Paris Shootout Leaves Police Officer and Gunman Dead

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Champs Élysées shooting: French police officer killed in Paris

A gunman has shot and killed one police officer and wounded two more in an incident on the Champs Élysées on Thursday evening. The gunman is said to have pulled up next to a police van in a car, got out, and then opened fire on the nearby police. He was then killed by police when they returned fire. Police are now investigating the attacker’s car and it has been revealed the man was known to security services before the attack

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Don Lemon Show | Bill O'Reilly OUT at Fox News | April 19, 2017

Anderson Cooper Show | Bill O'Reilly OUT at Fox News | April 19, 2017

Anderson Cooper 360 April 19,2017 - CNN Show

We Need to Talk about Theresa May

Theresa May is seen as a ‘safe pair of hands’, and many of us are yearning for that at a time of massive political turmoil. But, argues Owen Jones, we should still think about what kind of politician she is. From opposing the convention of human rights, to telling illegal immigrants to ‘go home’, there are things we should know about our new prime minister

Theresa May is not just breaking her promises – she is breaking our politics »

EU Parliament President against a ‘Hard, Strong, Cold Brexit’

The president of the European Parliament, Antonio Tajani, emphasises that the rights and status of EU citizens living in the UK is the Parliament’s first priority during Brexit negotiations. Speaking at Europe House in London on Thursday, Antonio Tajani added that the prospect of a British general election works in favour of Brexit negotiations, offering greater stability with the ‘the same ministers, the same negotiators’ during the length of the process

EU leader: UK would be welcomed back if voters overturn Brexit »

North Korea Threatens US as Tensions Rise

North Korea has warned of a "super-mighty preemptive strike" against the United States. CBS News' Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss the growing tension between the White House and Pyongyang.

Russia Bans Jehovah's Witnesses after Supreme Court Rules Christian Sect 'Extremists’

THE INDEPENDENT: Group to appeal ruling amid international concern over freedom of religion

Russia has banned Jehovah's Witnesses after the Supreme Court ruled the Christian sect to be an “extremist” group.

“The Supreme Court has ruled to sustain the claim of Russia's ministry of justice and deem the 'Administrative Centre of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia' organisation extremist, eliminate it and ban its activity in Russia,” said judge Yuri Ivanenko.

“The property of the Jehovah's Witnesses organisation is to be confiscated to the state revenue.” Read on and comment » | Lizzie Dearden | Thursday, April 20, 2017

First Roger Ailes, Now Bill O'Reilly: Sexual Harassment Scandal Ousts Top Men at Fox News

The longtime Fox News star Bill O’Reilly is out, after more than half a dozen women accused him of sexual harassment. His departure follows the similar ouster of longtime powerful Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, who was also forced out this past summer after more than 20 women accused him of sexual harassment. Over 50 advertisers boycotted "The O’Reilly Factor" over revelations O’Reilly and Fox paid $13 million to settle lawsuits by five women who accuse O’Reilly of sexual harassment and inappropriate sexual behavior. For more, we speak with civil rights attorney Lisa Bloom. She represents three women who have accused Bill O’Reilly of unwanted sexual advances.

Bill O'Reilly Accuser Perquita Burgess Speaks Out | The View

Will Bill O'Reilly's Departure Change Culture At Fox News? | The View

Kleptocracy?: How Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushner Personally Profit from Their Roles in the White House

Are Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner personally profiting from their official roles in the White House? According to the Associated Press, Ivanka Trump secured three new exclusive trademarks in China the very same day she and her father, President Trump, had dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Trump’s private Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. The China trademarks give her company the exclusive rights to sell Ivanka-branded jewelry, bags and spa services in China. The New York Times reports Japan also approved new trademarks for Ivanka for branded shoes, handbags and clothing in February, and she has trademark applications pending in at least 10 other countries. Ivanka no longer manages her $50 million company, but she continues to own it. Ivanka also serves in the Trump administration as an adviser to the president. So does her husband, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. For more, we speak with Vicky Ward, New York Times best-selling author, investigative journalist and contributor to Esquire and Huffington Post Highline magazine.

