Jamie Glazov Moment: How Not to Blame Islam for the Jihad in London

The Unknown - Forbes Deal with the Devil

BREITBART.COM: Forbes Mag: Iran Cool Travel Destination for 2017 – Visitors Must Adapt to Sharia Law And Customs »

FORBES: The 10 Coolest Places to Go in 2017 »

As a Muslim, I Am Shocked by Liberals and Leftists

GATESTONE INSTITUTE: …

If you had grown up, as I did, between two authoritarian governments -- the Islamic Republic of Iran and Syria -- under the leadership of people such as Hafez al Assad, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, you would have seen your youth influenced by two major denominations of Islam in the Muslim world: the Shia and the Sunni. I studied both, and at one point was even a devout Muslim. My parents, who still live in Iran and Syria, come from two different ethnic Muslim groups: Arab and Persian.

You also would have seen how the religion of Islam intertwines with politics, and how radical Islam rules a society through its religious laws, sharia. You would have witnessed how radical Islam can dominate and scrutinize people's day-to-day choices: in eating, clothing, socializing, entertainment, everything.

You would have seen the tentacles of its control close over every aspect of your life. You would have seen the way, wielded by fundamentalists, radical Islam can be a powerful tool for unbridled violence. It is the fear of this violence, torture, and death, wielded by extremist Muslims, that keeps every person desperate to obey.

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Read it all here » | Majid Rafizadeh | Saturday, March 25, 2017

Thousands Demonstrate in London against Leaving the EU

REUTERS.COM: Thousands of people marched through London on Saturday to protest against Britain leaving the European Union, just four days before Prime Minister Theresa May launches the start of the formal divorce process from the bloc it joined 44 years ago.

The Unite for Europe march was due to end with a rally in Parliament Square, scene of this week's attack by British-born Islam convert Khalid Masood in which four people died.

Marchers observed a minute's silence in memory of the victims at the start of the demonstration.

In bright sunshine, they waved EU flags and banners with slogans like "So what's the Plan" and "Stop Brexit" as they made their way to parliament. » | Reporting by Ralph Boulton; Writing by Stephen Addison; Editing by Mark Potter | Saturday, March 25, 2017

Long Live the EU! Brexit Vote Is 'Closed Nationalism' That Belongs In Past, Says Italian PM

THE GUARDIAN: Paolo Gentiloni speaks at Rome summit to celebrate EU’s 60th anniversary that reaffirmed leaders’ commitment to unity

Britain’s decision to leave the EU has been described by the Italian prime minister as “closed nationalism” that belongs in the past during a summit in Rome to celebrate the bloc’s 60th anniversary.

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“Sixty years ago, recovering from the tragedy of two world wars, we decided to bond together and rebuild our continent from its ashes.

“We have built a unique union with common institutions and strong values, a community of peace, freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law, a major economic power with unparalleled levels of social protection and welfare. » | Daniel Boffey in Rome | Saturday, March 25, 2017

Canadian Parliament Passes Anti-Islamophobia Motion

THE INDEPENDENT: The motion calls on the government to 'quell the increasing public climate of hate and fear'

The Canadian parliament has passed a landmark anti-Islamophobia and religious discrimination motion that calls on politicians to condemn anti-Islamic behaviour and rhetoric.

The vote follows months of fierce debate in Canada, including protests from both the motion’s supporters and detractors.

Opponents argued the private members’ motion, which calls on the government to “condemn Islamophobia and all forms of systemic racism and religious discrimination”, will limit free speech in the country and single out Islam for special treatment. Read on and comment » | Harry Cockburn | Friday, March 24, 2017

Saudi Arabia’s Web of Hate Is Spreading One of the Worst Forms of Islam – and This Is Where It Leads

THE SUN: WHAT would make someone mow down pedestrians and then stab a policeman to death? One cause is clear.

Its roots lie in the Middle East and its web of hate spreads across the globe. But it is also here in Britain — and growing.

