http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: European Union) en-us Thu, 30 May 2013 10:07:00 -0700 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/syria-russia-delivers-first-set-of-missiles-to-assad?start=0 Syria has received the first shipment of an advanced Russian air defence system and will soon get the rest of the S-300 missiles. That's according to President Bashar al-Assad who is quoted in a Lebanese newspaper. His remarks to the al-Akhbar daily may surprise the West as it has only been a few days since Russia said it would deliver the system despite Western objections after the EU let its arms embargo on Syria expire. Moscow which is an ally of Syria criticised the EU move as it opens the way towards arming the Syrian rebels. Russia has warned against any foreign interference in the Syrian conflict and said it would send the missiles in order to help stabilise the regional balance. Thu, 30 May 2013 10:07:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/syria-russia-delivers-first-set-of-missiles-to-assad Bashar al-Assad, Russia-Syria relations, Syrian Civil War, European Union, Arms embargo, Missile defense, S-300 (missile), Syria, Anti-aircraft warfare, Russia Syria has received the first shipment of an advanced Russian air defence system and will soon get the rest of the S-300 missiles. That's according to President Bashar al-Assad who is quoted in a Lebanese newspaper. His remarks to the al-Akhbar daily may surprise the West as it has only been a few days since Russia said it would deliver the system despite Western objections after the EU let its arms embargo on Syria expire. Moscow which is an ally of Syria criticised the EU move as it opens the way towards arming the Syrian rebels. Russia has warned against any foreign interference in the Syrian conflict and said it would send the missiles in order to help stabilise the regional balance. http://news.linktv.org/videos/russia-arming-syria-with-air-defense-to-deter-hotheads?start=0 International tensions over Syria continue to ratchet up significantly as Russian officials announce the nation will press ahead with plans to sell Syria an advanced S-300 air defense missile system in the face of western opposition, saying it will help deter "hotheads" who back foreign intervention. The Russians also accused the European Union of "throwing fuel on the fire" with plans to let an arms embargo to the rebels expire, saying such a move threatens efforts to organize an international peace conference. &nbsp; Tue, 28 May 2013 11:31:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/russia-arming-syria-with-air-defense-to-deter-hotheads Syria, S-300 (missile), Russians, Arms embargo, European Union, Interventionism (politics), Euronews International tensions over Syria continue to ratchet up significantly as Russian officials announce the nation will press ahead with plans to sell Syria an advanced S-300 air defense missile system in the face of western opposition, saying it will help deter "hotheads" who back foreign intervention. The Russians also accused the European Union of "throwing fuel on the fire" with plans to let an arms embargo to the rebels expire, saying such a move threatens efforts to organize an international peace conference. http://news.linktv.org/videos/study-austerity-programs-based-on-spreadsheet-screw-up?start=0 The government austerity programs making life a misery for millions of people in the European Union and around the world may all be the result of a mistake in Microsoft Excel, according to University of Massachusetts researchers. They found major errors in the influential Reinhart-Rogoff study, which claimed economic growth halts when public debt exceeds 90% of GDP.<br /> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:03:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/study-austerity-programs-based-on-spreadsheet-screw-up Carmen Reinhart, Kenneth Rogoff, Austerity, Economic growth, Economics, Microsoft Excel, Output (economics), Government spending, European Union, Debt The government austerity programs making life a misery for millions of people in the European Union and around the world may all be the result of a mistake in Microsoft Excel, according to University of Massachusetts researchers. They found major errors in the influential Reinhart-Rogoff study, which claimed economic growth halts when public debt exceeds 90% of GDP. http://news.linktv.org/videos/anger-protests-as-cyprus-bailout-deal-creates-uncertain-future?start=0 Banks in Cyprus remain closed despite a bailout deal the country's newly elected government signed with international creditors. Protests have followed the agreement which called for Popular Bank, the country's second biggest bank, to be closed down and the imposition of austerity measures. At the biggest lender, Bank of Cyprus, the chairman has handed in his resignation and the head office is being occupied by the bank staff. Al Jazeera's Simon McGregor Wood reports from the capital, Nicosia. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:59:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/anger-protests-as-cyprus-bailout-deal-creates-uncertain-future 2012–2013 Cypriot financial crisis, Bank of Cyprus, Cyprus, Bailout, Economy of Cyprus, International Monetary Fund (IMF), European Union, Protest, Eurozone, Nicosia Banks in Cyprus remain closed despite a bailout deal the country's newly elected government signed with international creditors. Protests have followed the agreement which called for Popular Bank, the country's second biggest bank, to be closed down and the imposition of austerity measures. At the biggest lender, Bank of Cyprus, the chairman has handed in his resignation and the head office is being occupied by the bank staff. Al Jazeera's Simon McGregor Wood reports from the capital, Nicosia. http://news.linktv.org/videos/cypriots-dejected-as-clock-ticks-on-bailout-deal?start=0 As the Cypriot leader meets with eurozone finance ministers for last-ditch talks to secure a 10 billion euro bailout, a pervading sense of gloom has affected the mood throughout the country. Cypriots are still reeling from shock over the dire situation which may result in Cyprus leaving the eurozone. Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:13:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/cypriots-dejected-as-clock-ticks-on-bailout-deal 2012–2013 Cypriot financial crisis, Cyprus, European Union, Finance minister, Economy of Cyprus, Bailout, Eurozone, European sovereign debt crisis, Nicosia, Global Financial Crisis As the Cypriot leader meets with eurozone finance ministers for last-ditch talks to secure a 10 billion euro bailout, a pervading sense of gloom has affected the mood throughout the country. Cypriots are still reeling from shock over the dire situation which may result in Cyprus leaving the eurozone. http://news.linktv.org/videos/bank-crisis-blindsides-ordinary-cypriots?start=0 As officials in the EU and Russia debate the fate of their economy, people in Cyprus are wondering what hit them, Euronews finds. The crisis caused by an inflated financial sector has left them scrambling to save what cash they can before a potential banking collapse.<br /> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:58:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/bank-crisis-blindsides-ordinary-cypriots Cyprus, 2012–2013 Cypriot financial crisis, Economy of Cyprus, European Union, Bailout, Eurozone, European sovereign debt crisis, Global Financial Crisis, Euronews As officials in the EU and Russia debate the fate of their economy, people in Cyprus are wondering what hit them, Euronews finds. The crisis caused by an inflated financial sector has left them scrambling to save what cash they can before a potential banking collapse. http://news.linktv.org/videos/cyprus-banking-freeze-continues-as-crisis-deepens?start=0 In Cyprus, banks are set to stay closed all week: until next Tuesday in fact, as the hunt continues for a bailout which Cypriots will accept, to stave off bankruptcy. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:27:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/cyprus-banking-freeze-continues-as-crisis-deepens Cyprus, Economy of Cyprus, Bailout, European Union, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Eurozone, European sovereign debt crisis, Bank run, Nicos Anastasiades, Global Financial Crisis In Cyprus, banks are set to stay closed all week: until next Tuesday in fact, as the hunt continues for a bailout which Cypriots will accept, to stave off bankruptcy. http://news.linktv.org/videos/fear-and-fury-cyprus-financial-crisis-threatens-future-of-eurozone?start=0 Cypriots are holding their breath for a make or break bailout decision amid warnings of a slide into bankruptcy or crash out of the euro. Cyprus has postponed a vote on a planned one-off tax on depositors' savings accounts central to a eurozone bailout of the country's troubled banking system until March 19. Al Jazeera's Peter Sharp reports from Nicosia. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:52:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/fear-and-fury-cyprus-financial-crisis-threatens-future-of-eurozone Cyprus, European sovereign debt crisis, Economy of Cyprus, Bailout, Nicos Anastasiades, Eurozone, Nicosia, Bankruptcy, Savings account, Bank run Cypriots are holding their breath for a make or break bailout decision amid warnings of a slide into bankruptcy or crash out of the euro. Cyprus has postponed a vote on a planned one-off tax on depositors' savings accounts central to a eurozone bailout of the country's troubled banking system until March 19. Al Jazeera's Peter Sharp reports from Nicosia. http://news.linktv.org/videos/cypriots-cry-foul-over-personal-savings-bailout-tax?start=0 Cypriots are furious with government plans to take some of their savings to part-fund a bailout of the country's banks. The EU and IMF are lending 13 billion dollars to Cyprus and insist ordinary Cypriots must contribute to the bailout. Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:47:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/cypriots-cry-foul-over-personal-savings-bailout-tax Bailout, European Union, European sovereign debt crisis, Cyprus, Eurozone, Savings account, Nicosia, Economy of Greece, Bank, Al Jazeera English Cypriots are furious with government plans to take some of their savings to part-fund a bailout of the country's banks. The EU and IMF are lending 13 billion dollars to Cyprus and insist ordinary Cypriots must contribute to the bailout. http://news.linktv.org/videos/syria-arm-the-rebels-say-france-and-britain?start=0 France and the UK are pushing to supply arms to Syrian opposition fighters, and have requested that European Union talks on lifting the arms embargo currently imposed on rebel groups be brought forward. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said France intends to arm opposition forces in Syria regardless of the EU's decision. The moves were condemned by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, while the Syrian government described it as a blatant violation of international law. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:20:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/syria-arm-the-rebels-say-france-and-britain France, Free Syrian Army, Laurent Fabius, United Kingdom, Syrian opposition, Syria, François Hollande, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (France), Sergei Lavrov, European Union France and the UK are pushing to supply arms to Syrian opposition fighters, and have requested that European Union talks on lifting the arms embargo currently imposed on rebel groups be brought forward. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said France intends to arm opposition forces in Syria regardless of the EU's decision. The moves were condemned by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, while the Syrian government described it as a blatant violation of international law. http://news.linktv.org/videos/could-italian-chaos-doom-euro?start=0 Last month's Italian election left the country deadlocked between three factions vying for power. Analysts fear that the political crisis on top of the country's economic crisis could leave it unable to service its debt, dealing what could be the final blow to the Eurozone. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 04:02:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/could-italian-chaos-doom-euro Italy, Eurozone, Economy of Italy, Politics of Italy, European sovereign debt crisis, Italian general election, 2013, Silvio Berlusconi, Beppe Grillo, Pier Luigi Bersani, Italian Senate Last month's Italian election left the country deadlocked between three factions vying for power. Analysts fear that the political crisis on top of the country's economic crisis could leave it unable to service its debt, dealing what could be the final blow to the Eurozone. http://news.linktv.org/videos/eu-backs-plan-to-slap-cap-on-banker-bonuses?start=0 European Union lawmakers, in a bid to curb the kind of risk-taking that leaves banks needing bailouts, have agreed on a plan to cap bonuses at no more than one year's salary. The banking industry -- and the British government -- are opposed, arguing that the move would drive talent elsewhere.<br /> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:15:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/eu-backs-plan-to-slap-cap-on-banker-bonuses Bankers' bonuses, European Union, European Banking Federation, Othmar Karas, Financial regulation, European Parliament, Bank, Euronews European Union lawmakers, in a bid to curb the kind of risk-taking that leaves banks needing bailouts, have agreed on a plan to cap bonuses at no more than one year's salary. The banking industry -- and the British government -- are opposed, arguing that the move would drive talent elsewhere. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mackerel-war-warming-ocean-causes-iceland-eu-clash?start=0 As the North Atlantic warms up, mackerel are moving north -- into the nets of Icelandic fishermen. Angry European Union countries accuse Iceland of overfishing its new catch, but the country says its policies do more to protect fish stocks than Europe's.<br /> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:05:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mackerel-war-warming-ocean-causes-iceland-eu-clash Fishing industry, Iceland, European Union, Fish, Global warming, Atlantic Ocean, Overfishing, Fisherman, France 24 As the North Atlantic warms up, mackerel are moving north -- into the nets of Icelandic fishermen. Angry European Union countries accuse Iceland of overfishing its new catch, but the country says its policies do more to protect fish stocks than Europe's. http://news.linktv.org/videos/eu-to-carry-out-dna-tests-in-wake-of-horsemeat-furor?start=0 The European Union has backed DNA testing in the wake of the horsemeat scandal. All 27 member states will carry out the tests on meat labelled as beef to look for traces of horse DNA. The examination of some 2,000 samples will start immediately and last at least one month. Sun, 17 Feb 2013 09:39:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/eu-to-carry-out-dna-tests-in-wake-of-horsemeat-furor Horse meat, European Union, DNA, Consumer confidence, Beef Products, Meat, Food contaminants, Food, Euronews The European Union has backed DNA testing in the wake of the horsemeat scandal. All 27 member states will carry out the tests on meat labelled as beef to look for traces of horse DNA. The examination of some 2,000 samples will start immediately and last at least one month. http://news.linktv.org/videos/horsemeat-scandal-spooks-european-shoppers?start=0 The horsemeat-sold-as-beef scandal that began in Britain and Ireland now involves 16 European Union countries. Beef products across the EU are to be DNA tested but the affair has badly shaken consumer confidence even in countries where horsemeat is commonly eaten, Al Jazeera finds.<br /> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:23:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/horsemeat-scandal-spooks-european-shoppers Horse meat, European Union, Consumer confidence, Beef Products, Slaughterhouse, Food, Food contaminants, Al Jazeera English The horsemeat-sold-as-beef scandal that began in Britain and Ireland now involves 16 European Union countries. Beef products across the EU are to be DNA tested but the affair has badly shaken consumer confidence even in countries where horsemeat is commonly eaten, Al Jazeera finds. http://news.linktv.org/videos/striking-greeks-take-our-underwear-too?start=0 Greek public sector workers striking to protest tens of thousands of looming job cuts brought their dirty laundry to an Athens protest, hoisting their underwear with the message "Take these as well." Unions warn that their members are being driven to poverty and desperation, though strikes are slowing because fewer and fewer Greeks can afford to lose a day's pay.<br /> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:46:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/striking-greeks-take-our-underwear-too Greece, 2010-2012 Greek Protests, Athens, Strike, Anti-austerity protests, Civil Servants' Confederation, Civil service, Greek government-debt crisis, Economy of Greece, European Union Greek public sector workers striking to protest tens of thousands of looming job cuts brought their dirty laundry to an Athens protest, hoisting their underwear with the message "Take these as well." Unions warn that their members are being driven to poverty and desperation, though strikes are slowing because fewer and fewer Greeks can afford to lose a day's pay. http://news.linktv.org/videos/iran-dissidents-not-free-to-collect-freedom-prize?start=0 The European Union's annual Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought went to a pair of detained Iranian human rights activists. Empty chairs represented lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh and film-maker Jafar Panahi at the prize ceremony, where leaders praised their efforts and urged Iran to set them free.