Tuesday, June 07, 2022
Woodward: Trump Will Do Some Things to Hold Power That Are 'Frightening' If He Takes Office Again
Dictating Virginity | DW Documentary
Jul 24, 2021 • In many parts of the world, questions surrounding virginity have seemed to be on the verge of disappearing. But despite the sexual revolution, the idea of preserving virginity has seen a resurgence of late.
The film looks at growing movements promoting abstinence until marriage in the United States and Europe. As more and more women choose to join such movements, those in other places often have no choice. In Maghreb, for example, women must yield to tests to inspect their virginity. The pressure to be able to demonstrate virginity is so great that each year, a number of women resort to operations such as hymenoplasty, to reconstruct the hymen, which can be ruptured in any number of non-sexual ways. Despite all of this obsessive interest, the film shows that, physiologically, virginity does not exist. So what does it stand for, in our contemporary world?
The film looks at growing movements promoting abstinence until marriage in the United States and Europe. As more and more women choose to join such movements, those in other places often have no choice. In Maghreb, for example, women must yield to tests to inspect their virginity. The pressure to be able to demonstrate virginity is so great that each year, a number of women resort to operations such as hymenoplasty, to reconstruct the hymen, which can be ruptured in any number of non-sexual ways. Despite all of this obsessive interest, the film shows that, physiologically, virginity does not exist. So what does it stand for, in our contemporary world?
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: ‘No-one Is Humiliating Ukraine. They Are Killing Us’ | FT
Minimum Alcohol Price ‘Causes Poorest to Cut Back on Food’ in Scotland
THE GUARDIAN: Some problem drinkers also reducing heating to afford rising alcohol costs, according to Public Health Scotland
Alcohol for sale in an Edinburgh off-licence. The minimum pricing policy came into force in May 2018. Photograph: Jane Barlow/PA
Scotland’s minimum alcohol pricing policy has not encouraged problem drinkers to consume less but has prompted some to cut back on food or heating in order to afford rising costs, according to the first evaluation of its impact on those who drink alcohol at harmful levels.
The Scottish National party’s flagship policy, championed by Nicola Sturgeon when she was health minister and introduced after successive court challenges by the Scotch Whisky Association, came into force in May 2018. It introduced a legally enforced minimum price for all alcoholic drinks of 50p a unit and aimed to tackle chronic alcohol abuse by targeting low-cost, high-strength drinks.
But the latest evaluation of minimum unit pricing (MUP), published on Tuesday by Public Health Scotland, found those who suffer the worst affects of alcoholism did not change their habits after the policy was introduced, with the poorest among them experiencing “increased financial strain” as price rises meant they were spending more on drink, causing them to cut back on other expenditure such as food and utility bills. » | Libby Brooks, Scotland correspondent | Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Surprise! Surprise! These politicians don’t have a bloody clue! They keep on distorting the market by introducing stupid, useless laws, the consequences of which should be clear and easy for an intelligent person to anticipate.
Many politicians need to study Economics 101! Most seem to be law graduates; they know not a thing about economics! When I studied economics back in the day, one of the first things I remember learning was that political interference in prices of goods in the marketplace lead to market distortions, which often leads to undesirable and unintended consequences. This problem in Scotland is one such example. With the price of cigarettes and other tobacco products sky high in this country, I feel absolutely certain that a similar story could also be told about those products.
Many politicians these days extol the virtues of the free market, yet they don’t allow the free market to determine prices. Go figure! Instead, they slap high taxes on goods they deem undesirable, hoping to change people’s behaviour and habits. They always fail. And always will. And when they don’t fail totally, they cause those people to take up other habits, many of which are worse than the original habit they were hoping to stamp out.
If politicians really want to change people’s habits, taxing products to the hilt is not the way to do it. Education and infomercials are a far better way forward. The results might not be as fast, but they will be longer-lasting. Furthermore, people won’t get the feeling that their rights are being trampled upon.
And there’s something else politicians need to learn: Utopia will never be achieved anyway. And in any case, regardless of class and means, everyone needs to be able to get some enjoyment in life, even if the source of that enjoyment might at times be deemed unhealthy. For God’s sake, stop the social engineering! – © Mark Alexander
Scotland’s minimum alcohol pricing policy has not encouraged problem drinkers to consume less but has prompted some to cut back on food or heating in order to afford rising costs, according to the first evaluation of its impact on those who drink alcohol at harmful levels.
The Scottish National party’s flagship policy, championed by Nicola Sturgeon when she was health minister and introduced after successive court challenges by the Scotch Whisky Association, came into force in May 2018. It introduced a legally enforced minimum price for all alcoholic drinks of 50p a unit and aimed to tackle chronic alcohol abuse by targeting low-cost, high-strength drinks.
But the latest evaluation of minimum unit pricing (MUP), published on Tuesday by Public Health Scotland, found those who suffer the worst affects of alcoholism did not change their habits after the policy was introduced, with the poorest among them experiencing “increased financial strain” as price rises meant they were spending more on drink, causing them to cut back on other expenditure such as food and utility bills. » | Libby Brooks, Scotland correspondent | Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Surprise! Surprise! These politicians don’t have a bloody clue! They keep on distorting the market by introducing stupid, useless laws, the consequences of which should be clear and easy for an intelligent person to anticipate.
