examines the origins, power and expansion of the terrorist group known as the Islamic State (IS, formerly known as ISIS). RT’s Ben Swann delves into the roots of the organization while Ameera David explains how the group amasses the millions of dollars it requires to operate. Finally, Manuel Rapalo explores how the Iraqi army fell apart despite benefiting from billions of dollars of US money – and military hardware – meant to ensure security.

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CIA attempted to break Apple’s encryption
Mar 11, 2015 1 minute read

CIA attempted to break Apple’s encryption

New reports from The Intercept – the Glenn Greenwald-helmed website featuring stories based on leaks provided by ex-contractor Edward Snowden – show the CIA sponsored forums, efforts, and a ‘Jamboree’ in order to find ways to crack the security and encryption of Apple products, with most of the effort focused on mobile devices. RT’s Ben Swann talks to Lindsay France about the CIA’s concerted efforts to break through Apple’s security network.

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