<br /> Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:17:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/iran-dissidents-not-free-to-collect-freedom-prize Sakharov Prize, Iran, Nasrin Sotoudeh, Jafar Panahi, Strasbourg, Dissident, European Union, Human rights, Solitary confinement, Film director The European Union's annual Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought went to a pair of detained Iranian human rights activists. Empty chairs represented lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh and film-maker Jafar Panahi at the prize ceremony, where leaders praised their efforts and urged Iran to set them free. http://news.linktv.org/videos/boring-eu-awarded-nobel-peace-prize?start=0 European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso accept the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of Europe. The prestigious award, controversially given to the EU rather than an individual, has been collected by Herman Van Rompuy and Jose Manuel Barroso, the Union's two "presidents" to the sound of trumpet fanfares and in the presence of the Norwegian Royal Family. In his acceptance speech, Mr Van Rompuy attempted to appeal to the millions of Europeans hit by the eurozone crisis and recession to reassure them that their suffering was worthwhile as part of an project to stop war ever breaking out on the European continent again. "Where there was war, there is now peace. But another historic task now lies ahead of us: keeping peace where there is peace," he said. <br /> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:13:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/boring-eu-awarded-nobel-peace-prize Nobel Peace Prize, Herman Van Rompuy, European Union, José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Council, President of the European Commission, Nick Clegg, Europe, Norway, David Cameron European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso accept the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of Europe. The prestigious award, controversially given to the EU rather than an individual, has been collected by Herman Van Rompuy and Jose Manuel Barroso, the Union's two "presidents" to the sound of trumpet fanfares and in the presence of the Norwegian Royal Family. "Ich bin ein Europaer. Je suis fier d'etre europeen. I am proud to be European," said Mr Van Rompuy, the president of the European Council, the regular summits of EU leaders. Nick Clegg, the Deputy Prime Minister, attended the ceremony after David Cameron and six other EU leaders declined to attend the lavish two-day celebrations surrounding the prize. The secretive Nobel committee's decision to award the peace prize to the EU, at the request of Germany, is controversial in a year marked by riots on streets of many capitals and the looming prospect of an break up amid a deep economic crisis caused by the euro. In his acceptance speech, Mr Van Rompuy attempted to appeal to the millions of Europeans hit by the eurozone crisis and recession to reassure them that their suffering was worthwhile as part of an project to stop war ever breaking out on the European continent again. "Where there was war, there is now peace. But another historic task now lies ahead of us: keeping peace where there is peace," he said. http://news.linktv.org/videos/exclusive-julian-assange-on-wikileaks-bradley-manning-surveillance-state?start=0 In his most extended interview in months, Julian Assange speaks to Democracy Now! from inside the Ecuadorian embassy in London where he has been holed up for nearly six months. Assange vowed WikiLeaks would persevere despite attacks against it. On Tuesday, the European Commission announced that the credit card company Visa did not break the European Union's anti-trust rules by blocking donations to WikiLeaks.<br /> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:09:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/exclusive-julian-assange-on-wikileaks-bradley-manning-surveillance-state Julian Assange, WikiLeaks, Bradley Manning, United States v. Bradley Manning, European Commission, United States, Cypherpunk, Whistleblower, European Union, Pentagon In his most extended interview in months, Julian Assange speaks to Democracy Now! from inside the Ecuadorian embassy in London where he has been holed up for nearly six months. Assange vowed WikiLeaks would persevere despite attacks against it. On Tuesday, the European Commission announced that the credit card company Visa did not break the European Union's anti-trust rules by blocking donations to WikiLeaks. "Since the blockade was erected in December 2010, WikiLeaks has lost 95 percent of donations that were attempted to be transferred to us over that period ... our rightful and natural growth, our ability to publish as much as we would like, our ability to defend ourselves and our sources has been diminished by that blockade." Assange also speaks about his new book, "Cypherpunks: Freedom and the Future of the Internet." "The mass surveillance and mass interception that is occurring to all of us now who use the Internet is also a mass transfer of power from individuals into extremely sophisticated state and private intelligence organizations and their cronies," he says. Assange also discusses the United States' targeting of WikiLeaks. "The Pentagon is maintaining a line that WikiLeaks inherently as an institution, that tells military and governmental whistleblowers to step forward with information, is a crime. They allege that we are criminal moving forward," Assange says. "Now the new interpretation of the Espionage Act that the government is trying to hammer into the legal system, and which the department of justice is complicit in, would mean the end of national security journalism in the United States." http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-112812?start=1204 <p>Twin car bombings kill scores in Damascus as rebels down a warplane in Aleppo, the Obama administration seeks to codify its kill list with a drone rule book, many Afghan regions remain at the mercy of warlords, and more.