Since Wednesday’s carnage we have learned that 52-year-old Khalid Masood is believed to have converted to one of the worst forms of Islam.

Whether during his time in prison, or the years he spent in Saudi Arabia, Masood adopted Wahhabism. » | Douglas Murray, Associate Director of the Henry Jackson Society | Saturday, March 25, 2017

Source: Ryan Pulls GOP Health Care Bill at Trump's Request

Britain’s Massive Jihadi Problem

In the wake of London's latest terrorist attack, Brian Lilley analyzes the problem and solution to Britain's jihadist problem.

UKIP Leader Paul Nuttall Defends Extremism Comments After Westminster Attack | Good Morning Britain

Bernie Sanders: President Donald Trump Broke Working People Promise | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

Senator Bernie Sanders talks with Rachel Maddow about how the dismantling of the Affordable Care Act and other Donald Trump Republican agenda items will hurt working class Americans.

IS Leaves Trail of Destruction in Syria's Palmyra

BBC: The BBC's Lyse Doucet says the trail of destruction left by Islamic State militants in Palmyra extends beyond the ancient Syrian city's famous Roman-era ruins.

She finds the city council building in utter ruin and the basement of a deserted building filled with a paperwork detailing the jihadist group's brutal rule. (+ BBC video) » | Friday, March 24, 2017

Democracy in Islam: Abdur Raheem Green

This is a Muslim's view of democracy. It is a typical view of most devout Muslims. So, are Western politicians listening to him? They would do well to do so, since they are deluded when they think that democracy and Islam are compatible. – Mark

Moscow Visit: Le Pen Surprise Meeting with Putin

The French National Front leader is here in Moscow for talks with Russian MPs and held a surprise meeting with Putin one month before the first round of presidential elections in her country – RT’s Illya Petrenko has more.

France's Fillon Insists President Hollande Is behind Efforts to Tarnish Him

Stephen Hawking on Donald Trump's US: "I Fear I May Not Be Welcome" | Good Morning Britain

Lord Heseltine Suggests Brexit Vote Allows Germany to Win World War Two

THE TELEGRAPH: Lord Heseltine has suggested that voting for Brexit is the same as handing victory to Germany, 70 years after the Nazis were defeated in World War II.

The former deputy Prime Minister said the UK's decision to leave the EU meant Germany had been "handed the opportunity" to become the dominant player in Europe.

He said that America would also now turn towards Germany and away from Britain.

Speaking to the House magazine, he said: “We’ve now abandoned the opportunity to influence Europe, the council of ministers will meet and we won’t be there.

"Our ability to speak for the Commonwealth within Europe has come to an end. The Americans will shift their focus of interest to Germany. » | Laura Hughes. Political Correspondent | Friday, March 24, 2017

Westminster Attack: What Response to Parliament Rampage? (Parts 1 & 2)

Saudi Foreign Minister Talks Relations with US, Iran Deal

Mar. 23, 2017 - 3:36 - James Rosen has the exclusive interview

London Attack: Nuttall Says Cut Out Radical Islam Cancer

Canada Passes Blasphemy Motion: Faith Goldy Reacts

Canada's House of Commons has just passed the Liberal blasphemy motion, M103. Faith Goldy of TheRebel.media immediately reacts to this attack on Canadians' most precious freedom-- the freedom of speech. SIGN THE PETITION: here

Anti-immigration Politicians Link London Attack to Migrant Policy

THE GUARDIAN: Marine Le Pen calls for tighter borders, while Nigel Farage says London attacks prove Trump’s hardline policies are right

Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, has joined anti-immigration politicians in linking the London attack to migrant policy, despite the attacker being British.

Le Pen, who is forecast to reach the second round runoff in France’s presidential election in May, said on Thursday the attack underlined the importance of countries being able to protect their borders and stepping up general security measures.

“We must control our borders,” the Front National leader told France’s BFM TV and RMC radio. “The problem we have today is this form of low-cost terrorism, radicalised individuals acting alone, without a network. It’s a new form of terrorism that requires all the measures we are not taking at present.” » | Jon Henley and Amber Jamieson | Thursday, March 23, 2017

Why Is Russia Still In Love with Putin?