Many politicians need to study Economics 101! Most seem to be law graduates; they know not a thing about economics! When I studied economics back in the day, one of the first things I remember learning was that political interference in prices of goods in the marketplace lead to market distortions, which often leads to undesirable and unintended consequences. This problem in Scotland is one such example. With the price of cigarettes and other tobacco products sky high in this country, I feel absolutely certain that a similar story could also be told about those products.
Many politicians these days extol the virtues of the free market, yet they don’t allow the free market to determine prices. Go figure! Instead, they slap high taxes on goods they deem undesirable, hoping to change people’s behaviour and habits. They always fail. And always will. And when they don’t fail totally, they cause those people to take up other habits, many of which are worse than the original habit they were hoping to stamp out.
If politicians really want to change people’s habits, taxing products to the hilt is not the way to do it. Education and infomercials are a far better way forward. The results might not be as fast, but they will be longer-lasting. Furthermore, people won’t get the feeling that their rights are being trampled upon.
And there’s something else politicians need to learn: Utopia will never be achieved anyway. And in any case, regardless of class and means, everyone needs to be able to get some enjoyment in life, even if the source of that enjoyment might at times be deemed unhealthy. For God’s sake, stop the social engineering! – © Mark Alexander
Platinum Jubilee: Richard Griffin on the Queen's Sense of Humour
Rebel Conservative MP Urges Party to Give Boris Johnson 'Time to Improve'
Brexit was destined to be a disaster from the very beginning. Boris Johnson was only ever for it because he thought it was the best way for him to get the keys to Number 10. We, the people, have had to relinquish our rights as European citizens (with all the privileges that citizenship brought with it) just to get BoJo into Number 10. And what a dog's dinner he's making of the job. The man is a disaster. So is Brexit. Yes, Tobias Ellwood is right that we should re-join the Single Market (which Margaret Thatcher worked assiduously to bring about), but truth to tell, we should never have left the European Union in the first place. It was a half-baked idea from day 1. What a mess this country is in under these ideologues. – © Mark Alexander
'Tumors Just Vanished': Cancer Patients Now in Remission after Drug Trial
Monday, June 06, 2022
Gay Lawyer Embraces His Identity in the Workplace and Thrives
Boris Johnson Wins No-confidence Vote Despite Unexpectedly Large Rebellion
THE GUARDIAN: PM retains support of most colleagues but badly weakened after result in which 148 MPs voted against him
A promise to cut taxes is likely to have swayed some Conservative MPs in favour of Boris Johnson. Photograph: WPA/Getty Images
Boris Johnson has won the no-confidence vote, with a majority of Tory MPs supporting his leadership, but he suffered a larger than expected rebellion.
The vote saw 211 votes in favour and 148 votes against him in a contest that will leave him severely weakened.
The prime minister retained the support of most of his colleagues after promising them tax cuts in a speech on the economy next week. » | Rowena Mason, Deputy political editor | Monday, January 6, 2022
Boris Johnson has won the no-confidence vote, with a majority of Tory MPs supporting his leadership, but he suffered a larger than expected rebellion.
The vote saw 211 votes in favour and 148 votes against him in a contest that will leave him severely weakened.
The prime minister retained the support of most of his colleagues after promising them tax cuts in a speech on the economy next week. » | Rowena Mason, Deputy political editor | Monday, January 6, 2022
Du Commonwealth à l’isolement britannique
LE MONDE – ÉDITORIAL : L’atmosphère de fin de règne liée au grand âge d’Elizabeth II risque de renforcer le relatif isolement du pays avec ses anciennes colonies, dont certaines ont déjà coupé ce lien.
Les soixante-dix ans de règne de la reine Elizabeth II ne sont pas célébrés seulement à Londres, Cardiff et Edimbourg. Les Etats membres du Commonwealth sont invités à festoyer à l’occasion du Jubilé de platine d’une reine qui, depuis l’après-guerre, a su personnifier le lien entre le Royaume-Uni et ses anciennes possessions coloniales. De « l’empire sur lequel le soleil ne se couche jamais », il ne subsiste que quelques confettis sous souveraineté britannique comme Gibraltar, les îles Caïmans, Sainte-Hélène ou les Malouines.
Mais, plus de soixante ans après la décolonisation, Elizabeth II demeure non seulement la reine de seize Etats dont le Canada et l’Australie, mais la cheffe du Commonwealth, qui réunit cinquante-quatre pays dont l’Inde, l’Afrique du Sud, le Nigeria et le Rwanda.
Contrairement à la France, qui s’est parfois embourbée dans ses anciennes colonies et n’a jamais réussi à faire décoller l’Organisation internationale de la francophonie, le Royaume-Uni a su maintenir un lien souple avec ses anciens « dominions » sous la forme d’une « communauté » rassemblant 2,5 milliards d’habitants. Le mot « Commonwealth », longtemps synonyme d’empire, a été habilement conservé pour désigner un ensemble d’Etats indépendants liés à Londres. » | Éditorial « du Monde » | dimanche 5 juin 2022
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Les soixante-dix ans de règne de la reine Elizabeth II ne sont pas célébrés seulement à Londres, Cardiff et Edimbourg. Les Etats membres du Commonwealth sont invités à festoyer à l’occasion du Jubilé de platine d’une reine qui, depuis l’après-guerre, a su personnifier le lien entre le Royaume-Uni et ses anciennes possessions coloniales. De « l’empire sur lequel le soleil ne se couche jamais », il ne subsiste que quelques confettis sous souveraineté britannique comme Gibraltar, les îles Caïmans, Sainte-Hélène ou les Malouines.
