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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In a world where growth is scarce and prospects aren't improving, an unspoken currency war has broken out. The short term pay-off might be a boost in exports, but, according to Bloomberg View's Mark Gilbert, there can be no real winners in the end.

A look at how cyber warfare has evolved, how nations are using it against each other, and what it means for our stock market, our privacy, and our identities.

The hacker network behind an unprecedented $1 billion attack on banks took control of financial systems by first sending out emails with malware Word files, RT found out from an expert at the Russian cybersecurity firm which revealed the crime.

India may soon announce a lowering of the import tax on gold that may boost demand in the nation. Bloomberg’s Alix Steel examines what the move could mean to global gold markets. She speaks on “In the Loop.”

John Sfakianakis, director at Ashmore Group GCC, discusses how cheaper oil prices are impacting Saudi Arabia, OPEC’s refusal to cut production and the nation’s global standing as an oil producer. He speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”

Rating Russia as junk has brought the agencies who provide lifeline investment status ratings into the spotlight. Polly Boiko looks behind the numbers and the statements where credibility is key.

This week, Ivan Lo talks about a landmark decision that could destroy the market, gives an update on Germany's gold repatriation, and talks about what the actions of the Swiss means for us all.

In today’s “Bart Chart,” Bloomberg’s Mark Barton takes a look at a chart showing Greek bank deposits from 2009 to 2014 on “Countdown.”

Think gasoline is cheap? In today’s “Bart Chart,” Bloomberg’s Mark Barton takes a look at what may be the world's cheapest gasoline: Venezuela.

Here's a look at an amazing new technology by Microsoft dubbed the HoloLens, as well insight on how the Swiss made their decision to leave the euro-peg.

For the first time ever, Microsoft HoloLens seamlessly blends high-definition holograms with your real world. Holograms will improve the way you do things every day, and enable you to do things you've never done before.

America gearing up for digital war according to documents leaked by Snowden and released by der Spiegel magazine

The Iraqi energy minister has just said in Davos that oil prices have bottomed out. For more RT is joined by financial journalist and author, founder of the Commodity Discovery investment Fund; Willem Middelkoop.

Here's how the Swiss National Bank just screwed the European Central Bank, and how it plays into the battle against Fed dollars. The currency war just got bigger.

A former German intelligence officer has reportedly sold the identities of three and a half thousand German spies operating abroad - to another, unnamed, foreign agency. The same man was unmasked last summer as a CIA double agent at the center of a spy scandal between close allies the US and Germany. In Berlin, the Parliament is continuing hearings on how America's National Security Agency spied on Germany. But as RT's Peter Oliver found out, the government is trying to downplay the whole thing.

A train loaded with 17 US military vehicles, including Strykers, Humvees, and SUVS was seen rolling through the city of Klaipeda, Thursday, as American troops resume NATO training in the region. The 2nd Cavalry Regiment arrived in Lithuania from their base in Vilseck, Germany, on Janary 8th. The US troops have since resumed allied training under 'Operation Atlantic Resolve', with the Lithuanian military.

The new Universal Credit Rating Group (UCRG) is being set up to rival the existing agencies Moody's, S&P and Fitch, and its first rating will be issued this year.

Ivan Lo gives you his thoughts on the direction of the market and what the primary focus for 2015 should be. He also talks about American debt, what is required to pay that debt, and the Fed's true plan on how it will unwind the enormous amount of bonds held in reserves.