Established politicians the world over are facing crises of confidence with their electorates. But 17 years after he took charge of Russia, Vladimir Putin’s approval ratings are still high. Shaun Walker visits Irkutsk in Siberia to investigate why, despite their lives being tough and thankless, Russians still believe in Putin

Former Russian Lawmaker Killed in Ukraine

Former Russian lawmaker Denis Voronenkov, who feared for his life, has been killed in Ukraine. CNN's Frederick Pleitgen reports.

American Killed in London Terror Attack

Kurt Cochran has been identified by family and his church as one of the victims who died in the London attacks. Cochran was in London celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary with his wife Melissa.

Pauline Hanson Calls for a Muslim Ban after London Terror Attack

May Reveals Details about British-born Westminster Attacker

ISIS Claims Responsibility for Terror Attack in London

German Media Watchdog Instructs Press to Censor Ethnicity and Religion in Reports

BREITBART.COM: BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s media regulator has revised its code of conduct on reporting whether crime suspects belong to an ethnic or religious minority after complaints the previous guidance was unclear.

The German Press Council – a voluntary, industry-run body – says information about a person’s ethnicity shouldn’t be published “unless there is a justified public interest in doing so.” » | Breitbart London | Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Read the Jihad Watch article here

Terror Attack – London: Nigel Farage Just Said What the US Needs to Do and Fast

«Gott will Blut sehen»

NEUE ZÜRCHER ZEITUNG: Gewalt gehört zum Islam, sie ist im Koran angelegt und wurde von Mohammed vorgelebt. Das sagt der Islamwissenschafter Hamed Abdel-Samad im Gespräch mit NZZ-Chefredaktor Eric Gujer.

Hamed Abdel-Samad wendet sich entschieden gegen die Entschuldigung, islamistische Gewalt habe nichts mit dem Islam zu tun, sondern sie bedeute einen Missbrauch der Religion. Im Gespräch mit NZZ-Chefredaktor Eric Gujer und der politischen Philosophin Katja Gentinetta sagt er:

«Es ist kein Missbrauch der Religion, sondern ein Gebrauch. Denn die Religion schreit förmlich danach, gebraucht zu werden für Gewalt, weil es ein Bestandteil der Religion ist.» «25 Tötungsbefehle gibt es im Koran, direkte Tötungsbefehle, wo Gott den Tod sehen will. Gott will Blut sehen.» Und: «Mohammed war ein Krieger, lebte von Kriegsbeute.» » | >i>(Bearbeitung: awy.) | Mittwoch, 22. März 2017

May: We Will All Move Forward, Never Giving In to Terror

Mar. 22, 2017 - 2:51 - British prime minister comments on London terror attack

A Note to My Visitors: On This Blog

Please note: What is posted on this blog does not necessarily reflect my own opinions; rather, I post items that I feel are interesting for some reason or other. I repeat: I do not necessarily agree with what I have posted. The items (will) have been posted for your interest. – Mark

Turkey Parts 1 & 2 – The Migrants; The New Ottomans: Chainsmoke Series

Part 1 of a discussion about the future of Turkey. With a focus on Erdogan, the migrant crisis, population manipulations, and potential European destabilization. Part 2 of a discussion about the future of Turkey. With a focus on Erdogan, NATO, The Middle East, North Africa, and relations with Russia.

Christianity Is 'Over' in Iraq and Will Not Return, Says Former Vicar of Baghdad

THE INDEPENDENT: War-torn Middle Eastern nation was once home to around 1.5m Christians. There are now thought to be less than 250,000

Christianity is all but dead in war-torn Iraq, according to the so-called British “Vicar of Baghdad”.

Canon Andrew White, who was vicar of the only Anglican church in the country before being pulled out in 2014, said the “time has come” where Christianity “is over” in Iraq.