Bill O’Reilly Is Forced Out at Fox News

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For Fox News, Life After Bill O’Reilly Will Feature Tucker Carlson »

US Could End Visa-free Travel for Europeans, Donald Trump's Secretary of Homeland Security Says

THE INDEPENDENT: Move could affect around 14 million European citizens who visit the US without a visa each year

The Trump administration is considering making changes to the US visa-waiver system that could make it much harder for Europeans travelling to America.

Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly said the existing rules, which do not require Britons to obtain a visa, should be reviewed amid heightened concerns about terrorism.

"We have to start looking very hard at that [visa waiver] programme,” he said. Read on and comment » | Tom Batchelor | Thursday, April 20, 2017

Asma al-Assad- die First Lady Syriens

Asma al-Assad - Das schöne Gesicht der Diktatur. Asma al-Assad, die First Lady Syriens. Der Westen sah in ihr das Ideal einer arabischen Herrscherin: schön, gebildet, modern. Heute gilt sie als Komplizin eines Diktators, der Verbrechen an seinem Volk begeht. Quelle : ARD

Asma Al Assad: Things You Need to Know Bashar’s Wife

Asma Al-Assad is the wife of President Bashar al-Assad, who has been in power since July 2000. For a time, Asma was seen in a positive light to push social and economic development. She was even once featured in a flattering Vogue article.

Asma al-Assad: A Rose in the Desert »

Significant Part of LGBT Community to Support Le Pen in Upcoming Elections – Poll

Despite the tension over the National Front, polls show a significant part of LGB community will support Marine Le Pen in the first round of the election on Sunday

Remembering Bill O'Reilly

Bill O'Reilly Officially Fired

After a string of sexual harassment lawsuits and settlements, Bill O’Reilly has been fired by Fox News. Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola, and David Sirota, hosts of The Young Turks, discuss.

Nick Clegg: 'Brexit-obsessed Government Isn't Doing Its Day Job' - BBC Newsnight

Nick Clegg gives Emily Maitlis his thoughts on the snap general election. Newsnight is the BBC's flagship news and current affairs TV programme - with analysis, debate, exclusives, and robust interviews.

Bill O’Reilly’s Fox News Career Comes to a Swift End amid Growing Sexual Harassment Claims

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Bill O’Reilly Not Returning To Fox News | MSNBC

Fox News trennt sich endgültig von Bill O’Reilly

FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE: Bill O’Reilly ist Trump-Fan und einer der bekanntesten Fernseh-Moderatoren Amerikas. Doch nun hat ihn sein Sender vor die Tür gesetzt. Der Grund sind schwere Vorwürfe von mehreren Frauen.

Der konservativ geprägte amerikanische Sender Fox News hat sich nach Berichten über sexuelle Übergriffe von seinem Kult-Moderator Bill O’Reilly getrennt. Das Mutterunternehmen des zum Imperium von Medienzar Rupert Murdoch gehörenden Senders bestätigte die Personalie. „Nach einer sorgfältigen Prüfung der Vorwürfe stimmen das Unternehmen und Bill O’Reilly überein, dass Bill O’Reilly nicht auf Fox News zurückkehren wird“, hieß es in einer Stellungnahme der 21st Century Fox am Mittwoch. » | Quelle: pach./dpa | Mittwoch, 19. April 2017

Fox News 'to Drop Host Bill O'Reilly' after Harassment Cases

BBC: Fox News is reportedly about to drop the country's top-rated cable news host, Bill O'Reilly, amid claims he sexually harassed female colleagues.

The Wall Street Journal - owned by Rupert Murdoch, who also owns Fox News - reports the network is "preparing to cut ties" with the presenter.

Pressure on Fox has mounted since recent reports that five women received $13m in payouts because of Mr O'Reilly.

More than 50 sponsors have withdrawn ads from his show, The O'Reilly Factor.

US media report that the board of 21st Century Fox will hold a meeting about the matter on Thursday.

According to New York Magazine, executives were holding emergency meetings on Wednesday morning to discuss how to get rid of Mr O'Reilly. » | Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Republican Senators Furious That Trump Has Turned Presidency Into A “Trump” Brand Commercial

Republican Senator Joni Ernst, a hard-right member of the GOP, said that she and many of her Republican colleagues in the Senate are not happy that Donald Trump is spending so much time at Mar-A-Lago and so little time actually governing. They are beginning to see what everyone else sees: Trump has turned the Presidency into a giant commercial for the Trump brand. Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.

