Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Thailand's Lèse-majesté Law ‘Stifling Dissent’
While millions of people are mourning the revered monarch, who ruled for 70 years, Thailand's military government is ramping up its crackdown on people insulting or criticizing the royal family.
Over the past three years, more than 100 people have been charged or convicted for violating the country’s strict draconian lèse-majesté law (violating the dignity of a ruler), which forbids insult of the monarchy.
The military leadership says some sort of democracy will return next year, but there is no indication that will mean freedom of speech when it comes to the monarchy.
Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay reports from the capital, Bangkok.
Monday, October 23, 2017
Saudi Arabia's Dissenting Princes Are Being Hunted
Trump’s Proposed Tax Overhaul Would Give Billions to Trump & Cabinet While Sparking Global “Tax War”
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Amy Goodman,
Democracy Now!,
Donald Trump,
tax cuts
How Trump’s Presidency Is Fueling Right-Wing Nationalist & Anti-Immigration Movements Across Europe
George Galloway Blasts Brexit Talks In Opening Rant
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Brexit,
George Galloway
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Inside Story: Can the United States End the Blockade of Qatar?
Rex Tillerson is visiting Saudi Arabia and Qatar as part of a regional tour. His last visit was in July for intense talks, but no deal was made. Tillerson is playing down the chances of a quick solution in his latest shuttle diplomacy.
He is already been blaming the Saudi-led group of countries for the lack of progress.
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt cut ties with Qatar in June, and imposed a land, sea and air travel blockade on the country.
The Saudi-led bloc accuse Qatar of supporting terrorism, allegations strongly denied by Doha.
What will it take to find a solution? And does the Saudi-led quartet want to talk?
Presenter: Jane Dutton | Guests: Fahad Bin Mohamed Al-Attiyah, Qatar Ambassador to Russia; Andreas Krieg, Assistant Professor at the Defense Studies Dept. King's College London; Khalil Jahshan, Executive Director of the Arab Centre of WashingtonMAIL
Lord Heseltine Says Britain Will Join The Euro And Brexit Might Not Happen
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Brexit,
EU,
Euro,
Michael Heseltine
Analyst: Gulf Crisis 'Is a Crisis by Choice, Not by Necessity'
Omar Ashour, a senior lecturer in Middle East Politics and Security Studies at the University of Exeter, speaks to Al Jazeera about Tillerson's Middle East tour.
The “Resistance” Forgets Bush Is a War Criminal
Friday, October 20, 2017
Wilson Responds to John Kelly | Full Interview
Barack Obama Calls for Unity as He Returns to Campaign Trail in Virginia
Barack Obama delivers veiled but withering rebuke of Donald Trump »
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Right-wing Rise in Austria: Threat for Europe? | DW English
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Austria,
DW English,
Europe,
Quadriga,
right-wing politics
Prof: Hillary Clinton Could Still Replace Trump as President
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Donald Trump,
Hillary Clinton,
POTUS,
Russia
George W Bush: US Politics 'Vulnerable to Outright Fabrication'
Read the Guardian article here
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George W Bush,
US politics
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Inside Story - Is China the Next Global Leader?
Analysts say Xi wants to be a transformative leader along the lines of Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong. He has eliminated rival power centres in an anti-corruption campaign, and has amassed more personal power than any recent predecessor.
So, what will the latest Communist party congress reveal about China's global aspirations as the US turns inward?
Presenter: James Bays | Guests: Einar Tangen - Political and Economic Affairs Analyst; Jabin Jacob - Fellow at the Institute of Chinese Studies; Isaac Stone Fish - Senior fellow at the Asia Society's Center on US- China Relations.
Hillary Rodham Clinton Receives Honorary Doctorate from Swansea University
Pro-Israel Billionaires Dictate Trump’s Aggressive Iran Policy
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Donald Trump,
Iran,
Israel
Trump Allegedly Said Dead Soldier ‘Knew What He Signed Up For’, Says Congresswoman
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Donald Trump,
Florida,
US military
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Mit dem Zahnrad ins Hochgebirge: Wunderwerke Alpen-Bahnen - Dokumentation von NZZ Format (1998)
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Alpen-Bahnen,
Doku,
NZZ,
Schweiz
Doku: Erdogans Erzfeind - Wer ist Fethullah Gülen?