Mr White, from Kent, was speaking in a Fox News interview as the Iraqi military continues its offensive to drive Isis out of its major Iraqi stronghold Mosul, and after Donald Trump attempted to enforce a travel ban against six Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East and north Africa.

“The time has come where it is over, no Christians will be left,” Mr White said. » | Peter Walker | Wednesday, March 22, 2017

U.K. Parliament Assailant Shot by Police

THE NEW YORK TIMES: LONDON — Britain’s Parliament was placed on lockdown on Wednesday afternoon after a man stabbed a police officer and was then shot by other officers. The Metropolitan Police said it was treating the violence as “a terrorist incident,” as the country’s seat of power was put on high alert.

Witnesses also reported that a motorist on Westminster Bridge, next to Parliament, operating a large vehicle, mowed down at least five people before coming to a halt, but it was not clear if the motorist was also the assailant. » | Katrin Bennhold and Stephen Castle | Wednesday, March 22, 2017

US Vets Accuse Saudi Arabia of Tricking Them into Lobbying against Justice for 9/11 Families

The families of 9/11 victims have filed a lawsuit against Saudi Arabia, accusing the Kingdom’s officials of aiding the terrorists. RT’s Gayane Chichakyan looks at how Saudi Arabia is allegedly trying to overturn that law.

Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) »

US: Trump Voters Fear Health Insurance Loss

Douglas Murray on Islamic Assimilation

Douglas Murray carefully lays out the argument that Islamic acculturation must stop immediately in Europe so as to protect Western Society. As a deconstructive force, he opines that Islamic migration is the most serious existential threat to our Culture since the middle ages for various, observable reasons.

Vertigo Politix »

Erdogan's War on the West

GATESTONE INSTITUTE: "Make not three, but five children. Because you are the future of Europe. That will be the best response to the injustices against you". — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to the Muslims of Europe. / Turkey, instead of embracing Europe as an ally and future partner, seems to think that it can tame Europe by blackmailing it. / The official rhetoric in Ankara unveils the irreversible incompatibility between the democratic cultures of Europe and Turkey.

In 2005, the Turkish prime minister at the time, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, along with his Spanish counterpart, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, became the co-chairs of a United Nations-sponsored global effort that went by the fancy name "Alliance of Civilizations." Twelve years later, Zapatero is a retired politician, the Western world faces different flavors of Islamist-to-jihadist threats and Erdogan is at war with Western civilization. » | Burak Bekdil | Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Paul Auster: Donald Trump Is 'Deranged and Demented' - BBC Newsnight

US novelist Paul Auster speaks to our culture correspondent Stephen Smith about his new book 4321 - and his views on US President Donald Trump.

Obamacare vs. Trumpcare: The Future for American Healthcare - BBC Newsnight

Pennsylvania voted Republican for the first time in 24 years. How is Donald Trump's new healthcare plan - to replace Obamacare - going down there. Emily Maitlis finds out.

Ivanka Trump Is Moving Into The White House

Fox News Suspends Commentator Over Trump Comments

Andrew Napolitano has been kicked off the air at Fox News. Cenk Uygur, the host of The Young Turks, tells you why his comments got him in trouble this time. Tell us what you think in the comment section below.

The Only True Surprise? Trump’s an Idiot | The Resistance with Keith Olbermann | GQ

How much grimmer would things be if these people were competent?

Five-Way Showdown: Will First Debate Impact French Presidential Race?

Plan to Make It More Difficult for Australians to Criticise Islam and Other Religious Groups If Turnbull Waters Down Race Speech Laws

DAILY MAIL: Victoria's Multicultural Affairs Minister flags tougher religious vilification laws / Robin Scott said he'd make push if Turnbull watered down 18C part of race laws / Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull wants to scrap words 'offend' and 'insult' / Muslim psychologist Hanan Dover described the federal government as 's****'

Victoria is threatening to make it harder to criticise Islam if the Turnbull government waters down race speech laws.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has flagged his intention to scrap the words ‘offend’, ‘insult’ and 'humiliate' from section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act and replace them with the term 'harass'.