The Americans did something very stupid to elect Donald Trump into the White House. Trump is a man with no political experience; and even after this short time in office, it's plain to see. Further, he is being influenced by Ivanka, who is profiting from her position in the White House. But more importantly, can anyone explain to me what this young lady knows or understands about geopolitics? And that goes for her husband, Jared, too. How is he going to fix Middle Eastern problems? More especially, how is he going to fix the Palestinian question, particularly when so many experienced politicians before him have failed? The Trump administration is a disaster, it seems to me. God only knows what the next four years will bring. World war is, of course, not out of the question. – Mark

POLL: America's Opinion Of Ivanka Trump

It turns out that young women in America have a pretty unfavorable view of Ivanka Trump. Cenk Uygur, Francis Maxwell, and Hannah Cranston, the hosts of The Young Turks, break it down.

Top US & World Headlines — April 19, 2017

Transsexuality in Iran: Actor Brings Awareness Campaign to France

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Gives His Backing to François Fillon

Reports Indicate Fox News May Cut Ties With Bill O'Reilly | The Last Word | MSNBC

New reports - including from Murdoch-owned WSJ - say Fox News may be close to cutting ties with Bill O'Reilly. NYC Public Advocate Letitia James is asking for a probe into the sexual harassment scandal. Media Matter's Angelo Carusone also joins Lawrence O'Donnell.

Business Deal In China For Ivanka Trump's Company Raises Concern | The 11th Hour | MSNBC

MSNBC's Brian Williams and Stephanie Ruhle discuss the questions raised about the timing of a business deal for Ivanka Trump's brand in China.

Trump Doesn't Know Who Kim Jong Un Is

The Future of Europe: Surprise UK Snap Election All about Brexit

Trump's 100 Days: Diplomacy in Action

Poll: Who's Dumber, Bush Or Trump?

Mahmoud Ahmadenijad Calls for Regional Unity

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadenijad is trying to put doubts over his candidacy to rest. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ahmadenijad says he can improve the country. He also calls for unity among regional rivals, even though Iran is pitted against countries such as Turkey and Saudi Arabia over its support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the war in Yemen.

Ann Coulter Debates Trump's Syria Bombing

Is "In Trump we Trust" still true? Can Trump come back around on this issue?

All the Times Theresa May Refused to Call a General Election

Prime Minister Theresa May has called a snap general election on June 8 - after almost 12 months of continually denying she would do so.

Tim Farron on General Election - BBC News

The Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has welcomed the snap call for a general election, saying they are now the only option for people who want to avoid a hard Brexit.

North Korea Ready to React to 'Any Mode of War' from US

North Korea is preparing for "any mode of war" triggered by US military action, Pyongyang's envoy to the United Nations warns, saying his country would respond to a missile or nuclear strike "in kind."

‘Frexit’ Concerns ahead of French Election

Five days before the first round of the French presidential election the candidates are frantically canvassing for votes.

Top US & World Headlines — April 18, 2017

Democracy Now! »

This Is No General Election, It’s a Coup – MPs Have a Duty to Stop Theresa May

THE GUARDIAN: The prime minister is setting off on a course that will poison politics for a generation. But to succeed, she needs a two-thirds majority in the Commons

Theresa May has turned democracy against itself. She has been seduced by the siren evidence of the 20-point lead in the polls, and she will have a general election, the one she said again and again that she would not call. And it will almost certainly return her with a thumping majority that will allow her to run the Brexit negotiations just as she wants.

There will be no obligation on her to reflect the views of the minority position. She will leave the remainers of England disempowered. She has made a Scottish referendum inevitable, and a border poll in Northern Ireland infinitely more likely. She is resetting politics in a way that will entrench division. We will all rue this day. Read on and comment » | Anne Perkins | Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May Calls General Election for 8 June – Full Video Statement

In a surprise announcement outside 10 Downing Street on Tuesday, the prime minister, Theresa May, calls a general election for 8 June. She says the election will be about leadership. The Tories will remove uncertainty and strengthen Britain's hand in Brexit negotiations.

