Ezra Levant: Why British MPs Chose Islam over Trump

Ezra Levant of TheRebel.media explains that British MPs blasting Trump for his tweets about Islamic violence is really about silencing British citizens who share the same concerns as the President.

The Risks of Trump Retweeting Anti-Muslim Messages

President Trump shared what are widely seen as virulent anti-Muslim messages on Wednesday, igniting a new firestorm and prompting British Prime Minister Theresa May to say, “It is wrong for the president to have done this.” Judy Woodruff gets reaction from Rizwan Jaka of the All Dulles Area Muslim Society Center and Jonathan Greenblatt of the Anti-Defamation League.

Is US Foreign Policy at a Crossroads? – Inside Story

In just 24 hours, Donald Trump goes from threatening to destroy North Korea to chipping away at the so-called special relationship with the United Kingdom.

It has been a week of tough talk and miscommunication by the White House. Donald Trump promised to handle the situation in North Korea after its latest missile test. But he was silent on exactly what that meant.

Several hours later, Trump faced a backlash for retweeting anti-Muslim videos from a far-right group in Britain. Prime Minister Theresa May condemned Trump for the tweets.

Nearly two million people have signed a petition, calling on May to revoke an invitation for a state visit for Trump. Another wrinkle for the administration is the future of America's top diplomat.

The White House is denying reports it plans to replace Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State. So what's the foreign policy strategy of the White House?

Presenter: Peter Dobbie | Guests: Charlie Wolf - US political commentator & co-host, of podcast “Pod to be American”, London-based American broadcaster, writer, blogger: Richard Johnson - Lecturer in US politics and international relations, Lancaster University, published on race in American politics (Harvard’s Dubois Review), runs a module on US foreign policy since 1945; Khalil Jahshan - Executive Director, Arab Centre of Washington, former Middle East analyst, Pepperdine University, political analyst

If Tillerson's Out, Is Iran War In?

The Trump administration will reportedly oust Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and install CIA Director Mike Pompeo in his place, with Republican Sen. Tom Cotton replacing Pompeo. Trita Parsi of the National Iranian American Council says that's a recipe for a US war on Iran

The Debate: The Consequences of Trump’s Anti-Muslim Tweets

Who Is Mohammed bin Salman? (MBS Biography)

Mehdi Hasan Rips Thomas Friedman’s “Nauseating” Column in NYT Praising Saudi Arabia

We get response from Al Jazeera’s Mehdi Hasan to New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman’s recent controversial column, “Saudi Arabia’s Arab Spring, at Last.” Hasan argues the piece is absurdly sympathetic to Saudi Arabia, and that Trump’s friendly relations with the country mean he “is not just a liar and a conspiracy theorist, he’s a hypocrite. He goes on about radical islamic terrorism but cozies up to Saudi Arabia, which many would argue has done more to promote ideologically and financially radical Islamic terrorism than any other country on earth.”

Life of the Party: American Politics in the Trump Era - Fault Lines

It’s been just over a year since Donald Trump shocked the world and won the US presidency. In that time, he’s managed to upend nearly every political convention, throwing both Washington and the country into chaos nearly every day. He’s also left both major political parties in tatters, with their identity blown to pieces. In their trade for power, the Republicans lost control of their party to Trump and the far-right of their base of voters. And the Democrats have yet to fully come to terms with how and why Hillary Clinton lost. In this episode of Fault Lines, we examine the loss of identity of both the GOP and Democrats and look at what their strategies for rebuilding mean for the country’s future.

As GOP Tax Plan Faces Senate Vote, Critics Say Bill Would Give Hundreds of Billions to Top 1 Percent

Donald Trump Retweets Far-right Group's Anti-Muslim Videos – BBC News

Donald Trump has retweeted three inflammatory videos from a British far-right group. The first tweet from Jayda Fransen, the deputy leader of Britain First, claims to show a Muslim migrant attacking a man on crutches. This was followed by two more videos of people Ms Fransen claims to be Muslim. Responding to Mr Trump's posts, UK Prime Minister Theresa May's official spokesman said it was "wrong for the president to have done this". Britain First was founded in 2011 by former members of the far-right British National Party (BNP).