In Victoria, it’s already an offence to publish material on the internet or on fliers that might encourage other people to 'hate' or 'ridicule' a particular religious group. Read on and comment » | Stephen Johnson for Daily Mail Australia | Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Islam Piece Ignores Historical, Biblical Truth

LEBANON DAILY NEWS: Political and moral points of view contained in LDN letters invariably have their genesis either in the Bible (God's truth), which is unequivocal and unchanging, or in a secular humanism, which is man's whimsical, every-changing "truth." Typically, conservative opinions are Biblically based and liberal views are secular. Those truly caught in "No Man's Land" claim to be lukewarm Christians who ignore or try to explain away Biblical truths and teachings.

Quite recently the LDN ignored Biblical truth in promoting Islam as a "religion of peace" having a legitimate place in the community of man. The LDN is a Denver, CO based paper, which all too often espouses the secular humanism of its liberal geographical base.

The one-sided Islamic promotional piece written in the LDN a few weeks ago ignored all historical and biblical truth. God tells us in Genesis that the progeny of Ishmael, who was cast out of his father's (Abraham) tribe as being "a wild ass of a man," (the progeny being Mohammad) would be a curse on mankind forever. Incontrovertible historical truth is that Mohammad was a mass murderer (his personal record being 900 beheadings he performed in a single day), a slave owner and trader, a rapist, a pedophile, who believed women were to be treated as mere property. The Koran and Hadith teaches his followers to be as intolerant and hateful to others as he was. Islam and America cannot ignore the Koran’s written truth that Islam is about world domination and subjugation of all other religions and people in hysterically brutal fashion. It is no more a religion than Scientology and is every bit as brutal and political as the Nazis. » | Daryl J. Gerber, Guest Columnist | Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Trump Voters Now Regretting That Decision

Some Trump voters are having buyers remorse. Cenk Uygur, the host of The Young Turks, tell you why they’re disappointed in the guy they voted for. Tell us what you think in the comment section below.

Katie Hopkins: 'If People Are So Fond Of Islam Why Not Stay In Islamic Countries?' – LBC

In a conversation about Turkey's President Erdogan campaigning in European countries, this caller answered Katie's burning question.

Jeff from Edmonton phoned into Katie's Sunday morning LBC show to speak about Turkey's President Erdogan campaigning in European countries.

LBC 19 March 2017

Spies and Lies: FBI Confirms Russia-Trump Campaign Probe (Part 2)

Part 1

Why Fox News Just Can't Quit Donald Trump

Fox News and Donald Trump are having a public love affair, but their relationship is less of a romance and more of a hostage situation.

'Muslims Need to Move into the 21st Century' (2016)

Raheel Raza: Muslim Reform Movement - A truly brave women

Burqas "Make A Mockery Out Of Islam": Raheel Raza (2015)

Ezra Levant of TheRebel.media talks with liberal Muslim activist and author Raheel Raza about the court's decision to allow women to wear face coverings while taking the Canadian citizenship oath.

Raza says the burqa and niqab should be made unconstitutional. She also points out that "Islamophobia" is really "an industry" invented by Islamists to attack the West. "The whole premise is based on a lie."

Levant and Raza tease out the contradictions in the pro-burqa arguments. She adds that when she debates this issue, it is always with Muslim men. "They can't even find a woman who will come and talk about this issue."

