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PR Nightmare: Koran burning fires up Afghan clashes

At least four people are dead and dozens more wounded after police in Afghanistan open fire during a second day of protests. Outside a US military base, demonstrators are hurling rocks at police and chanting anti-American slogans after copies of the Koran, the Muslim Holy Book were inadvertently burned by troops. The US embassy in Kabul has been put on lockdown during the protests. A senior commander apologized yesterday and ordered a full investigation. Former US Marine Jake Diliberto tells RT this won't be the last time troops create a PR nightmare for America. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com

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Petrol Panic: UK tanks hit by Iran oil ban backfire
The UN nuclear watchdog says its two-day mission in Iran has failed to produce a definitive result in clarifying the purpose of Tehran's controversial nuclear programme. The IAEA adds that this is due to its team not being allowed to visit a key military site. Tehran - which insists its activities are purely peaceful - in turn says the agency's second visit in less than a month was for talks and not inspections. The Islamic state has also reiterated its readiness to return to the negotiating table. The failure of the IAEA mission might pave the way for more sanctions against Tehran - but previous experience shows that such penalties often end up hurting the countries imposing them, as RT's Ivor Bennet reports. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
Arming Al-Qaeda: US to pump weapons into Syria warzone?
The US has hinted it could eventually give arms to rebels in Syria - despite previous strident opposition to further militarizing the conflict in the country. The Obama administration says if a political solution to the crisis proved impossible it might consider other options. This amid warnings that Washington's continuing efforts against the Syrian regime could see it fighting side by side with Al Qaeda. RT's Gayane Chichakyan reports. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
'US not funding Putin's presidential campaign'
The recent appointment of Michael McFaul as US ambassador to Russia was seen by many as Washington showing favor toward the opposition. In a frank conversation with RT McFaul asserted that the US does not finance either the opposition or Putin. Speaking about US anti-missile bases in Europe - a major stumbling block in Russia-US relations - McFaul explained that Russia's "obsession" with a legally binding guarantee is not "rational," but stressed that he sees a way forward through negotiations. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
CrossTalk: Iranoia
The international community has numerously voiced its support for nuclear proliferation, especially when dealing with a regional power like Iran. However, some countries go further than that. Prominent scholars and officials voice the possibility of war with Iran, and in some cases even promote it. Is this a rational approach? How justified would this war be if there is still no evidence that Iran has nuclear weapons in its arsenal? And who is being more rational, Western powers or Iran, when it comes to their geopolitical interests? CrossTalking with Patrick Clawson, Gawdat Bahgat and Gilbert Doctorow. CT on FB: www.facebook.com
Bullets & Ballots: No power to non-Muslims in Syria?
There's another day of violence in the flashpoints of crisis locked Syria. It's alleged heavy shelling by government forces in the city of Homs has left over a dozen dead. And there are reports the army has fired on demonstrators in the capital Damascus. Even aid workers say they are now unable to deliver vital supplies to the worst hit areas. RT's Maria Finoshina is in Syria. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com