RT 2012 Recall

Uneasy legacy of 2012: EU crisis, Syrian conflict, Assange revelations and more
As the New Year’s fireworks die down and 2013 begins in earnest, RT looks at 2012’s most memorable moments: The Olympics, the Israel-Gaza conflict, Ecuador granting Assange asylum, protesters clashing with riot police in Madrid and Athens, and more!
Jan 1, 2013 01:13
RT recalls 2012: Putin’s back, opposition turmoil, Pussy Riot prank
For Russia 2012 was a turbulent year. Presidential votes and a re-launched opposition movement drew thousands of protesters and counter-protesters - not to mention Pussy Riot’s cathedral performance splitting the public even further.
Dec 30, 2012 22:48
RT recalls 2012: Syria’s conflict ‘infiltrated’
The Syrian conflict intensified in 2012, becoming more sectarian and violent, with the number of refugees climbing. Mass massacres shook Syria, with the UN saying both sides are to blame, while international involvement is increasing every day.
Dec 28, 2012 15:19
RT recalls 2012: Assange’s ordeal
In 2012 Julian Assange was fighting against extradition in the UK courts. He lost and ended up in the Ecuadorian embassy: granted asylum, but unable to leave. Yet he managed to host his own show on RT, write a book and talk about freedom of speech.
Dec 27, 2012 15:59
RT recalls 2012: Giving US presidential elections a third voice
With just a few days left until the end of the year, RT recalls the events that made 2012 memorable, with US elections taking the top spot and special election coverage that gave a voice to the third-party candidates via the debate hosted by RT.
Dec 26, 2012 11:32
RT recalls 2012: Europe cracks amid austerity rage
With 2013 knocking on the door, RT recalls the events that made 2012. We countdown to the New Year with the top stories of the past 12 months, witnessed and reported by RT news team.
Dec 26, 2012 02:27

Top stories

Op-Ed

Latest videos

RT Features

Kiev is set to receive American Patriot missile batteries. How will this change the battlefield in Ukraine?

Kiev is set to receive American Patriot missile batteries. How will this change the battlefield in Ukraine? FEATURE

Will Lebanon and Israel go to war over their maritime border dispute?

Will Lebanon and Israel go to war over their maritime border dispute? FEATURE

It's no secret that the West is trying to overthrow the Russian government – John Bolton was just saying it out loud

It's no secret that the West is trying to overthrow the Russian government – John Bolton was just saying it out loud FEATURE

Be careful what you post: How Facebook and the US government have united against Americans with the 'wrong' views

Be careful what you post: How Facebook and the US government have united against Americans with the 'wrong' views FEATURE