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Doku,
Fethullah Gülen,
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan,
Türkei
Europe’s Newest Face: Kurz’s Election Win Indicates Rightward Shift for Austria
Inside Story - What Is behind Austria's Sharp Turn to the Right?
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Austria,
FPÖ,
general election,
Inside Story,
Sebastian Kurz
Monday, October 16, 2017
Austria Election: The Difference between Macron and Kurz
Hillary Clinton: The Interview
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Hillary Clinton on Weinstein, Trump's Threat to World Peace and Losing (Extended Interview) | October 13, 2017
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Trump Refuses to Certify Iran Nuclear Deal Despite EU Criticism
This means the US Congress now has 60 days to decide whether to re-impose sanctions against Iran and come up with new legislation to try and amend the deal.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani responded to Trump, saying it’s not up to any individual leader to make decisions about a global agreement.
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Donald Trump,
EU,
Iran,
nuclear deal
Inside Story - What Is Next for the Iran Nuclear Deal?
After months of bold talk and threats against Iran, the US president is laying out a new strategy to challenge the leadership in Tehran.
Donald Trump is refusing to certify the major nuclear deal signed with Iran two years ago. The Obama administration and six world powers agreed to lift long-running sanctions in return for Iranian promises to limit development of nuclear weapons. Trump says Iran is not meeting the conditions of the agreement. But he stopped short of completely withdrawing from it. Instead, he is asking Congress to consider new sanctions on Iran. Iran says Trump's allegations are delusional and world leaders have also been quick to condemn the US president.
Is the US risking isolation from its allies?
Presenter: James Bays | Guests: Ali Vaez - International Crisis Group; Daryl Kimball - Arms Control Association; Mostafa Khoscheshm, Applied Sciences University, Tehran
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Donald Trump,
Inside Story,
Iran,
nuclear deal
Friday, October 13, 2017
Is Trump Slashing Healthcare Subsidies for the Poor to Decimate Obamacare & Cut Taxes for the Rich?
Assessing Trump: Is the President Fit for Office? – UpFront | Special Discussion
Mental health professionals usually abide by an ethical norm called the "Goldwater Rule", which states that "it is unethical for a psychiatrist to offer a professional opinion [on a public figure] unless he or she has conducted an examination and has been granted proper authorisation for such a statement."
President Trump, however, is prompting some psychiatrists to speak out, arguing that his mental unfitness for office is apparent and uniquely dangerous.
"The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump" is a new book that offers a collection of essays from 27 psychiatrists and mental health experts, all offering a bleak assessment of the president’s mental state. But is it even possible to diagnose Trump from afar in this way?
Bandy Lee, an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and the editor of this new book, and Betty Teng, a trauma therapist and one of the contributors to it, join us to discuss their views and why they believe the US president is a danger to the world.
Editor’s note: Bandy Lee's assessments are her own views and do not represent those of Yale University.
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Donald Trump,
Mehdi Hassan,
UpFront
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Iran - Golestan Palace
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Golestan Palace,
Iran,
Tehran
Trailer: Iran's National Jewels: The Witnesses to History
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crown jewels of Iran,
Iran
Inside the Shah's Former Palace
The Iranian royal family spent their last days in the Niavaran palace complex, before the 2500-year old Persian monarchy came to an end in 1979.
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Iran,
Niavaran Complex,
Shah of Iran,
Tehran
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
'Do You Think We Should Impeach Him?' | DW English
Iranian Foreign Minister in Conversation with Charlie Rose
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
DW Interview with Empress Farah Pahlavi of Iran
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DW interview,
Empress Farah Pahlavi,
Iran,
Shahbanou,
Tehran
Kim Jong-un: North Korea's Dangerous Leader | DW Documentary
Our report features eyewitness accounts and interviews with experts, and offers exclusive insight into the life of the world's most enigmatic dictator. Kim was declared North Korea's supreme leader in 2011. North Korean sources say he was born in 1982 -- the son of Kim Jong-Il, the country's supreme leader at the time. Reports say he attended school in Switzerland from 1993 - 2000. Some classmates described him as shy, but a good student and a basketball fan. Our report sheds some light on Kim's personality and personal relationships -- including his marriage to a former singer, and his friendship with a Japanese sushi chef.