May has called a snap general election. The Guardian’s writers respond »

Why Tension between the US and N. Korea Will Only Get Worse

Apr. 17, 2017 - 6:53 - With Trump and Pence taking a hardline stance on North Korea and its nuke missile testing, prospects for lessening the tension seem dim - and terrifying

Post-Brexit Britain: This Is What Taking Your Country Back Looks Like

THE INDEPENDENT: Trade deals with murderers, chlorine chicken in our supermarkets, flogging off the health service... the UK outside the EU is looking to be a grim place indeed, says Youssef El-Gingihy

So how is the post Brexit post Trump world shaping up? Well recent events have cast a revealing light as to the direction of travel. Last week saw the post Brexit “Global Britain” strategy pursued headlong. Theresa May was in Saudi Arabia, Chancellor Philip Hammond in India and international trade secretary Dr Liam Fox in the Philippines.

Global Britain

The “Global Britain” strategy essentially embodies an extreme free market drive long dreamed of by elements of the corporate and financial elite. It will take the form of bilateral trade agreements (most notably with Trump’s America) and a bonfire of regulations.

If you thought leaving the European Union would avert the EU-US trade agreement, or Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), think again. A free trade deal with Trump’s America could be TTIP magnified times 10 leaving the UK exposed without the negotiating power of the EU. It will aggressively open up the NHS and public services to US corporate takeover and lock in privatisation. Read on and comment » | Youssef El-Gingihy | Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Kevork Almassian - What Is Really Happening in Syria?

Syrian born Kevork Almassian joins Henrik to discuss what's really happening in Syria and what the US airstrike, issued by Trump, means for the country.

What the Media Won't Tell You about Syria

Do you think the Syrian chemical attack was a false flag?

Erdogan Wins : But Turkey More Divided Than Ever (Parts 1 & 2)

Where's Turkey Headed After Its Referendum? – Inside Story

Turkey's President has declared victory in Sunday's vote that grants the presidential office new sweeping powers.

North Korea 'Will Test Missiles Weekly' Senior Official Tells BBC News

North Korea will continue to test missiles, a senior official has told the BBC in Pyongyang, despite international condemnation and growing military tensions with the US. "We'll be conducting more missile tests on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis," Vice Foreign Minister Han Song-Ryol told the BBC's John Sudworth. He said that an "all-out war" would result if the US took military action.

Advocates Urge Trump to De-escalate with North Korea, Not Ratchet Up Threats & Military Aggression

Vice President Mike Pence has made an unannounced visit to the Demilitarized Zone separating South and North Korea, following North Korea’s attempted missile launch and a massive military parade celebrating the birthday of the country’s founder on Saturday. Pence’s visit comes at a time when tension between the United States and North Korea is quickly ratcheting up. A U.S. armada, including an aircraft carrier and multiple warships, has been deployed to the Korean Peninsula. Last week, NBC News reported the Trump administration is prepared to launch a preemptive attack on North Korea if it proceeds toward a nuclear weapons test. Hours before Pence arrived in South Korea, North Korea attempted to test launch a new ballistic missile, but the test failed as the missile blew up almost immediately.

Pence: US Era of Strategic Patience with North Korea Over - BBC News

US Vice-President Mike Pence has said his country's "era of strategic patience" with North Korea is over. Mr Pence first made the remarks at the demilitarised zone (DMZ), the area dividing the two Koreas, during a visit to South Korea to reaffirm ties. His visit comes amid escalated tensions on the peninsula, with heated rhetoric from both North Korea and the US. He arrived in Seoul on Sunday hours after North Korea carried out a failed missile launch.

Chris Matthews On Donald Trump’s Ignorance Of History | Hardball | MSNBC | April 12, 2017

Chris Matthews discusses President Trump’s lack of understanding of past U.S. history and how it could impact foreign policy decisions today.

Marine Le Pen's More 'Subtle, Dangerous' Message | Morning Joe | MSNBC

Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's National Front, is running for president of France, and the latest polls show her running a close race with challenger Emmanuel Macron. The panel discusses.

Steve Bannon Hastens His Own Demise | Morning Joe | MSNBC

Chief Trump strategist Steve Bannon was 'doomed' according to Frank Bruni's latest column in the Times. As one of the more controversial figures in the White House, the panel debates where he goes from here.

