Friday, September 27, 2019
Hommage au Président Jacques Chirac
Will Trump Be Impeached?| Inside Story
That's the accusation facing Donald Trump in a whistleblower complaint that's set him on course for an impeachment investigation.
Donald Trump has been accused of trying to persuade the Ukrainian leader to dig up dirt on his rival, Joe Biden. So, will the impeachment effort against Donald Trump intensify? Or will it backfire on the President's opponents?
Presenter: Sami Zeidan | Guests Greg Swenson, Spokesman for Republicans Abroad UK; Rina Shah, Republican Strategist; Arshad Hasan, Democratic Political Strategist
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Donald Trump,
impeachment,
Inside Story
Les fumeurs autrichiens peuvent compter sur l’extrême droite
S’il fallait une preuve que le Parti de la liberté d’Autriche (FPÖ) est le parti de la cigarette, il suffit de voir le nombre impressionnant de délégués qui se précipitent à l’extérieur de la salle pour en griller une à chaque interruption de séance lors des congrès. Réunis à Graz samedi 14 septembre, les cadres du parti d’extrême droite – très majoritairement des hommes blancs fumeurs – ont pu compter sur leur nouveau chef, Norbert Hofer, pour tout faire afin qu’ils puissent continuer de fumer en paix dans un pays qui reste la lanterne rouge européenne de la lutte contre le tabac.
Officiellement, l’Autriche doit, en effet, enfin interdire la cigarette dans les bars et les restaurants à partir du 1er novembre, une mesure déjà en vigueur depuis des années dans la presque totalité de l’Union européenne. Sauf si… l’extrême droite arrive de nouveau à faire annuler la mesure. En effet, à côté de la lutte contre « l’immigration illégale », M. Hofer a fait du combat pour la liberté de fumer un point essentiel de son programme de campagne pour les élections législatives anticipées qui sont organisées dimanche 29 septembre. » [€] | Par Jean-Baptiste Chastand | vendredi 27 septembre 2019
The Guardian View on Egypt: Sisi Isn’t Everyone’s Favourite Dictator
Even before Egyptian authorities warned that they would “decisively confront” any protests that take place on Friday, it was evident that it would require extraordinary courage to answer the call to the streets. Abdel Fatah al-Sisi’s regime has repeatedly shown its utter ruthlessness since seizing power six years ago in a coup. Security forces killed thousands of people protesting against the takeover. The country has locked up 60,000 political prisoners. Executions have soared this year. » | Editorial | Thursday, September 26, 2019
MPs of All Parties Must Unite to Rein In This Reckless, Divisive Government
At the moment, our country is more unsettled, more divided, than I can ever recall. Ministers assure us they are moving towards a deal. The European Union tells us they are not – because no new or viable proposals have been put forward by the British government. The prime minister tells us he wishes to have a deal with Europe. But we don’t see him sitting down in Brussels, hammering out an agreement.
Lip service is paid to the unanimous judgment of the supreme court – that it was unlawful to prorogue parliament for five weeks – while the prime minister tells us the court was wrong and he was right. That is the cry of those found guilty of misdemeanours throughout the ages.
Meanwhile, ministers continue to offer fantasy outcomes of what a post-Brexit future holds for people in every corner of our United Kingdom. As day succeeds day, it seems more likely that we will end up leaving the European Union without any deal at all. On Wednesday night, the prime minister wilfully destroyed any hope of cross-party agreement.
The price of such a negotiating failure will be widespread and will affect rich and poor alike – with one difference: the poor will be far less able to protect themselves. » | John Major | Friday, September 27, 2019
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Boris Johnson,
John Major
Democracy Now! Over 2,000 Arrested in Egypt in Growing Protests Against Sisi, Trump’s “Favorite Dictator”
Mada Masr »
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Democracy Now!,
Egypt
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Boris Johnson's Sister Says His Language Was 'Tasteless'
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Boris Johnson,
Rachel Johnson
Are New Laws an Assault on Human Rights in Indonesia? | Inside Story
Thousands of students vented their anger. Coming under pressure, President Joko Widodo postponed the vote on changes to the draft criminal code, but Indonesians still fear it could be passed by parliament.
They're also angry over the passing of another law that weakens Indonesia's anti-corruption organization. The protests have been dismissed by the Indonesian government. So, can the outrage stop the government's plans?
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom | Guests: Greg Barton, expert on terrorism at Deakin University: Calvin Dark, former Indonesian Government Campaign Adviser; Damien Kings, conflict resolution specialist
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Indonesia,
Inside Story
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
The Guardian View on Boris Johnson: Guilty but He Won’t Go
he cabinet manual’s rule that the Queen “should not be drawn into party politics” has been broken by Boris Johnson. It was his decision, as prime minister, to advise the monarch to issue an order in council to prorogue parliament for five weeks. That order was declared “unlawful, void and of no effect” by all 11 justices of the highest court in the land in the most significant constitutional judgment in modern times. The government’s decision to disregard convention was taken to evade scrutiny by MPs at a moment of constitutional and political crisis. The Commons will now reconvene. A prime minister found to have acted unlawfully in this manner should not stay in office.
