Follow latest updates at twitter.com and www.facebook.com Colonel Gaddafi ordered all military forces in Libya to cease fire by 19:00GMT 20/3/11. However gunfire and explosions were heard throughout the capital. Col. Gaddafi has vowed a long war against the international coalition.

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The ex-chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Mohammed ElBaradei has been chosen by opposition groups as a negotiator with Mubarak's regime. The internationally popular candidate, who has his fame mostly outside Egypt, addressed hundreds of thousands of protesters on late Sunday evening. He reiterated the opposition's goal: for Hosni Mubarak to step down.

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Lithuania declared this year as one of remembrance for the country's holocaust victims. But that doesn't include focusing on the brutality the people endured under the Nazis. As RT's Paula Slier reports, it's trying to sue the survivors instead. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com

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FYI: www.youtube.com www.youtube.com RT REMOVED THIS VIDEO FROM THEIR YOUTUBE CHANNEL RT video was entitled: Peace in Tripoli: 'Wake Up! We Love Gaddafi!' and aired March 8th, 2011. Description: Libya's opposition has told Colonel Gaddafi, if he leaves the country now ... they won't put him on trial. But Libyan state TV has broadcast denials that Gaddafi offered to quit if his family were allowed to safely leave the country. Just a week ago media reports suggested that Gaddafi was close to total defeat. But today he's still there, and news of his downfall proved to be exaggerated. RT's Paula Slier went to Tripoli to uncover how things really stand. Original Video Uploaded By www.youtube.com

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President Barack Obama has personally sworn to veto any UN resolution recognising a free and independent Palestinian state. His comments came during a face-to-face meeting with the leader of the Palestinian autonomy, who nevertheless vowed to press ahead with his country's bid on Friday. And while official Israel says it's concerned about possible violence on the borders, RT's Paula Slier attended a rally in Tel Aviv where Israelis backing Palestinian statehood gathered.

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The latest Israeli bombing of Gaza has left at least one Palestinian civilian dead, and dozens wounded. Tel Aviv is stepping up its assault on Hamas militants, but the campaign is putting more innocent lives in the firing line. Professor Hani Al-Basoos of the Islamic University of Gaza, says Israel kills Palestinians with no respect for international law.

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History was made this week at the UN as President Mahmoud Abbas delivered the Palestinian bid for statehood and received a standing ovation as he addressed the General Assembly. Cheering crowds gathered in Ramallah to give him a hero's welcome as he arrived from New York. Addressing the rally he declared the beginning of the Palestinian spring. When he spoke to the UN assembly on Friday jubilant scenes played out across the Palestinian territories. But words quickly turned to violence on the West Bank border, culminating in clashes between police and Palestinians. RT's Paula Slier has the story. To discuss this story RT joined live from Ramallah by political activist Noor Odeh.

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Violence has flared up again in the Middle East with Israel and Gaza exchanging fire since Thursday. Hamas says it's called off its ceasefire with the Jewish State due to the continuing occupation of Palestinian lands. More than 10 people have been killed after three days of attacks on each side. The Israeli government is reported to be considering a possible ground offensive inside Gaza with 120 members of Hamas already said to have been arrested in the West Bank. That's as Israel's been gripped by massive social protests for a month now. And as RT's Paula Slier found out, many protesters believe the escalation of violence with Gaza could be used to silence public discontent.

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Clashes with police in Israel as 'social justice' campaign continues In Israel, angry protesters have clashed with police in Tel Aviv after authorities moved to dismantle a tent city. he camp was part of a nationwide protest against the high cost of living and social inequality. RT's Paula Slier reports.

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Reload from RussiaToday | www.RT.com | Paula Slier | Two Iranian warships were delayed entry in Egypt's Suez Canal. This comes after Israel and the US expressed strong concerns over the dispatch, a first for Tehran's navy. Earlier Egyptian officials said they'd checked the cargo allowing the two vessels to pass. The passage was attacked by Israeli ministers who called for the world to act against Iran's "recurring provocation".

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Israel allows security forces to shoot at Palestinian protesters who are preparing to march in support of their bid for statehood at the UN later this month. Tel Aviv claims its trying to prevent bloodshed by arming settlers in the West Bank for self-defence.

