Top US News & World Headlines — January 16, 2018

Britain in 1940

Britain and Appeasement

This documentary called 'Did we have to Fight?' explores Britain's options in the run-up to the Second World War. It will be particularly useful for students of appeasement, Neville Chamberlain, and of the wider conflict. The primary sources used are exceptionally good.

Mr and Mrs Hitler

This interesting film (from 2001) explores the fascinating relationship which was one of the most closely-guarded of the era. Obviously speculative in parts, it contains some excellent archive footage of Braun.

Michael Wolff on Fire and Fury - BBC Newsnight

Emily Maitlis speaks to Michael Wolff, the author of 'Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House', in his first UK TV interview.

McAuliffe: Trump Is an Embarrassment to US

Former Democratic Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe called President Donald Trump "disgraceful," "disgusting" and an "embarrassment" in the wake of the president's comments about Haitian immigrants and "shithole" African countries. McAuliffe said remarks like that could put military service members and diplomats "in harm's way" and hurt the United States' standing around the world.

Learning from History: Goebbels Biography: The Goebbels Experiment

Fantastic documentary on the life of Goebbels based on his diaries.

Why Is Trump against the Iran Nuclear Deal? | Inside Story

This is a last chance. That is the message US President Donald Trump has sent out after extending sanctions relief to Iran.

He has aggressively warned European allies he would withdraw from the 2015 nuclear agreement altogether if his demands to change it are not met. Trump has publicly branded the deal before and during his presidency as the 'worst ever'.

Iran says his announcement is a 'desperate attempt to undermine a solid multilateral agreement' that is not 'renegotiable'. In the middle of all of this are European leaders who have essentially said to Trump: either back the deal or come up with a better one. But can this deal be re-negotiated?

Presenter: Laura Kyle | Guests: Seyed Mostafa Khoshcheshm - Political Commentator and Specialist on Iranian domestic affairs; Ellie Geranmayeh - Policy Fellow with the European Council on Foreign Relations; Ali Vaez - Senior Iran Analyst with the International Crisis Group

Lawrence on President Trump 'Shithole' Comment: 'Hating Is What He Does' | The Last Word | MSNBC

In a meeting on immigration reform at the White House, the president called Haiti & African nations 'sh*thole' countries. Lawrence O'Donnell has a message for lawmakers: If you make a deal with the devil, you can't be surprised to hear him sounding like the devil.

Trump's First Year: Beyond All Reason? | DW English

Donald Trump's first year in office has featured running battles between the president and his critics, his enemies and even his allies. How damaging has it been? Guests: Matthew Karnitschnig (Politico), Anna Sauerbrey (Tagesspiegel), Christiane Meier (ARD).

Time's Up Activists Warn Trump's "Shithole Countries" Remark Will Embolden White Supremacists

Trump Expands Offshore Drilling in “Assault” on Biodiversity and Coastal & Indigenous Communities

The New York Times' Bret Stephens Explains Why He's Still A 'NeverTrumper' | Morning Joe | MSNBC

The New York Times' Bret Stephens discusses his column on why he's still a 'NeverTrumper' and his concern over what President Donald Trump is doing to political culture.

The Secret Jews of Berlin | World War 2 Documentary | Timeline

It is commonly assumed that most Jews in Germany during the Second World War were exterminated, worked to death or saved ‘Schindler style’ by Gentiles.

A surprisingly high number from one city defied the odds and saved themselves. The Jews who survived in Berlin were vibrant, devious, clever and very, very lucky. Five of them tell their stories and reveal their survival techniques. Cantankerous, egotistical and irresistible, the outstanding spirit that helped them survive is still undimmed. This programme is more than just a wartime human interest story. It seeks to show that not all wartime Jews were passive, obedient victims. They were real people who knew how to fight back.

Top US News & World Headlines — January 11, 2018

"Harry's Story" - Memories of Hiding Jews and Nazi Brutality during WWII

Harry Andringa was only 9 years old and living in Holland when Adolf Hitler's Nazis invaded the Netherlands. Harry's family endured the horrors and atrocities of the Nazi regime for 5 years until Holland was liberated by the Allies.

Many families including Harry's hid Jewish children to prevent them from being sent to concentration camps. This documentary includes a interview with Harry and supported by vintage war footage from the Canadian Army Newsreels - courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada.

Harry used to visit local schools during Remembrance Day services and other times when he was invited to talk to students about WWII. His story is preserved in this documentary so it will not be forgotten.