A prime minister with honour would tender their resignation. But Mr Johnson has no honour and no shame. The precedent such an act of defiance sets ought to be unthinkable. The sooner that Britain is rid of him the better. … » | Editorial | Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Breaking News! Trump Ukraine Row: Democrats 'To Launch Trump Impeachment Inquiry'
The decision by top Democrat Nancy Pelosi follows growing demands from her party.
Mr Trump has denied impropriety but has acknowledged discussing political rival Joe Biden with the Ukrainian president. » | Tuesday, September 24, 2019
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Donald Trump,
impeachment
Scharia ohne Peitschenhiebe – Indonesien will sein Strafgesetz verschärfen
Indonesien steht vor einer Reform seines Strafgesetzes, von der Islamisten lange nur träumen konnten. Die neue Gesetzessammlung sieht unter anderem vor, dass vorehelicher Sex, Kontakte unter Gleichgeschlechtlichen, Abtreibungen, obszöne Aktivitäten oder Aufklärung über Verhütungsmittel ausserhalb einer Arztpraxis mit Gefängnis bestraft werden können. Abtreibungen ohne «dringenden medizinischen Grund» könnten demnach bis zu vier Jahre Gefängnis zur Folge haben. Auch an anderer Stelle sind Eingriffe in die persönliche Freiheit geplant, die dem Ruf Indonesiens als relativ liberales Land widersprechen. » | Manfred Rist, Singapur | Montag, 23. September 2019
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Indonesien,
Scharia
Boris Johnson: Rücktritt, jetzt!
Der britische Supreme Court hat entschieden, einstimmig – und für Boris Johnson vernichtend. Die von ihm verordnete Zwangspause des britischen Unterhauses ist nicht verfassungskonform. Härter hätten die elf Richter des obersten Gerichtshofes nicht urteilen können. Boris Johnson muss die schwerste Niederlage einstecken, die ein britischer Premierminister seit dem Krieg erlebt hat. Eigentlich bleibt ihm jetzt nur eins: Er muss zurücktreten. » | Ein Kommentar von Bettina Schulz, London | Dienstag, 24. September 2019
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Boris Johnson,
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Announces Prorogation Is 'Unlawful, Void and of No Effect'
Monday, September 23, 2019
Donald Trump: Skrupellos bis zum Ende
Donald Trump kann jede Hilfe gebrauchen. Auf die Politik des US-Präsidenten trifft das schon lange zu: Seine mexikanische Grenzmauer gegen Einwanderer, sein Handelskrieg gegen China, überhaupt seine außenpolitische Krawallstrategie in vielen Konflikten, die er zum Teil selbst verschlimmert oder sogar begonnen hat – all das entspringt ja mehr einem leidlich scharfen Instinkt als einer umfassenden Einsicht in komplexe Zusammenhänge. Andere müssen dann sehen, dass sie das Beste daraus machen. Unbestritten ist allerdings Trumps Talent, die Schwächen seiner Gegner oder auch des demokratischen Systems zu erkennen und für sich auszunutzen, wenn es seinen Zielen dient. » | Eine Analyse von Carsten Luther | Dienstag, 23. September 2019
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Donald Trump
Strategic Importance of Aramco and Politics of Saudi Oil
Tensions are high in the region after a series of attacks. Most recently, Saudi Arabia's largest oil processing plants have been crippled by Houthi rebel attacks. Saudi Arabia and the United States say Iran is to blame, and US reinforcements are being deployed to the region.
Iran denies involvement in the attacks and has denounced the presence of more foreign troops in the region.
Saudi Arabia may take several months to get their damaged oil facilities back online, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. It contradicts promises by Saudi oil executives of a speedy recovery taking no more than ten weeks.
Aramco's CEO sought to reassure markets in a published letter in which he said the company is "stronger than ever".
Al Jazeera's Osama Bin Javaid joins us live on set.
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Aramco,
Iran,
Saudi Arabia
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Saturday, September 21, 2019
A Crackdown on Islam Is Spreading Across China
Similar demolitions have been carried out in Inner Mongolia, Henan and Ningxia, the homeland of China’s largest Muslim ethnic minority, the Hui. In the southern province of Yunnan, three mosques were closed. From Beijing to Ningxia, officials have banned the public use of Arabic script.
This campaign represents the newest front in the Chinese Communist Party’s sweeping rollback of individual religious freedoms, after decades of relative openness that allowed more moderate forms of Islam to blossom. The harsh crackdown on Muslims that began with the Uighurs in Xinjiang is spreading to more regions and more groups. » | Steven Lee Myers | Saturday, September 21, 2019
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Islam in China
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