Raheel Raza Reflects on 2016, Islamophobia, Islamism, Political Correctness & Trump

'A Big Joke': Former Al-Jazeera Director Discusses Trump on Q&A

Journalist Wadah Khanfar and Claire Wardle, director of First Draft News, speak as part of the ABC’s Q&A panel discussing the ‘misinformation ecosystem’ aka fake news on Monday night. Khanfar says: ‘Is he going to be able to deliver, with this kind of show and the tweets and making jokes about media and so on and so forth? I don’t think so’

Jesus’s Tomb Reopens after Nine-month Restoration

The newly restored site of Jesus Christ’s tomb at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem’s Old City was opened to the media on Monday after a nine-month restoration. Led by a team of Greek scientists and restorers, the project focused on the Edicule, a small structure located above the spot where Jesus’s body was buried, according to Christian belief

Read the Guardian article here

The Girl Who Said No To FGM

In a short edit from The Guardian and Accidental Pictures' feature documentary 'Jaha's Promise' we follow the journey of Jaha Dukureh from survivor of FGM and forced child marriage to Time's 100 leader and FGM activist. Confronting her past, her family, her culture, her religion, country and its leaders, Jaha became a lightning-rod for change in Gambia, her work contributing to the eventual government ban on FGM and child marriage.

Asra Nomani on Radical Islam & the Regressive "Honor Brigade" (with Bill Maher)

Asra Nomani appeared on Real Time with Bill Maher on November 13, 2015, the night of the Paris terror attacks. She discusses the illiberal "honor brigade" (Regressive Leftists) who consistently attack any and all critics of islam, and the need for people to Wake Up.

Asra Nomani is a journalist, former Wall Street Journal correspondent, and author of the book "Standing Alone: An American Woman’s Struggle for the Soul of Islam".

She co-wrote the Washington Post opinion piece: "As Muslim women, we actually ask you not to wear the hijab in the name of interfaith solidarity": Read the article here

The Glazov Gang - Can I Criticize Islam without Fearing for My Life?

France Presidential Debate: The Last Words of the Candidates

Turkey “Ignoring Diplomatic Conventions” | DW News

In recent comments, Turkish president Erdoğan claimed Angela Merkel was employing "Nazi tactics" in a row over Turkish politicians campaigning inside Germany. Martin Schulz, the leader of the German SPD has called those comments an “outrage”.

François Fillon: "The French Economy Must Not Be Controlled by American Funds and Gulf Countries"

Marine Le Pen: 'I Want to Put a Stop to Legal and Illegal Immigration'

Marine Le Pen: "I Want to Be President of the French Republic, Not Angela Merkel's Vice-Chancellor"

Why These French Voters Support Macron

Emmanuel Macron is young, never been elected to any office, and is standing without the backing of any of France's main parties. Some of his supporters say that to them, he means change.

Spies and Lies: FBI Confirms Russia-Trump Campaign Probe

Are Turkey and the EU Ready to Sever Relations?

Erdoğan: EU Would Revive Gas Chambers & Concentration Camps, If Not Ashamed

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has once again compared Europe with the Nazis saying that they “would revive gas chambers” if they weren't ashamed. He also fired a personal broadside at Angela Merkel, accusing her of “Nazi practices.”

Erdoğan Attacks Merkel Again | DW News

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has launched a personal attack against German Chancellor Angela Merkel, accusing her of using "Nazi measures." His comment widens the diplomatic rift between the two countries even more.

Why Hungary's Crackdown On Refugees Is Being Criticised? – Inside Story

Trump Triples Down On Wiretap Charge

The State of the Union panel Bakari Sellers, Rep. Marsha Blackburn, Jen Psaki & Jim DeMint discuss Pres. Trump's refusal to step back his wiretapping claims

Turkey Referendum Dispute: Interview with Arnoud Van Doorn on Turkey-Netherlands Row

Arnoud Van Doorn, a Hague City Council Member and the leader of PVDE party, also known as the Unity Party, talks to TRT World about political dispute between two countries. He was a member of Wilders’ right-wing Freedom Party until the end of 2011 and personal friend of Wilders. But then he declared his conversion to Islam.

Schulz vs. Merkel - What Are the Odds? | DW News

Martin Schulz, the main challenger in Germany's upcoming national election, is the Social Democrats’ new party leader. Schulz’s popularity is high in polls, giving him a chance at dethroning Chancellor Angela Merkel. We take a look at the candidates.

