Katie Hopkins Talks to Worlds Apart about London, Sadiq Khan and Russia

Exclusive Interview with Syria's President Bashar Assad

Paul Manafort: First Trump Official Goes To Jail

Lawrence: Who's Sleeping Better: Paul Manafort Or President Donald Trump? | The Last Word | MSNBC

Lawrence recaps today’s once in a century development : Donald Trump’s campaign chairman went to jail today, and Donald Trump, in anticipation of that, went to the White House lawn and lied- about Paul Manafort, about the Mueller investigation, and more.

Lawrence: Trump Tries To ‘Steal The Grief’ Of Fallen Soldiers' Parents | The Last Word | MSNBC

Lawrence O'Donnell reacts to Donald Trump's lie about the parents of American soldiers killed in the Korean War and explains that Donald Trump's lying is unique in American history.

Trump Jealous of Kim Jong-un

US Withdrawal from Human Rights Council “Imminent” After U.N. Condemns Israel for Gaza Massacre

The Trump administration will reportedly withdraw the United States from the U.N.'s Human Rights Council. Reuters reports the decision is “imminent” and comes after the U.N. General Assembly voted 120 to 8 on Wednesday to condemn Israel over its massacre of Palestinians protesting nonviolently against Israel's occupation. We speak with Philip Alston, the United Nations special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights. He will speak in front of the U.N. Human Rights Council in Geneva next week about poverty in the United States.

Crackdown on 'Political Islam': Austrian Chancellor, Sebastian Kurz, Receives Death Threats after Closing Mosques

An anti-terrorism probe has been launched in Austria after the county's chancellor Sebastian Kurz received death threats. It's believed the threats are linked to the government closing seven mosques and expelling dozens of imams over alleged links to extremism

Blistering UN Report: Trump Administration’s Policies Designed to Worsen Poverty & Inequality

A group of top Democrats are demanding the Trump administration present a plan to Congress to address growing poverty in the United States, following an excoriating report by the United Nations special rapporteur on extreme poverty, Philip Alston. Alston slammed the Trump administration’s policies for worsening the state of poverty in the United States. The report details how 40 million Americans live in poverty, and 18.5 million Americans live in extreme poverty. It also details how the United States has the highest rate of income inequality among Western countries and one of the lowest rates of intergenerational social mobility. We speak with Philip Alston, the U.N. special rapporteur on extreme poverty. He will be presenting his report next week in Geneva.

Britain Should Not Have Fought in the First World War

Filmed at the Royal Geographical Society on 15th April 2014.

The First World War is not called the Great War for nothing. It was the single most decisive event in modern history, as well as one of the bloodiest: by the time the war ended, some nine million soldiers had been killed. It was also a historical full stop, marking the definitive end of the Victorian era and the advent of a new age of uncertainty. By 1918, the old order had fallen: the Bolsheviks had seized power in Russia; the German, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman empires had been destroyed; and even the victorious Allied powers had suffered devastating losses. It was supposed to be the war to end all wars. And yet barely two decades later, the world was again plunged into conflict. Little wonder then that historians still cannot agree whether Britain's engagement was worth it.

For some, the war was a vitally important crusade against Prussian militarism. Had we stayed out, they argue, the result would have been an oppressive German-dominated Europe, leaving the British Empire isolated and doomed to decline. And by fighting to save Belgium, Britain stood up for principle: the right of a small nation to resist its overbearing neighbours.

For others, the war was a catastrophic mistake, fought at a catastrophic human cost. It brought Communism to power in Russia, ripped up the map of Europe and left a festering sense of resentment that would fuel the rise of Nazism. We often forget that, even a few days before Britain entered the war, it seemed likely that we would stay out. H. H. Asquith's decision to intervene changed the course of history. But was it the right one?

Top US News & World Headlines — June 15, 2018

Caernarfon: BBC Question Time – June 14, 2018

This week's Question Time, filmed in Caernarfon, with topics such as the final Brexit deal dominating conversation. All rights go to the BBC and Mentorn Scotland

Will the Singapore Summit Be the Beginning of a New Era? | Inside Story

Donald Trump has become the first US president to meet and shake hands with a North Korean leader. After months of speculation and threats, the two men met on Singapore's Sentosa island.

