Is the US Really in a Position to Lecture Iraq on Democracy, Press Freedom & Protecting Minorities?

Le Pen Refuses Headscarf, Cancels Meeting

Marine Le Pen, France's far-right presidential candidate, canceled a meeting with Lebanon's Grand Mufti after refusing to wear a headscarf. CNN's Melissa Bell reports.

Rogue Nation: North Korea and the Death of Kim Jong-Nam

Senior Donald Trump Aide Warns European Union It Can Expect 'Hostility' after Brexit

THE TELEGRAPH: A senior aide to Donald Trump has warned the European Union that it can expect "hostility" after Britain leaves the European Union, according to reports.

Steve Bannon, the White House chief strategist, is understood to have informed Germany's ambassador to Washington that the new US administration hopes to conduct future relations with Europe on a bilateral basis.

The President's aide also told Peter Wittig that he viewed the EU as a flawed construct, sources have told Reuters. » | Laura Hughes, Political Correspondent | Tuesday, February 21, 2017

US - Surge of Anti-semitism Sparks Concern after the Vandalization of a Jewish Cemetery in Missouri

US Immigration Raids Leave Many 'Afraid to Open the Door'

BBC: Hundreds of people have been arrested in immigration raids across the US, leaving many more concerned about how to respond to a knock on the door.

Rajini Vaidyanathan reports from Maryland. (+ BBC video) » | Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Mosul Offensive: New Phase in Battle for Iraq's Second City (Parts 1 & 2)

Austrian Court Approves Extradition of Ukrainian Tycoon Dmytro Firtash

THE TELEGRAPH: An Austrian court on Tuesday approved a US request to extradite a Ukrainian billionaire with ties to an associate of Donald Trump to face trial on bribery charges, in a move that could test the White House's relationship with Russia. » | Roland Oliphant, Moscow | Tuesday, February 21, 2017

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Viewsnight is BBC Newsnight's new place for ideas and opinion. Here, Graeme Wood, national correspondent for The Atlantic argues the rise of so-called Islamic State is a kind of Reformation within Islam. Tariq Ramadan says this argument is "misplaced" and we should not try to "understand Islam through a Christian lens"

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What Makes for a Revolution? Debate - BBC Newsnight

With the centenary of Russia's revolutions approaching, Evan Davis spoke to historian Orlando Figes - a specialist on the Russian revolution - Mustafa Nayyem, who was at the forefront of the Ukrainian protests in 2014 and Reem Assil, who was active in the Syrian uprising.

'Turkey Is the Biggest Jail for Journalists in the World'

Shady Oligarch's Case A Test Of President Trump's Department Of Justice | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

Rachel Maddow reports on the murky overlap between Ukrainian oligarch Dmitry Firtash, Vladimir Putin, and the Donald Trump campaign and alerts viewers to watch for whether the Department of Justice under Trump continues to pursue a case against Firtash.

The Most Dangerous Man In President Trump's World Is VP Mike Pence | The Last Word | MSNBC

There's a way to remove Donald Trump from office without impeachment. It comes from another section of the Constitution – and the man who controls most of that power is Trump's Vice President: Mike Pence.

NJ Parents Concerned about Islam Emphasis in Curriculum

Parents question emphasis put on the teaching of religion of Islam in a 7th grade social studies class

Left Attacks First Lady Over Reciting 'The Lord's Prayer'

Rev. Franklin Graham and Jerry Falwell Jr. react to the outrage on 'Hannity'

Cost of Trump Family Security Vexes New York and Florida Officials

THE GUARDIAN: Senator Chuck Schumer says costs of guarding Trump Tower may add up to $183m a year, while Palm Beach officials complain about cost of Mar-a-Lago visits

New York Senator Chuck Schumer has ramped up pressure on Donald Trump and the federal government to accept the mounting costs of protecting the president, the first family and their extended entourage.

Schumer, the Senate Democratic leader, inserted himself into the debate on Sunday, saying it costs $500,000 per day for nearly 200 police officers to protect Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, which houses the Trump family business headquarters and serves as the home of the first lady, Melania Trump, and the couple’s son, Barron. The senator estimated the cost could rise to as much as $183m annually.