Mais, plus de soixante ans après la décolonisation, Elizabeth II demeure non seulement la reine de seize Etats dont le Canada et l’Australie, mais la cheffe du Commonwealth, qui réunit cinquante-quatre pays dont l’Inde, l’Afrique du Sud, le Nigeria et le Rwanda.
Contrairement à la France, qui s’est parfois embourbée dans ses anciennes colonies et n’a jamais réussi à faire décoller l’Organisation internationale de la francophonie, le Royaume-Uni a su maintenir un lien souple avec ses anciens « dominions » sous la forme d’une « communauté » rassemblant 2,5 milliards d’habitants. Le mot « Commonwealth », longtemps synonyme d’empire, a été habilement conservé pour désigner un ensemble d’Etats indépendants liés à Londres. » | Éditorial « du Monde » | dimanche 5 juin 2022
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What Does Boris Johnson Confidence Vote Mean for By-elections?
Jun 6, 2022 • What do voters make of it all?
In just over a fortnight's time, two crucial by-elections will be taking place. In Wakefield, current polls suggest the Conservatives could be heading for a catastrophic defeat.
In just over a fortnight's time, two crucial by-elections will be taking place. In Wakefield, current polls suggest the Conservatives could be heading for a catastrophic defeat.
Boris Johnson Makes His Case: ‘I Will Lead You to Victory Again.’
THE NEW YORK TIMES: In a speech to his fellow Conservative lawmakers, Prime Minister Boris Johnson argued that the best was yet to come if they continued to support him, and that he would prove an election winner for a second time.
“I will lead you to victory again and the winners will be the people of this country,” Mr. Johnson said, according to excerpts from the text released by a party official.
Mr. Johnson also promised to reduce taxes and focus on the problems confronting Britain as he prepared to face a no-confidence vote on Monday after public outcry over violations of pandemic lockdown rules.
“We can deliver and we can unite,” he said.
Mr. Johnson warned that the opposition Labour Party would prevail in the next election “if we were so foolish as to descend into some pointless fratricidal debate about the future of the party when, frankly, there is no alternative vision that I am hearing.” » | Stephen Castle | Monday, June 6, 2022
How Boris Johnson Suffered a Stunning Political Reversal: The same baffling mix of strengths and foibles that propelled Mr. Johnson’s rise have brought him low: rare political intuition, and breathtaking personal recklessness. »
Jeremy Hunt urges Tory MPs to vote no confidence in Boris Johnson: Former minister says Tory party is set to lose next election because of lack of integrity, competence and vision »
So läuft das Misstrauensvotum gegen Boris Johnson ab: An diesem Montagabend stimmt die Fraktion der Konservativen Partei ab, ob der britische Premierminister Boris Johnson im Amt bleibt. Wie das Votum abläuft und was das Ergebnis bedeutet. »
Boris Johnson, fragilisé par le « partygate », soumis à un vote de confiance : S’il est désavoué lundi, le premier ministre britannique, au cœur d’un scandale pour des fêtes organisées au 10 Downing Street pendant une période de restrictions sanitaires, perdra son poste. »
Lockdown-Partys an der Downing Street: Misstrauensvotum gegen Boris Johnson in Konservativer Partei: Alkohol in rauen Mengen, Musik bis tief in die Nacht – und das alles während Corona-Lockdowns: Premierminister Boris Johnson steht wegen Partys im Londoner Regierungsviertel Whitehall weiterhin in der Kritik. Ein Überblick. »
Rebellion gegen Boris Johnson: Der britische Premierminister muss sich einem Misstrauensvotum der Konservativen Partei stellen: Der in der «Partygate»-Affäre in die Kritik geratene britische Premierminister Boris Johnson muss sich am Montagabend gegen ein Misstrauensvotum der Tory-Abgeordneten verteidigen. Auch im Falle eines Sieges dürfte seine Autorität Schaden nehmen. »
Why Latinos Are Converting to Islam – Reupload
Jan 17, 2019 • Latinos are one of the fastest growing groups within Islam in America. VICE's Lee Adams travels to Houston Texas, the home of America's first Islam in Spanish center, to investigate what’s behind this phenomenon and how America’s current political climate might be related.
As a former gang leader, Jaime "Mujahid" Fletcher claims that Islam saved his life, inspiring him to found the Islam in Spanish center. He dedicated himself to translating Muslim texts for a Spanish-speaking audience.
We spoke to Jaime and other recent Latino Muslim converts to find out why two of America’s most discriminated groups are coming together.
As a former gang leader, Jaime "Mujahid" Fletcher claims that Islam saved his life, inspiring him to found the Islam in Spanish center. He dedicated himself to translating Muslim texts for a Spanish-speaking audience.
We spoke to Jaime and other recent Latino Muslim converts to find out why two of America’s most discriminated groups are coming together.
Celebrating the Platinum Jubilee : Sounds of 1952
At Heathrow King George VI waves off his daughter and her husband on their royal tour. Within days she is back home, following his sudden death and her elevation to the throne as Queen Elizabeth II. Jeremy Vine introduces a collection of newsreels, popular songs, cinema trails and radio shows from that pivotal year including High Noon, Life With The Lions, Singin' In The Rain, Thumbelina and the first British pop chart. Names in the news include Churchill, Eisenhower, Zatopek, Little Mo Connolly and Gracie Fields.
Based on episode 2 of the Radio 2 series 'Sounds of the 20th Century' - the programme has no narration, no commentary, no celebrity recollections, just the sounds of 1952 as they were heard at the time.
