Lord Heseltine Brexit Is the Cancer Gnawing at the Heart of the Conservative Party

Lord Heseltine Talks Theresa May and Brexit

Brexit Is Dead: A Wave of Anger Crashes over Britain

SPIEGEL ONLINE INTERNATIONAL: Europe used to have a fearful respect of the Tories. But those days have long since passed. Now, the weakened party may have accidentally killed off Brexit -- a pet project that most party leaders didn't want in the first place.

Once upon a time, under the leadership of Margaret Thatcher, the Tories filled all of Europe with trepidation. French President François Mitterrand complained to his psychologist that he was plagued by nightmares caused by the British leader and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, as unclassified British documents revealed in late 2016, once preferred to chow down on a cream pie in Salzburg than meet with the British prime minister.

Many in the UK thought a bit of fear was a good thing. Fear sounded like respect and influence -- and, more than anything, like good deals. But now, after two catastrophic elections in less than a year, that is over. Completely.

"The country looks ridiculous," the Financial Times -- not exactly a leftist mouthpiece -- wrote recently. Indeed, the party of Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher has turned into a gaggle of high rollers and unwitting clowns. » | An Editorial by Thomas Hüetlin | Thursday, June 15, 2017

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BBC Panorama - Election 2017: What Just Happened? | June 12, 2017

Theresa May's election gamble has resulted in a catastrophic outcome for the Conservatives, whilst Jeremy Corbyn has defied many expectations. Following the election that's changed the face of British politics, Nick Robinson asks how and why it happened.

Qatar: Meet Citizens Affected by the Diplomatic Crisis

The Glazov Gang: Paul Weston on the Islamic Terror in the UK

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What's Her Game Plan? Weakened Theresa May in Paris ahead of Brexit Negotiations

Bernie Sanders Slams Trump for Ignoring Climate Change, Income Inequality & Voter Suppression

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Brexit Negotiations "Could End Absolutely Anywhere"

Now, "the terms will be dictated by the EU," says Sajjad KARIM, British Member of the European Parliament. The real danger now is that May won't have the majority to pass whatever agreement comes of the negotiations.

Bernie Sanders: We Must Reevaluate Our Relationship With Saudi Arabia

Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke about his vote for a resolution of disapproval of arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

Ivanka Calls Her Father's Critics 'Vicious'

Ivanka says that she didn’t expect her father’s critics to be so vicious. Hannah Cranston, Mark Thompson, and Amberia Allen, the hosts of The Young Turks, break it down.

May's Mess: UK PM Struggles to Form Government after Losing Majority

British Prime Minister Theresa May has apologized to Conservative MPs for losing the party's majority in the general election. Amid much media speculation over her political future, the Tory leader is now trying to form a coalition government. But there are hurdles, as Polly Boiko explains.

Landslide: Where Will Macron's Momentum Lead France? (Parts 1 & 2)

French Legislatives: Does the French Working Class Care about Europe?

Qatar Airways Chief: Air Blockade ‘Unfair and Illegal’

The Chief Executive of Qatar Airways says the measures taken against Qatari air traffic should be declared illegal. Speaking to Al Jazeera's Andrew Simmons, Akbar Al Baker criticised Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain for closing their airspace to Qatari flights.

Oman's Flourishing Youth Consider the Future of Their Nation

'A Young Nation' portrays Oman through the eyes of its youth and strives to put a human face on what is at stake in the country, touching on the anxious question of stability in Oman and the rest of the Middle East. This report was filmed, edited and produced by Hannah Gaber.

Bad News in the Battle for Freedom of Speech

Ezra Levant of TheRebel.media reports more bad news in the battle for freedom of speech as the Supreme Court of Canada refused to hear his appeal of the defamation judgment against him.

The Trump Experiment Has Failed – Still Think We Should Run Government Like A Business?