US - President Trump Retweets Anti-Muslim Videos from Far-right Groups

Top US News & World Headlines — November 29, 2017

The Israel-Saudi Arabia Alliance

Paul Jay talks with Larry Wilkerson

Top US News & World Headlines — November 28, 2017

Is the Royal Engagement a Significant Moment for People of Mixed-race Heritage? - BBC Newsnight

Following the announcement of the royal engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, we asked journalists Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff and Georgina Lawton and presenter Amal Fashanu if this a significant moment for people of mixed-race heritage.

Top US News & World Headlines — November 27, 2017

How I Divorced Islamic State - BBC News

The British ex-wife of an American leader in the so called Islamic State describes her journey out of extremism.

Tania Georgelas met her husband John, an American convert to Islam, online and they connected over their Islamist views. After John moved Tania and their children to Syria, she decided to escape. Now she wants to dedicate her life to countering extremism and rehabilitating ex-jihadists.

Reporter: Rickin Majithia, video journalist: Colleen Hagerty

‘A New Hope’ of Saudi Arabia: The MSM Tradition of Praising Incoming Saudi Kings

Saudi crown-prince Mohammed bin Salman is making the headlines across media - being described as a 'revolutionary' politician and a 'new hope" for Saudi Arabia. He's even leading the race to top Time magazine's 'Person Of The Year' reader's poll. Murad Gazdiev now profiles the man behind Saudi Arabia's rapidly-shifting sands.

Inside Story: Can Online Content Be Policed?

YouTube is the world's most popular video-sharing site. Billions of users watch and upload videos on the website, which makes it a natural fit for advertisers. But the company has come under fire after a UK-based newspaper found adverts running along side inappropriate videos of children and comments.

The Times investigation found there were many videos of pre-teen girls, which were then liked and commented on by hundreds of paedophiles. One such clip of a young girl drew 6.5 million views. Several companies including chocolate-maker MARS and Deutsche bank have pulled their ads from YouTube.

The newspaper said the site had allowed sexualised imagery of children to be easily searchable. It also criticised the company for not monitoring its content. So, will YouTube do more to monitor and remove certain content?

Presenter: Laura Kyle | Guests: Nishanth Sastry - Senior Lecturer in Informatics at King's College London; Susan Rose - Marketing and Reputation Expert at Henley Business School; Aral Balkan - Who describes himself as a "cyborg" Rights Activist

African Americans Are Converting to Islam at an Alarming Rate

Prison Planet; Islam, the fastest growing religion In America. According to an estimate conducted in 2016, there were 3.3 million Muslims living in the United States. The census found that the number of Muslims living in the United States increased by a stunning 66.7 percent. Meanwhile, Christian denominations lost members. Sadly, when Barack Obama once said that “we are no longer a Christian nation” he wasn’t too far off the mark. Christianity is rapidly losing influence, and Islam is rapidly gaining members and building new places of worship. As Islam continues to grow in the United States, it is inevitable that Islam will reshape America.

Will Eastern European Countries Be Drawn Into Russia-U.S. Conflict?

Paul Jay talks with Larry Wilkerson

On Contact: Decline of the American Empire with Alfred McCoy

Alfred McCoy, Harrington Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains the decline of the United States as a global power and the rise of the Chinese empire.

Islam, Narratives, And Media Bias - Sarah Haider

Recorded as a part of Ex-Muslims of North America's 'Normalizing Dissent' tour at Virginia Tech Hosted by Campus FreeThinkers of Virginia Tech

The Debate - Israel - Saudi Arabia Alliance

Israel's military chief of staff, in an unprecedented interview with a Saudi newspaper, says that Tel Aviv is ready to cooperate with the Saudi kingdom to confront Iran. He said the Israeli regime & Saudi sheikhdom are united in their mutual enmity towards the Islamic Republic of Iran. While the world’s worst kept secret of a relationship between the Saudis & Israelis is that much more obvious now, what will its repercussions be in a volatile region? Join me, Waqar Rizvi, as we seek to answer that & more in tonight’s discussion.