Why Is Nationalism On the Rise? | DW English

From Britain’s decision to leave the EU to the victory of Donald Trump in the United States, nationalist movements are gaining ground around the world. DW’s Fanny Facsar traveled to several countries in a bid to discover the driving forces behind the trend.

PBS NewsHour | Full Episode January 10, 2018

Wednesday on the NewsHour, rescuers search for survivors as deadly mudslides slam Southern California. Also: Two leading conservatives react to fallout from “Fire and Fury,” a look at bipartisan efforts to protect the next election, Boston tries to protect itself from more extreme flooding, voter rights come into question in Ohio and using cameras to see how urbanization affects animals.

‘Current Libel Laws a Sham & Disgrace’ – Trump

Michael Wolff's 'Fire and Fury' book about President Trump’s first year in office is getting under its subject's skin. At the first Cabinet meeting of 2018, the president said he wants to go after the country's libel laws. For more, RT America’s Ed Schultz is joined by media and legal analyst Lionel.

One Survivor Remembers

In cooperation with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and HBO, Teaching Tolerance is pleased to present the Oscar-winning documentary "One Survivor Remembers" online.

Top US News & World Headlines — January 10, 2018

Trump Insiders ‘Afraid for the Country,’ Says Michael Wolff

In his explosive new book “Fire and Fury,” exploring the first year of Donald Trump’s presidency, Michael Wolff said the people closest to the president were “afraid for their own careers and for the country.” Wolff sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss what he learned through his reporting and the pushback he has received, including from the president himself.

The Debate: Macron in China: Much More Than a State Visit?

Germany Ban on Online Hate Speech Triggers Debate

Internet rights activists and opposition politicians in Germany are outraged at a new law aimed at combating a rising tide of online hate speech.

Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites are being forced to remove offensive content or face fines of up to $60m.

The legislation is being widely condemned for allowing the policing of freedom of expression in Germany to be placed in the hands of large, multinational companies based in the United States.

Al Jazeera's David Chater reports from Berlin.

Top US News & World Headlines — January 9, 2018

Their Status Is Temporary, But to Salvadorans, the US Is Home

Inside Story - Does Egypt Support Donald Trump's Jerusalem Move?

After US President Donald Trump recognised Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the condemnation from the Arab world was swift and strong. But is everyone on board? Egypt is denying a New York Times report of pressure on Egyptian media to play down opposition to Trump's decision.

In leaked phone recordings, a senior intelligence officer reportedly told leading TV talk show hosts to influence their viewers to back the decision, contrary to widespread condemnation among Muslims.

The newspaper quoted Intelligence officer, Captain Ashraf Al Kholi, asking hosts "how is Jerusalem different from Ramallah"? It’s the base of the Palestinian Authority in the occupied West Bank. Captain Al Kholi was quoted telling the talk show hosts that an intifada could revive Hamas and wouldn't serve Egypt’s national security interests.

Saudi Arabia is also being criticised for what's seen by some as a weak reaction to Trump's policy change. As King Salman publicly denounced Trump, the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, was reportedly urging Palestinian leaders to accept the change.

What does the apparent shift mean for the future of Jerusalem?

Presenter: Laura Kyle | Guests: Sami Hamdi, editor of International Interest; Mustapha Barghouti - Secretary General of the Palestinian National Initiative; Nicolai due-Gundersen - Middle east specialist, Kingston University, London

Brexit: Scores of British Jews Apply for German Passports

How Neighboring States Struggle When Pot Becomes Legal

Since recreational marijuana became legally available in Colorado last year, officials say more pot is illegally coming through the border of states like Nebraska and Oklahoma, draining state resources as the number of arrests keeps growing. Now, the attorneys general of those states filed a federal lawsuit asking the Supreme Court to declare Colorado's marijuana law unconstitutional.

Legal Weed Comes to California

California will become the eighth state in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana in 2018. The new law however, is raising a lot of questions for the state's users -- and producers -- of the drug. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Los Angeles, where only a handful of dispensaries will be ready to hit the ground running in the new year.

Bishop Ron Allen: Pot Legalization a Sad Day for California

Former drug addict has a warning for the state on 'Fox & Friends.'

Tapper Cuts off Trump Adviser Interview: I've Wasted Enough of My Viewers' Time

CNN's Jake Tapper abruptly ends his interview with White House adviser Stephen Miller after trying to ask Miller about a book that is highly critical of President Donald Trump and the role Steve Bannon had in the administration.

