Sunday, June 04, 2017

Election Gamble: Tight Race before UK Vote, Polls Suggest Drop in Theresa May’s Ratings


A number of polls in the UK are showing a large drop in support for Prime Minister Theresa May, just days before the country votes. It paints a very different picture to when she called the snap election two months ago, amid predictions she was on course for an overwhelming victory. And while there's a chance they are just rogue polls, RT's Polly Boiko has been looking at what might happen if they turn out to be true.

Why Saudi Arabia Is Our Friend And Iran Is Our Enemy


The official reasons from the US government are lies. Jimmy Dore, and Steve Oh discuss on the latest episode of Aggressive Progressives.

UK: May Says “Things Need to Change,” Then Repeats False and Failed Analysis That Jihad Is “Perversion of Islam”


JIHAD WATCH: Theresa May says “far too much tolerance of extremism in our country,” and that “when it comes to taking on extremism and terrorism things need to change.” Then she repeats the same false and failed analysis, that the jihad “is a perversion of Islam.” Her refusal to identify the motivating ideology behind these jihad attacks means that she will never confront this enemy properly, and never deal with the real source of the incitement to violence. And so for all her tough talk, she is doomed to failure. Read on and comment » | Robert Spencer | Sunday, June 4, 2017

London Attacks: Theresa May 'Enough Is Enough' - BBC News


Prime Minister Theresa May has said it is time to say "enough is enough" when it comes to tackling terrorism. "We cannot and must not pretend that things can continue as they are," she said. She said the general election will go ahead as planned on Thursday.

London Attacks: UK PM Theresa May Addresses Nation


How Islamic State Called for 'All-Out War' on West during Ramadan


THE TELEGRAPH: European security services are bracing for more attacks during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, after Islamic State called on its followers to rise up in an “all-out war” on "infidels” in the West.

Last Saturday marked the start of a 30-day period of fasting and reflection in the Islamic world, which has in recent years seen a large uptick in Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) terror attacks.

“Muslim brothers in Europe who can’t reach the Islamic State lands, attack them in their homes, their markets, their roads and their forums,” the jihadist group said in a message entitled Where are the lions of war? and published on YouTube. Read on and comment » | Josie Ensor, Middle East Correspondent, in Beirut | Sunday, June 4, 2017

London Bridge Attack: Van Mows Down Pedestrians, Reports of Stabbing at Nearby Restaurant


Saturday, June 03, 2017

Behind The Scenes : The Prince Of Monaco's Kitchen - Documentary


''The politics divides the men, the gastronomy gathers them.'' In the service of the princely Couple, H.S.H. Prince Albert II and H.S.H. Princess Charlène of Monaco, the chef Christian Garcia prepares the particular meals of the family Grimaldi and orchestrates the big receptions of the Palace. We are going to follow in their everyday life, the Chamberlain, the servants, the linen maids, the gardeners, silver cleaners and entire staff of the Palace of Monaco which protect all the secular traditions in the art to receive. Through this exceptional documentary, we discover the wings of one of the most famous Palaces of the planet and the principality which fascinates the whole world. ''La bonne cuisine est la base du véritable bonheur.'' Auguste Escoffier, 1846 - 1935

Privacy And Power: A Year In The Life Of Prince Albert Of Monaco


For one year, our cameras followed the Prince in his daily head of state and family. Twelve key moments of a year of reign behind the scenes of princely palaces and abroad. His personal office atop one of the towers of the palace (rarely filmed) to the most private rooms where he always meets with the family, sports events in charitable prestigious galas, political obligations very personal passion, Monaco or abroad, the ruler of Monaco sharing for the first time his public and private life ... A topic not to be missed, in which man is surrounded by his top aides, his wife and his whole family to reveal its personality and intimate answer the questions related to his reign.

BBC Documentary - Abu Dhabi, UAE


BBC Presenter-Reporter Amandeep Bhangu | Current Affairs Documentary | Broadcast internationally | The UAE is often thought of in terms of oil wealth and conspicuous consumption. But the new name of the game is economic and cultural diversification. So is it really changing? Amandeep Bhangu examines by interviewing Emiratis and expats who work in the capital, Abu Dhabi.


UAE Direct »

"Cool, Smooth, Terrific": Macron's First Steps on the World Stage


Mike Pence Can't Understand Why People Care About Climate Change


Actually he understands fine. He’s acting perplexed because he’s a pathological liar who just needed to squeeze one more lie into an interview. Cenk Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz, John Iadarola, and Michael Shure, hosts of The Young Turks, discuss.

Branson: Paris Exit Cements Donald Trump As Worst President In U.S. History | For The Record | MSNBC


Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson tells Greta Van Susteren that President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris climate accord has “dragged America to a new, very shameful low.”

Friday, June 02, 2017

What Does US Decision on Climate Mean for our Planet? - Inside Story


President Donald Trump announced the United States was formally withdrawing from the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement, keeping his campaign promise to American workers, especially coal miners.

The president, surrounded by his supporters, made the address during a speech at the White House on Thursday. Global leaders formed a united front in criticising the decision with condemnation coming from Asia, Australia and Europe. What is the impact of his decision? And what will it mean for our planet? | Presenter: Hazem Sika | Guest: Gina Loudon - former Trump campaign media surrogate and author; Michael Dorsey - director of the Sierra Club, the largest environmental organisation in the US; Damian Ryan - director of strategy at the Climate Group


Morning Joe: Steve Bannon Is Now the President! – June 2, 2017


Trump Staff Shortage – Nobody Wants To Work In His Disastrous Administration


According to a senior Republican official, the White House is struggling to hire more staffers because there aren’t enough qualified, talented people applying for positions to work with Donald Trump. The anonymous Republican claims that too many people view the president as “crazy,” and they don’t want to be associated with his brand. Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses this.

Ireland Could Elect Its First Gay Prime Minister


Ireland could soon have its first openly gay prime minister. Leo Varadkar, the son of an Indian immigrant, is the favourite to win a ruling party vote. His political achievements are sign of huge generational change in the once staunchly Catholic country. Al Jazeera’s Neave Barker reports from Dublin

UK: What Does Theresa May Stand For?


World Leaders Condemn US Withdrawal from Paris Climate Deal


World leaders have condemned US President Donald Trump’s decision to pull America out of the Paris Climate Agreement. Al Jazeera’s Andrew Thomas reports from Sydney.

Question Time from Barnet – June 1, 2017