Germans React to US President Trump

The US Allies Trump Has Offended Since Taking Office

Read the Washington Post article here

SS Archive | Hitler’s Rise to Power | Colour Documentary

Ann Coulter Speaks Out against Accepting Refugees

Mar. 17, 2017 - 6:07 - Author goes on 'Hannity' to slam Germany's immigration policies, reacts after judge blocks President Trump's revised travel ban

Brexit to Affect Northern Ireland’s Economy

Prime Minister Theresa May's expected to trigger article 50 in the coming days, beginning Britain's divorce from the European Union.

Donald Trump Says Germany Owes 'Vast Sums of Money' to Nato and the US

THE TELEGRAPH: Donald Trump has taken to Twitter to demand that Germany "pay more" to the United States for its defense, only hours after meeting with Angela Merkel.

Mr Trump and the German Chancellor sat down together in The Oval Office for the first time yesterday and included discussions of America's terms for its continued commitment to Nato.

Mrs Merkel told the president she believed Germany must work to pay its fair share to be in the alliance – a key demand by Mr Trump, who has repeatedly said he believes America is bearing the brunt of the costs.

But Mr Trump appeared unconvinced by these assurances on Saturday morning, when he tweeted from Mar-a-Lago, his Florida redoubt, that "Germany owes vast sums of money to NATO & the United States must be paid more for the powerful, and very expensive, defense it provides to Germany!" » | Ruth Sherlock, Washington | Saturday, March 18, 2017

Referendum in Turkey, Breaking News in Europe - The Listening Post

Could President Erdogan's narrative of a Europe at battle with Turkey sway voters in advance of April's vote?

Interfaith Leaders to Tour Europe, US to Introduce Indonesia’s Moderate Islam

THE JAKARTA POST: Indonesian interfaith leaders are set to visit several countries across Europe and the United States to introduce values of tolerance among Islamic religious followers in the country.

As a country of multi-ethnic groups and religions, Indonesia has long been considered a good example for other countries in building harmony among religious followers.

“The delegates will speak about the religious concord in Indonesia, how moderate Islam plays a crucial role in the country and how Indonesian nationalism can have tolerant and inclusive religious followers as its pillars,” said Leimena Institute founder, Jacob Tobing, said as quoted by kompas.com after he met with Vice President Jusuf Kalla at the Vice Presidential Office in Jakarta on Friday. » | News Desk | The Jakarta Post | Jakarta | Saturday, March 18, 2017

Saudi Arabia Is Redefining Islam for the World's Largest Muslim Nation »

No Beards, No Veils': Uighur Life in China's Xinjiang

BBC: China says Islamist separatists in Xinjiang are the greatest threat to national security. The far western region is home to a community of some 10 million Uighurs, who are mostly Muslim.

Beijing is concerned that young Uighurs are vulnerable to radicalisation. Widespread intimidation makes reporting from the region extremely difficult, but the BBC gained exclusive access to the area. (+ BBC video) » | Saturday, March 18, 2017

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Chancellor Angela Merkel's Playbook for President Donald Trump | The New York Times

Angela Merkel and Donald Trump couldn't be more different. They disagree on immigration, NATO, the European Union and trade. As they meet for the first time as world leaders, here are the factors that may shape their relationship.

Is Trump Counterterrorism Aide Sebastian Gorka a Sworn Member of Hungarian Nazi-Allied Group?

Is President Donald Trump’s top counterterrorism adviser, Sebastian Gorka, a member of a Hungarian far-right, Nazi-allied group? We speak with reporter Larry Cohler-Esses, who first reported the allegations in The Forward, a leading Jewish American newspaper. The outlet reports members of the Vitézi Rend elite order confirmed Gorka took a lifelong oath of loyalty to the Hungarian far-right group, which is listed by the U.S. State Department as having been “under the direction of the Nazi Government of Germany” during World War II. Questions first emerged about Gorka’s ties to the group after the website LobeLog published photographs of Gorka wearing a Vitézi Rend medal on his lapel at a presidential inauguration ball on January 20. Gorka has denied reports of his involvement with the group, but if he is found to have failed to disclose this in his immigration application, it could make him inadmissible to the country under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The revelation comes as Jewish community centers and synagogues around the U.S. reported another wave of bomb threats over the weekend.

