Friday, February 10, 2017

Inside Story: What's Behind Trump's Tough Talk On Iran?


Trump vs. the Courts, French Payroll Scandals


The Trump Family's White House Hustle: The Daily Show


Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and First Daughter Ivanka Trump fight accusations that they're using the office of the president to push their business ventures.

BBC World – Iran's "Sex-change" Solution


Ali Hamedani, BBC World service reporter, visits Turkey to meet LGBT exiles who have fled Iran in fear of being forced to change gender

The Life of an Ex-President after Leaving Office


Can an ex-president have fun? Atlantic writer Barbara Bradley Hagerty examined the lives of modern presidents to see how they fared in the real world after leaving office in middle age. As part of a collaboration with The Atlantic, Hagerty tells Judy Woodruff that Jimmy Carter was the trailblazer, Bill Clinton the moneymaker, George W. Bush the laid-back painter. So what’s next for Barack Obama?

Gay People in Iran - Newsnight Report on Wednesday 5th November 2014


Ali Hamedani reports on gay people in Iran being pressured into gender reassignment surgery, which is usually reserved for transgender people. Many Iranians flee the country to avoid it, as gay relationships are punishable by death.

Meet Iran's Gay Mullah Forced to Flee the Country - BBC News (2016)


In Iran, homosexuality is banned and punishable by execution under its strict code of sharia, or Islamic law. In a country dominated by the religious class, being gay is taboo, and especially among the establishment. One Iranian gay cleric, who conducted gay weddings in secret, was forced to flee the country, and has been threatened with death. BBC Persian's Ali Hamedani reports.

1000s Rally in Iran Celebrating Islamic Revolution


Hundreds of thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets of Tehran to celebrate the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution and denounce US President Donald Trump’s recent statements regarding the Muslim state.

Iran Marks 38th Anniversary of 1979 Revolution


Amy Kellogg reports from Milan, Italy

UK Worried about Its Place If US-Russia Ties Are Repaired – Russia’s UK Envoy


Hacking, destabilizing Western states, building up its military might, and weaponizing information – Russia is hitting the headlines and seems to be to blame for all of the world’s problems. One of the loudest anti-Russia voices is the United Kingdom, condemning Moscow’s actions and calling for economic sanctions against it. Most of the accusations are far from proven – so is there still room left for cooperation on vital issues between world powers? And now that the UK’s ally the US may be ready to change course and start making deals with Moscow, is there a chance for a change in tone? We ask Russia’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom – Alexander Yakovenko.

Trump Setback as US Court Refuses to Restore Travel Ban


A US federal appeals court has refused to restore President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven Muslim-majority countries.

Kellyanne Conway 'Doesn't Respect The Lines' | Morning Joe | MSNBC


Trump adviser, Kellyanne Conway, is raising federal ethics concerns after promoting Ivanka Trump's fashion line on television. The Morning Joe panel discusses the fallout from Conway's remarks.

Dr Sebastian Gorka: Full Explosive Interview with Chris Cuomo - New Day (February 6, 2017)


Charlie Hebdo Attack: Aftermath of Mocking Religion (Flemming Rose Pt. 3)


Flemming Rose (Danish journalist & author) joins Dave Rubin to discuss the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo attack, mocking religion, how social movements have benefitted from free speech, and more.


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NB! Tillerson Praises Saudi Arabia’s Stabilizing Role in the Middle East


ARAB NEWS: JEDDAH: United State’s top diplomat acknowledged on Thursday the role of Saudi Arabia’s leadership in helping to stabilize the region, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

In a phone conversation with King Salman, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson hailed the leadership role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in achieving stability and peace in the region and the world, SPA reported. » | Arab News, SPA | Friday, February 10, 2017

Thursday, February 09, 2017

Lest We Ever Forget! Holocaust Survivor Helen Colin | Full Testimony


This is a full-length testimony preserved in the Visual History Archive. Copyright USC Shoah Foundation.

The Next Step to Stop 'IS Group'? CIA Chief in Turkey to Discuss Strategy on the Ground


Iran's Velayati: Trump Administration ‘Must Leave This Region Completely’


Did Conway Cross Line by Touting Ivanka Trump Fashion Line?


Feb. 09, 2017 - 2:51 - Reaction from 'Fox News Sunday' anchor Chris Wallace

Kellyanne Conway Addresses Rumors about Sean Spicer's Job


Feb. 09, 2017 - 9:36 - Counselor to the president weighs in on reports about the press office on 'Fox & Friends'