#IAmMyOwnGuardian: Protesting Male Guardianship in Saudi Arabia | DW English
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DW English,
guardianship,
Saudi Arabia
Monday, October 09, 2017
In Spain, Opponents of Catalonia’s Secession Fear Repeat of Tyranny
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Catalan independence,
Catalonia,
Spain
George Galloway Condemns Donald Trump In Opening Rant
Sunday, October 08, 2017
Inside Story - Can Russia and Saudi Arabia Be Allies?
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has been meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow - the first Saudi monarch to visit Russia. Investment deals worth billions of dollars have been signed. Some argue the visit reflects the growing Russian influence in the Middle East But can they trust each other? And what does this visit mean for the Middle East?
Presenter: Hazem Sika | Guests: Ibrahim Fraihat, associate professor at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; Nikolay Surkov, Foreign policy analyst at the Russian International Affairs Council; Lawrence Korb, former US Assistant Secretary of Defence
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Inside Story,
Russia,
Saudi Arabia
Macron Leans Further Right as His Popularity Tanks
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Emmanuel Macron,
France,
popularity,
The Real News
Saturday, October 07, 2017
Salman Rushdie on Gender, Fake News and Trump - BBC Newsnight
Women in Saudi Arabia – The Secret Revolution | DW Documentary
King Salman’s has issued a decree to lift the ban. It is a victory for women’s rights, though many other restrictions remain. A new generation is pushing for change.
This film presents some of the pioneers who are seeking to improve the lot of Saudi women and reshape Saudi society. In December 2015, women were allowed to vote and to run as candidates in municipal elections for the first time. Rasha Hefzi was elected as a city councillor in Jeddah. When conservative men on the council said she should not sit in the chamber with them, she refused to play along. Hefzi belongs to a new generation of independent-minded Saudi women who are staking claims in the professions, business and, now, politics, and who are not afraid to voice criticism of Saudi society. Two female film makers from Germany spent several weeks in Saudi Arabia making this film about such exceptional women.
Friday, October 06, 2017
Trump Targets Iran Deal and Hints at War
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Aaron Maté,
Donald Trump,
Iran,
nuclear deal,
The Real News
Saudi King Says Consensus with Russia on Broadening Relations
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King Salman,
Russia,
Saudi Arabia,
Vladimir Putin
Thursday, October 05, 2017
Asma al-Assad – The Beautiful Face of the Syrian Dictatorship | DW Documentary
She grew up in London, went to elite schools and had a promising career. The former ambassador of the European Union to Syria, Frank Hesske, still gets a sparkle in his eyes when he talks about Asma al-Assad. She was ‘a darling’, and comparable to Princess Diana - and not just because of her British roots: ‘We diplomats,’ the former ambassador now reveals with surprising honesty, ‘let ourselves be seduced’. Many of the diplomats, politicians and journalists from the West who met the presidential couple during the 11 years after Assad took power and before the civil war broke out shared that fate: they let themselves be duped. Torture, arrests and threats were unleashed on all those who got in the way of the regime - just as under Assad’s father. There’s the famous opposition activist Riad Seif, whose daughter talks about the regime’s humiliations and the constant fear that her family could be taken by the secret police and her father killed. While the country remains as dark as ever, this film looks at Asma al-Assad’s international role as the face of the dictatorship, the woman from London who for a long time managed to make the Assads socially acceptable.
Catalonia Villagers Report Intimidation by Far-right Activists
People in the Catalonia countryside say cars’ tires have been slashed and windows broken since Sunday's vote.
Al Jazeera’s Laurence Lee reports from the village of Verzhas.
Wednesday, October 04, 2017
A Challenge to Saudi's War on Yemen?
Tuesday, October 03, 2017
Join The Dots: What's the Deal? Brexit, Arms and Corporate Power
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arms deals,
BAE Systems,
Brexit,
The Real News,
UK
Monday, October 02, 2017
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