They held a 40-minute meeting, followed by a signing of a joint statement in which they agreed to the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula. But it was a document vague in detail and lacking a time frame. So, what will the North Korean leader get in return for agreeing to 'denuclearise'?

Presenter: Hashem Ahelbarra | Guests: Scott Snyder - Senior Fellow for Korea Studies and Director of the Program on US-Korea Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations; Tai Wei Lim - Adjunct Research Fellow for the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore; Victor Gao - Director of the China National Association of International Studies

Macedonia: What Is in a Name? | Inside Story

A new name was intended to end decades of diplomatic deadlock. But nationalists in both Greece and Macedonia are unhappy at the choice - Republic of North Macedonia.

Thousands of people in both countries took to the streets to protest against a deal they say is tantamount to a humiliating defeat. A far-right Greek newspaper went so far as to run a front-page graphic - showing Greece's prime minister, foreign minister and president being shot by firing squad for treason.

Between the end of World War Two and the early 1990s, Macedonia was one of six republics comprising the former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It declared independence in 1991 under the name -- the Republic of Macedonia. Greece immediately opposed it, seeing it as a veiled challenge to Greek sovereignty over its northern province that's also called Macedonia.

Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam | Guests: Borjan Jovanovski, Chief Editor of NOVA TV; Panos Polyzoidis, Political Analyst and Journalist; Dimitar Bechev, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council

US Committed to 'Complete' North Korea Denuclearisation: Pompeo

Top US News & World Headlines — June 14, 2018

'I Do Trust Him': Trump Reflects on Kim Meeting

ABC News George Stephanopoulos spoke to President Donald Trump in an exclusive interview about his historic meeting with Kim Jong Un.

Inside Hungary's Far-right Movement

Inside the rise of Hungary's far-right movement The radical narratives mounted by Hungary’s ruling Fidesz Party and far-right movements are gaining ground ahead of next year’s parliamentary elections. Euronews reporter Valerie Gauriat traveled to Hungary for the national Republic Day to hear from supporters and critics of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s hardline stance on immigration—and what it means to be Hungarian.

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Anderson Cooper: GOP Is Now the Party of Trump

CNN's Anderson Cooper takes a close look at the state of the Republican Party and how it is influenced by President Donald Trump.

Full Interview: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Iran Nuclear Deal – BBC News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks to Evan Davis about why the Iran nuclear deal is "dead" and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

A Tribute to the Late Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown – Iran

Iran on Trump-Kim Summit: 'North Korea Should Act with Caution' | Al Jazeera English

North Korea's relationship with the United States has gone from foe to now potential friend in a matter of months. But one country that has experienced a souring of relations with Washington is Iran. And leaders there are warning Pyongyang not to trust the Americans. Al Jazeera's Zein Basravi has more from Tehran.

Is Dubai a Money-laundering Hub? | Inside Story

With its skyscrapers, luxury villas, and a high concentration of millionaires and billionaires, Dubai's rise to global city and business hub captured the world's attention.

It is one of seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates… an absolute monarchy long ruled by the Al Maktoum family.

The rapid development of the city has made it one of the fastest growing economies in the world. But the Washington-based Center for Advanced Defense Studies has obtained leaked property data from the city state. And it is found that those who make money out of wars, who finance terror, or are involved in drug-trafficking use Dubai’s real-estate market as a haven for money-laundering.

Presenter: Peter Dobbie | Guests: Casey Kelso, Advocacy Director at Transparency International; Andreas Krieg, Assistant Professor at the Defense Studies Department at King's College London; Laurent Lambert, SeniorPolicy Analyst at The Social and Economic Survey Research Institute at Qatar University

Top US News & World Headlines — June 13, 2018

Italy Demands Apology from France in Migrant Boat Row

Lawrence: President Trump Accomplished 'Nothing' at Summit with Kim Jong-un | The Last Word | MSNBC

Lawrence reacts to Donald Trump saying the murderous dictator of North Korea "loves his people." Nicholas Kristof says Trump is acting like a "spokesman" for North Korea by praising the country's dictator. John Heilemann and James Fallows break down what Trump failed to get at the summit.