</p> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-112812 United Nations, Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinians, Jaramana, Drone, Foreign relations of Saudi Arabia, Takhar Province, Human rights in Jordan, National Center for Human Rights (Jordan), Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt IBA reports that underscoring the European Union's commitment to Palestinian statehood, member states today pledged 11.5 million euros to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. EU Representative John Gatt-Rutter said that they had intense discussions with the Palestinian leadership to explore the timing and methods with which the Palestinians would approach the United Nations, and added that whatever the Palestinians decide, the EU will continue with its support to them. http://news.linktv.org/videos/milky-way-furious-farmers-hose-riot-police-in-brussels?start=0 Thousands of dairy farmers on Monday protested low prices for their product, choking traffic in the Belgian capital with their tractors and spraying European Union headquarters and police with milk. One group started a fire in the street, but despite some pushing and shoving with police, there was no major violence. Farmers from several EU nations are demanding higher prices for milk, which currently is often being sold at below production costs, threatening the survival of their farms. <br /> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:10:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/milky-way-furious-farmers-hose-riot-police-in-brussels Dairy farming, European Union, Brussels, Milk, Protest, Food prices, Farmer, Agriculture, Raw video, Belgium Thousands of dairy farmers on Monday protested low prices for their product, choking traffic in the Belgian capital with their tractors and spraying European Union headquarters and police with milk. One group started a fire in the street, but despite some pushing and shoving with police, there was no major violence. Farmers from several EU nations are demanding higher prices for milk, which currently is often being sold at below production costs, threatening the survival of their farms. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111912?start=669 <p>Israeli strikes kill Palestinian children and civilians as resistance factions unite, armed Islamist groups in Aleppo reject Syrian National Coalition, Kuwait arrests four Twitter users over insulting comments, and more.</p> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-111912 Gaza–Israel conflict, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Israel, Israel Defense Forces, Gaza City, Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine, Palestinians, Gaza, Al-Quds Brigades, Ramallah Presenter, Female #1 Three people were killed after an explosive device was detonated on a bus in a northwestern suburb of Damascus. Gunmen are refusing to recognize the National Coalition, while the latter's president announces its official headquarters will be in Cairo. Reporter, Female #1 The North Atlantic Treaty Organization confirmed that it will view any request by Turkey to deploy Patriot anti-missile batteries along its border with Syria as urgent. Meanwhile, the European Union's foreign ministers are looking into the possibility of removing the weapons ban on Syria, as suggested by Paris, to open the door to supporting the opposition Syrian National Coalition. Reporter, Female #1 As Aleppo is witnessing a real fuel crisis, Islamist groups in Aleppo, including Jabhat al-Nusra and al-Tawheed Brigade, announced their rejection to any foreign plan that comes from coalitions and committees and is imposed on Syria. This, according to a video posted online on Monday. Guest, Male #1 We, the fighting groups operating in the city of Aleppo and its suburbs, completely reject the conspiratory project that was named the National Coalition. We agreed on establishing a just Islamic state in Syria. Guest, Male #2 Make the Quran your constitution, and you will succeed! By God, it will happen. Reporter, Female #2 Mouaz al-Khatib, the head of the opposition Syrian National Coalition, said Egypt was chosen to host the coalition's main headquarters after meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Amr in Cairo. From Qatar, Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti confirmed his country recognized the opposition council in Damascus as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people. However, he said the recognition does not directly imply the country will arm the opposition. The opposition National Coordination Committee for Democratic Change in Syria criticized Paris' recognition of the opposition National Coalition as the legitimate and sole representative of Syrians. Guest, Male #3 What is being proposed in regard to the legitimacy of representation is a return to the understanding of revolutionary legitimacy that was the essential beginning of most dictatorships. Reporter, Female #2 On the ground, opposition fighters are now controlling almost all of Base 46 in the countryside of Aleppo, which is affiliated to the regime forces and was stormed on Friday, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The latter indicated warplanes are shelling the headquarters from regime army sites. Reporter, Female #2 Along the Turkish-Syrian border, armed clashes took place between opposition fighters and Kurdish fighters in the city of Ras al-Ain that was seized by the opposition nearly 10 