Republicans have long been telling us that we should elect a businessman to the Presidency to run this country like a business. How’s that working out for ya? It is time that we understand that political experience means something in this country, and that the United States is not a business. Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.

General Election: Britain Post-Brexit – May's Misjudgment

MARK ALEXANDER: Brexit is tearing the UK apart. It was a very bad idea from the start.

Prior to the referendum, there was no good, rational debate on the subject. Debate was governed by emotion and misinformation. So people ended up voting without knowing the facts.

As a result, the country is divided: younger people tend to be Remainers; older people tend to be Brexiters. Many young people feel they have had their future taken away from them; old people feel that Britain now has a chance to regain sovereignty and take back control.

We are living, however, in an increasingly globalized world; so how much true sovereignty can we expect to regain by leaving the EU? Moreover, what is it going to cost us?

The problem for the Tories is simple to understand. Ever since the UK entered the EU, the Party has been split – split between Europhobes and Europhiles. It seems that no leader has been able to heal the rift between these two groups. Thatcher couldn’t do it; and nor could Cameron. That’s why Cameron called the Brexit referendum: to try and bring his Party together. The mess we have now is the result. So now, instead of just the Tories being divided, the nation is divided too.

May had been herself a Remainer. She’d have been better off sticking to her principles.

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Inside Story - How Long Can Britain's May Cling to Power?

Theresa May, British prime minister, is fighting to save her political career after Thursday's election setback. May addressed the nation on Friday - saying she has struck a deal with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to form a minority government. She says what the UK needs now more than ever - is stability, and not division.

Despite Theresa May's enthusiasm to go forward, the leader of the Scottish Nationalist Party, Nicola Sturgeon, says it is time for May to move on. Sturgeon says she has lost all "authority and credibility". She says the conservatives were "reckless", and Sturgeon is promising to form alliances with any party willing to keep them out of power. So, did Theresa May's call for a snap elections backfire? | Presenter: Jane Dutton | Guests: Alex Deane - former chief of staff to David Cameron, former UK prime minister, and now heads up the public-affairs firm, FTI Consulting; Matthew Goodwin - senior fellow at the Brexit think tank, UK in a Changing Europe; Matt Zarb-Cousin - former spokesman for Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn | Source: Al Jazeera News

Brexit Doubts Loom after May's Snap UK Election Gamble Back Fires

European leaders took little time to digest Britain’s complex general election result before insisting that Brexit negotiations must go on, regardless of the hung parliament which threatens to sink talks before they’ve even begun.

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Qatar FM in Moscow for Talks with Russia

Qatar's Foreign Minister was in Moscow on Saturday for talks with his Russian counterpart. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said only dialogue will solve the dispute that's dividing the Gulf. But Washington's role as mediator is in question. Al Jazeera’s as Andrew Simmons explains.

Merkel Assumes UK Will Stick with Its Brexit Plan

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the EU is ready to start Brexit negotiations despite the UK election shock.

Brexit: 'I Feel I've Been Excluded' – BBC News

Theresa May says she is determined to start Brexit negotiations with the EU in 10 days' time, as originally planned. There are three million EU nationals living in the UK who were not eligible to vote at the election, but the way Brexit is delivered will have a profound effect on their lives. The BBC spoke to a group of EU nationals living in Edinburgh to gauge their reaction.

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HARDtalk: Bernie Sanders

Stephen Sackur is at the 2017 Hay Literary Festival to speak to US senator Bernie Sanders, the longest-serving independent in US congressional history. He was credited with injecting passion and belief into the race for 2016's Democratic presidential nomination, a race that was eventually won by Hillary Clinton. But did he plant the seeds of a political revolution in the United States?

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Theresa May: A Profile by Matthew Parris - BBC Newsnight

Who is the real Theresa May? What does she stand for? Times columnist Matthew Parris has this in-depth profile.