Trump Halts War Games, Floats Troop Pullout in Korea

At the Singapore summit, President Trump announced a halt to U.S. war games on the Korean peninsula and said he wants to withdraw American troops. But if he does, he'll face stiff resistance from Congress and Pentagon, warns author James Dorsey

Top US News & World Headlines — June 12, 2018

The Kim Dynasty | DW Documentary

North Korea's Kim Dynasty - BBC Newsnight

Top US News & World Headlines — June 11, 2018

Final Preparations Underway for Trump-Kim Summit

BBC: A History of Art in Three Colours Episode 1: Gold

Donald Trump Picks a Fight with Justin Trudeau

After an already tense G7 meeting, U.S. President Trump took to Twitter to attack host Justin Trudeau. Trump left the summit early for a meeting with long-time foe Kim Jong-un, but he’s managed to leave a trail of broken friendships in his wake. CBC’s Wendy Mesley speaks with Foreign Affairs minister Chrystia Freeland about the nature of the Canada-U.S. relationship.

Is the Drive to Modernise Saudi Arabia Taking a Wrong Turn? | Inside Story

Female activists continue to be arrested in Saudi Arabia - two in the last three days. Rights groups say Mayaa al-Zahrani was detained for her posts on social media - expressing support for Nouf Abdul-Aziz al-Jerawi, who is also locked up.

Saudi security forces have arrested 17 activists in the past months - most of them women who have long campaigned for the right to drive. That is about to happen in two weeks time.

The first driving licences have been issued before the Kingdom lifts its controversial "men-only" ban. State media has accused the arrested activists of being foreign agents. As economic, political and cultural reforms are implemented, are Saudi leaders sending mixed messages?

Presenter: Peter Dobbie | Guests: Sami Hamdi - Editor-in-Chief, International Interest; Suad Abu-Dayyeh - Equality Now; Mamdouh Salameh - Oil economist

Embarrassing Defeat for the US in Its Efforts to Expel Venezuela from the Organization of American States (OAS)

At the OAS nineteen member states voted in favor, four against and eleven abstained when the US tried to have Venezuela sanctioned. US will not hesitate to bear tremendous pressure on member countries to get its way in Latin America. We speak to CEPR's Mark Weisbrot about the vote and how it came about

Trump Kim Summit: US President Donald Trump Arrives in Singapore – BBC News

Kudlow: Canada's Trudeau Stabbed Us in the Back

President Donald Trump's top economic adviser Larry Kudlow says Trump pulled out of backing the G7 communiqué in reaction to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's statement criticizing the United States.

Producing Nostalgia: Iranian Diaspora TV's Rebranding of the Shah | The Listening Post

Kayhan Life: Spotlight on a Global Iranian Community »

Dave Rubin’s Interview with Tucker Carlson

How Does Direct Democracy Work in Liechtenstein? – VisualPolitik EN

Despite being a constitutional monarchy, most of the political decisions in this Principality are done through referendums. This includes economic policy, social spending and even… Citizenship!

Even the right to self-determination can be guaranteed by referendum. This means that any of the 11 municipalities inside of Liechtenstein can hold a popular vote to decide whether they want to stay in the country or become an independent nation. Sounds pretty crazy, right?

How is all of this possible? How can you manage to guarantee such a stable political system when people can vote in any crazy law they want with a referendum? Well… This is what we were wondering here at VisualPolitik.

And we figured the best way to answer these questions is by going to the country and asking. So, we did just that!

Trump Speaks at G7 before Heading to North Korea Summit

President Donald Trump makes remarks at the G7 summit ahead of his planned trip to Singapore for the North Korea summit.