Turkey Referendum, Trump's Trigger Happy Foreign Policy

Comic Book World? Boris Johnson Lumps Russia In as Part of 'Super-villain League’

The UK’s Foreign Minister has said Russia is in a league of super villains along with the Syrian President who is being blamed for an alleged chemical attack on his own people. The remark comes as Boris Johnson failed to convince G7 members to put more sanctions on Russia for its support of Damascus.

EU Observer in Turkey Condemns Referendum as 'Neither Fair Nor Free'

THE INDEPENDENT: European delegation 'deeply worried' as opposition calls for result to be annulled

Fears the Yes vote in Turkey's referendum which granted far-reaching new powers to Turkey's President may have been unfairly influenced in his favour have been heightened by criticism from an EU observer sent as an impartial witness.

Opposition parties are saying the result should be annulled after alleging electoral fraud in Sunday’s referendum, in which 51% of the electorate voted for constitutional changes that include the abolition of the office of Prime Minister, and could allow Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stay as President until 2029.

The EU sent a delegation of 20 impartial observers to ensure the referendum complied with European standards. Read on and comment » | Niamh McIntyre | Monday, April 17, 2017

Exclusive: British Journalist Destroys MSM Lies On Syria

Exclusive interview with British Journalist Tom Duggan in Damascus at the French Hospital tells us about the chemical attacks accusations. Interview conducted by Syrian artist and political activist Hanin Elias

Ann Coulter Doesn't Believe Assad Used Chemical Weapons | April 12, 2017

Ann Coulter interview on The Joyce Kaufman Show

President Bashar Al-Assad Gives First Interview Since Syria Airstrikes | MSNBC

Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad gives his first interview since the suspected chemical attack and the U.S. airstrikes on the Shayrat airbase. NBC's Chris Jansing and Richard Engel report.

Former UK Ambassador to Syria: Assad Wasn't behind the Chemical Attack

Former British Ambassador to Syria Peter Ford says those calling for intervention in Syria are likes "dogs returning to their own vomit." Peter Ford says he believes it is "highly unlikely" that Russia or the Assad regime was behind the attack in Idlib.

Muslims Against M103 Seminar

Turkey Referendum: First Results Show 'Yes' Vote Ahead

Turkey referendum: Initial results from the Turkey referendum on constitutional change indicate that the 'yes' vote is ahead. If enough people vote yes, the country's parliamentary democracy would change to a more powerful presidency. Al Jazeera's Bernard Smith reports from Istanbul.

Cadbury Removes Word “Easter” from Halal-certified “Whatever” Eggs

David Menzies reports that British chocolate maker Cadbury, has removed the word “Easter” from its Easter eggs yet sought and received Halal certification for these same "whatever" eggs.

Pauline Hanson Calls for Boycott of Cadbury Easter Eggs

Pauline Hanson calls for boycott of Cadbury Easter eggs. One Nation senator Pauline Hanson has urged Australians to avoid Cadbury's halal-certified Easter eggs and chocolate.

Popular Chocolates Now Labeled "Halal," Not "Easter"

David Menzies reports chocolate makers have removed the word "Easter" from their treats but added the word "Halal" to make them Sharia compliant.

North Korea: Missile Test Fails after Showcase Parade

'It's Us or Them' Review of Secretary Tillerson's First Official Visit to Moscow

The future of Syria and the Assad government dominated the US Secretary of State's first official visit to Moscow. Rex Tillerson met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and had an unscheduled and secret meeting with President Putin.

Jesus of Nazareth | Full Movie HD

The Gospel of John | Official Full HD Movie

Theresa May Urges Religious Tolerance in Easter Message

Prime minister Theresa May urges tolerance in a video message posted on the 10 Downing Street YouTube channel on Sunday to mark the celebration of Easter. May references her own childhood growing up in a vicarage and also says the “strong tradition” of religious freedoms which exist in Britain must be treasured

Alastair Campbell: PM is wrong to hint that ‘God would have voted leave’ »

Is the Korean Peninsula Headed for War? - Inside Story

North Korea Says It’s ‘Ready For War’ – Is The US? | For The Record | MSNBC

Rep. Scott Taylor (R-VA) and Defense One’s Kevin Baron discuss the implications of a potential U.S. strike on North Korea.

