Thursday, May 16, 2019
Arrogance of Ignorance? Ft. Richard Dawkins, Evolutionary Biologist
A Saudi War With Iran? It’s a Cartoon for Now
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Iran,
Saudi Arabia
Theresa May Told: Set a Departure Date Or Be Forced Out
Theresa May is under intense pressure to formally announce a resignation date after one of her most senior backbenchers warned that if she did not do so she would be forced out.
Before a crucial meeting between the prime minister and the 1922 Committee, which represents Tory backbenchers, Geoffrey Clifton-Brown said it would be “much more dignified” for May to name a date, rather than oblige the committee to change party rules to oust her.
The Cotswolds MP, who is treasurer of the 1922 Committee, told Sky News that May, who has promised to stand down once her Brexit deal is passed, should instead leave soon. » | Peter Walker and Andrew Sparrow | Thursday, May 16, 2019
Trump Pardons Fraudster Conrad Black after Glowing Biography
Conrad Black, the former media mogul who owned the Daily Telegraph and the Spectator before being jailed for fraud, has been pardoned by Donald Trump – shortly after writing a book praising the US president.
The Canadian-born British citizen was once known for his extravagant lifestyle as he ran an international newspaper empire that included the Chicago Sun-Times and the Jerusalem Post. But he ended up serving three and a half years in prison after being convicted in 2007 of siphoning off millions of dollars from the sale of newspapers owned by the company he controlled.
Since leaving jail Black, who is also a British peer, has been on a quest to clear his name. Last year he published a book entitled Donald J Trump: A President Like No Other, writing that Trump “is not, in fact, a racist, sexist, warmonger, hothead, promoter of violence, or a foreign or domestic economic warrior”. He suggested the president had been misunderstood. » | Jim Waterson, media editor | Thursday, May 16, 2019
Donald Trump Says He Is 'Absolutely' Ready to Send Troops to Confront Iran
The comments come amid mounting diplomatic and military tensions in the Persian Gulf after Iran-aligned Yemeni rebels attacked an oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia and an unidentified attacker attempted to sabotage tankers.
Mr Trump said reports that the Pentagon has already drawn up plans to deploy 120,000 soldiers to the region in preparation for conflict were “fake news.”
But he added: “Now, would I do that? Absolutely. But we have not planned for that,” he said.
“Hopefully we’re not going to have to plan for that. And if we did that, we’d send a hell of a lot more troops than that,” he said. » | Roland Oliphant, Senior Foreign Correspondent | Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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Donald Trump,
Iran,
Persian Gulf,
USA
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Methodist Church Should Allow Same-sex Marriages, Report States
In a document published on Tuesday ahead of the Methodist Church’s Conference this summer, a task force called for a series of recommendations in a bid to modernise the Methodist Church.
The report was drawn up amid changes in society regarding same-sex relationships, cohabition and the delicining marriage rate, the legalisation of civil partnerships and same-sex marriage.
It also comes following the Government’s revelation last year that civil partnerships would be rolled out to heterosexual couples and the proposal has been welcomed by the LGBT community. » | Gabriella Swerling, Social and Religious Affairs Editor | Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Trump Administration Beats War Drums
US Fails to Get International Support for Iran Policy | DW News
Meanwhile, Pompeo has been reassuring Russia and the EU that Washington is not heading towards conflict with Iran. Pompeo's comments came during his first official visit to Russia, a key backer of Tehran. Iran has blamed the current crisis in the Gulf region on Washington's decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal.
Latest: Who Has NY Times in Their Pocket?
Iyad el-Baghdadi: In the 'Crosshairs' of Saudi Government | Talk to Al Jazeera
Iyad el-Baghdadi is a pro-democracy activist and strong critic of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The UK's Guardian newspaper reported that Norwegian officials took him from his home in Oslo to a secure location. There, he was told the CIA had warned Norway's government the Saudis had him "in their crosshairs".
El-Baghdadi gained popularity during the Arab Spring when he posted pro-human rights messages on social media. The Palestinian activist was granted asylum in Norway four years ago after being expelled from the United Arab Emirates for criticising Middle Eastern regimes.
In an exclusive interview, Iyad el-Baghdadi discusses an unlikely friendship with the murdered ‘Washington Post’ journalist Jamal Khashoggi and how continuing Khashoggi's work has made him a target of the Saudi government.
US Embassy in Iraq Orders Non-emergency Staff to Leave | Al Jazeera English
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Iraq,
US embassy
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
John Bolton Wants Regime Change in Iran. What’s His Alternaative?
THE NEW YORK TIMES: White House Reviews Military Plans Against Iran, in Echoes of Iraq War » | Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes | Monday, May 13, 2019
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Iran,
John Bolton,
régime change
Will John Bolton’s Dream to Bomb Iran Come True? Ex-Iranian Ambassador Warns About US Escalation
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Democracy Now!,
Iran,
John Bolton
Monday, May 13, 2019
Trump Praises Controversial Hungarian Leader Shunned by Bush and Obama
Doris Day – 'Move Over Darling'
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Doris Day
Hollywood Legend Doris Day Dies Aged 97
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Doris Day
Is Iran Conducting Secret Sabotage Attacks? | DW News
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DW News,
Iran,
Persian Gulf,
Strait of Hormuz
‘Trump Administration Wants War with Iran’ – Colonel
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