Holocaust – Witness: Paula Gris

Holocaust survivor Paula Gris is interviewed on Shalom TV's original series commemorating the Six Million. An educator at the Breman Jewish Heritage Museum in Atlanta, Ms. Gris has been engaged in teaching children and adults since 1981.

Life Inside: Voices from North Korea – BBC News

Speaking to ordinary citizens inside North Korea is almost impossible, with visitors heavily policed and communication with the outside world blocked. But two residents were willing to speak to the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme, despite the threat of death or imprisonment.

In North Korea, where leader Kim Jong-un has almost godlike status, to question him out loud is for many unthinkable. Citizens are taught he is all-knowing, and told to inform on dissenters - including their own family members. By speaking out, market trader Sun Hui - not her real name - knows she is putting her life at risk.

Austria Crackdown – Government to Shut Down Mosques | Al Jazeera English

The Austrian government is shutting down seven mosques and expelling imams. It's part of measures by the chancellor Sebastian Kurz to target what he calls "political Islam" in the country. Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from neighbouring Germany.

Gaddafi's Son: Libya Like McDonald's for NATO - Fast War as Fast Food (July 2011)

With the war in Libya at the focal point of international relations, RT's gained access to Colonel Gaddafi's son in NATO-targeted Tripoli. Saif al-Islam thinks his country's wanted for its riches, but says the people won't let Libya fall under foreign control.

Holocaust – Witness: Gena Turgel

Auschwitz survivor Gena Turgel, who went from concentration camp victim to a woman honored by the Queen of England, tells her amazing story on the Shalom TV original series, "Witness."

Cameron 'Tried to Get Daily Mail's Editor Paul Dacre Sacked' over Brexit - BBC Newsnight (January 2017)

The proprietor of the Daily Mail told its editor that David Cameron pressed for him to be sacked during the EU referendum, BBC Newsnight has learned. Lord Rothermere told Paul Dacre the prime minister urged him to rein in his pro-Brexit editor, then suggested he sack him, a source told the BBC. A spokesman for Mr Cameron said he "did not believe he could determine who edits the Daily Mail". Emily Maitlis reports.

G7 Gets Underway amid Rising Tensions with Trump

Question Time – June 7, 2018

This week's Question Time, filmed in Reading. Topics discussed include grammar schools and the Brexit white paper.

Paul Dacre's Legacy as Daily Mail Editor: Discussion - BBC Newsnight

Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre is to stand down in November. What has been his influence on British political debate? Lord Adonis and Daily Mail political columnist, Peter Oborne, have very different views.

Trump Frees Alice Johnson; What About Thousands Still Serving Life for Nonviolent Drug Offenses?

President Trump has commuted the life sentence of a woman who was imprisoned for a first-time nonviolent drug offense, after her cause was taken up by reality television star Kim Kardashian West. Alice Marie Johnson, a 63-year-old grandmother from Memphis, was released Wednesday from federal prison in Aliceville, Alabama, where she had been serving her sentence for nearly 22 years. While Alice Marie Johnson has been released, thousands of other prisoners are still serving life without parole for nonviolent drug offenses. We speak with Jennifer Turner, who was part of the legal team representing Johnson in her application for clemency. She is a human rights researcher with the American Civil Liberties Union and author of the ACLU report titled “A Living Death: Life Without Parole for Nonviolent Offenses.”

Top US News & World Headlines — June 7, 2018

Tommy Robinson Is in Prison and This Is Why

Wolfgang Schäuble on Brexit and the Issues Facing Europe - BBC Newsnight

How does Brexit rank among Germany’s concerns? Mark Urban speaks to President of the Bundestag and Germany's former finance minister, Wolfgang Schäuble, on the issues facing Europe.

Is the New Italian Government about to Kick Out Migrants en masse?

Top US News & World Headlines — June 6, 2018

Why Is the US Separating Migrant Children from Their Parents? | Inside Story

The UN has urged the Trump administration to immediately stop separating migrant children from their families at its border with Mexico. It said on Tuesday the practice was a serious violation of international law. But the US is the only country in the world that has not ratified the UN convention on the rights of the child. And has recently adopted a zero tolerance policy with undocumented migrants.