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Saudi Move against Qatar Is a Game-of-Thrones Style Power Play

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Paris's Notre-Dame: Attacker Shot Outside Cathedral - BBC News

French police say they have shot a man outside the cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, after he tried to attack an officer using a hammer. Police have closed the area and are asking people to stay away. Reports say the attacker has been injured and his condition is not clear. Eyewitnesses reported tourists fleeing for cover. France is in a state of emergency since attacks by jihadists in Paris left 130 people dead in 2015.

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Comey Prepares to Testify on Trump and Russia - BBC News

The former FBI Director will testify in front of US Congress and comment on whether President Trump wanted him to stop investigating his connections to Russia. | Produced by Franz Strasser.

Qatar's Foreign Minister Talks to Al Jazeera about Diplomatic Crisis

Qatar's Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani spoke to Al Jazeera after several member nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council and others severed diplomatic ties.

How Should We Tackle Extremism? - BBC Newsnight

How should society balance the need for security with the protection of civil liberty? Evan Davis speaks to Henna Rai, Director of the Women Against Radicalisation Network, and Anas Altikriti, CEO of the Cordoba Foundation.

Sebastian Gorka on President Trump’s Twitter Feud with London Mayor - BBC Newsnight

Following a Twitter feud between President Donald Trump and London Mayor Sadiq Khan, Evan Davis speaks to Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka.

President Trump vs President Obama Visiting Saudi Arabia

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Leaked UAE Emails: Yousef al-Otaiba Criticises Trump

The latest round of leaked emails of the United Arab Emirates' ambassador to the US reveal repeated criticism by the diplomat of then-US presidential candidate Donald Trump.

The Huffington Post, the US media outlet that received the latest series of emails, said they showed Yousef al-Otaiba denigrating Trump and others with officials close to then-President Barack Obama.

UAE Email Leak: 'On What Planet Can Trump Be President?'

The latest round of leaked emails of the United Arab Emirates' ambassador to the US reveal repeated criticism by the diplomat of US President Donald Trump.

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Emmanuel Macron réagit au retrait des États-Unis de l'accord de Paris.

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Pourquoi l'Arabie saoudite met au ban le Qatar

Riyad et ses alliés ont rompu leurs relations diplomatiques avec le petit émirat, accusé d'un double jeu vis-à-vis du voisin iranien.

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Inside Story - What's Behind the Diplomatic Breakdown in the Gulf?

What's behind the diplomatic breakdown in the Gulf? – Inside Story This time it's more than just recalling ambassadors. Land and sea borders have been closed. On top of that, major airlines are cancelling flights to and from Doha. And Qatar residents have two weeks to leave the Gulf states in question.

Qatari leaders say they’re astonished at what they call the unjustified decision by seven countries to cut diplomatic relations. A cabinet statement said the aim is to strip Qatar of its sovereign decisions. The Foreign Ministry said: 'The aim is clear and it is to impose guardianship on the state. This by itself is a violation of Qatar's sovereignty as a state. So, how far will this crisis go? And what will mean for the Gulf Cooperation Council? | Presenter: Kamahl Santamaria | Guests: Abdulaziz Alhorr, Academic, researcher and contributor to the book: 'Policy-making in transformative state: The Case of Qatar'; Mahjoob Zweiri, Associate Professor in contemporary history of the Middle East, Qatar University; David Hearst, Editor in chief of Middle East Eye

Le Qatar face au défi de son isolement dans le Golfe

LE FIGARO: L'Arabie saoudite, les Émirats et l'Égypte rompent avec Doha, accusé de financer le terrorisme.