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

Anderson Cooper's Priceless Reaction/Breakdown Of The Donald Trump And Steve Bannon Drama

The World This Week, Parts 1 & 2: Iran Protests, Erdogan in Paris; Trump Firing on All Cylinders, Macron's Fake News Battle

Why Has a New Book Angered Trump So Much? | Inside Story

’Fire and Fury' has been published early after president Trump's lawyers threatened to sue. There is so much demand for the new book on Donald Trump that stores can't keep up with the demand. Its publishers had to release it early after the president's lawyers threatened to sue them and the former White House Adviser Steve Bannon.

The book is written by Michael Wolff and draws a picture of a chaotic first year in office. Trump has slammed it as 'phoney' - calling the author 'a loser'. But, how will this book impact Trump's presidency and America's foreign policy?

Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra | Guests: Mohammed Cherkaoui - Professor of Conflict Resolution at George Mason University; Rami Khouri - Senior Public Policy Fellow and Adjunct professor of Journalism at the American University of Beirut; Ian Black - Visiting Senior Fellow at the London School of Economics, Middle East Centre

Macron's World: The French President's Ambitious Agenda for 2018

James Comey Notes Claims About Donald Trump Confirmed By Priebus Notes: NYT | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC

Michael Schmidt, reporter for The New York Times, talks with Rachel Maddow about his reporting about Donald Trump's pressure on Jeff Sessions not to recuse himself from the Russia probe, and Reince Priebus notes confirming James Comey's notes about.

Top US News & World Headlines — January 5, 2018

Is Iran Unrest Anti-establishment? | Inside Story

The situation in Iran has only got worse since protests began almost a week ago. Mostly peaceful demonstrations turned violent. At least 22 people have been killed, and hundreds arrested. Protests about rising prices and financial struggles now appear to be anti-establishment. But it's unclear who is behind them. All we know is it isn't the reformists who traditionally lead demonstrations in Iran.

The international community has been quick to condemn the violence, and the US wants the United Nations to act. How will Iran deal with growing public anger?

Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra | Guests: Mahjoob Zweiri, Associate professor at Qatar University; Seyed Mostafa Khoshcheshm, specialist on Iranian domestic affairs; Trita Parsi, President of the National Iranian American Council

Inside Story: Will Donald Trump Cut All Aid to Palestine and Pakistan?

Palestinian leaders say they will not be blackmailed after US President Donald Trump threatened to cut aid worth around three quarters of a billion dollars a year.

He made the statement on Twitter, blaming Palestinians for refusing to engage in Middle East peace talks. The PA responded saying the US should not blame Palestinians for 'its own failures'.

Relations with the US have plummeted since Trump recognised Jerusalem as Israel's capital last month. The aid cut threatens money allocated to the Palestinian Authority. But most US funding goes to development and building projects - and not directly to the Authority itself.

The US is also withholding millions in financial assistance to the Pakistani government. Saying Islamabad has given the US 'nothing but lies and deceit' over the years - accusing the country of being a 'safe heaven for terrorists'. So, what's behind Trump's threats and what will it mean for US policy in the region?

Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra | Guests: Steven Rogers - A member of the Donald J Trump for President Advisory Board; David Sedney - Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Previously served as Deputy U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defence for Afghanistan and Pakistan

After Maria, a New Crisis in Puerto Rico: Mental Health

Why doesn't Donald Trump care about Puerto Ricans? Because they can't vote for him »

Top US News & World Headlines — January 3, 2018

The Middle East's Cold War, Explained

How two feuding countries are tearing apart the Middle East.

Let Down by Reformists, Working-Class Iranians Join Widespread Protests

Thousands have taken to the streets in Iran's largest and deadliest protests since 2009. Exiled Iranian activist Dariush Arjmandi says demonstrators are challenging economic mismanagement and repressive state control, not pushing the regime change agenda of Iran's global foes

‘US Is Watching!’: Rising Political Crisis in Iran Stirred by US, Israel Support

Donald Trump has issued a strongly worded tweet warning Iran that “the US is watching” following the deaths of 20 people in anti-government protests that are sweeping the country.

Iran Protests: Will Wave of Anger Swell into Revolution?

Is a Two-State Solution Still Possible? | Inside Story

In the words of one Israeli opposition MP: 'when Jerusalem burns, everything burns'. Nahman Shai fears a newly passed law in the Knesset could lead to more unrest in the Middle East.