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In Israel, mainstream media are being accused of burying their heads in the sand over coverage of the biggest anti-government protests the country has seen in decades. Tens of thousands of people, fed up with deteriorating living standards, are staging demonstrations calling for Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stand down. But as Paula Slier reports from Tel Aviv, protesters' voices are simply going unheard by the rest of the world. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com

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The Israeli military has launched an airstrike on Gaza killing 5, and accused Palestinians of carrying out a string of fatal attacks. There have been three separate shootouts in the south of the country along the Israeli-Egyptian border on Thursday.

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Israel and Turkey's former friendly relations are withering fast. Turkey is suspending all trade, military and defence ties - and the prime minister's threatening more sanctions against Israel and a visit to Gaza. Ankara's already expelled Israeli diplomats over the refusal to apologise for killing 9 aid activists in last year's Gaza flotilla raid.

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Cairo's Tahrir Square remains a sea of protesters this weekend, with tens of thousands having rallied overnight against Egypt's military rulers. More than forty people have been killed since clashes broke out a week ago. RT's Paula Slier says Tahrir protesters have formed their own 'civil salvation government' as they call it with Mohammed El-Baradei named as a possible head. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com

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The war in Afghanistan today enters its 10th year, with little sign of an end. Extra American troops may now be in place, but public support for the campaign is slipping rapidly, with about two-thousand NATO troops killed in the conflict. It's a critical time for the US-led campaign, as it struggles to turn around the fight against the Taliban, ahead of the expected withdrawal of international forces next year. Afghan officials continue to back the coalition's efforts, but even they admit that after all this time there's still no tangible result. And, as RT's Paula Slier reports, the online antics of American soldiers are hardly helping matters.

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Turkey has expelled the Israeli ambassador and severed all military ties with the country over its refusal to apologise for last May's Gaza flotilla raid. This comes on the heels of a UN investigation into the deadly attack, which was obtained by the New York Times. The report found that Israel used excessive force during the raid, but that its blockade of Gaza IS legal. RT's Paula Slier reports. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com

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Russia reiterates its commitment to back a Palestinian state with the capital in East Jerusalem. That's according to President Dmitry Medvedev, who's been meeting with Mahmoud Abbas. The initial plan for President Medvedev's Middle East tour was to hold talks with Israel as well, but this was spoiled when its officials went on strike, leading to the visit's cancellation. Some say it is more than coincidence, as RT's Paula Slier reports.

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The appointment of an infamous Israeli interrogator to a high-ranking police post has sent shockwaves among human rights groups. Known among inmates as Captain George, he's accused of numerous cases of torture and abuse of Arabs. Now that he's in charge of Arab affairs, many Palestinians fear for their lives. RT's Paula Slier reports from Israel.

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Palestinians have started a campaign for statehood ahead of the September 20th vote in the United Nations. They carried a letter to the local UN mission in Ramallah, saying their peaceful demonstrations will continue until Palestine becomes a member state. RT's Paula Slier has more on the developments in the region. Also, to discuss the build-up to the upcoming UN vote on Palestinian independence, RT's joined by Dr. Ron Pundak. He's the Chairman of the Palestinian Israeli Peace NGO Forum. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com

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Egyptians have packed into Cairo's Tahrir Square, the centre-point for violent clashes which have killed more than forty people since Saturday. It comes as a former Prime Minister in the Mubarak regime agrees to form a new cabinet, after Egypt's ruling military council asked him to lead a national government. But as RT's Paula Slier reports, it's having little impact on public sentiment. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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For latest updates, follow RT on twitter.com and www.facebook.com Anticipation is building among Palestinians ahead of a formal request for UN recognition expected to be submitted later on Friday. That's despite a US promise to veto it - and reports that the Security Council won't hold a vote on the issue for some time. Clashes errupted at one of the checkpoints at Palestinian-Israeli border - RT's Paula Slier is at the scene of the unrest ...