At current estimates, even a four-year Trump administration could be heading for a billion dollars in taxpayer-borne costs – an eight-fold increase of the $97m Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group, estimates it cost to protect Barack Obama over the two terms of his administration. Read on and comment » | Edward Helmore in New York | Monday, February 20, 2017

Germany Wartime Movie Star 'Was a Russian Spy'

Marika Rökk - Hab Mich Lieb! (1942)

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MPs Pour Scorn on 'Racist and Sexist' Donald Trump in State Visit Debate

Parliament holds three-hour debate over whether US president’s invitation should be revoked after 1.8m sign petition against visit

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Administration Official Fired for Criticizing the President

Craig Deare, one of the Trump administration's National Security Council leaders, was fired after criticizing President Trump in a speech at a Washington think tank last week. CBS News' Major Garrett has details.

How Raids against Undocumented Workers Affect Agriculture

Steve Harrigan takes a closer look

Russia's UN Ambassador Dies at Age 64

John Hannah reacts to the death and latest leaks

Are Sanctions against North Korea Working? – Inside Story

It's no secret that North Korea is one of the most isolated countries in the world.

Joe: President Donald Trump's Media Statement 'Very, Very Dangerous' | Morning Joe | MSNBC

Top Talkers: In an extraordinary move this weekend, Donald Trump called out most major U.S. media outlets as the enemies of the American people. The Morning Joe panel discusses the remark.

Being Muslim In America | NBC News

At the "I am Muslim too" rally in Times Square, New York, we asked what it means to be Muslim in America today.

France's Election: 'The Russians Are Doing What They Can to Bring Down Macron'

Amanpour's Full Interview with Iran's Javad Zarif

Christiane Amanpour speaks with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, in Munich, Germany.

Trump Tries to Explain Remark about Sweden amid Confusion - BBC News

US President Donald Trump has sought to explain why he referred to a security incident in Sweden on Friday which did not actually happen. Addressing a rally on Saturday, he had said, "look at what's happening last night in Sweden", as he listed parts of Europe hit by terrorist attacks. With no such incident reported in Sweden on Friday, the country asked the US administration for an explanation. Mr Trump tweeted on Sunday that he had been referring to a TV report.

Europe: US VP Mike Pence Takes Charm Offensive to EU and NATO in Brussels

Tucker Carlson Speaks Out On Trump's 'Sweden' Remark

Host of 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' reacts to president referencing story from his show

Reince Priebus: Michael Flynn 'Wasn't Straight Or Honest' | Meet The Press | NBC News

White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus told Chuck Todd that he doesn't believe Michael Flynn acted illegally, but that he wasn't "straight" about conversations with the Russian ambassador

Kellyanne Conway's Media Missteps | AM Joy | MSNBC

Joy Reid and her panel examine Kellyanne Conway’s recent controversial appearances on political shows, as Donald Trump ramps up his attacks on the press.

"Stop Whining!" Jake Tapper Destroys Donald Trump on CNN

"Trump Crossed the Line." Chris Wallace Attacks Donald Trump on Fox News

Munich Security Conference Ends with Opposing Views on the Middle East

The final day of the annual Munich security conference has been spent hearing speeches painting radically different pictures of the Middle East and its conflicts.

The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia - along with Israel's defence minister - have all spoken and the landscape has changed dramatically.

Al Jazeera's Dominic Kane reports from Munich.

Was President Trump's Rally Message Effective?

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1944 US Government-produced Film "A Challenge to Democracy"

The 1944 U.S. government-produced film "A Challenge to Democracy" gives an overview of the forced relocation of Japanese-American citizens and Japanese aliens during World War II.a President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorized the relocation on February 19, 1942 with an executive order.

1943 US Government-produced Film "Japanese Relocation" Addresses Relocation Camps

Produced in 1943 by the U.S. Office of War Information, the film "Japanese Relocation" addresses the internment of Japanese American citizens during World War II. President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorized the forced relocation on February 19, 1942 with an executive order.

