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A presenter on Russian state television has issued an apparent threat to "traitors" living in Britain. Kirill Kleymenov warned of the dangers of spying on Russia and advised those who betrayed their country: "Don't choose Britain as a place to live." The comments, made on Channel One's Vremya news programme on Wednesday evening, came amid speculation over who was behind the attempted murder of a double agent on British soil. "I don't wish death on anyone, but, purely for educational purposes, I have a warning for anyone who dreams of such a career," he reportedly said. "The profession of a...

NATO strikes Libyan state TV facility The North Atlantic Treaty Organization says its forces conducted air-strikes on Libya's state TV satellite facility in the capital Tripoli. NATO said in a statement on Saturday that its fighter aircraft used precision guided munitions to destroy 3 ground-based satellite transmission dishes. The organization explained that the intervention was necessary as TV was being used as an integral component of the regime designed to systematically oppress and threaten civilians, and incite attacks against them. But reports from Tripoli say that the facility is still broadcasting after the bombing. Pro-government supporters continue to clash with...

Hundreds of messages of protest reached the state-run France 3 TV channel following the live broadcast of a stand-up comedian shouting "Heil Israel!" with his arm raised, clad in army fatigues, wearing a hood, a large black hat, and sidelocks mimicking those of Orthodox Jews. Addressing Muslims, comedian Dieudonn said, "I encourage the young people who are watching us in the suburbs to do as I did: Convert! Pull yourself together! Join the axis of good, the American-Zionist axis!" The host of the One Cannot Please Everybody talk show, Marc-Olivier Fogiel, looked flabbergasted and did not respond. Fogiel, a Jew,...