Elon Musk Threatens to Abandon $44billion Twitter Deal …
MAIL ONLINE: Elon Musk has threatened to pull out of his deal to purchase Twitter as he accuses the social media giant of 'resisting and thwarting' his right to information about spam and fake accounts on the platform.
Musk alleged Twitter withholding the requested data was a 'clear material breach' of the terms of their merger agreement.
'Musk reserves all rights resulting therefrom, including his right not to consummate the transaction and his right to terminate the merger agreement,' his attorney wrote in an SEC filing on Monday. » | Natasha Anderson for DailyMail.com | Monday, June 6, 2022
Musk alleged Twitter withholding the requested data was a 'clear material breach' of the terms of their merger agreement.
'Musk reserves all rights resulting therefrom, including his right not to consummate the transaction and his right to terminate the merger agreement,' his attorney wrote in an SEC filing on Monday. » | Natasha Anderson for DailyMail.com | Monday, June 6, 2022
Jacob Rees-Mogg: PM Would Stay On 'Even If He Won by Only One Vote'
Jun 6, 2022 • Brexit Opportunities Minister Jacob Rees-Mogg has told Sky News that it would be enough for the Prime Minister to win by one vote this evening.
"If you've won by one, you've won," he said.
Asked about booing at St Paul's Cathedral, he added: "A little bit of booing, a little bit of cheering that is perfectly normal."
"If you've won by one, you've won," he said.
Asked about booing at St Paul's Cathedral, he added: "A little bit of booing, a little bit of cheering that is perfectly normal."
'The Conservatives Have a Clear Choice' over Vote of Confidence, Says Wes Streeting
Sunday, June 05, 2022
Zu Tisch ... Euböa - Griechenland | ARTE
Jun 5, 2022 • Ein Kuchen ohne Zucker – kein Problem! Auf der griechischen Insel Euböa bauen Janna und Vangelis Karama Feigen an. Daraus stellen sie auch Petimezi her, Feigensirup – als Zuckerersatz. Im Spätsommer ist Erntezeit. Aus den Früchten ihrer Bäume bereiten sie traditionelle und neue Gerichte zu: Schwein mit Feigen, Feigen im Speckmantel, Kuchen oder auch Chutney.
Über 25.000 Feigenbäume wachsen in den "Feigendörfern" rund um das Städtchen Kymi. Im Spätsommer ist Erntezeit. Familie Karawa pflückt jeden Tag 100 Kilogramm Feigen. Danach müssen die Früchte getrocknet werden. Dazu werden sie aufgeschnitten, auf Paletten ausgebreitet und in die Sonne gestellt. Großmutter Vassiliki, 90 Jahre, presst dann jeweils zwei Feigenhälften zur "Askada" aufeinander. Das darf sonst niemand, denn die Paare müssen gut zusammenpassen – das sei bei den Feigen nicht anders als bei den Menschen, findet Vassiliki. Die Familie bereitet aus den Feigen traditionelle und neue Gerichte zu: Schwein mit Feigen, Feigen im Speckmantel, Salat mit Feigen, Feigenbrot oder auch Chutney.
Esskulturreihe, Regie: Elke Sasse (D 2021, 27 Min)
Video auf YouTube verfügbar bis 03/09/2022
Über 25.000 Feigenbäume wachsen in den "Feigendörfern" rund um das Städtchen Kymi. Im Spätsommer ist Erntezeit. Familie Karawa pflückt jeden Tag 100 Kilogramm Feigen. Danach müssen die Früchte getrocknet werden. Dazu werden sie aufgeschnitten, auf Paletten ausgebreitet und in die Sonne gestellt. Großmutter Vassiliki, 90 Jahre, presst dann jeweils zwei Feigenhälften zur "Askada" aufeinander. Das darf sonst niemand, denn die Paare müssen gut zusammenpassen – das sei bei den Feigen nicht anders als bei den Menschen, findet Vassiliki. Die Familie bereitet aus den Feigen traditionelle und neue Gerichte zu: Schwein mit Feigen, Feigen im Speckmantel, Salat mit Feigen, Feigenbrot oder auch Chutney.
Esskulturreihe, Regie: Elke Sasse (D 2021, 27 Min)
Video auf YouTube verfügbar bis 03/09/2022
Paddington Bear Joins the Queen for Afternoon Tea at Buckingham Palace
Dozens of Worshippers Feared Dead after Nigeria Church Attack • FRANCE 24 English
The Queen Appears on Buckingham Palace Balcony at End of Jubilee Celebrations
Jun 5, 2022 • The Queen has made an unexpected appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace at the end of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Her Majesty was joined by her son and heir to the Throne, Prince Charles, alongside the Duchess of Cornwall.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were also by her side along with the Queen's great-grandchildren, Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte.
Her Majesty was joined by her son and heir to the Throne, Prince Charles, alongside the Duchess of Cornwall.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were also by her side along with the Queen's great-grandchildren, Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte.
Fairytale Oman I ARTE.tv Documentary
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Das unglaubliche Leben des Jean Monnet | Doku HD | ARTE
Jun 5, 2022 • Er ist einer der Väter Europas, doch seine unglaubliche Lebensgeschichte kennt kaum jemand: Jean Monnet trug nicht den politischen Kampf auf offener Bühne aus, sondern versuchte stets Menschen an der Macht von seiner europäischen Idee zu überzeugen. Die "Methode Jean Monnet" ist heute in Europa ein fast schon mythischer Begriff. Worin besteht Monnets Methode?
