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France cannot deliver Mistral warship to Russia over Ukraine

France has suspended delivery of the first of two Mistral helicopter carrier ships to Russia, due to events in eastern Ukraine. Two ships were commissioned by Russia in 2011 at a cost of $1.6 billion. 'The Vladivostok', was due to come into service this year, 'the Sevastopol', due to be completed in 2015.

Sep 4, 2014 · 1 minute read

Google tests drone delivery, iPhone 6 may have NFC

Michael Toscano, president of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, discusses Amazon's battle against Google for drone supremacy and weighs in on the commercial drone controversy. He speaks with Pimm Fox on "Taking Stock."

Sep 3, 2014 · 1 minute read

If threatened, China could take serious action against US

American officials claim the Chinese jet performed a 'barrel roll' - at one point coming within 10 meters of their plane. Beijing says it was keeping a safe distance and that American spy missions pose a threat to its core security interests, and could be considered as a hostile act. Every year the US flies about five hundred missions around China - as well as monitoring from the sea and from satellites. Andrew K. P. Leung - a China specialist - says Beijing could take serious action if it feels it's being threatened

Sep 3, 2014 · 1 minute read

How to Make the World's Most Expensive Cigar

At a price of $1000 per stick, "His Majesty's Reserve," is the most expensive cigar in the world. Made by Gurkha Cigars, they're enjoyed by Bill Clinton and Matthew McConaughey. Bloomberg was granted access to Gurkha's cigar factory to see how the "Rolls-Royce" of cigars is made.

Aug 20, 2014 · 1 minute read

Tank Biathlon: Final round of World Championship 2014

The final round of the 2014 World Tank Biathlon was held at Alabino, in Moscow region on August 16. The tank contest follows the rules of a classic biathlon, with each vehicle aiming to cover around 20 km (12.4 miles) in the shortest time possible while shooting at various targets.

Aug 20, 2014 · 1 minute read

Putin's Power Game: Will Russia Test NATO?

With Russia testing the West's resolve over Ukraine, many fear another cold war could be around the corner. One Professor of Economics tells Bloomberg why some other Eastern European countries are wary and explains the implications of Nato making the wrong strategic move.

Aug 14, 2014 · 1 minute read

Russia to sue McDonalds over food standards amid sanction

Russia is taking McDonalds to court today. The fast-food giant is accused of violating the country's nutrition and safety codes in some of its products, which could see some of the chain's most-popular burgers and shakes, disappear from Russian menus. RT's Irina Galushko and Egor Piskunov has more.

Aug 14, 2014 · 1 minute read

Drought Fears: Lake Mead Hits All-time Low

Nevada's Lake Mead, the nation's largest reservoir, has hit an all time-low since it was first filled in the 1930s, raising concerns that a water shortage could be declared for a region home to 40 million people in seven fast-growing states.

Aug 12, 2014 · 1 minute read

The Consequence of America's Path

The US continues to intervene in conflicts all around the world. In order to do so, it must spend billions upon billions of dollars outside of its borders to maintain control. While the US focuses on conflicts outside of its borders, it has some very real problems within itself. Here's a look at the consequence of America's current path.

Aug 10, 2014 · 8 minute read

Gaza infrastructure on brink of destruction

Israel is pulling its troops out of Gaza. A 3-day ceasefire brokered by Egypt is now officially in place. Israel says it has completed its month-long mission, which was to target Hamas, but which brought the worst devastation and civilian losses in years. Bill Van Esveld from Human Rights Watch joins RT.

Aug 5, 2014 · 1 minute read

Conflict Takes Toll on Gaza's Children

UNICEF says 181 kids have been killed in the Gaza conflict so far. And more than a thousand injured. But the CBC's Paul Hunter has found that the toll is more than physical. Watch and see for yourself.

Jul 31, 2014 · 1 minute read