Japanese Americans Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Internment Order

Today marks the 75th anniversary since the signing of a presidential executive order that sent nearly 120,000 innocent Japanese Americans to internment camps during World War II.

Japanese Americans are disturbed by the parallels they see with the recent travel ban signed by US president Donald Trump.

Al Jazeera's Rob Reynolds reports from Los Angeles.

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Douglas Murray - Could Geert Wilders Change Europe?

Netherlands: Wilders Vows to Ban Muslims

Far-right Dutch politician Geert Wilders has launched his party's parliamentary election campaign by pledging to crack down on what he called "Moroccan scum".

Like Trump, Wilders has promised to ban Muslims from coming to the country, close down mosques and take his country out of the EU.

Al Jazeera’s Paul Brennan reports.

Media Lied about “Nazi Salute” at Our Rally: PROOF

Ezra Levant looks at the laughably absurd allegation by Vice, BuzzFeed and others that someone made a Nazi salute at TheRebel.media rally for free speech.

Sen. John McCain Hits Out at Trump in Speech

How Kellyanne Conways’s Operates as Trump’s Spin-master

'Shark Tank' Star Hoping to Be Canada's Donald Trump?

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Trump: 'I'm Only Worried He's Gonna Give Me a Kiss'

BBC: US President Trump invited one of his supporters on stage during his "campaign rally for America" event in Florida.

While the Republican was giving a speech, he recognised the man in the crowd that he had seen "on television just now", and let him deliver a few words at the podium to the Trump supporters. (+BBC video) » | Sunday, February 19, 2017

Mike Pence: "Radical Islamic Terrorism Has Fixated On The Destruction Of Western Civilization!"

President Trump: Media Are Part of Corrupt System

Feb. 18, 2017 - 2:16 - President speaks out at Florida rally

The Man Who Could Make Marine Le Pen President of France - Podcast

Florian Philippot is the strategist behind the rebranding of the extreme right Front National as a populist, anti-elite movement. But don’t mistake him for a moderate
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Rede von Merkel auf Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz - Kampf gegen den IS [ist] nur gemeinsam [zu bewältigen] – 18. Februar 2017

Merkel: Europe Must Take More Migrants, Islam Is Not The Cause Of Terrorism

BREITBART.COM: Angela Merkel claims that the European Union still has a “responsibility” to take in more so-called refugees, and pleaded to Islamic governments to help convince people that terrorism has nothing to do with Islam.

The 62-year-old German chancellor began her speech by acknowledging that “the European Union right now is in a very difficult situation due to the result of the British referendum … which is very regrettable”.

While calling on the bloc “to do more to integrate our military capacity”, she also confessed it could not fight terrorism without U.S. president Donald Trump’s assistance. » | Jack Montgomery | Saturday, February 18, 2017

Sicherheitskonferenz: Merkel fordert vom Islam Abgrenzung vom Terrorismus

BERLINER ZEITUNG: München - Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel (CDU) hat von islamischen Autoritäten eine klare Abgrenzung vom Terrorismus gefordert. Sie erwarte „klare Worte“ über die Abgrenzung des friedlichen Islam vom Terrorismus im Namen des Islam, sagte Merkel am Samstag bei der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz. Dies könnten westliche Politiker nicht so leisten wie islamische Autoritäten. » | dpa, afp, red | Samstag, 18. Februar 2017

Frau Merkel! Der Islam kann sich je gar nicht vom Terror abgrenzen, weil Terror Teil der Religion ist. Wissen Sie nicht, daß der Islam Welteroberung als Ziel hat? – Mark

Merkel to Security Summit: Islam Is Not the Source of Terror

THE TIMES OF ISRAEL: German chancellor tells Munich conference that Muslim clergy must fight back against ‘false’ reading of their religion

The Islamic faith is not the cause of terrorism, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Saturday, and urged members of the Muslim clergy to fight back against a “false” interpretation of the religion that permits acts of violence to be carried out in its name.