Rupture des relations diplomatiques, fermeture des espaces aériens et maritimes, interdiction de voyager au Qatar: la mise en quarantaine du minuscule émirat est entrée en vigueur. Appuyée par les Émirats arabes unis, Bahreïn et l'Égypte, l'Arabie saoudite a décidé lundi d'isoler son remuant voisin qu'elle accuse de financer le terrorisme. «Le Qatar accueille divers groupes terroristes pour déstabiliser la région, comme la confrérie des Frères musulmans, Daech et al-Qaida», souligne Riyad. À son tour, Doha, réagissant avec colère, a accusé ses voisins du Golfe de vouloir mettre le Qatar «sous tutelle» et de l'étouffer économiquement. » | Par Georges Malbrunot | lundi 5 juin 2017

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Diplomatic Spat: Several Gulf States Cut Ties with Qatar for Allegedly ‘Supporting Terrorism’

The Middle East has descended into a huge diplomatic row. Four Gulf countries: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the UAE have severed diplomatic ties with Qatar. While Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have also closed their borders with the country. They accuse Doha of supporting terrorism and interfering in the internal affairs of Arab states.

GCC Rift: Five Nations Cut Diplomatic Ties with Qatar

The Qatari government says it regrets the unjustified decision by four countries to cut diplomatic ties. Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are also imposing an air, sea, and land embargo. The Saudis accuse Qatar of supporting extremism and radicalism as well as media incitement, which Qatar denies. Al Jazeera's Hashem Ahelbarra explains.

Here's What's Behind the Qatar Diplomatic Split

Four Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia cut diplomatic ties with Qatar and moved to close off access to the Gulf country, escalating a crisis that started over its relationship with Iran and its support of the Muslim Brotherhood. Bloomberg's Mohammed Sergie reports on "Bloomberg Markets."

Iran's Leader Lashes Out at Trump, Saudis for Anti-Tehran Alliance

REUTERS.COM: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lashed out on Sunday against U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's leaders for their new regional alliance against Tehran, saying it would bear no fruit.

Trump singled out Iran as a key source of funding and support for militant groups during his visit to Saudi Arabia in late May, two days after the Iranian election in which pragmatist President Hassan Rouhani won a second term.

During Trump's visit to Riyadh, the U.S. sealed a $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, Iran's regional arch-rival.

Khamenei called the visit a display of brazenness.

"The U.S. president stands alongside the leaders of a tribal and backward system and does the sword dance, but criticizes an Iranian election with 40 million votes," the supreme leader said in a speech broadcast live on state TV.

"Even with a multi-billion dollar bribe to America, the Saudis cannot achieve their goals in the region," he said. » | Reuters | Sunday, June 4, 2017

What's the Reason behind Recent Media Attacks against Qatar? – Inside Story

It's been a week of tension in the Arabian gulf. Last week, Qatar's official news agency was hacked. Then, fake remarks critical of US foreign policy were posted on its website and wrongly attributed to Qatar's leader. Now, a series of e-mails belonging to the UAE's ambassador to the US have been leaked. They reveal a close co-ordination between the diplomat and a pro-Israeli Think tank in Washington DC. The e-mails also show how Ambassador Youssef al-Otaiba and the Foundation for Defense of Democracies or FDD lobbied in the US against Qatar and Kuwait. So, how will this impact US policy in the Gulf? | Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra | Guests: Saad Djebbar - International lawyer; Ian Black - Visiting Senior Fellow at the Middle East Centre at London School of Economics and a former Middle East Editor for The Guardian newspaper; Mohammed Cherkaoui - Professor of Conflict Resolution at George Mason University.

London Attacks: Police Arrest 12 after Terror Attack - BBC News

Twelve people have been arrested after the London terror attack which left seven people dead and 48 injured. The arrests in Barking, east London, followed a raid at a flat belonging to one of the three attackers.

No Ma’ame, It’s Not a Perversion of Islam!

Our prime minister has come out yet again with the trope that this is a “perversion of Islam.”

I am sick to death of listening to our so-called leaders’ twaddle about these terror attacks being a “perversion” of the 'peaceful faith of Islam.' How stupid do they think the electorate is? As I tweeted today: ‘Jihad is to Islam what Coke is to cola. It’s the real thing!’ Beat that, Mrs. May! That would be a good soundbite for you!