Hundreds of children who cross its southern border have been held in custody since October. It followed an executive order issued by the president. The US defends its policy by saying it's a way to stop illegal immigration. So, can the UN convince the US to stop its policy of separating families?

Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam | Guests: Angelo Guisado - Civil Rights Lawyer at the Center for Constitutional Rights; Marsha Catron - Former Spokeswoman for the US Department of Homeland Security under the Obama administration; Jennifer de Haro - Managing Attorney at the Refugee and Immigrant Centre for Education and Legal Services

Iran Nuclear Deal: "Neither Trump Nor Netanyahu Have Any Plan B"

Michel Barnier Is Negotiating Brexit for the 500 Million EU Citizens That Remain

The Complete Skinny on Obesity

Millions have watched Dr. Robert Lustig's YouTube videos on the role sugar plays in obesity. In this compilation of the popular YouTube series "The Skinny on Obesity," Dr. Lustig and his UCSF colleagues dig deeper into the root causes of the obesity epidemic. Discover why what we eat is as important as how much we eat. Understand the effects of stress on obesity rates, and why some predict that the next generation will die younger than the current one due to obesity and the many health problems it causes.

Macron and Netanyahu Discuss Iran Deal at Paris Meeting

America Has a Massive Child Marriage Problem

In the US nearly every state allows child marriage. In some there are even loopholes that allow child rapists to avoid prosecution by marrying the person they raped. In others parents can, in effect, force their children to get married.

It’s a global issue - one in five girls around the world is married as a child - but you might be surprised to know that nearly 250,000 children were married in the US in the first ten years of this century.

In this So What we look at child marriage in the US, why it’s legal and what campaigners are doing to tackle what they see as child abuse.

Going “Full Dictator”? Trump Claims He Has Right to End Mueller Investigation or Pardon Himself

As President Trump celebrated his 500th day in office Monday, many legal experts warned that the country could soon face a constitutional crisis as the president continues to attack special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. On Monday, Trump tweeted, “The appointment of the Special Counsel is totally UNCONSTITUTIONAL!” He also tweeted, “As has been stated by numerous legal scholars, I have the absolute right to PARDON myself.” Over the weekend, The New York Times published a 20-page confidential letter written by Trump’s lawyers to special counsel Robert Mueller, in which his lawyers claim Trump is above the law and thus cannot have illegally obstructed the Mueller investigation. Trump’s attorneys also claim the Constitution gives the president power to terminate the Mueller probe. We speak to Philadelphia Daily News columnist Will Bunch in Philadelphia. His latest column is headlined “The week Trump went full dictator and no one tried to stop him.”

In Narrow Ruling, Supreme Court Sides with Baker Who Refused Cake to Same-Sex Couple

The Supreme Court ruled Monday in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple, citing his religious opposition. In a narrow 7-2 decision, the justices faulted the Colorado Civil Rights Commission’s handling of the claims brought against baker Jack Phillips, saying the commission had shown a hostility to religion. Though the case pitted claims of religious freedom against the fight for gay rights, the ruling stopped short of setting a major precedent on whether businesses can deny people services because of their sexual orientation. For more, we speak with Ria Tabacco Mar, senior staff attorney with the ACLU’s LGBT & HIV Project and counsel of record for Charlie Craig and David Mullins in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission.

Top US News & World Headlines — June 5, 2018

'Liberal Élites Have Lost Contact with Ordinary People' – Slavoj Žižek on Right-wing Rise in Europe

An anti-immigration party has come out on top in another European election. Sunday's vote in Slovenia saw the Democratic party, the SDS, win the most seats, although it fell far short of a majority.