Zum ersten Mal wird in einem Film die Lebensgeschichte von Jean Monnet erzählt. Sein Einfluss auf die Geschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts reicht bis in unsere Zeit. Dabei war er nie Politiker, kein Staatsmann im Rampenlicht. Er hatte auch keine höhere Bildung. Er war ein Cognac-Händler aus Frankreich. Jean Monnet gilt als einer der „Väter Europas“, ohne ihn gäbe es das heutige Europa nicht. Trotzdem ist seine unglaubliche Lebensgeschichte, die uns heute so viel über Europa erzählen könnte, kaum bekannt. Dabei spielte der Cognac-Händler an vielen Wendepunkten der Weltgeschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts eine entscheidende und oft aberwitzige Rolle. Jedoch stets im Hintergrund, als der „Mann im Schatten“. Als junger Mann in den Urwäldern Kanadas, in London, Amerika, China oder Nordafrika: Immer waren es heute kaum zu fassende Abenteuer, die Jean Monnet dabei zu bestreiten hatte. Abenteuer, deren Gewinn Erkenntnis war. Diese Erkenntnisse erst ließen den Cognac-Händler Jean Monnet zum Architekten Europas werden, wie wir es heute kennen. Davon können eindrücklich auch Politiker wie Jean-Claude Juncker oder Peter Altmaier erzählen, die sich intensiv mit Monnet und seinem Wirken auseinandergesetzt haben. Davon erzählen auch kürzlich erst entdeckte private Filmaufnahmen, die Monnet selbst an den Stationen seines filmreifen Lebens gedreht hatte.
„Der Mann im Schatten - Das unglaubliche Leben des Jean Monnet“ erzählt von einer mehr als ungewöhnlichen Lebensgeschichte, die gleichermaßen eine heute sehr aktuelle Parabel dafür ist, Europa „denken“ zu können. Ein Leben wie ein Roman: voller Abenteuer, Licht und Schatten.
Dokumentation von Rüdiger Mörsdorf (F/D 2021, 53 Min)
Video auf YouTube verfügbar bis 30/06/2022
Zum ersten Mal wird in einem Film die Lebensgeschichte von Jean Monnet erzählt. Sein Einfluss auf die Geschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts reicht bis in unsere Zeit. Dabei war er nie Politiker, kein Staatsmann im Rampenlicht. Er hatte auch keine höhere Bildung. Er war ein Cognac-Händler aus Frankreich. Jean Monnet gilt als einer der „Väter Europas“, ohne ihn gäbe es das heutige Europa nicht. Trotzdem ist seine unglaubliche Lebensgeschichte, die uns heute so viel über Europa erzählen könnte, kaum bekannt. Dabei spielte der Cognac-Händler an vielen Wendepunkten der Weltgeschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts eine entscheidende und oft aberwitzige Rolle. Jedoch stets im Hintergrund, als der „Mann im Schatten“. Als junger Mann in den Urwäldern Kanadas, in London, Amerika, China oder Nordafrika: Immer waren es heute kaum zu fassende Abenteuer, die Jean Monnet dabei zu bestreiten hatte. Abenteuer, deren Gewinn Erkenntnis war. Diese Erkenntnisse erst ließen den Cognac-Händler Jean Monnet zum Architekten Europas werden, wie wir es heute kennen. Davon können eindrücklich auch Politiker wie Jean-Claude Juncker oder Peter Altmaier erzählen, die sich intensiv mit Monnet und seinem Wirken auseinandergesetzt haben. Davon erzählen auch kürzlich erst entdeckte private Filmaufnahmen, die Monnet selbst an den Stationen seines filmreifen Lebens gedreht hatte.
„Der Mann im Schatten - Das unglaubliche Leben des Jean Monnet“ erzählt von einer mehr als ungewöhnlichen Lebensgeschichte, die gleichermaßen eine heute sehr aktuelle Parabel dafür ist, Europa „denken“ zu können. Ein Leben wie ein Roman: voller Abenteuer, Licht und Schatten.
Dokumentation von Rüdiger Mörsdorf (F/D 2021, 53 Min)
Video auf YouTube verfügbar bis 30/06/2022
Jubilee Honors Britain’s Queen, but Also Highlights Her Increasing Absences
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Throngs of admirers cheered Queen Elizabeth II at her Platinum Jubilee appearance on Thursday, but she was unable to attend a service on Friday. Prince Charles, in a familiar role, played the understudy.
Projections depicting Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign displayed on the front of Buckingham Palace on Thursday. | Pool photo by Chris Jackson
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee has become a party without its guest of honor. Her absence is a metaphor for the twilight of Britain’s second Elizabethan Age, an awkward limbo in which the 96-year-old queen still reigns but has, in many ways, been replaced by her eldest son and heir, Prince Charles.
After appearing Thursday on the balcony at Buckingham Palace and lighting a beacon to celebrate 70 years on the throne, the queen skipped a thanksgiving service Friday at St. Paul’s Cathedral. The palace cited her “discomfort” and problems with mobility, which have forced her largely out of the public eye.
Charles, in what has become a familiar sight, played the understudy. He took his mother’s seat at the front of the cathedral, smiling slightly when the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, said of the queen, “We are so glad you are still in the saddle. And we are all glad that there is still more to come.”