Arguing for Muslim states to cooperate with the rest of the world to stamp out terror, the chancellor told an international security conference in Munich that this is the only way to persuade non-Muslims that the religion is one of peace. » | Times of Israel Staff and Agencies | Saturday, February 18, 2017

Merkel: 'Islam Is Not the Source of Terrorism'

AL JAZEERA: Both Merkel and US Vice President Mike Pence attend key security conference in Munich with Russia high on the agenda.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said Islam is not the source of "terrorism" and that cooperating with predominantly Muslim states in the fight against it is vital.

Merkel, who has been critical of US President Donald Trump's attempt to impose a temporary travel ban on people from seven Muslim-majority countries, was speaking on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference, with US Vice President Mike Pence in the audience.

"I think, those countries, first and foremost have to give a contribution. Because only in this way we would be able to convince people that it is not Islam that is the source of terrorism. But a falsely understood Islam," she said.

"I expect from religious authorities of Islam to find strong language in order to delimitate peaceful Islam from terrorism committed in the name of Islam. We as non-Muslims cannot do this, it should be done by Islamic clergy and authorities," she added. » | Source: Al Jazeera and news agencies | Saturday, February 18, 2017

Don, Bibi, Vlad? Shlomo Ben-Ami, Former Israeli Foreign Minister

As Donald Trump prepares for his meeting with the Israeli prime minister next week, the White House has already moderated many of its earlier pledges. Moving the US embassy to Jerusalem is no longer a priority, while the expansion of settlements, though not openly criticized, has been described as not necessarily helpful. How will Trump's firebrand politics affect the conflagration of the Middle East? To discuss this, Oksana is joined by Shlomo Ben-Ami, former foreign minister of Israel and Vice-President of the Toledo International Centre for Peace.

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American Perestroika? Jack Matlock, Former US Ambassador to the Soviet Union

From mistrust to indifference to obsession - the American policy toward Russia has gone through many stages over the last few decades but never settled into a calm and pragmatic partnership. Is that now an option under the new US president? To discuss that, Oksana is joined by former U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union, Jack Matlock.

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Gorka: Is Obama an Islamic Theologian?

'Defeating Jihad' author Dr. Sebastian Gorka reacts to the president's remarks on terrorism

Wilders Condemns 'Moroccan Scum', Calls Dutch to Regain Their Country as He Launches His Election

Dutch politician Geert Wilders calls on the Dutch people to regain their country as he launches his election campaign, condemning what he calls "Moroccan scum" in the country. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
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Benjamin Netanyahu's Message to Iranian People

Greta Van Susteren Speaks With Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu | For The Record | MSNBC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells MSNBC’S Greta Van Susteren how he sees the Arab world changing and shares his candid thoughts on the Trump administration.

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Kremlin Cooling Its Enthusiasm For President Donald Trump | Andrea Mitchell | MSNBC

Katy Tur and guests discuss the Kremlin's cooling in enthusiasm for President Trump, and Trump's admonition of what he calls "criminal leaks" in his administration.

Turning On Trump?

President Trump Unloads on the Media

Donald Trump Aide Sebastian Gorka Accuses BBC of 'Fake News'- BBC Newsnight

Following Donald Trump's press conference, his deputy assistant Sebastian Gorka accuses the BBC and Newsnight of being "fake news" in this heated extended interview with Evan Davis.

Mika: President Donald Trump Has No Humility, Curiosity Or Humor | Morning Joe | MSNBC

The Washington Post's Eugene Robinson joins Morning Joe to discuss the story of the day: Donald Trump's Thursday press conference.

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Blair’s Full Speech for Open Britain on Brexit | February 17, 2017

Netanyahu Speaks Out about Global Threat Posed by Iran

Israeli prime minister outlines dangers on 'Hannity'

Tony Blair Urges UK Fight Against Brexit 'Cliff's Edge'

Feb.17 -- Former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair declared that Britons have the right to change their mind on leaving the European Union as he urged opponents to rally against the U.K. government's policy of "Brexit at any cost." Blair spoke in a speech at Bloomberg LP's European headquarters in London.

Tony Blair Calls On Remainers to 'Rise Up in Defence of Our Beliefs'

THE GUARDIAN: Former PM says that the British people were misinformed by Brexit campaign and would be correct to change their minds

Tony Blair will declare his mission to persuade the UK to stay in the EU today, calling for remain supporters to “rise up in defence of what we believe”.

