Tuesday, July 04, 2017
Naomi Klein: Trump Is the First Fully Commercialized Global Brand to Serve as US President
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Donald Trump,
Naomi Klein
Naomi Klein on Trump, Corbyn and the Global "War on Affordable Housing"
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Donald Trump,
Naomi Klein
Monday, July 03, 2017
The Guardian View on Macron: Progressive and Pro-European. What’s Not to envy?
Emmanuel Macron went to the Palace of Versailles on Monday and proclaimed a French revolution. For those with a feel for French history, this juxtaposition of venue and idea was rich in irony. But the French president’s speech to the newly elected parliament and the senate was one that matters in the here and now, not just in the republic itself but across Europe – and in Britain, too.
In one sense, Mr Macron’s address was familiar for those who have studied his rise. There were few new policy commitments. Those that he made – they included a reduction in the size of the national assembly and other state bodies plus, importantly, the lifting later this year of France’s post-Bataclan state of emergency – were familiar from his presidential campaign. There will be more detail when France’s prime minister, Édouard Philippe, outlines the government’s legislative programme on Tuesday. » | Monday, July 3, 2017
Inside Story - Can Washington Push for a Dialogue on the Gulf Crisis?
Meanwhile, the US is calling on all sides to sit down and talk. A statement from Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says while some of the measures will be very difficult for Qatar to meet, there are significant areas which provide a basis for ongoing dialogue leading to resolution. So, is dialogue even possible?
Presenter: Hazem Sika | Guests: Abdulaziz Al-Horr - CEO of the Qatar Finance and Business Academy; Ahmed Al Burai - Lecturer at Istanbul Aydin University; Hillary Mann Leverett - Former White House official.
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Bahrain,
Egypt,
Gulf crisis,
Inside Story,
Qatar,
Rex Tillerson,
Saudi Arabia,
Saudi demands,
Turkey,
UAE
Helmut Kohl from the Province to the World Stage | DW Documentary
With his burial on the grounds of Speyer cathedral, Helmut Kohl returns to the region that made him what he was: an international politician from the provinces. Kohl was often pilloried for his provincialism, but he used it to his political advantage: he entertained world leaders at the Deidesheimer Hof hotel, and treated them to his favorite local dishes. In this way, he eased their concerns about the possibility of a unified Germany -- and especially, the concerns of the French. And as far as a united Europe was concerned, Kohl envisioned not an abstract bureaucracy, but a community of regions. At the same time, there were serious problems in Kohl's family life. His two sons and second wife argued about how to maintain Kohl's political legacy. The CDU in Kohl's hometown of Ludwigshafen is also divided on Kohl's place in history -- because of his participation in a campaign financing scandal. For this report, we traveled to Rheinland-Pfalz to find out how this region affected Helmut Kohl's political career.
Sunday, July 02, 2017
Does Trump Want to Redo 1953 CIA Coup in Iran?
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Donald Trump,
Iran
Inside Story - Will More Troops Protect the Sahel Region of Africa?
Thousands of UK Protesters March against Austerity
Thailand Cracks Down on Criticism of the Royal Family
Over the past three years, more than one-hundred people have been charged or convicted under strict lèse-majesté laws.
Wayne Hay reports from Khon Kaen.
The Richest Scot in the Empire | BBC Documentary
Canada Celebrates 150th Birthday
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Canada
Trump Escalates His War On The Press, Threatens To Sue CNN
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CNN,
Donald Trump,
Farron Cousins
'I'm President, They're Not': Donald Trump at Rally in Washington
Read the Guardian article here
Saturday, July 01, 2017
Qatar Envoy to UK : Saudi-led Blockade Is Collective Punishment
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Gulf crisis,
Qatar,
Saudi Arabia,
UK
LIVE: Mourning Ceremonies for Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl in Speyer
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Deutschland,
Helmut Kohl,
Speyer
Trauerakt für Altkanzler: So verabschiedet sich Europa von Helmut Kohl in Straßburg
Es ist eine der größten Beerdigungen der deutschen Nachkriegsgeschichte: Zwei Wochen nach seinem Tod wird der frühere Bundeskanzler Helmut Kohl am heutigen Samstag beigesetzt. Die Trauerfeierlichkeiten an den drei Schauplätzen Straßburg, Ludwigshafen und Speyer erstrecken sich über den gesamten Tag. Kohl war 16 Jahre Bundeskanzler und 25 Jahre CDU-Vorsitzender. Er war am 16. Juni im Alter von 87 Jahren gestorben. Tausende Menschen werden zu den Trauerfeierlichkeiten erwartet.