The Israeli law makes it harder to divide the contested capital of Jerusalem in any future deal with the Palestinians. Israel says the city is its capital, Palestinians say East Jerusalem has always been their capital. It all could have a dramatic impact on any peace deal between Israel and Palestine - with some saying it's yet another fatal blow to the two-state solution.

On Inside Story, an in-depth discussion on the consequences of the latest law.

Presenter: Adrian Finighan | Guests: Mouin Rabbani - Political Analyst and Senior Fellow, Institute for Palestine Studies; Robbie Sabel - Former legal adviser to Israel's Foreign Ministry; Geoffrey Aronson - Middle East Institute

Israel Deals New Blow to 2-State Solution

Israel's parliament passed an amendment that would make it more difficult for the country to cede control over parts of Jerusalem in any peace deal with Palestinians. CNN's Oren Liebermann reports.

Glenn Greenwald: Is Facebook Operating as an Arm of the Israeli State by Removing Palestinian Posts?

Glenn Greenwald on Iran Protests: Trump Tweets “Time for Change” While Backing Dictators Worldwide

At least 22 people are dead and hundreds have been arrested, as Iranian authorities move to quell the largest anti-government protests since 2009. President Donald Trump responded to the protests on Monday in one of his first tweets of the new year, writing ”TIME FOR CHANGE!” “This is the same president who, not more than three months ago, announced a ban on Iranians from coming to the United States,” says Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Glenn Greenwald. “He’s somebody who has aligned with the world’s worst, most savage dictators.”

Prince Reza Pahlavi Calls for Mass Demonstrations

Likens Iran protests to Nelson Mandela, fall of Berlin wall and end of Soviet Union.

Iran's Ruler Blames Unrest on 'Enemies' - BBC News

Iran's supreme leader has accused the country's enemies of stirring days of protests that have claimed at least 22 lives. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was speaking for the first time since people protesting at Iran's economic troubles clashed with security forces last Thursday.

Nine people, including a child, died overnight in violence in central Iran, state media say. The protests are the largest since the disputed 2009 presidential election. "In recent days, enemies of Iran used different tools including cash, weapons, politics and intelligence services to create troubles for the Islamic Republic," Iran's supreme leader was quoted as saying in a post on his official website.

10 Minutes: The US Under Trump

Donald Trump’s victory in the US election has left the world working out what it means for them. Trump's political flip-flops have added up to the uncertainty of what his presidency will look like.

People Are Not Happy with Current Regime in Iran – Analysis

Iranian State media says eight people were killed overnight, taking the total dead so far to 22. More than 500 others have been arrested.

The protests began over the weak economy, but the demands have since widened, with chants heard against both the government and the supreme leader,

Ali Khamenei. Khamenei blames what he calls Iran's enemies for the trouble. Joining us to discuss this is Ali Fathollah-Nejed, a visiting fellow at the Brookings Doha Center and an associate at the Harvard Kennedy School's Iran Project.

Top US News & World Headlines — January 2, 2018

Iranian President Calls for Calm amid Deadly Protests

Iran saw a fifth day of anti-government protests on Monday with at least 12 fatalities reported. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for calm amid the regime’s most serious challenge to its rule since the 2009 mass demonstrations. William Brangham learns more from The New York Times’ Thomas Erdbrink in Tehran.

Duty to Warn: Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess the “Dangerous Case” of President Trump

We revisit our interview with someone who’s led a discussion of mental health professionals who are deeply concerned about President Trump’s psychological instability. Dr. Bandy Lee is a forensic psychiatrist on the faculty of Yale School of Medicine who organized the “Duty to Warn” conference at Yale and edited the best-selling book, “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President.” Dr. Bandy Lee declares that she is not representing the views of Yale University, Yale School of Medicine or Yale Department of Psychiatry.

Constitutional Lawyer John Bonifaz on the Growing Movement to Impeach Trump

Protests over Economic Situation in Iran | Inside Story

Iranian protesters are angry at the high cost of basic goods. The price of eggs, for example, has gone up 40 per cent in just six months. Some Iranians say it's time for the government to focus on domestic issues, and to forget Syria, and forget Palestine.

These protesters hoped the Iran Nuclear Deal in 2015 would ease their financial struggles. Most international sanctions were lifted, but life for many Iranians has not improved. Government critics say the economic benefits of the deal haven't been passed on because of mismanagement and alleged corruption. They add that the budget announced this month cuts vital social welfare programmes, while giving more money to religious and revolutionary institutions.

Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra | Guests: Ali Fathollah-Nejad –Brooking Doha center

Inside Story: Why Are So Many Countries Expanding Their Presence in the Red Sea?

Turkey has signed an agreement with Sudan that will allow it to have a military presence on the Red Sea. It's the latest country to expand into the area.

The list of countries already in the region or building bases there include: Saudi Arabia, China, Israel, United Arab Emirates and the US. The US and European Union maintain regular security patrols. But the Red Sea is also one of the world's busiest maritime gateways for transporting oil. So, why is there a sudden interest in the Red Sea region?

Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra | Guests: Metin Gurcan - Security Analyst and Columnist for Al Monitor; James Moran - Associate Senior Research Fellow, Centre for European Policy; Mamoun Abu Nowar - Retired Jordanian Air Force General

American Decline: Global Power in the 21st Century

Nigel Farage's Having a Rant

Donald Trump, the Decline of an Empire

Donald Trump's views, policies and rhetoric have raised concerns among Americans. This documentary elaborates on Trump's standpoint on different issues.

The 7 Signs Of An Empire In Decline

The common signs of all empires collapse from the Moores to the Romans to now the United States?

Former Federal Judge: Trump Is Packing the Courts with Unqualified Conservative Extremists

Death by Medicine – A Film by Gary Null

Saudi Arabia Kidnapping World Leaders Now

The Saudis aren’t playing around. Cenk Uygur, the host of The Young Turks, breaks down the kidnapping of the Lebanese prime minister.

Fishers of Men: Winning Converts to the Orthodox Faith

Baptisms and Chrismations in the Parish of St. Andrew Orthodox Christian Church in Riverside CA.

Joseph Stiglitz: Trump Has 'Fascist' Tendencies

The economist and author of Globalisation and its Discontents talks to the Guardian's Larry Elliott about why he considers Donald Trump unfit to be US president. He says stagnant incomes, the opioid crisis and falling life expectancies all pointed towards a political problem in the US but no one imagined it leading to a Trump presidency

The Christmas Broadcast, 1957

The first televised Christmas Broadcast or 'Queen's Speech', filmed at Sandringham House in Norfolk.

The Queen's Christmas Broadcast 2017

Inside Story - Are the US and Russia Headed for More Tension in 2018?

The Trump administration kicked off 2017 with hope for better relations with Russia. But the year ends with hardening rhetoric between two of the world's most influential powers.

Washington is now taking a tougher stance on Moscow for what it calls 'destabilizing activities'. Just this week, Donald Trump announced the United States will give Ukraine 'enhanced defensive capabilities' to fight pro-Russia separatists, in other words, weapons. Vladimir Putin's responded with a warning that this will only increase the use of force, and he used the same tone in outlining how Russia will move into 2018. So are relations now at their lowest since the end of the Cold War? And what will 2018 bring?

Presenter: Sami Zeidan | Guests Nikolay Surkov, foreign policy analyst at the Russian International Affairs Council; Lawrence Korb, a former assistant secretary of defense and senior fellow at the Center for American Progress; Macharia Munene, international relations expert at the United States International University

The Life of Jesus • English • Official Full HD Movie

Veteran British filmmaker Philip Saville directs the religious epic The Gospel of John| a production of the Canadian company Visual Bible International. This three-hour drama attempts to accurately follow the Gospel According to John| written sometime during the first century. The gospel contains four segments: an introduction to the nature of Jesus Christ; testimony by disciples and the presence of miracles; the Last Supper and crucifixion; and the appearance of the risen Christ. Henry Ian Cusick plays Jesus and Christopher Plummer provides voice-over narration. The Gospel of John was shown in a special presentation at the 2003 Toronto Film Festival.

Sanders: Voters' Views on Trump Is Trouble for GOP

Rashid Khalidi: US Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital Means It Cannot Be a Peace Broker

Joe: What Nikki Haley Did At The UN Was An Embarrassment | Morning Joe | MSNBC

On Thursday, the UN General Assembly voted in favor of a nonbinding resolution against President Trump's Jerusalem decision. U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley spoke out, saying 'This vote will be remembered.'

Top US News & World Headlines — December 22, 2017

Top US News & World Headlines — December 21, 2017

Israel Ambassador to UN: "Jerusalem Is the Capital of the State of Israel. Period."