'The Saudis Are Going to Fight Tehran to the Last Dead American'

Paul Jay talks with Larry Wilkerson

Cubans Mark First Anniversary of Fidel Castro's Death

Cubans mark the first anniversary of the death of their revolutionary leader. Fidel Castro built the communist state on America's doorstep half a century ago. And in three months, his brother and successor, Raul, steps down. Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports from Havana.

History of Saudi Arabia (House of Saud)

100 Years of Arab Beauty - ١٠٠ سنة من الجمال العربي

Overthrowing Assad and the Neoconservative Agenda in Syria

Putin's Syria Plan Could Spark ‘New Persian Empire’ – Analyst

Russian President Putin has met with his Turkish and Iranian counterparts, President Erdogan and President Rouhani, to discuss a political solution, while the United States has been largely left out. John Sitilides, geopolitical strategist at Trinity Advisors, joins ‘News With Ed’ to discuss.

After Collapse of Coalition Talks, What's Next for Germany?

"The problem is that many people in Germany are really sick of all the old parties; they don't believe any of them, they're unhappy and dissatisfied," says author and journalist Victor Grossman

‘Saudi Arabia Backfires on Itself by Forcing Lebanese PM Hariri to Resign’ – Expert

The Lebanese prime minister has announced he’s putting his surprise resignation on hold, after the president asked him to reconsider. RT talked to Jamal Wakeem, professor of history and international relations at Lebanese University in Beirut.

Hard Bargaining: Lebanon Prime Minister Returns and Suspends Resignation

Inside Story - Is the War in Syria Really Almost Over?

Bashar al Assad flew to Russia for a few hours to meet his major ally Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin said Russia’s President told him that the fight against armed groups is close to finishing. And once it's over, finding a peaceful political settlement will be key.

The opposition has long demanded a future Syria without Assad. But he’s survived nearly seven years of war and is likely to remain in charge for the foreseeable future. So, will Assad detractors come to terms with that?

Presenter: Laura Kyle | Guests: Marwan Kabalan - Director of Policy Analysis, Doha Institute; Pavel Felgenhaeur - Russian foreign policy specialist and newspaper columnist; Ammar Waqqaf - British Syrian Society

Lebanon's PM Hariri Defers Resignation for Dialogue

Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri has promised his supporters that he will stick with them and defend his country, more than two weeks after announcing, while in Saudi Arabia, that he was stepping down.

Hariri is now back in Beirut, where he has agreed to delay his resignation after a request from Lebanon's President Michel Aoun to allow more dialogue.

Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut.

FCC Moves to Gut Net Neutrality, Ignoring Public Support & Laws Upholding Equal Internet Access

Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai issued a major order Tuesday in which he outlined his plan to dismantle landmark regulations that ensure equal access to the internet. Pai wants to repeal net neutrality rules that bar internet service providers from stopping or slowing down the delivery of websites and stop companies from charging extra fees for high-quality streaming. A formal vote on the plan is set for December 14th. We speak with Tim Karr, Senior Director of Strategy for Free Press, which is organizing support to keep the rules in place ahead of the vote.

Can You Be Gay & Muslim?

Like with any religion, the answer to homosexuality is complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s when religion is taken to the extreme that issues arise. We take a closer look at what it means to be gay and Muslim.

Does Mark Zuckerberg Want to Run for President? - BBC Newsnight

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has been touring the United States to meet and connect with the American people. Newsnight's Emily Maitlis followed his footsteps to find out why.

Why Does the US Have So Many Child Brides? - BBC News

Angel was 13 when her mother forced her to marry and start a family. "I felt like a slave," she says of her childhood.

While countries like Zimbabwe, Malawi and El Salvador have recently banned child marriage, it remains legal in the US - and half of states have no set minimum age below which you cannot get married.