How much more, of course, is a mystery.
That lingering uncertainty poses an acute challenge to Charles, who at 73 is already the longest-serving heir in British history. His unspoken transition into the sovereign’s role amounts to a kind of soft launch, royal experts said, allowing Britons to get used to the idea of him as king. But with Buckingham Palace averse to designating him a regent, the delineation of his duties can become constitutionally tricky. » | Mark Landler | Saturday, June 4, 2022
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee has become a party without its guest of honor. Her absence is a metaphor for the twilight of Britain’s second Elizabethan Age, an awkward limbo in which the 96-year-old queen still reigns but has, in many ways, been replaced by her eldest son and heir, Prince Charles.
After appearing Thursday on the balcony at Buckingham Palace and lighting a beacon to celebrate 70 years on the throne, the queen skipped a thanksgiving service Friday at St. Paul’s Cathedral. The palace cited her “discomfort” and problems with mobility, which have forced her largely out of the public eye.
Charles, in what has become a familiar sight, played the understudy. He took his mother’s seat at the front of the cathedral, smiling slightly when the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, said of the queen, “We are so glad you are still in the saddle. And we are all glad that there is still more to come.”
How much more, of course, is a mystery.
That lingering uncertainty poses an acute challenge to Charles, who at 73 is already the longest-serving heir in British history. His unspoken transition into the sovereign’s role amounts to a kind of soft launch, royal experts said, allowing Britons to get used to the idea of him as king. But with Buckingham Palace averse to designating him a regent, the delineation of his duties can become constitutionally tricky. » | Mark Landler | Saturday, June 4, 2022
Saturday, June 04, 2022
Prince Charles Thanks the Queen - 'Mummy' - on Behalf of 'the Whole World'
Unbekanntes Arabien: Saudi Arabien – Der Westen | Saudi Arabia: The West | ARTE.tv Documentary
Abtreibung in Amerika – bald verboten? auslandsjournal
Ukraine Anger as Macron Says 'Don't Humiliate Russia'
BBC: Ukraine's foreign minister has hit out at French President Emmanuel Macron after he said it was vital that Russia was not humiliated over its invasion.
Mr Macron said it was crucial President Vladimir Putin had a way out of what he called a "fundamental error".
But Dmytro Kuleba said allies should "better focus on how to put Russia in its place" as it "humiliates itself".
Mr Macron has repeatedly spoken to Mr Putin by phone in an effort to broker a ceasefire and negotiations.
The French attempts to maintain a dialogue with the Kremlin leader contrast with the US and UK positions. » | BBC | Saturday, June 4, 2022
Dear, oh dear, oh dear! Such weakness! Such appeasement! I expected better from Macron. – © Mark
Loser - Boris Johnson Is Now Seen as a Loser - the Public See It and So Does His Party
Jun 4, 2022 • Boris Johnson is now seen as a loser. The public see it and so does the Conservative Party. Since becoming prime minister he has managed to remain popular despite a string of bad decision-making and despite presiding over a new culture of corruption and questionable standards.
However,'Partygate' has revealed for many former supporters that Johnson is not to be trusted. There is national outrage that, whilst the entire population were subject to the most stringent rules concerning mixing, and when many were confined to their homes, Johnson presided over a culture of partying and an apparent lack of discipline in Downing Street.
Johnson's pathetic excuses and no punishment beyond a single fine even though he was present at several events, his faux 'I take full responsibility' in Parliament and his cavalier attitude have offended the entire country.
It is difficult to see how he can possibly survive the current national hostility towards him. A vote of no confidence is expected very shortly and it is difficult to see how he can survive.
However,'Partygate' has revealed for many former supporters that Johnson is not to be trusted. There is national outrage that, whilst the entire population were subject to the most stringent rules concerning mixing, and when many were confined to their homes, Johnson presided over a culture of partying and an apparent lack of discipline in Downing Street.
Johnson's pathetic excuses and no punishment beyond a single fine even though he was present at several events, his faux 'I take full responsibility' in Parliament and his cavalier attitude have offended the entire country.
It is difficult to see how he can possibly survive the current national hostility towards him. A vote of no confidence is expected very shortly and it is difficult to see how he can survive.
“He Lives with a Man. He’s Gay. You Get It?” Gay Man Describes Mother’s Journey to Acceptance.
Unter Druck der Erdölpreise will Biden dem saudischen «Paria» die Hand reichen
NEUE ZÜRCHER ZEITUNG: Der amerikanische Präsident wollte Saudiarabien für den Mord an Jamal Khashoggi bestrafen. Gemäss Medienberichten reist Biden nun aber nach Riad, um dort auch Kronprinz Mohammed bin Salman zu treffen, den mutmasslichen Drahtzieher des Verbrechens.
Ein Bild aus harmonischeren Zeiten: Der amerikanische Verteidigungsminister Jim Mattis empfängt den saudischen Kronprinzen Mohammed bin Salman im Pentagon im März 2018. | Alex Wong / Getty
Offiziell ist der Besuch nicht angekündigt. Aber übereinstimmende Medienberichte, die sich auf Quellen im Weissen Haus berufen, gehen von einem baldigen Besuch des amerikanischen Präsidenten Joe Biden in Saudiarabien aus. «Biden hat entschieden, diesen Monat nach Riad zu reisen, um die Beziehungen mit dem erdölreichen Königreich wieder herzustellen. In einer Zeit, in der er die Benzinpreise zu Hause senken und Russland international isolieren möchte», schrieb die «New York Times» am Donnerstag.