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The Israeli Defence Force is reportedly preparing settlers for the mass uprising of Palestinians, expected after the UN votes on a Palestinian statehood in September. The preparations include handing out tear gas and stun grenades to civilians. RT's Paula Slier has more on how Israelis are bracing themselves for what they see as imminent unrest. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com

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Leaving your homeland in search of a better job is a basic human ambition. And with a big demand for foreign labour, Israel seems like the perfect option for thousands of Chinese. But some criminal Israeli employment agencies offering the world for a fee, deliver only a life of hardship. RT's Paula Slier takes a look. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

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While politicians are trying to bring peace to the Middle East, thousands of Palestinians say they're living under apartheid. A barrier almost 700-km long has been dividing the West Bank for eight years. Israel says it's for security, but Palestinians insist it's segregation. Paula Slier went to check on what's hiding behind the 'peace facade'. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

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The efforts of American forces to defeat the Taliban in Afghanistan are being hampered by rampant corruption. Key information about foreign troops is being leaked to insurgents by locals who still support them. And Paula Slier reports, without the trust of the people they cannot work together.

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Egypt's Tahrir square is once again the scene of brutal clashes, with police using tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters. The show of anger at a lack of reform comes before crucial elections, and could carry the potential to paralyse the country once again. RT's Paula Slier who's on her way to Cairo, has the latest from neighboring Israel. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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Leaders of social protests in Israel are calling for people to bolster demonstrations across the country. Over the last month up to three hundred thousand people in Tel Aviv have been demanding cheaper housing and social justice. But as RT's Paula Slier reports there are outsiders in the Jewish state fighting a much tougher battle... RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com

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There's a worrying rise in the number of suicide attacks carried out by women around the world. And it's gaining momentum among Palestinians, bent on revenge against Israel. But the lethal choice to die for a cause took a surprising twist for one Palestinian woman who was captured before she detonated her device, as RT's Paula Slier has been hearing. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com

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Hopes for a Mid East peace agreement have been dealt a fresh blow with Hamas announcing it's pulling out from a de facto ceasefire with Israel. The statement comes in response to two days of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza that saw more than a dozen killed. RT's Paula Slier is following the latest developments. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com

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It is a story of love between divided peoples. While it isn't illegal for Jews and Arabs in the Middle East to marry, it is seen as taboo. But as RT's Paula Slier finds out, there are times when love can triumph over any kind of social barrier.

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Israeli settlers and radical rights groups are gathering in the West Bank to protest the Palestinians' drive for sovereignty at the UN on Friday. Police and the armed forces are on high alert, fearing the mass marches might turn violent if settlers enter Palestinian lands. RT's Paula Slier is there. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com

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Greece has banned a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza from leaving its ports. One of its vessels carrying hundreds of activists destined for the blockaded enclave has been towed back - after just minutes at sea. Campaigners onboard have suggested the Greek government gave into pressure from the US and Israel. RT's Paula Slier reports. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

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Israel is facing criticism over a bill that requires non-Jewish citizens to swear allegiance to the state. The government says the Loyalty Oath is a necessary step for peace, but Arabs are refusing to pledge themselves to a country they say is snatching their holy land. RT's Paula Slier reports.

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Thirty years ago Soviet troops crossed into Afghanistan, starting an almost decade-long war with heavy military and civilian casualties. Afghanistan is today still ravaged by war, after the US-led invasion in 2001. RT's Paula Slier looks at the lessons that could have been learned from the Soviet occupation.

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More civilian deaths from coalition strikes are being reported in Libya, with 7 people found dead after the recent bombing of the Eastern city of Brega. The UK is said to be holding talks with a senior aide to the Libyan regime, who's believed to be seeking an exit strategy for Colonel Gaddafi after a series of high-ranking defections. But as RT's Paula Slier reports from Tripoli, the government doesn't seem ready to back off. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

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Israel was created as the promised land to provide a home for all the Jews of the world. But tens of thousands have fled the the country over the past few years and more are lining up to leave. RT's Paula Slier found that fears over security mean many are seeking a new safer life in Europe or the US. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

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Peace activists in Tel Aviv believe a new Israeli-Lebanon war is now inevitable. They say now is the perfect time for a new conflict to shift international attention from social protests within Israel, as well as the possibility a new Palestinian state could be recognized. And as Paula Slier reports, there's still a lot of tension from the previous war. RT on Twitter: twitter.com RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com

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Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists are being blocked in their attempts to reach Gaza by air as they try to defy Israeli policies. Many are being stopped at European airports, while several have been deported as they arrived in Tel Aviv. So far only one activist has managed to cross the Israeli border, and RT's Paula Slier has spoken to her RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com

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