The former prime minister will make the statement at his first big speech since the EU referendum, arguing that people were misinformed when they voted for Brexit.

“The people voted without knowledge of the true terms of Brexit. As these terms become clear, it is their right to change their mind,” he is expected to say. “Our mission is to persuade them to do so.” » | Rowena Mason, Deputy Political Editor | Thursday, February 16, 2017

Trump's Tirade

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Divided States of America – Parts 1 & 2 | PBS Documentary 2017

Ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, Divided States of America looks back at events during President Barack Obama's years in office that revealed deep

FRONTLINE | How "Obamacare" Became a Symbol of America's Divide | Divided States of America

"Obamacare" has expanded health insurance for millions -- but as an excerpt from FRONTLINE's "Divided States of America" shows, its passage also contributed to years of political polarization.

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Local elections in Indonesia are usually just that - local.

Greenwald: Empowering the "Deep State" to Undermine Trump Is Prescription for Destroying Democracy

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World Leaders View White House With 'Shock' And 'Worry' | Morning Joe | MSNBC

Vali Nasr joins Morning Joe to discuss why world leaders are in shock and worry about the current WH, and Trump's remarks on a two-state solution. Sen. Amy Klobuchar also joins the discussion.

USA: Fear of Deportation Spreads among Undocumented Migrants

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How Obama Is Scheming to Sabotage Trump's Presidency

Feb. 14, 2017 - 3:16 - Is the former president behind the recent townhall protests?

Judge Napolitano: Intel Community Trying to Undermine Trump

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Martin Schulz, Police Brutality in France, Cameroon's Language Divide

Sarkozy Advises Fillon: 'Don't Isolate Yourself'

Trump Hits Back at US Media Reports on Russia Contacts - BBC News

President Donald Trump has lashed out at the US intelligence community and media after new reports of contacts between members of his team and Russia. Mr Trump accused the National Security Agency (NSA) and FBI of giving out information illegally.

Some US media say top Trump aides were in constant communication with Russian officials in the election campaign.

Intelligence officials previously said they believed Russia tried to influence the vote in favour of Mr Trump.

Moscow has dismissed the claim, describing it as based on unsubstantiated facts.

Mika: Here's Why I Won't Book Kellyanne Conway | Morning Joe | MSNBC

Trump counselor Kellyanne Conway is seemingly out of the loop with the Trump administration and not appearing in key meetings. The Morning Joe panel discusses the latest.

Dr. Sebastian Gorka Responds to Attacks on His Credibility

Deputy assistant to the president fires back at reports, talks U.S.-Russia relations on 'Hannity'

Political Commentator: Why I'm No Longer a Progressive

Dave Rubin of 'The Rubin Report' tells Tucker why he can no longer identify himself as a progressive and why he's 'left the Left'

Exclusive Interview: Wilders Will Take Netherlands Out of EU

Emmanuel Macron Interview (English): Getting “Tough” On Brexit

Emmanuel Macron says in an interview with Channel 4 News that, in the event of Brexit, he will be "tough on the British Government.”

Megyn Kelly Exposes CAIR For What It Is

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Columnist: Flynn's Ouster Will Embolden Trump's Opponents

Bloomberg View's Eli Lake explains

The Stephen Miller Story: From Pestering Latino Students in High School to Drafting Muslim Ban

A new investigation by Univision shows how President Trump’s senior White House policy adviser, 31-year-old Stephen Miller, was well known at his Santa Monica High School for heckling his fellow Hispanic classmates, including telling them to speak only English. He’s now best known as one of the architects behind Trump’s Muslim travel ban. For more, we speak with one of Miller’s former classmates, Cynthia Santiago, the first Latina president of the school’s Associated Student Body and now an immigration defense lawyer who has been helping people impacted by Trump’s travel ban. We also speak with Univision reporter Fernando Peinado. His recent piece is titled "How White House advisor Stephen Miller went from pestering Hispanic students to designing Trump’s immigration policy."


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