Voraussichtlich wird Biden Ende Juni nach einer Visite in Israel weiter nach Riad fliegen. Dort soll er neben der saudischen Führung auch die Staatschefs anderer arabischer Länder treffen: darunter Ägypten, die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate, der Irak und Jordanien. Der brisanteste Handschlag dürfte dabei jener mit dem saudischen Kronprinzen Mohammed bin Salman sein. Der 36-jährige Sohn des betagten Königs Salman hält praktisch alle Zügel der Macht in dem Wüstenland in seinen Händen. Die vermutlich von ihm 2018 in Auftrag gegebene Ermordung des regimekritischen Journalisten Jamal Khashoggi im saudischen Konsulat in Istanbul machte ihn jedoch vor allem im Westen zu einem geächteten Mann. » | Christian Weisflog, Washington | Samstag, 4. Juni 2022
Offiziell ist der Besuch nicht angekündigt. Aber übereinstimmende Medienberichte, die sich auf Quellen im Weissen Haus berufen, gehen von einem baldigen Besuch des amerikanischen Präsidenten Joe Biden in Saudiarabien aus. «Biden hat entschieden, diesen Monat nach Riad zu reisen, um die Beziehungen mit dem erdölreichen Königreich wieder herzustellen. In einer Zeit, in der er die Benzinpreise zu Hause senken und Russland international isolieren möchte», schrieb die «New York Times» am Donnerstag.
Voraussichtlich wird Biden Ende Juni nach einer Visite in Israel weiter nach Riad fliegen. Dort soll er neben der saudischen Führung auch die Staatschefs anderer arabischer Länder treffen: darunter Ägypten, die Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate, der Irak und Jordanien. Der brisanteste Handschlag dürfte dabei jener mit dem saudischen Kronprinzen Mohammed bin Salman sein. Der 36-jährige Sohn des betagten Königs Salman hält praktisch alle Zügel der Macht in dem Wüstenland in seinen Händen. Die vermutlich von ihm 2018 in Auftrag gegebene Ermordung des regimekritischen Journalisten Jamal Khashoggi im saudischen Konsulat in Istanbul machte ihn jedoch vor allem im Westen zu einem geächteten Mann. » | Christian Weisflog, Washington | Samstag, 4. Juni 2022
Shangri-La: Hidden Utopia of Pakistan's Mountains | Timeline
Jul 13, 2019 • Legend tells of a utopian kingdom hidden among the towering mountains of inner Asia. A paradise on Earth, yet a place apart. A place of spiritual contentment and eternal life. A place that’s become known to the West as Shangri-La. For century’s romantics, adventurers and the devout risked their lives searching for this heaven on Earth. Many perished in the quest. Those who returned told of a journey through hostile lands, of crossing treacherous mountain passes & desert gorges in their search for a valley where people live for hundreds of years. To this day its whereabouts remains a mystery...
David Adams goes in search of Shangri-La in the icy valleys of the Himalaya and Karakoram Mountains in Far North Pakistan.
David Adams goes in search of Shangri-La in the icy valleys of the Himalaya and Karakoram Mountains in Far North Pakistan.
Sei ein Mann! Nur wie? | Streetphilosophy | ARTE
Jun 4, 2022 • "Was ist eigentlich männlich?", fragt sich Jan in dieser Folge "Streetphilosophy". Kann und muss man das definieren? Bei einem Pils in der Fußballkneipe spricht er mit Kneipenwirtin Rose darüber, was Männer ausmacht und wie sie sich im Lauf der Jahre verändert haben.
Bei einem Steak-Grundkurs in der Grillakademie Berlin ist Jan mit Fikri Anil Altintas verabredet, der sich als Autor mit Männlichkeitsbildern auseinandersetzt. Feuer und Fleisch: spricht ja angeblich urmännliche Steinzeitinstinkte an. Ist das wirklich so? Oder sind wir einfach nur durch Werbung beeinflusst? Wann wird Männlichkeit zu einem gesellschaftlichen Problem, wann wird sie hegemonial oder gar toxisch?
„Männer begegnen sich in Räumen, in denen sie unter sich sind und ‘richtige Männlichkeit’ erlernen – darunter auch die Libido dominandi, die Lust an Konkurrenz und Dominanz”, erklärt Anil. Zum Beispiel in Männermannschaften beim Sport. Bei den Berlin Bears in Neukölln absolviert Jan sein erstes American-Football-Probetraining. Muskelmänner in Rüstungen, die sich gegenseitig umrammen: Welches Ideal von Männlichkeit gilt in dieser Welt und welches ist erstrebenswert für die Zukunft?
In Brandenburg begegnet Jan einem ungewöhnlichen Förster: Yves hat 20 Jahre lang in Berlin gelebt und war in der queeren Community zu Hause, bevor er in ein kleines Dorf in Brandenburg zog. Wie geht das zusammen und was passiert bei so einem Clash: ein queerer Feminist in einem traditionellen Männerberuf in einer komplett konservativen Umgebung?
Magazin (D 2022, 27 Min)
Video auf YouTube verfügbar bis 31/12/2026
Bei einem Steak-Grundkurs in der Grillakademie Berlin ist Jan mit Fikri Anil Altintas verabredet, der sich als Autor mit Männlichkeitsbildern auseinandersetzt. Feuer und Fleisch: spricht ja angeblich urmännliche Steinzeitinstinkte an. Ist das wirklich so? Oder sind wir einfach nur durch Werbung beeinflusst? Wann wird Männlichkeit zu einem gesellschaftlichen Problem, wann wird sie hegemonial oder gar toxisch?