For the BBC's America First? series the BBC's Aleem Maqbool is exploring health and social issues where the US, the richest country in the world, does not perform well in international rankings. Video by Franz Strasser; produced by Ashley Semler

Top US News & World Headlines — November 21, 2017

Saudi Financial Crisis at Heart of Princely Rage

The severe financial crisis and foreign policy failures are making Prince Mohammed bin Salman increasingly belligerent, says Vijay Prashad

F24Debate - Has Merkel Still Got It?

Yemen: Saudi Blockade 'A Collective Extermination'

The International Committee of the Red Cross says the Yemeni cities of Sanaa, the country's capital, and al-Bayda now lack clean water. A shortage of fuel caused by the Saudi-led blockade has caused pumping stations to shut down.

Some Yemeni ports have re-opened to allow in desperately needed food and aid, but critics say it’s not enough, as Yemen suffers a humanitarian catastrophe and the worst outbreak of cholera recorded.

Al Jazeera's Mohammed Jamjoom reports.

Top US News & World Headlines — November 20, 2017

Saad Hariri, Saudi Power Play and the Media – The Listening Post (Full)

Why Is Washington Closing the PLO's Office? – Inside Story

Over the past 50 years since the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, there have been countless talks, negotiations and UN resolutions. And the Palestinian Liberation Organization has been at the forefront of peace talks over the years. But now, Donald Trump's administration says it will shut down the PLO's office in Washington D.C. That's in response to Palestinian efforts to raise the issue of Israel's occupation at the International Criminal Court.

If the U.S. goes ahead with its plans, Palestinians say they will end all communication with Washington. But what will this move mean for Trump's Middle East peace plan?

Presenter: Laura Kyle | Guests: Qais Abdel Karim - Member of the Palestine Liberation Organization, PLO; Hillary Mann Leverett - Former White House National Security and State department Official; Ian Black - Visiting Senior Fellow at the Middle East Centre, London School of Economics.

Saudi Prince Defects: 'Brutality, Oppression as Government Scared of Arab Revolts' (2013)

In recent weeks Saudi Arabia has launched an offensive against anti-regime activists arresting many and sentencing some to years in jail. Total number of political prisoners has now surpassed 40 thousand according to some reports. The crackdown has even forced a member of the ruling family to defect. RT Arabic spoke exclusively to Saudi prince Khaled Bin Farhan Al-Saud - who accuses the monarchy of corruption and silencing all voices of dissent.

UK Hosts Conference on Saudi Crisis

Saudi Arabia's heir to the throne has recently been making bold political moves - detaining some of his relations and a number of the kingdom's wealthiest businessmen amid an ongoing war with Yemen.

Mohammed bin Salman's policies have been the focus of a conference in London attended by analysts, academics and senior political figures. The conference aims to highlight what's at stake, namely the stability of the Gulf region and that of other countries like Lebanon and Iran.

Al Jazeera's Jamal Elshayyal reports from London.

Saudi Arabia's Purge: A Quest for Media Control? - The Listening Post

Inside Story: What Is Mohammed Bin Salman's Next Move?

There are reports that Saudi Arabia is demanding money from the senior officials it recently arrested.

Saudi Arabia's 32-year-old Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is stoking huge tension in an already volatile region. He has made a number of controversial decisions that many believe could forever change the Kingdom and the entire region.

The developments in Saudi Arabia and what they mean for the rest of the world, have been the focus of a conference in London on Saturday. That's where former diplomats and Middle East Analysts have been meeting to discuss the crisis and Saudi Arabia's future. So, how far will Saudi Arabia's young crown prince go to achieve his goals?

Presenter: Laura Kyle | Guests: Pierre Conesa - Lecturer at the Paris Institute for Political Studies; Sami Hamdi - Editor-in-chief of The International Interest; Afshin Shahi - Senior lecturer in International Relations & Middle East Politics at the University of Bradford

Is Saudi Arabia Becoming a Danger to the Region? -UpFront

In this UpFront special, we ask US Congressman Ro Khanna why he believes the US government should stop supporting the Saudi-led bombing of Yemen.