Britain Set to Lose EU ‘Crown Jewels’

THE GUARDIAN: Rival member states vie to attract prestigious European agencies

The EU is set to inflict a double humiliation on Theresa May, stripping Britain of its European agencies within weeks, while formally rejecting the prime minister’s calls for early trade talks.

The Observer has learned that EU diplomats agreed their uncompromising position at a crunch meeting on Tuesday, held to set out the union’s strategy in the talks due to start next month.

A beauty contest between member states who want the European banking and medicine agencies, currently located in London, will begin within two weeks, with selection criteria to be unveiled by the president of the European council, Donald Tusk.

The European Banking Authority and the European Medicines Agency employ about 1,000 people, many of them British, and provide a hub for businesses in the UK. It is understood that the EU’s chief negotiator hopes the agencies will know their new locations by June, although the process may take longer. Cities such as Frankfurt, Milan, Amsterdam and Paris are competing to take the agencies, which are regarded as among the EU’s crown jewels. Read on and comment » | Daniel Boffey | Saturday, April 15, 2017

North Korea to Strike US Bases in Asian Pacific & South Korean Presidential Palace If US Attacks

North Korea will strike US military bases in Japan and South Korea, as well as the South Korean president’s residence in Seoul, if America engages in aggression against Pyongyang, North Korea’s General Staff warned, according to state news agency KCNA.

How Will the US React If North Korea Tests Its Nukes?

Fox News military analyst Jack Keane on the U.S. dropping a bomb in Afghanistan and what the U.S. should do if North Korea conducts more nuclear tests.

North Korea's Ominous Show of Force

An ominous sight in North Korea's Kim Il Sung Square, where a growing missile arsenal is on full display, including what South Korea suspects are two never-before-seen Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

Syria, Trump and a Media U-turn – The Listening Post

US - North Korea War "At Any Moment"

'Democrats' Taking Over The Donald Trump White House? | The Last Word | MSNBC

Steve Bannon reportedly called Jared Kushner a "Democrat" but now Ivanka Trump, Kushner, and two former Goldman Sachs execs are reportedly growing their influence ahead of Steve Bannon. Betsey Woodruff, David Horsey and Charlie Pierce join Ari Melber.

Rare Live Report from North Korea Military Parade

BBC: North Korea has paraded soldiers, tanks and other military hardware in Pyongyang to mark the 105th anniversary of the birth of its founding president, Kim Il-sung.

The show of strength on Saturday comes after the country warned the US not to take provocative action in the region, saying it was "ready to hit back with nuclear attacks".

The BBC's John Sudworth's movements are being tightly controlled but he was allowed to report live from the parade.

"You can feel the ground shake" he said, watching soldiers, tanks and rockets pass. (+ BBC video) » | Saturday, April 15, 2017

Nordkorea droht mit „vollständigem Krieg“

FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE ZEITUNG: Mit einer gigantischen MIlitärparade feiert sich Nordkorea selbst. Der Konflikt um das Atomwaffenprogramm des Regimes in Pjöngjang spitzt sich unterdessen zu. China ruft zur Mäßigung auf – und schiebt Trump den Schwarzen Peter zu.

Der Konflikt zwischen Nordkorea und den Vereinigten Staaten um das militärische Atomprogramm Pjöngjangs drohte sich am Samstag weiter auszuweiten. Vom Regime des stalinistisch geführten Landes kamen die gewohnt martialischen Töne: Nordkorea drohte Washington damit, einen möglichen Atomangriff mit einem nuklearen Gegenschlag zu vergelten. Das Land sei bereit, „einen vollständigen Krieg mit einem vollständigen Krieg zu beantworten“, sagte die Nummer Zwei des Landes, Choe Ryong Hae, am Samstag in einer vom Staatsfernsehen übertragenen Rede. » | Markus Wehner | Samstag, 15. April 2017

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North Korea Military Parade Shows Off ‘New Weapons’

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un watches a military parade in Pyongyang on Saturday, marking the 105th ‘Day of the Sun’, the birth anniversary of the state’s founder Kim Il-sung. The parade showcases military vehicles carrying different types of missiles. International fears have been mounting over whether the regime is preparing to conduct a nuclear test

North Korea parades military might and warns US amid nuclear test fears »

Nordkorea-Krise: Düstere Vorahnungen zum Tag der Sonne

FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE ZEITUNG: Nordkorea will zum Geburtstag des Staatsgründers Kim Il-sung Stärke demonstrieren. Das könnte zu einer internationalen Eskalation führen. Denn mit Trump steht dem Regime in Pjöngjang ein unberechenbarer Widersacher gegenüber.