Our politicians will never get a grip on this problem, because they simply refuse to confront the truth. As I have told you before, this is not a law enforcement issue, which they insist it is; rather, it is a war – a war on the West. The Islamic State has already come out and called for ‘All Out War’ on the West during Ramadan. Islamic State is the real thing, too. Not much different from the version of Islam practised in Saudi Arabia. In fact, one could say it is identical. The only difference is that what is pracatised in Saudi Arabia is state-sanctioned rather than rogue. But the end result is the same.

How many more innocent people are going to have to be killed and maimed before our weak leaders change the narrative and accept that they have made a mistake allowing all these people into the West? When will our politicians come to their senses? They need to stop talking nonsense and start talking sense for a change.

Sad times!

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Election Gamble: Tight Race before UK Vote, Polls Suggest Drop in Theresa May’s Ratings

A number of polls in the UK are showing a large drop in support for Prime Minister Theresa May, just days before the country votes. It paints a very different picture to when she called the snap election two months ago, amid predictions she was on course for an overwhelming victory. And while there's a chance they are just rogue polls, RT's Polly Boiko has been looking at what might happen if they turn out to be true.

Why Saudi Arabia Is Our Friend And Iran Is Our Enemy

The official reasons from the US government are lies. Jimmy Dore, and Steve Oh discuss on the latest episode of Aggressive Progressives.

UK: May Says “Things Need to Change,” Then Repeats False and Failed Analysis That Jihad Is “Perversion of Islam”

JIHAD WATCH: Theresa May says “far too much tolerance of extremism in our country,” and that “when it comes to taking on extremism and terrorism things need to change.” Then she repeats the same false and failed analysis, that the jihad “is a perversion of Islam.” Her refusal to identify the motivating ideology behind these jihad attacks means that she will never confront this enemy properly, and never deal with the real source of the incitement to violence. And so for all her tough talk, she is doomed to failure. Read on and comment » | Robert Spencer | Sunday, June 4, 2017

London Attacks: Theresa May 'Enough Is Enough' - BBC News

Prime Minister Theresa May has said it is time to say "enough is enough" when it comes to tackling terrorism. "We cannot and must not pretend that things can continue as they are," she said. She said the general election will go ahead as planned on Thursday.

London Attacks: UK PM Theresa May Addresses Nation

How Islamic State Called for 'All-Out War' on West during Ramadan

THE TELEGRAPH: European security services are bracing for more attacks during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, after Islamic State called on its followers to rise up in an “all-out war” on "infidels” in the West.

Last Saturday marked the start of a 30-day period of fasting and reflection in the Islamic world, which has in recent years seen a large uptick in Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) terror attacks.

“Muslim brothers in Europe who can’t reach the Islamic State lands, attack them in their homes, their markets, their roads and their forums,” the jihadist group said in a message entitled Where are the lions of war? and published on YouTube. Read on and comment » | Josie Ensor, Middle East Correspondent, in Beirut | Sunday, June 4, 2017

London Bridge Attack: Van Mows Down Pedestrians, Reports of Stabbing at Nearby Restaurant

Behind The Scenes : The Prince Of Monaco's Kitchen - Documentary

''The politics divides the men, the gastronomy gathers them.'' In the service of the princely Couple, H.S.H. Prince Albert II and H.S.H. Princess Charlène of Monaco, the chef Christian Garcia prepares the particular meals of the family Grimaldi and orchestrates the big receptions of the Palace. We are going to follow in their everyday life, the Chamberlain, the servants, the linen maids, the gardeners, silver cleaners and entire staff of the Palace of Monaco which protect all the secular traditions in the art to receive. Through this exceptional documentary, we discover the wings of one of the most famous Palaces of the planet and the principality which fascinates the whole world. ''La bonne cuisine est la base du véritable bonheur.'' Auguste Escoffier, 1846 - 1935

Privacy And Power: A Year In The Life Of Prince Albert Of Monaco

For one year, our cameras followed the Prince in his daily head of state and family. Twelve key moments of a year of reign behind the scenes of princely palaces and abroad. His personal office atop one of the towers of the palace (rarely filmed) to the most private rooms where he always meets with the family, sports events in charitable prestigious galas, political obligations very personal passion, Monaco or abroad, the ruler of Monaco sharing for the first time his public and private life ... A topic not to be missed, in which man is surrounded by his top aides, his wife and his whole family to reveal its personality and intimate answer the questions related to his reign.