Nikki Haley: "This Vote Will Make a Difference on How Americans Look at the UN"

Nobody Kisses Ass Like Mike Pence

Mike Pence delivered a sycophantic speech to Trump during a cabinet meeting that was…uncomfortable. Cenk Uygur and John Iadarola, the hosts of The Young Turks, break it down.

Today Austria... The Normalisation of Europe's Far-right

Joe: Wrong Tax Cut, Wrong Time For Wrong People | Morning Joe | MSNBC

The GOP-controlled House is expected to give final approval on a sweeping tax plan on Wednesday, despite most Americans considering it a bad idea. The Morning Joe panel discusses.

Lawrence: GOP Like 'Pigs At The Trough' Of Donald Trump's Tax Bill | The Last Word | MSNBC

Lawrence O'Donnell compares the behavior of Republican Senators who will be enriched by the Trump-GOP tax bill to Senators he worked with who would have been "embarrassed" by serving special interests.

Why Trump Wanted To Fire His Own Supreme Court Pick

Top US News & World Headlines — December 20, 2017

Top US News & World Headlines — December 19, 2017

BBC Question Time from Barnsley – December 14, 2017

David Dimbleby presents topical debate from Barnsley in South Yorkshire. On the panel are Conservative MP and former secretary of state for education Nicky Morgan, Labour's shadow business secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey MP, scientist and broadcaster Professor Robert Winston, comedian Geoff Norcott and political journalist and commentator Isabel Oakeshott.

‘Mexico Will Not Finance US Wall,’ Foreign Minister Says

Nikki Haley’s Hypocrisy: US Strikes Out with New War-Mongering on Iran

US Ambassador Nikki Haley's speech on alleged Iranian violations was even less convincing than Colin Powell's fraudulent UN presentation on Iraqi WMDs, says Trita Parsi

Far Right Gains Momentum in Chile's Presidential Elections

A far-right political party in Chile is expected to play a key role in determining the winner of Sunday's presidential run off. Its leader, Jose Antonio Kast, won a surprising 8% of the votes in the first round, and is now supporting former president Sebastian Pinera. Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports from Santiago.

Trump Calls for Death Penalty in Cases of Attacks on Law Enforcement

In a speech to FBI Academy graduates, President Trump calls for the death penalty in cases where law enforcement officials are harmed.

The Debate - May Overruled: Brexit Momentum Thwarted by Tory Rebellion

Deutsche Welle talks to US Senator Marco Rubio | DW English

US Senator Marco Rubio, who ran against US President Donald Trump during the Republican primaries, tells DW's Zhanna Nemtsova that talk of Trump's impeachment over alleged Russian ties is premature.

Inside Story - Can Muslim Leaders Change Trump's Jerusalem Decision?

Jerusalem's status as part of Israel, or Palestine, or both has long been a controversial issue many politicians have shied away from. But Donald Trump changed decades of US policy last week, by recognising the holy city as Israel's capital. That decision set off worldwide protests and condemnation. Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan called a meeting of The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation on Wednesday to discuss a response. He said the US decision was illegal and a threat to all humanity. But what can the 57-member organisation realistically do to pressure the US?

Presenter: Laura Kyle | Guests: Yusuf Kanli - Former Editor of Turkey's Hürriyet Daily News; Gedeon Levy - Columnist with Haaretz newspaper; Mouin Rabbani - Senior Fellow at the Institute for Palestine Studies

Top US News & World Headlines — December 13, 2017

Trump's Jerusalem Move Angers Muslim World; UK and EU Break Deadlock on Brexit

‘Trump Was Wrong on Jerusalem’ – Israeli Who Witnessed Hamas Rocket Fire

The West Bank city of Bethlehem has remained turbulent since Donald Trump's announcement last week that he was recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Inside Story - Does the EU Have a Rôle in the Middle East?

There have been widespread protests and condemnation since the US announced its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. As activists around the world take to the streets in anger, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on his own tour to change minds. He is hoping to convince European leaders to follow the policy of US President Donald Trump.

Netanyahu met EU foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday. The Israeli leader is also expected to open the issue of the Iran nuclear deal. Most EU members have expressed alarm over Trump's decision on Jerusalem.

EU leaders say they want Netanyahu to resume meaningful negotiations with Palestinians. But as European and US policies towards the Middle East diverge, what options does Brussels really have?

Presenter: Sami Zeidan | Guests: Ali Fathollah-Nejad - Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Doha Center; Robbie Sable - Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; James Moran - Associate Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for European Policy.