Also on the show, we debate with a panel of experts the rights and wrongs of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s domestic and regional policies.

CrossTalk: Saudi Turmoil

Recent events coming out of Saudi Arabia are truly stunning. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is said to be a reformer and on an anti-corruption drive. Others say differently. Saudi Arabia is experiencing a life threatening crisis that could ignite a region-wide conflict. And the Trump administration appears to be on board. CrossTalking with Martin Jay, Halim Shebaya, and Joe Macaron.

Qatar Foreign Minister Rejects Trump's Claim Nation Backs Terrorists | Andrea Mitchell | MSNBC

Qatari minister of foreign affairs Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss the allegations by President Trump that Qatar government funds terror.

Top US News & World Headlines — November 17, 2017

Is Greek Democracy Dead?

Panagiotis Lafazanis, former leader of Syriza’s Left Platform and current leader of Popular Unity, says Greece has become a protectorate of the Troika

Gay Rights in France: After Marriage Equality, What’s Next?

Saudi Arabia: French, Saudi FM Hold Press Conference

Will Cold War between Saudi Arabia & Iran Become a Full-scale Military Conflict?

Thousands of people in Yemen have lined the capital's streets in protest against the Saudi-led blockade of the country. The civil war in Yemen is seen by Middle East experts as a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Lebanon: President Aoun Accuses Saudi Arabia of Detaining Former PM Saad Hariri

What Is Happening In Saudi Arabia? - Marwa Osman on The Corbett Report

The Lebanese Prime Minister has "resigned" on Saudi tv. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has rounded up a dozen other princes in the House of Saud in a startling move that threatens to upset the kingdom. Reports saying that King Salman will step aside for the crown prince abound. What the hell is happening? Joining us to help sort through the rubble of this incredible week is Marwa Osman, a political analyst and commentator in Beirut.

Top US News & World Headlines — November 15, 2017

World's Top Drug Trafficking Drug Lord | Saudi Prince Documentary | Amazing TV

Nayef bin Sultan bin Fawwaz Al Shaalan (born 1956) is a Saudi Arabian prince. He was convicted of drug trafficking in a French court.

Divided Kingdom: UK Parliament, Cabinet at Odds over Brexit

Australia PM Malcolm Turnbull on Support to Same-sex Marriage: "Australians Voted Yes for Love"

Is Italy Seeing a Resurgence of Fascism?

Saudi Arabia and Iran: Will They Go to War? - BBC News

The BBC's Paul Adams examines the fragile relationship between the two regional rivals.

I Knew Khomeini - Featured Documentary

Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the architect and the face of the Iranian Revolution, is seen by many as the embodiment of the principles of the Islamic Republic. Rarely in history has a man who did not seek power come to wield so much of it. He wanted to serve the people of Iran and throughout his life fought the régime's oppression, corruption and the Shah's opulent lifestyle.

Forced exile empowered Khomeini even further, providing him with the freedom to speak out against Iran's ruling élite. "He became the main speaker of the opposition inside Iran... he was continuously attacking the Shah's brutality and because of that he gained the popular support of the people," says Ebrahim Yazdi, who was Iran's deputy prime minister in 1979.

The charismatic religious scholar managed to overthrow one of the strongest and most oppressive régimes in the world - and set Iran on a collision course with the West. But who was Ayatollah Khomeini and what is his legacy? Al Jazeera spoke to those who knew the man behind a revolution that shook the world. This documentary was originally broadcast on Al Jazeera English in January 2009

Frontline: The Saudi Time Bomb

This Episode was made two months after the 9/11 attacks and talks about the challenges facing the Saudi American alliance

House of Saud - PBS Frontline 2005

History of Al Saud and the Third Saudi State

Qatar Emir Says Country Will Thrive Despite Blockade

Qatar's Emir says the country’s neighbours have no desire to end the Gulf Crisis. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani made his speech at the opening session of the parliamentary advisory body, the Shura Council. Sheikh Tamim gave a message of steadfastness, saying Qatari society will persist regardless of the length of the blockade.