Zunächst nehmen Politiker und Staatsgäste bei einem Trauerakt im EU-Parlament in Straßburg Abschied von Kohl. Erstmals wird damit ein gestorbener Politiker für seine Verdienste um Europa mit einem solchen europäischen Trauerakt geehrt. Reden sind unter anderem von Bundeskanzlerin Angela Merkel (CDU), EU-Ratspräsident Donald Tusk und dem früheren US-Präsidenten Bill Clinton geplant. Einen deutschen Staatsakt für Kohl wird es dagegen nicht geben.
Anschließend fliegt ein Hubschrauber der Bundespolizei den Sarg mit Kohls Leichnam von Straßburg in seine Geburtsstadt Ludwigshafen zurück. Dort wird der Sarg am Nachmittag in einem kurzen Trauerzug durch die Innenstadt gefahren, damit die Menschen dort Abschied nehmen können. Anschließend wird der Sarg auf ein Schiff gebracht, das dann die letzten Kilometer auf dem Rhein ins nahe gelegene Speyer fährt.
Zu der Domstadt hatte Kohl seit seiner Kindheit eine besondere Beziehung gepflegt. Im Kaiserdom ist am frühen Abend das Requiem angesetzt, zu dem noch einmal rund 1500 geladene Gäste erwartet werden. Dazu zählen Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier und Kanzlerin Angela Merkel (CDU). Bis zu 3500 Menschen können Totenmesse per Videoleinwand in der Nähe des Doms anschauen. Mehr als tausend Polizisten sollen alleine im Raum Speyer und Ludwigshafen für Sicherheit sorgen.
Nach dem Trauergottesdienst ehrt die Bundeswehr den gestorbenen Bundeskanzler mit einem militärischen Zeremoniell. Dann wird der Sarg auf einen nahe gelegenen Friedhof gebracht und soll dort im engsten Freundes- und Familienkreis beigesetzt werden.
Kohls sterbliche Überreste kommen damit nicht in das Familiengrab nach Ludwigshafen, in der seine 2001 gestorbene erste Ehefrau Hannelore beigesetzt worden war. Streitigkeiten zwischen der Witwe Maike Kohl-Richter und Kohls Sohn Walter hatten die Vorbereitungen der Trauerzeremonien überschattet. (Quelle: dpa)
Friday, June 30, 2017
Spain and the General – Spain (2007)
The Hidden History Of The Spanish Civil War
Austria Seizes Hitler's House
Thursday, June 29, 2017
’Not a Good Idea': German Foreign Minister on Erdoğan's Public Appearances Outside G20
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Oliver Stone on How the US Misunderstands Putin
'Trump Was Slapped in the Face' | Tucker Chats With Oliver Stone About 'The Putin Interviews'
Saudi Demands Are Unacceptable - Qatari FM in Washington
UN: Demand to Shut Al Jazeera a Threat to Media Freedom
Jeremy Scahill on Trump Team: A Cabal of Religious Extremists, Privatization Advocates & Racists (January 2017)
Trump's Only Iran Policy Is Confrontation
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Donald Trump,
Iran,
Syria
Martin Wolf on the Rise of Populism | Opinion
The Last Hong Kong Governor: Chris Patten on 20 Years after the Handover
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China,
Chris Patten,
Hong Kong
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Monday, June 26, 2017
Can Washington Push for a Dialogue on the Gulf Crisis? – Inside Story
Divided They Stand? Liberal and Conservative States Spar over LGBT Laws, Climate Change
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Calexit,
Disunited States,
Texit,
USA
What Is the Secret of Putin’s Appeal, Explained
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Islam - The Official Lie
Helmut Kohl's Last Major Television Interview | DW Documentary
He made very few public appearances since suffering a stroke in 2008. The last major television interview with the former Chancellor was conducted by Stephan Lamby and Michael Rutz in 2003.