Fareed Zakaria's Full Interview on Trump

CNN's Fareed Zakaria sits down with CNN Tonight host Don Lemon to discuss the state of Donald Trump's presidency.

Organizations Call for Sebastian Gorka's Resignation for Ties to Far-right Group

USA TODAY: A number of organizations called for the resignation of Trump aide Sebastian Gorka, after reports that Gorka has ties to a far-right group in Hungary.

The Forward reported Thursday that Gorka, President Trump's counter-terrorism adviser, is a formal member of Vitézi Rend, a group that is listed by the State Department as an organization that is under the direction of Nazi Germany. » | Jessica Estepa | USA Today | Thursday, March 16, 2017

Jamie Glazov Moment: Muslim Primary School Students Threaten to Behead Teacher

Irish PM Tells Trump: ‘St Patrick Was an Immigrant’

With Donald Trump standing only a few feet away, Irish PM Enda Kenny identifies St Patrick with immigrants – ‘the patron saint of immigrants’ – at the annual St Patrick’s Day lunch in Washington on Thursday. Kenny quotes from Emma Lazarus’s The New Colossus, saying the Irish were ‘the wretched refuse on the teeming shore’

Read the Guardian article here

Kellyanne Conway's Husband George 'Set for Top Job at Justice Department'

THE INDEPENDENT: Department is gearing up to appeal rulings that blocked Donald Trump's new travel ban

The husband of Donald Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway is in line to be nominated as head of the Justice Department's civil division, it has been reported.

George Conway is a Yale- and Harvard-educated lawyer and a partner at the Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz firm. According to its website he has "extensive experience in securities litigation, mergers and acquisitions litigation, contract litigation [and] antitrust litigation". » | Jon Sharman | Friday, March 17, 2017

Why You Shouldn't Eat Pig – Joel Osteen

Joel Osteen on Homosexuality

In an interview on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight," Joel Osteen, the pastor of mammoth Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, toes a fundamentalist, homophobic line on the interpretation of the Bible.

Trump: Allies Must Pay Fair Share for NATO

President Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel hold a joint press conference in Washington.

Trump Snubs Merkel's Handshake: "It's Off to an Awkward Start..." (Erin Zaleski)

Trump Meets with Merkel

Guttenberg on Trump, Merkel Meeting: They're Coming from Two Different Planets

KT zu Guttenberg, former defense minister under German Chancellor Angela Merkel, on President Trump's meeting with her.

Kellyanne Conway's Interview Tricks, Explained

Kellyanne Conway has a supernatural ability to derail any interview that paints Donald Trump in a negative light. How does she do it?

The Economics of Beard Popularity in the US

Erdogan Accuses EU of 'Crusade' against Islam

DEUTSCHE WELLE: The Turkish president has also said Europe is regressing to the pre-World War II era. German Chancellor Angel Merkel called for an end to the exchange of "insults."

In a speech given to supporters in the western Turkish city of Sakarya, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan invoked the medieval religious wars between Christian Europe and the Islamic Middle East in the context of present-day escalating tensions between the European Union and Turkey.

"My dear brothers, a battle has started between the cross and the half moon. There can be no other explanation," Erdogan said on Thursday.

The Turkish president also stated the European Court of Justice's (ECJ) Tuesday ruling, which permits companies to ban the Islamic headscarf as part of policies barring religious symbols in the workplace, was the start of a "crusade" by Europe. » | cmb/sms (AFP, dpa, Reuters) | Friday, March 17, 2017

Breitbart Editor: Steve Bannon Calls Less Than Expected | Morning Joe | MSNBC

NBC News' Stephanie Gosk talks with Breitbart editor-in-chief Alex Marlow about the controversial news web site, a favorite of the president, and if the wiretapping claims started with the site.