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt severed ties with Qatar in June and imposed a land, sea and air blockade.

Al Jazeera's Hashem Ahelbarra reports from Doha.

PBS Frontline - Saudi Arabia Uncovered

With undercover footage and on-the-ground reporting, FRONTLINE reveals a side of Saudi Arabia that’s rarely seen, and traces the efforts of men and women who are working to bring about change.

Top US News & World Headlines — November 13, 2017

Saudi Prince Cracks Down At Home and Abroad; Trump in Asia

Should Muslims Be So Critical of Ex-Muslims?

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Stopping Brexit: James O'Brien Interviews Lord Kerr the Author of Article 50

Saudi's 'War on Lebanon' Backfires

After being accused of forcing him to resign, Saudi Arabia's apparent detention of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has boosted support for Hezbollah, says author and professor Amal Saad

New Details On Robert Mueller's Investigation Of Michael Flynn | The 11th Hour | MSNBC

Sources: Special Counsel Robert Mueller is investigating the allegation that Michael Flynn was offered up to $15 Million to complete a deal with Turkey while working on the presidential transition team.

On Asia Trip, Trump Met by Protests Calling on U.S. to Open Diplomatic Relations with North Korea

President Donald Trump continued his five-nation tour of Asia, landing in Vietnam today for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. This comes as Trump said on Thursday that he wants Russia’s help in getting North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons. In Korea, he attempted to visit the Demilitarized Zone, but his fleet of helicopters was turned back due to bad weather. We speak with Professor Bruce Cumings, who just returned from Seoul, South Korea, where Trump was met with protests. He is professor of history at the University of Chicago and the author of several books on Korea, including “Korea’s Place in the Sun: A Modern History.”

Top US News & World Headlines — November 10, 2017

Trump in China: US President Hails 'Great Chemistry' with Xi Jinping

Top US News & World Headlines — November 9, 2017

Islam Unveiled - Real Stories

Can Islam ever truly become part of the modern world? Why is a religion that claims over a billion followers across the globe now seen as the world’s greatest bastion of sexism and misogyny? And is this true?

This major series takes the viewer on a dazzling ride across four continents and fourteen centuries, embarking both on a journey of the heart and a quest of the intellect. It is a quest that reveals surprising truths about women’s lives in the Muslim world today, and traces back to their cultural roots beliefs and practices that to many Westerners seem cruel and archaic.

Documentary | Death of Princess Mashael | True Story

Houston after Hurricane Harvey - Fault Lines

The US' hurricane season was one of the most active in history, destroying lives and leaving victims homeless.

In August 2017, one trillion gallons of water fell on the Houston area over a four-day period - by far the most rainfall in US history. More than 70 people died, and thousands of people lost their homes.

Hurricane Harvey hit everyone in the area. But now that the water has receded, will there be an equal recovery?

A month after Harvey hit - after the media moved on to new stories - Fault Lines travelled to Houston, Texas - which is one of the most diverse but segregated cities in the US - to see if the storm will deepen the city's social and economic divide.

How Saudi Arabia Financed Global Terror

Funding Jihad? (2003) - Did the Saudi Royal Family really finance 9/11? Although a key Middle Eastern ally of America and Britain, the Wahhabist Saudi regime is nevertheless suspected of financing terror groups around the world.

The Queen's Private Estate Invests £10 Million in Offshore Funds | Good Morning Britain

New Saudi Power Grab Follows Big Losses

Rami Khouri of the American University of Beirut and Harvard Kennedy School analyzes the Saudi kingdom's arrest of elite figures at home and its apparent role in the resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri

Inside Story: Is the Saudi Crown Prince a Reformist or Power-hungry?

The arrests in Saudi Arabia have spurred days of speculation and analysis. There was the element of surprise, the detentions took place on Saturday night and without warning.

