Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Charles Moore: Margaret Thatcher and the EU


ieaTV caught up with Margaret Thatcher’s authorised biographer Charles Moore to discuss the former Prime Minister’s changing attitude towards the European Union. In this video, Moore describes how Margaret Thatcher was initially in favour of the European Community as a block against the Soviet Union and for the furtherance of free trade, but yet was sceptical of the overall project. She became more disillusioned following the Single European Act and the steps taken towards monetary union.

Donald Trump Meets Pope Francis in Rome - BBC News


US President Donald Trump has met Pope Francis at the Vatican, on the third leg of US President's maiden overseas trip.

Manchester Tragedy: Understanding The Big Picture


Yesterday's tragedy at a Manchester, UK pop concert reminds us again that terrorism is alive and well. ISIS claimed responsibility and governments will respond. But will their response make future attacks more or less likely? Looking at the larger war in today's Liberty Report.

Trump In Saudi Arabia - 'Peace In Our Time?'


Can Trump Solve the Middle East Conflict? - Inside Story


Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have touted a strong friendship since well before Trump was elected US President.

His trip to the Middle East could be seen as showcasing that relationship. Trump's the first US President to visit the Western Wall while in office.

That sparked controversy as it's a Jewish Holy Site on disputed territory.

Trump also headed to Bethlehem to meet with the President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas.

Their talks centred on the Israel-Palestine Peace Process. Trump has repeatedly said he hopes to reopen negotiations,

But does Donald Trump have a peace plan? And could he succeed where others have failed? | Presenter: Richelle Carey | Guests: Yossni Beilin, the former Israeli negotiator at the Oslo Peace Accords; Majed Bamya, a Palestinian diplomat; Nathan Thrall, from the International Crisis Group


Rep. Al Green to Draft Articles of Impeachment Against Trump, Citing Obstruction of Justice


As controversy continues to swirl around the investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russian officials ahead of the 2016 election, we speak to Democratic Congress member Al Green of Texas. Last week he became the first congressmember to call for President Trump’s impeachment from the floor of the House of Representatives.

Top US & World Headlines — May 24, 2017


Manchester Attack: What Response after Latest Act of Terror? (Parts 1 & 2)



Tuesday, May 23, 2017

"Exhausted Guy" Trump Flubs Saudi Speech


Peacemaker? After Saudi Arabia, Trump Visits Israel


Sen. Paul: We Can't Have an Open Border with the Mideast


May. 23, 2017 - 4:44 - Lawmaker calls for more scrutiny, discusses the Paris climate deal

Two Men in Indonesia Endure Public Flogging for Gay Sex


THE TELEGRAPH: Two men in Indonesia's Aceh province were publicly caned dozens of times on Tuesday for consensual gay sex, a punishment that intensifies an anti-gay backlash in the world's most populous Muslim country and which rights advocates denounced as "medieval torture."

More than a thousand people packed the courtyard of a mosque to witness the caning, which was the first time that Aceh, the only province in Indonesia to practice Shariah law, has caned people for homosexuality.

The crowd shouted insults and cheered as the men, aged 20 and 23, were whipped across the back and winced with pain. Many in the crush of spectators filmed the caning with mobile phones as a team of five robed and hooded enforcers took turns inflicting the punishment, relieving one another after every 20 strokes for one of the men and 40 for the other.

Sarojini Mutia Irfan, a female university student who witnessed the caning, said it was a necessary deterrent. » | Associated Press | Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Manchester Terror Attack: World Leaders React to Bombing


Manchester Terror Attack: Police Begin to Reveal Details of Those Killed in Attack


Why Did the Manchester Suicide Bomber Target Children?


May. 23, 2017 - 9:19 - Dr. James Mitchell gives his take on the attack

Manchester Terror Attack: Immense Sadness as Manchester Wakes Up This Morning


Manchester Terror Attack: President Macron Signs Book of Condolences at UK Embassy