Für Nordkorea ist es der größte Feiertag des Jahres. An diesem Samstag lässt das Regime den Geburtstag des Staatsgründers Kim Il-sung als „Tag der Sonne“ feiern. Dass es an diesem 105. Geburtstag des Begründers der Kim-Dynastie eine große Militärparade geben wird, erscheint sicher. Doch wird Machthaber Kim Jong-un, der Enkel des Staatsgründers, den großen Tag auch mit einem Atomtest oder einem Raketenstart „feiern“ lassen? Satellitenbilder zeigen auffällige Aktivitäten auf Nordkoreas Testgelände. » | Petra Kolonko, Peking | Freitag, 14. April 2017

''It's Unbelievable That She Works in the White House.'' Morning Joe’s Mika on Kellyanne Conway

Lauren Green on the Significance of Good Friday

Fox News religion correspondent provides insight

Hank Hanegraaff Converts to Eastern Orthodoxy: Here's Why!

Poland Proclaims Christ King Over Nation!

Poland is just the latest example of the re-awakening of Christian civilization in Europe.

Jesus Christ Officially Enthroned the King of Poland | November 19, 2016 (English subtitles)

In the presence of bishops and cardinals, the President of the Republic Andrzej Duda, the Ministers of the Government and many other senior state officials, on the 1050th anniversary of its Baptism, Poland has officially recognized and confirmed the reign of Jesus Christ over its people.

Greek Orthodox Bishop Calls on Erdogan to Denounce Islam and Be Baptised

NEO KOSMOS: The proposal comes with the added suggestion that Russian President Vladimir Putin be his godfather

Greek Orthodox Bishop, Metropolit Seraphim of Piraeus has caused controversy by urging Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to convert to Orthodoxy with Russian President Vladimir Putin as his godfather. And no, it's not a joke.

In a 37-page letter to Erdogan written in Greek, Metropolit Seraphim asks the Turkish leader to denounce his Islamic faith and be baptised in the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.

"If you want to save yourself and your family you should convert to Greek Orthodox Church, the only real faith," Seraphim writes, reports Keep Talking Greece.

"We propose and we advise you to come to the arms of the Greek Orthodox Church before the end of your life on earth. » | Thursday, April 13, 2017

Letter of His Eminence Metropolitan of Piraeus Mr. Seraphim to the President of the Turkish Republic Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan (In Greek) »

Dr. Lustig: Type 2 Diabetes Is "Processed Food Disease"

Dr. Robert Lustig is an endocrinologist and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology at the University of California-San Francisco. In this video, he sits down with CrossFit’s Rory McKernan to explain sugar’s toxicity, outline the stakes of sugar consumption and offer suggestions for addressing the ongoing sugar crisis.

“Sugar is toxic,” Lustig explains. “It proffers a set of biochemical alterations that are detrimental to human health—unrelated to its calories.”

In this way, Lustig says, sugar “is very much like alcohol,” and chronic metabolic diseases associated with alcohol are becoming prevalent in children with high-sugar diets.

When asked about the state of pediatric medicine in the United States, Lustig says, “We have a problem.”

Because the food industry has negatively influenced nutrition science for the last 45 years, many people still abide by the mistaken belief that a healthy diet is attained by regulating calories and saturated fat. This misconception has led to a rise in chronic metabolic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes in adult and youth populations.

People who believe they are making healthy choices and avoiding sugar are nevertheless affected by the crisis.

“Even though you might not be sick,” Lustig says, “society is.”

In the final third of the video, Lustig outlines the necessary steps for enacting a societal intervention. These steps include educating the public, approaching sugar as an addictive substance and calling Type 2 diabetes what it is: “processed food disease.”

