http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Cabinet reshuffle) en-us Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:34:00 -0700 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/uk-government-lurches-to-right-camerons-cabinet-reshuffle-explained?start=0 Tom Clark and Juliette Jowit explore the main themes of David Cameron's cabinet reshuffle and what impact they could have on areas including the environment, equality, and the Trident nuclear weapons program. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:34:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/uk-government-lurches-to-right-camerons-cabinet-reshuffle-explained David Cameron, Cabinet reshuffle, Expansion of London Heathrow Airport, UK Trident programme, UK Government, Jeremy Hunt, Boris Johnson, Ed Miliband, United Kingdom, Liberal Democrats (UK) Tom Clark and Juliette Jowit explore the main themes of David Cameron's cabinet reshuffle and what impact they could have on the voting public. The changes reflect a move to the right and have strong implications for the environment, equality, and the Trident nuclear weapons program. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-061912?start=944 <p>Sudanese students "rise up" against Bashir's austerity plan, Egyptians rally against military rule as both presidential candidates claim victory, Bahrain's opposition escalates protests demanding the release of political prisoners, and more.</p> Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-061912 Israel, Palestinians, Egypt, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Bahrain Uprising, Hamas, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Human rights in Bahrain, Sinai Peninsula, Ashkelon Presenter, Male #1 Kuwait embarked on a legislative shutdown after Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah issued a decree suspending the National Assembly's sessions for one month. This is the first such constitutional decree in the history of Kuwait. Rising tension between the parliament and the government has led to the resignation of two cabinet ministers. The suspension comes on the eve of the planned questioning of the interior minister by opposition legislators. Ahmed al-Einaizi reports from Kuwait. Reporter, Male #2 This is the first time since the foundation of the constitution that Article 106 is activated by the Emir of Kuwait, who called for the suspension of the National Assembly for one month. The decision was immediately approved by the council of ministers. The article states that an adjournment may not be repeated in the same session, and may not be counted in computing the duration of parliament. Guest, Male #3 (Dr. Obeid al-Wasmi, MP) The suspension will only affect parliamentary privileges with regard to the endorsement of laws. However, the work of parliamentary committees and legislators, or any type of work that doesn't require holding a parliamentary session, will not be affected by the suspension. Reporter, Male #2 It was a surprise constitutional measure that the opposition described as a "genuine right exercised by the Emir." The opposition said the decision will give the government an opportunity to reshuffle the cabinet after several of its members were questioned. The relationship between the government and the legislative authority has recently witnessed a major setback. Guest, Male #4 (Juma'an al-Hursh, MP) The committees will continue drafting laws, God willing. And in a month, all these laws will be presented to parliament. Reporter, Male #2 Anti-corruption, financial disclosures, and constitutional codes are among the laws that were slated for discussion in the upcoming sessions. But in light of this latest decree, these laws are now facing uncertainty. Reporter, Male #2 Kuwait has entered parliamentary silence until further notice. This may either help restore the relationship between the executive authority or the government on one side and the legislative authority represented by the parliament on the other, or it may lead to the dissolution of either one, according to knowledgeable sources on political affairs. Ahmed al-Einaizi, Dubai TV, Kuwait. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-051612?start=35 Dubai TV reports that the new Palestinian cabinet, headed by Salam Fayyad, was sworn in before President Mahmoud Abbas. Hamas firmly rejected the announcement of this reformation, saying such moves will further deepen Palestinian division. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-051612 Nuclear program of Iran, Syrian Civil War, Syria, Iran, Israel, United States, International Atomic Energy Agency, Nuclear weapon, Palestinian National Authority, Bahrain Uprising Presenter, Male #1 In a contradiction of the Doha Declaration of Palestinian Reconciliation, the new Palestinian cabinet, headed by Salam Fayyad, was sworn in before President Mahmoud Abbas. Abbas vowed to dissolve the cabinet as soon as the implementation of the Doha Declaration begins. Presenter, Female #1 Hamas firmly rejected the announcement of this reformation, as well as a decree, issued by Abbas, which entails amending the electoral law to stipulate that elections must be held in stages across various regions. Hamas said such moves will further deepen Palestinian division. Mohamed al-Sayyed reports from Ramallah. Reporter, Male #2 This is the second reshuffle of Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad's cabinet since its formation in June of 2007. The majority of the ministers remain in their positions, while Fayyad remains the head of the government. Fayyad resigned from the finance ministry, which he headed, and reshuffled the Ministry for Jerusalem Affairs, which is facing unprecedented aggressive challenges from the settlement campaign. According to a government spokesman, the reshuffle aimed to fill the political vacuum. Guest, Male #3 (Ahmed Majdalani, Palestinian Minister of Labor) The government needs to improve its performance, because its performance has declined during the past several months. A number of ministers resigned, and the government served its purpose after accomplishing its programs. Reporter, Male #2 The reformation comes after the possibility of reaching a reconciliation agreement in Gaza diminished between Fatah and Hamas. Hamas saw the reshuffle as a deepening of the division. Guest, Male #4 (Fouzi Barhoum, Hamas Spokesman) Any reformation of the government in the West Bank, or even just a ministerial reshuffle, is an erroneous and illegitimate move, and a violation of the Doha Declaration and the Cairo Agreement. Guest, Male #3 If the Hamas movement agrees before tomorrow to implement the provisions that it agreed to in the Cairo statement on February 23rd, and the provisions in the Doha Declaration, we are ready to proceed in forming a technocratic national government, and this current cabinet will submit its resignation tomorrow. Reporter, Male #2 The Fayyad government is facing many challenges, most notably unemployment, which has exceeded 23 percent, and the settlements, with which Israel is controlling nearly 60 percent of the West Bank. Salam Fayyad's government reshuffled its positions, while he remains its leader. It appears that the reconciliation issue has reached a dead end, as the reshuffled cabinet moves ahead to counter the economic crisis and the settlement policy. Mohamed Said, Dubai TV, Ramallah. http://news.linktv.org/videos/libyan-rebels-show-united-front-amid-rumors-of-divisions?start=0 The leader of the Libyan opposition has gathered rebel commanders in a display of unity aimed at restoring stability to his administration, following the high-profile assassination of Abdul Fatah Younis, the rebels' overall military commander. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:40:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/libyan-rebels-show-united-front-amid-rumors-of-divisions Libya, National Transitional Council, Mustafa Abdel Jalil, 2011 Libyan Uprising, Abdul Fatah Younis, Libyan rebel forces, Assassination, Benghazi, Cabinet reshuffle, Al Jazeera English The leader of the Libyan opposition has gathered rebel commanders to honour the 70th anniversary of the founding of the country's armed forces, in a display of unity aimed at restoring stability to his administration. The ceremony came on the same day that Mustafa Abdel Jalil, the chairman of the National Transitional Council (NTC), sacked his entire cabinet for mishandling the aftermath of a high-profile assassination. Abdel Fattah Younes, the rebels' overall military commander, was killed late last month in murky circumstances after being summoned to Benghazi by the NTC, and his case remains unexplained. Jalil and other opposition supporters are hoping that the cabinet shakeup, and a crackdown on independent armed groups operating in rebel territory, will help assuage local and international concern. Al Jazeera's Tony Birtley reports from Benghazi. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-072111?start=507 <p>NATO raid kills three civilians in eastern Afghanistan, humanitarian situation in Yemen's Saada remains poor one year after the war, Egypt's revolution ushers in a new era of media freedom, and more.