King Hussein of Jordan: Survival of a Dynasty | Al Jazeera World

Cities & States Sue Big Pharma, Targeting the Firms Which Profited from Peddling Addictive Opioids

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced earlier this year that the city would sue manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids to account for their part in the city’s ongoing deadly opioid epidemic. Firms named in the suit include Purdue Pharma, Johnson & Johnson and McKesson Corporation. The Guardian reports that more than 60 cities are suing Big Pharma over opioids. An explosive New York Times report has revealed that manufacturers of the drug OxyContin knew it was highly addictive as early as 1996, the first year after the drug hit the market. The Times published a confidential Justice Department report this week showing that Purdue Pharma executives were told OxyContin was being crushed and snorted for its powerful narcotic, but still promoted it as less addictive than other opioid painkillers. Purdue executives have testified before Congress that they were unaware of the drug’s growing abuse until years after it was on the market. Today, drug overdoses are the leading cause of death for Americans under age 50. We speak with Barry Meier, author of “Pain Killer: An Empire of Deceit and the Origin of America’s Opioid Epidemic.”

Top US News & World Headlines — June 4, 2018

Steve Bannon Predicts Government Shutdown over Wall

In an interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria, former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon predicts the government will shut down in the near future over President Trump's proposed border wall.

Netanyahu Heads to Europe Looking to Change Minds on Iran

Who Will Pay for North Korea's Hotel Bill?

The Washington Post reports North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is asking for another nation to pay for his hotel bill during the historic summit between the US and North Korea in Singapore.

The US Presidency Is Broken: A Conversation with John Dickerson and Jeffrey Goldberg

Can the presidency be repaired?

John Dickerson, a co-host of CBS This Morning and contributor for The Atlantic, chats with the magazine's editor in chief, Jeffery Goldberg, about Dickerson's recent cover story and its central question of how the office of the presidency is flawed.

Trump's admission that the presidency is harder than he expected should come as no surprise. "This is a common presidential revelation,” says Dickerson. The pair discusses the emergence of presidential campaigns, the outsized expectations of the American public, and why fixing the presidency is a task that’s bigger than any one person.

The Five Star Movement and the EU – BBC Newsnight

Italy is now embarking on a political adventure that could put it at odds with the EU and the bond markets. So what lies in store for the European dream? Five Star's Manlio di Stefano and Italy's outgoing Europe Minister Sandro Gozi give their take.

North Korea Diplomacy; Trade War Looms; Italy's New Government

RT Reporter Gets Exclusive Access to Kim Jong-un’s Residence in North Korea

Amid continuing uncertainty over a US-North Korea peace summit later this month, Russia's Foreign Minister met with the leader of North Korea in person on Thursday.

RT's correspondent Ilya Petrenko has been following this meeting - and was granted EXCLUSIVE access to one of Kim Jong-Un's residences.

Sam Harris 'Just Cannot Believe' Donald Trump' Is US President

American neuroscientist and popular author Sam Harris discusses how Donald Trump rewrites reality, the illusion of free will and how social media is driving us all insane.

'Hello': RT Journalist Visits North Korean Leader’s Private Residence, Talks to Kim Jong-un's Sister

RT’s Ilya Petrenko became one of few foreign journalists to have visited Kim Jong-un's private palace

Madeleine Albright: I'm Warning The American Public | Morning Joe | MSNBC

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright joins Morning Joe to discuss her new book 'Fascism: A Warning' and what aspects of fascism she sees happening in the U.S. now.

John Brennan: President Donald Trump Is An Aberration And Not In A Good Way | Morning Joe | MSNBC

Former CIA Director John Brennan joins Morning Joe to discuss his new Washington Post column on speaking out against the president, U.S.-North Korea relations and election meddling.

Top US News & World Headlines — June 1, 2018

Michelle Wolf Roasts Trump Administration

Leaders and officials from the E.U., Canada and Mexico were united in their disapproval of President Trump’s move to place tariffs on metals, which could provoke retaliation against American businesses.

Putin on Iran and Israel (January 2015)

Putin talks about his views regarding Iran and Israeli security concerns.