The element of power – most of those arrested are men of influence. And an element of uncertainty, is this about purging corruption or consolidating power?

The man behind it all: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been a figure of controversy for months now. He is regarded as a progressive leader, touting social and economic reforms. But critics say MBS, as he's known, is also power-hungry. Over the course of two years, he went from being third in line to the throne, to first.

But what risks is the Crown Prince running? And can he meet the many challenges he faces both at home and in the region?

Presenter: Jane Dutton; Guests: Joseph Kechichian, Senior Fellow at the King Faisal Center for Research & Islamic Studies; Andreas Krieg, Assistant Professor at the Defense Studies Department at King's College London; Nicholas Noe, Editor in Chief of MideastWire dot com


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Top US News & World Headlines — November 8, 2017

Jim Phillips Explains What's Happening in Saudi Arabia

What is happening in Saudi Arabia? Heritage expert, Jim Phillips joins us with the facts

Q&A: How the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia’s Views on Islam, Economy Could Change Country »

Iran 1979: Legacy of a Revolution - Featured Documentary

Thirty years after the founding of the Islamic republic, the ideals that inspired the uprising continue to inform every day life in modern Iran.

So how has the revolution managed to sustain itself through war, international isolation, economic sanctions, and regional turbulence? And how has Iranian society changed since the seismic upheaval of 1979?

Rageh Omaar went to Iran to find out. This film was first broadcast in August 2009.

View from Iran: The Debate - Saudi Power Struggle

It was one of the largest sweeps in the Saudi Arabia’s history: 11 princes, and dozens of ministers and former ministers were arrested in what was termed an anti-corruption sweep. But was this really about corruption? In this debate, we’ll look at why the young Crown Prince Salman may be behind this wave of arrests, in what is said to tighten his grip on power, and whether he is in trouble due to his failed war on Yemen. Why have the arrests come at this time: did he feel threatened or was it to eliminate opposition?

Tariq Ramadan Takes Leave from Oxford after Rape Allegations

Oxford University's announced that renowned Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan has taken a leave of absence. This as he defends himself against the mounting rape allegations that have surfaced in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal.

The Link Between Saudi Prince's Power Grab and DC Corruption

The power moves by the Saudi kingdom at home and in Lebanon were made easier by buying influence in powerful circles of Washington, DC, says The Intercept's Ryan Grim

Top US News & World Headlines — November 7, 2017

House of Saud: The Meteoric Rise of Mohammed bin Salman

Integration, Glaubenswandel - Anforderungen an die Kirchen | Passauer Neue Presse

Gesprächsrunde mit Gerhard Ludwig Kardinal Müller, Landesbischof Prof. Dr. Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, Prof. Dr. Michael Wolffsohn, Historiker und Publizist und Hamed Abdel-Samad, ägyptisch-deutscher Politikwissenschaftler und Publizist. Moderation: Thomas Baumann, ARD-Hauptstadtstudio

Hamed Abdel-Samad: Der politische Islam lebt von der Kluft

"Die Ziele des politischen Islams in Deutschland sind niemals die Integration von Muslime in der deutschen Gesellschaft." "Der politische Islam lebt von der Kluft zwischen Muslimen und der deutschen Gesellschaft und in genau in dieser Kluft platziert der politische Islam seine Angebote." Gesprächsrunde mit Gerhard Ludwig Kardinal Müller, Landesbischof Prof. Dr. Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, Prof. Dr. Michael Wolffsohn, Historiker und Publizist und Hamed Abdel-Samad, ägyptisch-deutscher Politikwissenschaftler und Publizist. Moderation: Thomas Baumann, ARD-Hauptstadtstudio

Saudi Arabia Arrests 4 Ministers and 11 Princes

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman ordered the arrest of four government ministers and 11 royal princes hours after he was named the head of a new anti-corruption committee. Billionaire prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who has stakes in major U.S. companies like Apple and Twitter, was among those arrested. Gary Sick, a senior research scholar at Columbia University, joins Hari Sreenivasan.

Top US News & World Headlines — November 6, 2017