</p> Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-072111 Protest, Israel, Syria, Yemen, Homs, Egypt, Syrian Civil War, Syrian army, Ali Abdullah Saleh, Egyptian Revolution Presenter, Female #1 New members of the Egyptian government were sworn in today after the ceremony had been postponed for several days due to controversy over the cabinet reshuffle. Presenter, Male #1 Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Essam Sharaf completed the consultation on the new government formation today shortly before the new ministers were sworn in by Field Marshall Hussein Tantawi, head of the Supreme Council for the Armed Forces. Reporter, Female #1 If you are in Egypt after the revolution, then do whatever you want. You are now practicing democracy that was forbidden for 60 years. You can reject, demand, protest, go on hunger strikes, and try whomever you want in Tahrir Square. Moreover, give every Friday whatever name you like: "Friday of Constitution First", or "Friday of Revolution on the Revolution", or "Friday of Final Warning", or "Friday of Stability", or "Friday of Determination", or "Friday of Protecting the Law." The new government was sworn in before Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, head of the Supreme Council for the Armed Forces. The newly formed ministerial cabinet includes personnel that the former regime excluded, who were known for having peculiar points of views and experiences. Prime Minister Essam Sharaf kept some of his promises, but Tahrir Square is still anxiously waiting for more official responses to their demands. Some activists demand the ouster of Sharaf. Some people in the new coalitions believe that Sharaf took advantage of the revolution to benefit a counter-revolution, as if he wasn't declared the prime minister in Tahrir Square itself. The Square is preparing for what is named the "Friday of Stability", or the "Friday of Determination", to reiterate the same demands that were raised last week. Their top demand is to accelerate the process of trying the former regime's high officials, while the former president is said to be suffering from a stroke. As for this coming Friday, a new demand was added to reject the new document of constitutional principles that the military council announced in its last statement. These principles will determine the features of the constitutional amendment committee. This will not only be a Friday that reflects the people's persistence in protecting the revolution from all the dangers surrounding it, but also one that reflects the division in the positions of the revolutionary public. Islamic movements are split over tomorrow's rally, as well this past Friday's protest. Some Salafi and Islamic associations will take part in the "Friday of Stability", while the Muslim Brotherhood and Sufi Methods are boycotting it. They will instead call for beginning elections, which they say is the shortest way to the country's stability. Furthermore, the Muslim Brotherhood announced that a protest will be held on July 29 to oppose the document of constitutional principles, which supposedly prevents any political bloc or orientation from dominating the new constitutional amendment committee. This is the situation in Egypt: there are political parties, coalitions, committees to protect the revolution, as well as demands, responses, maneuvers around the demands, documents above the constitution, the people's warnings, counter-warnings from the military, government ousters, new formations, confused priorities, disputes, and lack of experience to deal with disputes in an orderly fashion. Meanwhile, only hours are left before the Friday that seeks stability and three months before the parliamentary elections which are supposed to lay a foundation for the desired civil state. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-071911?start=1186 <p>Israeli navy takes over Gaza-bound protest boat, Syrian military operation intensifies in Homs, Egyptian protestors reject cabinet reshuffle, and more.</p> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-071911 Israel, Protest, Palestinians, Afghanistan, Syria, Gaza, Air strike, Border, Syrian Civil War, Palestinian territories Presenter, Male #1 In Egypt, new consultations are expected to be held over the Cabinet reshuffle. It is not clear when the ceremony for the new government will be held as the constitutional oath set to take place before the Military Council yesterday was postponed. Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf, who is under tremendous pressure from the protestors, was admitted to a hospital last night for a brief period of time due to a drop in blood pressure. Even though the Cabinet reshuffle is aimed at placating those criticizing and accusing the current government of procrastinating in implementing reforms, the Egyptian protestors do not consider the reshuffle to be sufficient. The latest demonstrations targeted the candidate for the Antiquities Ministry. Egyptian state-run television reported that preparatory work will start on September 18 for the Egyptian parliamentary elections, which were postponed days ago, to this coming November. It also reported that the Supreme Council for the Armed Forces issued a decision to form a high electoral committee led by the head of the Cairo Court of Appeal, Counselor Abdul Mughni Ahmed Ibrahim. The military council has been administrating the affairs of the country since former President Hosni Mubarak stepped down in February.