The Nigel Farage Show: May 30, 2019

John Bolton Names Professional Islamophobe & Bush Official Fred Fleitz to National Security Staff

The White House has appointed a longtime senior staffer at an anti-Muslim think tank who has been named by National Security Adviser John Bolton as his new chief of staff. Fred Fleitz formerly served as Bolton’s undersecretary of state in the George W. Bush administration. He now joins the Trump administration from the Center for Security Policy, a think tank founded by former Reagan administration official Frank Gaffney. The Southern Poverty Law Center designated the organization an anti-Muslim extremist group. We speak with Eric Levitz, associate editor for New York Magazine’s “Daily Intelligencer,” whose recent piece is headlined “Bolton Installs Anti-Muslim Wingnut as NSC Chief of Staff.”

Top US News & World Headlines — May 31, 2018

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Interview With Russia Today

Is It Contagious? Italy Crisis Spooks Europe, Markets

A technocrat interim prime minister who may never form a government. Will the Italian president call early elections or try again to cut a deal with an unprecedented populist coalition. Will a founding member of the EU be led by euro skeptics? With no clarity on the horizon, the now-steadied European markets may falter. Why is the backlash against traditional politics still growing, with new parties blowing up the old left vs right divide? When the dust settles, what will Europe look like?

America’s Incredible Shrinking Influence

Endless threats and demands have led the rest of the world to increasingly just ignore Washington.

Islamophobia Inc | Al Jazeera Investigations

Across the United States, there has been a growth in organizations that portray Islam as a threat.

Over two years, the number of groups that make up what’s become known as the Islamophobia industry has more than tripled. This investigation reveals the tactics these groups use to instigate a fear of Islam, including how they manipulate social media to create a false narrative that Muslims are trying to take over the country.

Anti-Muslim messages proliferate social media with bought-in followers, fake accounts and robotic amplifiers. The investigation also shows how these organizations try to suppress the rise of a Muslim political voice in America. It uncovers the “dark money” that has fuelled the rapid growth of Islamophobia Inc. - tens of millions of dollars which is funnelled through secretive, anonymous donor funds. We unveil the donors of the dark money and ask; what do they ultimately hope to achieve?

What Is the Business of Hate? Islamophobia Inc. in the US | The Stream

Islamophobia in the United States is on the rise - and now a multi-million dollar industry is promoting it, a new documentary by Al Jazeera's Investigations unit has found.

Hate crimes against Muslims have dramatically increased, according to FBI statistics. Muslims in the US have reported incidents ranging from verbal abuse and intimidation to physical assaults, whille mosques have been vandalised and, in some cases, been hit with home-made explosives.

Against this backdrop the number of Islamophobic organisations in the US has risen sharply - anti-Muslim groups trebled between 2015 and 2016. The election of Donald Trump as US president has given them more space to thrive, and they are becoming ever more adroit at spreading their disinformation through social media, buying fake Twitter followers and using bots that spread anti-Islam messages.

The traditional image of hate organisations brings to mind groups of disaffected, angry individuals with placards. But Islamophobia Incorporated is well-oiled, amply funded and politically connected.

Moon Jae-in Says Kim Jong-un Wants Denuclearisation

South Korean president addresses the media following his surprise meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. He reveals the cordiality of the meeting and indicates that Pyongyang remains committed to the US-North Korean summit scheduled for 12 June.

Maajid Nawaz's Unique View On Tommy Robinson's Arrest

Nick Clegg on Brexit: 'We Should Retain the Freedom to Change Our Minds'

The Secrets of Sugar - The Fifth Estate - CBC News

We've heard about the dangers of eating too much fat or salt. But there has never been a warning about sugar on our food labels - despite emerging research that suggests the sweet stuff is making more of us fat and sick.

Brexit Could Be Delayed until 2023

Ring Rees-Mogg: Jacob Rees-Mogg's Phone-In

Reform in Saudi Arabia: Image versus Reality | The Listening Post

Turkey’s Lira in Free Fall – Erdogan Calls Snap Election

Erdogan invites foreign direct investment and the Turkish diaspora population in Europe to vote for him in the upcoming snap election. We speak with co-editor of Rapture Magazine