Never before had Helmut Kohl talked so candidly in front of the camera and in such detail about his life and his policies - and he never did again. In honor of this great statesman, Deutsche Welle is broadcasting excerpts from this remarkable interview. Helmut Kohl talks about reunification, Europe and the introduction of the Euro, and about extremely difficult periods in his life such as the party donation scandal and his wife Hannelore’s suicide. Helmut Kohl: up-close and personal.
Exciting, powerful and informative – DW Documentary is always close to current affairs and international events. Our eclectic mix of award-winning films and reports take you straight to the heart of the story. Dive into different cultures, journey across distant lands, and discover the inner workings of modern-day life. Subscribe and explore the world around you – every day, one DW Documentary at a time.
Qatar Slams Saudi-led Demands
Authorities in Doha, however, say they are reviewing the demands and is preparing an official response after confirming the receipt of a document containing demands from the countries that cut ties with it and imposed a blockade against it earlier this month amid a major diplomatic crisis.
Al Jazeera's Tony Birtley reports.
Mohammed bin Salman al-Saud: The Hothead Who Would Be King
The sudden elevation of Mohammed bin Salman to the position of crown prince and heir apparent to his father, King Salman of Saudi Arabia, is a welcome surprise for many Saudis. It is also a matter of deep concern for some of the kingdom’s neighbours, notably Iran, which is locked in a region-wide power struggle with its Arab arch-rival that increasingly risks sucking in the US and Russia.
For younger Saudis frustrated by the kingdom’s hidebound traditionalism and inflexible religious laws, Prince Mohammed is seen as a reform-minded new broom who could sweep the country to a brighter, more open future. For critics at home and abroad, he is a dangerous and inexperienced firebrand who could undermine stability and lead Saudi Arabia to unintentional disaster. » | Simon Tisdall | Sunday, June 25, 2017
Robert Spencer on “Is Islamic Terrorism Islamic?
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Inside Story: What Is Behind the Campaign against Al Jazeera?
It's often said that journalists should avoid becoming part of the story. But the story of this regional crisis is now putting journalism at the centre of it.
Al Jazeera says the ultimatum - which must be met within 10 days - would not affect daily business.
Fellow journalists and industry representatives are voicing their angry reactions. They see it as an attempt to silence freedom of expression and using the news organisation as a bargaining chip in political differences. | Presenter: Hazem Sika | Guests: Marwan Kabalan - Associate analyst at the Doha Institute, Arab Center for Research & Policy Studies; Philippe Leruth - President of the International Federation of Journalists; Rami Khouri - Professor of Journalism, American University of Beirut
Why the World Should Take Notice of the Change in Saudi Arabia? - BBC News
King Salman's decree also means Prince Mohammed bin Salman, 31, will become deputy prime minister while continuing as defence minister.
Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, 57, has been removed from his role as head of domestic security, state media say.
He has pledged allegiance to the new crown prince, his younger cousin.
Arab States Issue Qatar Demands | World
13 Demands on Qatar Escalate Saudi-Led Stand-off
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Gulf crisis,
Qatar,
Saudi Arabia
View from Iran: Saudi Arabia – Qatar Crisis
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Iran,
Qatar,
Saudi Arabia
Historic Rivalry for Regional Dominance at the Root of Saudi-Qatar Crisis
Qatar Given 10 Days to Comply with Saudi-led Bloc's 'List of Demands'
BBC Question Time | June 22, 2017
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BBC,
Question Time
Saudi's Outrageous Demand! 'We Call on All Governments to Respect Media Freedoms': Al-Jazeera on Saudi Demands for Its Closure
Read the Guardian article here
Friday, June 23, 2017
WWII Survivor Warns of Socialism and Gun Control – Must Watch
Qatar Blockade: Arab States Give Doha 10 Days to Cut Ties with Iran & Close Turkish Base
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Arab states,
Doha,
Iran,
Qatar,
Turkey
Brexit Means Brexit - The Unofficial Version | BBC Documentary | June 22, 2017
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BBC documentary,
Brexit
BREXIT Negotiations - Tusk: UK Offer for EU Citizens "Below Expectations" - BBC News
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Brexit,
Donald Tusk,
EU citizens
Thursday, June 22, 2017
As Yemen War Rages On, Saudi King Elevates the War's Architect—His Own Son—to Be Crown Prince
Inside Story - What Can Be Done To Stop Cultural Genocide?
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Al Nuri mosque,
Inside Story,
Mosul
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