North Korea Blames US 'Aggression' amid Tension

North Korea is blaming the US for stirring up a possible conflict in the region. Words have been flying between the adversaries as the North prepares to mark its biggest celebration of the year - some say with a show of force. Al Jazeera's Gerald Tan explains.

Day of Reckoning: How Will Erdogan's Referendum Reshape Turkey? (Parts 1 & 2)

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, du réformateur au «sultan»

LE FIGARO: PORTRAIT - Neuf mois après avoir mis en échec une tentative de putsch, le président turc Recep Tayyip Erdogan joue son va-tout dimanche lors d'un référendum sur une révision constitutionnelle qui lui permettrait, s'il l'emporte, de considérablement renforcer ses pouvoirs.

Des mois qu'il s'époumone dans des meetings aux quatre coins du pays. Au point d'en devenir aphone, ce qui l'a contraint à annuler plusieurs rassemblements. Ce dimanche, le président turc Recep Tayyip Erdogan joue gros: neuf mois après avoir mis en échec une sanglante tentative de putsch, il appelle les Turcs à se prononcer par référendum sur une révision de la Constitution qui lui permettrait de considérablement renforcer ses pouvoirs. » | Par Anne-Laure Frémont | vendredi 14 avril 2017

Appell der Uno: Russen sollen Gewalt gegen Homosexuelle in Tschetschenien stoppen

SPIEGEL ONLINE: Mehr als 100 Festnahmen, Folter, mindestens drei Tote: Tschetschenien geht brutal gegen Homosexuelle und Transgender vor - auch wenn die Führung dementiert. Nun nimmt die Uno den Kreml in die Pflicht.

Die tschetschenischen Behörden geben sich zwar alle Mühe, das Thema herunterzuspielen. Doch inzwischen sorgen die Berichte von staatlichen Übergriffen auf mehr als 100 Homosexuelle und Transgender auch international für Protest.

Der Hohe Kommissar der Vereinten Nationen für Menschenrechte wandte sich mit einem Aufruf direkt an Russland, Druck auf die Führung in Tschetschenien zu machen. Der Kreml müsse die Verfolgung stoppen, heißt es auf der Webseite des Büros des Hohen Kommissars. Homosexuelle lebten in einem Klima der Angst, das auch durch die homophobe Rhetorik der Behörden entstünde. Die Investigativ-Journalistin Elena Milaschina von der russischen "Nowaja Gaseta" hatte als erste über die Vorfälle berichtet. » | jok/AP | Freitag, 14. April 2017

Stephen Cohen: This Is Most Dangerous Moment in US-Russian Relations Since Cuban Missile Crisis

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has wrapped up a visit to Moscow, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The meetings come at a time of increased tension between Washington and Moscow. On Wednesday during a press conference, President Trump said relations with Russia had reached a new low point. Trump’s comments came a day after the White House accused Russia of attempting to cover up the role of the Syrian government in the recent chemical attack in Syria that killed 87 people. Russia has rejected the claim, saying the U.S. has been too quick to blame Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. We speak to Stephen Cohen, professor emeritus of Russian studies and politics at New York University and Princeton University.

Is Turkey On the Road to Autocracy? – Video Explainer

President Erdoğan is set to benefit from sweeping new powers over parliament and the judiciary if Turkish voters support his constitutional reforms in this Sunday’s referendum. But with a heavy crackdown on opponents and the press, many of his critics fear the country is on a path to autocracy

Verfassungsreferendum in der Türkei: Erdogan wirft Europa Faschismus und Islamfeindlichkeit vor

NEUE ZÜRCHER ZEITUNG: Drei Tage vor dem Verfassungsreferendum in der Türkei hat Staatspräsident Recep Tayyip Erdogan Europa erneut eine faschistische und islamfeindliche Haltung vorgeworfen. «Das Make-Up im Gesicht Europas zerfliesst», sagte Erdogan an einer Wahlkampfveranstaltung in der Schwarzmeerstadt Giresun. «Das darunterliegende faschistische, rassistische, fremdenfeindliche und islamfeindliche Gesicht hat angefangen, sich zu zeigen. Sie haben nun angefangen zu zeigen, dass sie islamfeindlich sind. Sie können Muslime nicht ertragen.» » | dpa | Donnerstag, 13. April 2017