BBC Documentary - Abu Dhabi, UAE

BBC Presenter-Reporter Amandeep Bhangu | Current Affairs Documentary | Broadcast internationally | The UAE is often thought of in terms of oil wealth and conspicuous consumption. But the new name of the game is economic and cultural diversification. So is it really changing? Amandeep Bhangu examines by interviewing Emiratis and expats who work in the capital, Abu Dhabi.

UAE Direct »

"Cool, Smooth, Terrific": Macron's First Steps on the World Stage

Mike Pence Can't Understand Why People Care About Climate Change

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Branson: Paris Exit Cements Donald Trump As Worst President In U.S. History | For The Record | MSNBC

Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson tells Greta Van Susteren that President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris climate accord has “dragged America to a new, very shameful low.”

What Does US Decision on Climate Mean for our Planet? - Inside Story

President Donald Trump announced the United States was formally withdrawing from the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement, keeping his campaign promise to American workers, especially coal miners.

The president, surrounded by his supporters, made the address during a speech at the White House on Thursday. Global leaders formed a united front in criticising the decision with condemnation coming from Asia, Australia and Europe. What is the impact of his decision? And what will it mean for our planet? | Presenter: Hazem Sika | Guest: Gina Loudon - former Trump campaign media surrogate and author; Michael Dorsey - director of the Sierra Club, the largest environmental organisation in the US; Damian Ryan - director of strategy at the Climate Group

Morning Joe: Steve Bannon Is Now the President! – June 2, 2017

Trump Staff Shortage – Nobody Wants To Work In His Disastrous Administration

According to a senior Republican official, the White House is struggling to hire more staffers because there aren’t enough qualified, talented people applying for positions to work with Donald Trump. The anonymous Republican claims that too many people view the president as “crazy,” and they don’t want to be associated with his brand. Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.

Ireland Could Elect Its First Gay Prime Minister

Ireland could soon have its first openly gay prime minister. Leo Varadkar, the son of an Indian immigrant, is the favourite to win a ruling party vote. His political achievements are sign of huge generational change in the once staunchly Catholic country. Al Jazeera’s Neave Barker reports from Dublin

UK: What Does Theresa May Stand For?

World Leaders Condemn US Withdrawal from Paris Climate Deal

World leaders have condemned US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull America out of the Paris Climate Agreement. Al Jazeera’s Andrew Thomas reports from Sydney.

Question Time from Barnet – June 1, 2017

Chinesischer Ministerpräsident in Berlin: Pressekonferenz Li und Kanzlerin Merkel

Pressekonferenz mit Bundeskanzlerin Merkel und dem chinesischen Ministerpräsidenten Li Keqiang in Berlin

Our Disgraceful Exit From the Paris Accord

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Only future generations will be able to calculate the full consequences of President Trump’s incredibly shortsighted approach to climate change, since it is they who will suffer the rising seas and crippling droughts that scientists say are inevitable unless the world brings fossil fuel emissions to heel.

But this much is clear now: Mr. Trump’s policies — the latest of which was his decision to withdraw from the 2015 Paris agreement on climate change — have dismayed America’s allies, defied the wishes of much of the American business community, threatened America’s competitiveness as well as job growth in crucial industries and squandered what was left of America’s claim to leadership on an issue of global importance. » | The Editorial Board | Thursday, June 1, 2017

Speech of the French President Emmanuel Macron in English - Reaction to Donald Trump

"Make our planet great again"