„Männer begegnen sich in Räumen, in denen sie unter sich sind und ‘richtige Männlichkeit’ erlernen – darunter auch die Libido dominandi, die Lust an Konkurrenz und Dominanz”, erklärt Anil. Zum Beispiel in Männermannschaften beim Sport. Bei den Berlin Bears in Neukölln absolviert Jan sein erstes American-Football-Probetraining. Muskelmänner in Rüstungen, die sich gegenseitig umrammen: Welches Ideal von Männlichkeit gilt in dieser Welt und welches ist erstrebenswert für die Zukunft?
In Brandenburg begegnet Jan einem ungewöhnlichen Förster: Yves hat 20 Jahre lang in Berlin gelebt und war in der queeren Community zu Hause, bevor er in ein kleines Dorf in Brandenburg zog. Wie geht das zusammen und was passiert bei so einem Clash: ein queerer Feminist in einem traditionellen Männerberuf in einer komplett konservativen Umgebung?
Magazin (D 2022, 27 Min)
Video auf YouTube verfügbar bis 31/12/2026
British Fishermen and Brexit I ARTE.tv Documentary
'Moment Everyone Had Been Waiting For': Columnist on Meghan and Harry Attending Jubilee Service
Platinum Jubilee: Joe and Jill Biden Congratulate Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Congratulates Australians of the Year via Video Call
Jun 4, 2022 • The Queen took part in a video call with the Australians of the Year. Footage released by Buckingham Palace showed the Queen virtually meeting Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott, who has won four paralympic gold medals and created a foundation to help Australians with disabilities.
The call was was chaired by the Governor-General of Australia David Hurley.
The Queen was also introduced to Shanna Whan, Val Dempsey and Dr Daniel Nour. Members of the royal family are attending events across the UK as platinum jubilee celebrations enter their third day, but the Queen will not attend the Epsom Derby Platinum jubilee celebrations enter third day as Queen misses Epsom Derby
The call was was chaired by the Governor-General of Australia David Hurley.
The Queen was also introduced to Shanna Whan, Val Dempsey and Dr Daniel Nour. Members of the royal family are attending events across the UK as platinum jubilee celebrations enter their third day, but the Queen will not attend the Epsom Derby Platinum jubilee celebrations enter third day as Queen misses Epsom Derby
Queen’s Absence Strikes Symbolic Note as Royals Gather at Jubilee Service
THE GUARDIAN: Charles stands in for his mother at St Paul’s Cathedral in ceremony that pays tribute to her seven-decade reign
Prince William, the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Charles attend the national service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral on Friday. Photograph: Reuters
The symbolism of a great state service of thanksgiving for an absent Queen was not lost beneath the imposing dome of St Paul’s Cathedral. All the more so as the country was paying tribute to her seven decades of public service as Britain’s now longest-reigning monarch.
The Prince of Wales was in her stead for the formal procession through a 2,000-strong congregation of prime ministers past and present, parliamentarians, diplomats, a full squad of other royals and 400 members of the public honoured for their community work.
As the archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, said in his hastily rewritten sermon, the horse-loving Queen, 96, is “still in the saddle”. But it seemed a moment to recognise that her presence, taken for granted at such grand public events, is no longer guaranteed due to the mobility problems that have plagued her platinum jubilee year.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who had flown in at the Queen’s invitation, made their first public appearance with other members of the royal family since their exit from royal duties and relocation to California two years ago. » | Caroline Davies | Friday, June 3, 2022
The symbolism of a great state service of thanksgiving for an absent Queen was not lost beneath the imposing dome of St Paul’s Cathedral. All the more so as the country was paying tribute to her seven decades of public service as Britain’s now longest-reigning monarch.
The Prince of Wales was in her stead for the formal procession through a 2,000-strong congregation of prime ministers past and present, parliamentarians, diplomats, a full squad of other royals and 400 members of the public honoured for their community work.
As the archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, said in his hastily rewritten sermon, the horse-loving Queen, 96, is “still in the saddle”. But it seemed a moment to recognise that her presence, taken for granted at such grand public events, is no longer guaranteed due to the mobility problems that have plagued her platinum jubilee year.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who had flown in at the Queen’s invitation, made their first public appearance with other members of the royal family since their exit from royal duties and relocation to California two years ago. » | Caroline Davies | Friday, June 3, 2022
Friday, June 03, 2022
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: A Service of Thankgiving
Jubilee celebrations continue, marking HM the Queen’s 70-year reign with a national service of thanksgiving from St Paul’s Cathedral, acknowledging her dedicated service as monarch in the presence of senior members of the royal family.
David Dimbleby will provide expert commentary from inside St Paul’s, leading us through the service. Sophie Raworth meets many of the key people taking part.
From the BBC’s platinum jubilee studio at St James’s Park, Kirsty Young will be joined by special guests who share their experiences of spending time with the Queen and reflect on how important her faith has been through the years.
Watch it here.
David Dimbleby will provide expert commentary from inside St Paul’s, leading us through the service. Sophie Raworth meets many of the key people taking part.
From the BBC’s platinum jubilee studio at St James’s Park, Kirsty Young will be joined by special guests who share their experiences of spending time with the Queen and reflect on how important her faith has been through the years.
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