days ago. In a statement, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said nine fighters were injured in the clashes, including four from the Kurdish Democratic Union Party-affiliated Units for the Protection of the Kurdish People. In another statement, the observatory confirmed the killing of the leader of Ras al-Ain's local Kurdish Council, Abed Khalil, by two opposition snipers. Reporter, Female #2 In the countryside of Damascus, opposition gunmen assassinated General Abdullah al-Deraawi, the police chief of al-Nabeek Town, and four police officers as the official Syrian TV channel said armed security forces clashed with terrorists in the countryside of Damascus. http://news.linktv.org/videos/free-speech-fail-asian-satellite-provider-axes-iranian-tv-channels?start=0 Press TV reports that an Asian satellite provider has stopped providing services to Iranian channels, including Press TV. Nearly 37 percent of AsiaSat's shares are owned by the American company General Electric. The network called AsiaSat about the development, but its corporate affairs manager, Winnie Pang, declined to comment. This move comes after two European satellite providers, Intelsat and Eutelsat SA, took 19 Iranian channels off the air in October under pressure from the European Union.<br /> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:20:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/free-speech-fail-asian-satellite-provider-axes-iranian-tv-channels AsiaSat, Sanctions against Iran, Press TV, Iran, Freedom of the press, General Electric, European Union, Freedom of speech, Barack Obama, United States Another satellite provider, this time in East Asia, pulls the plug on Press TV. AsiaSat said it has stopped providing services to all Iranian channels. The Hong Kong-based company says the decision is in line with the US law recently signed by President Barack Obama. According to the new sanctions, American companies are banned from doing business with Iran. In the case of AsiaSat, nearly 37 percent of its shares are owned by the American company General Electric. This is not the first time that satellite have removed Iranian TV channels from the air. Back in April, the Munich regulatory body ordered SCS-Astra to take Press TV off its platform. In October, two European satellite providers, Intelsat and Eutelsat SA, also took 19 Iranian channels off the air, claiming that the move had been under pressure from the EU. But the bloc denied the charges and later ordered the companies to refrain from commenting on the issue. To find out why AsiaSat pulled the plug, Press TV contacted the satellite communication company. Its corporate affairs manager, Winnie Pang, promised to e-mail a statement to Press TV's newsroom director Hamid-Reza Emadi, but he did not receive any e-mails. They called the company to pursue the matter, where the manager said that the company had no comment on the issues of whether the US had ordered the company to take Iranian channels off the air. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mega-strike-european-workers-rise-up-against-austerity?start=0 Workers take to the streets as general strikes are called in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, and other European countries to protest austerity measures across the continent. Isa Soares reports. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:01:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mega-strike-european-workers-rise-up-against-austerity General strike, European sovereign debt crisis, 2011-2013 Spanish Protests, 2010-2012 Greek Protests, 2010-2012 Portuguese financial crisis, Anti-austerity protests, Greek government-debt crisis, Austerity, 2008-2013 Spanish financial crisis, PIGS (economics) Workers take to the streets as general strikes are called in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, and other European countries to protest austerity measures across the continent. Isa Soares reports. http://news.linktv.org/videos/greece-carves-deeper-as-stunned-protesters-march?start=0 Get ready for more angry Athens protests. The Greek parliament has&nbsp;passed a new round of harsh austerity measures in a bid for a new handout from the Eurozone. The measures include shaving $13.5 billion over the next two years, raising the retirement age from 65 to 67, and slashing pensions by as much as 15 percent. Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:48:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/greece-carves-deeper-as-stunned-protesters-march Parliament of Greece, Austerity, Athens, Anti-austerity protests, Economy of Greece, Eurozone, Greece, European Union, Angela Merkel, Germany Get ready for more angry Athens protests. The Greek parliament has passed a new round of harsh austerity measures in a bid for a new handout from the Eurozone. The measures include shaving $13.5 billion over the next two years, raising the retirement age from 65 to 67, and slashing pensions by as much as 15 percent. http://news.linktv.org/videos/oil-giant-shell-works-around-iran-sanctions-with-grain-barter?start=0 Dubai TV reports that the Royal Dutch Shell Company aims to circumvent international sanctions imposed on Iran by concluding a swap through which it would pay its USD 1.4 billion debt to the Iranian national oil company with a grain barter deal through the American agribusiness Cargill. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:47:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/oil-giant-shell-works-around-iran-sanctions-with-grain-barter Shell, United States, Sanctions against Iran, Cargill, Banking and insurance in Iran, Tehran, Iran, European Union, National oil company, Reuters Presenter, Female #1 Reuters news agency sources revealed that Royal Dutch Shell Company aims to circumvent international sanctions imposed on Iran by concluding a swap deal through which it would pay its debt to the Iranian national oil company. Reporter, Female #2 In an attempt to tighten the noose on Iran so it gives up its nuclear program, early this year the European Union added its voice to that of the United States by imposing sanctions on the government of Tehran that include prohibiting the import of Iranian oil. European countries granted their oil companies a 6-month grace period to adhere to the sanctions. During the grace period, these companies worked on gradually decreasing their dependence on Iranian oil. As large companies stopped buying Tehran's oil, sources revealed to Reuters agency that the Royal Dutch Shell company, Tehran's second largest customer that imports 100,000 barrels of Iranian oil per day continued to purchase oil until the sanctions went into effect on July 1st. As the scope of the sanctions was expanded to prohibiting financial transactions with Iranian banks and companies, Shell was unable to pay its dues, amounting to 1.4 billion dollars, to the Iranian national oil company, especially after the British government refused to give the company permission to pay off this debt through bank transfers. These sanctions forced Royal Dutch Shell to look for other means to settle its debt. According to Reuters, the company is currently trying to arrange a grain barter deal through the American agribusiness Cargill. Through this deal, Shell would deliver grains to Iran worth 1.4 billion dollars, or what amounts to nearly 80 percent of Iran's yearly import of grains. Shell hopes the deal receives the approval of the American, British and Dutch authorities since the export of grains, food products and essential supplies to Iran is permitted on humanitarian grounds despite the sanctions. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-110812?start=1214 <p>Bashar al-Assad defends Syria as the last stronghold of secularism in the region, world groups organize global day of action in support of Myanmar's Rohingyas, bombings kill several people in Iraq, and more.</p> Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-110812 Syrian Civil War, US-Israel relations, Benjamin Netanyahu, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Syria, Israel, United States, US presidential election, 2012, Rohingya Presenter, Female #1 Reuters news agency sources revealed that Royal Dutch Shell Company aims to circumvent international sanctions imposed on Iran by concluding a swap deal through which it would pay its debt to the Iranian national oil company. Reporter, Female #2 In an attempt to tighten the noose on Iran so it gives up its nuclear program, early this year the European Union added its voice to that of the United States by imposing sanctions on the government of Tehran that include prohibiting the import of Iranian oil. Reporter, Female #2 European countries granted their oil companies a six-month grace period to adhere to the sanctions. During the grace period, these companies worked on gradually decreasing their dependence on Iranian oil. Reporter, Female #2 As large companies stopped buying Tehran's oil, sources revealed to Reuters agency that the Royal Dutch Shell company, Tehran's second largest customer that imports 100,000 barrels of Iranian oil per day, continued to purchase oil until the sanctions went into effect on July 1st. Reporter, Female #2 As the scope of the sanctions was expanded to prohibiting financial transactions with Iranian banks and companies, Shell was unable to pay its dues, amounting to 1.4 billion dollars, to the Iranian national oil company, especially after the British government refused to give the company permission to pay off this debt through bank transfers. Reporter, Female #2 These sanctions forced Royal Dutch Shell to look for other means to settle its debt. According to Reuters, the company is currently trying to arrange a grain barter deal through the American agribusiness Cargill. Reporter, Female #2 Through this deal, Shell would deliver grains to Iran worth 1.4 billion dollars, or what amounts to nearly 80 percent of Iran's yearly import of grains. Shell hopes the deal receives the approval of the American, British, and Dutch authorities, since the export of grains, food products, and essential supplies to Iran is permitted on humanitarian grounds, despite the sanctions. http://news.linktv.org/videos/greece-violence-erupts-as-parliament-debates-more-cuts?start=0 Petrol bombs punctuated fierce battles among riot police and protesters outside Greek parliament rallying against severe belt-tightening measures on the government agenda. The violence erupted amid thousands of protesers in the second day of a general strike.&nbsp; Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:06:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/greece-violence-erupts-as-parliament-debates-more-cuts 2010-2012 Greek Protests, Greek government-debt crisis, Greece, Anti-austerity protests, Greek Police, Athens, Molotov cocktail, Tear gas, Water cannon, European sovereign debt crisis Petrol bombs punctuated fierce battles among riot police and protesters outside Greek parliament rallying against severe belt-tightening measures on the government agenda. The violence erupted amid thousands of protesers in the second day of a general strike. http://news.linktv.org/videos/next-eurozone-crisis-victim-gop-fears-it-could-be-us?start=0 Domestic concerns have of course of eclipsed foreign policy in the race to the White House. Even the third presidential debate, which focused on international issues, did not mention the wider Eurozone debt crisis. But the financial disaster in Europe could yet have a devastating impact on the fragile US economy. Barnaby Phillips looks at US-EU relations from Greece, Europe's most economically troubled state. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:05:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/next-eurozone-crisis-victim-gop-fears-it-could-be-us European sovereign debt crisis, US presidential election, 2012, Global Financial Crisis, European Union, Greek government-debt crisis, 2008-2013 Spanish financial crisis, US economy, Transatlantic relations, Eurozone, Greece Domestic concerns have of course of eclipsed foreign policy in the race to the White House. Even the third presidential debate, which focused on international issues, did not mention the wider Eurozone debt crisis. But the financial disaster in Europe could yet have a devastating impact on the fragile US economy. Barnaby Phillips looks at US-EU relations from Greece, Europe's most economically troubled state. http://news.linktv.org/videos/party-rebels-defeat-david-cameron-in-eu-row?start=0 Britain's David Cameron has suffered the worst defeat of his premiership in a battle over the European Union's budget. Some 53 mutinous members of Cameron's own party joined opposition Labour lawmakers in voting for Britain to demand a spending cut in the next EU budget, an option Cameron considers unrealistic.<br /> Thu, 01 Nov 2012 05:17:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/party-rebels-defeat-david-cameron-in-eu-row European Union, David Cameron, Budget of the European Union, Labour Party (UK), Conservative Party (UK), United Kingdom, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, UK Parliament, Telegraph.co.uk Britain's David Cameron has suffered the worst defeat of his premiership in a battle over the European Union's budget. Some 53 members of Cameron's own party joined opposition Labour lawmakers in voting for Britain to demand a spending cut in the next EU budget. Cameron is seeking a spending freeze. http://news.linktv.org/videos/eurozone-unemployment-hits-record-high?start=0 Fresh unrest in Europe appears inevitable amid dismal unemployment numbers. The latest figures show that 18.5 million people in the eurozone are out of work. Spain is suffering most, with an unemployment of 25.8%, rising to 54.2% among young people. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:40:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/eurozone-unemployment-hits-record-high Unemployment, Spain, European Union, Economy of Spain, Europe, Eurozone, Inflation, Euronews Fresh unrest in Europe appears inevitable amid dismal unemployment numbers. The latest figures show that a record 18.5 million people in the eurozone are out of work. Spain is suffering most, with an unemployment of 25.8%, rising to 54.2% among young people. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-103012?start=561 <p>Bahraini regime criminalizes all public gatherings and rallies, Myanmar rejects ASEAN's offer to launch national reconciliation talks, Afghan policeman kills two British soldiers as UK forces cover up civilian killings, and more.</p> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-103012 Israel, Iran, Israeli settlement, Military exercise, Bahrain Uprising, Kermanshah, East Jerusalem, Politics of Israel, US-Israel relations, Syrian Civil War Israel lashes out at several non-government organizations over their report calling on the EU to ban the import of Israeli products from Israeli settlers. The report was put together by 22 NGOs, including Christian Aid and the International Federation for Human Rights, which all work in the occupied Palestinian territories. The organizations have accused the EU of aiding settlers by trading with them, but Tel Aviv says the report is based on what it calls unsubstantiated facts. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-102912?start=1194 <p>Car bombings rock Damascus as failed Syrian ceasefire ends, Yemeni prisoners' family members mobilize to demand their release, Bahraini opposition stages anti-regime rallies, and more.</p> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-102912 Israel Defense Forces, United Nations, Israel, Gaza, Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel, Tehran, Eid al-Adha, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Palestinians, Syrian Civil War Presenter, Male #1 The Israeli newspaper Haaretz revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman warned the European Union's High Commissioner for Foreign Affairs, Catherine Ashton, of the consequences the National Authority will face if it insists on seeking an observer status for Palestine at the United Nations. Presenter, Male #1 The Israeli newspaper reported that an official, described as a heavyweight in the Israeli government, stated that Netanyahu and Lieberman said that this move will be a step toward changing the rules of the game to push for unilateral Israeli procedures. The newspaper quoted Lieberman saying that Israel will completely sever all collaboration with President Mahmoud Abbas as it did with his predecessor, Yasser Arafat. Presenter, Male #1 To talk more about this subject, we are joined over the phone by the President of the Democratic Front for Peace and Equality, Mr. Mohammed Barakeh, from the city of al-Nasira. Blessed holiday, Mr.Barakeh. How would you explain the statements of Lieberman and Netanyahu? Guest, Male #2 Greetings to you, and to our Palestinian people. We hope to be able to celebrate this blessed holiday in a better environment, and to embark on the path of ending the occupation and establishing our state. Lieberman and Netanyahu's statements are not surprising at all. We don't think one can rely on these two officials to launch any new political process. It seems that their alliance under one list in the upcoming elections of the Knesset, which will be held on January 22nd, is a practically a declaration of war on any solution or peaceful settlement. Guest, Male #2 Their list represents a policy of aggression. Lieberman and Netanyahu's discourse on what they call the dangers of accepting Palestine as an observer member state at the United Nations points that they panicking over this move since it changes the reference points of the negotiations. Guest, Male #2 Palestinian land is not a disputed land, and Israel won't be able to claim it is willing to renounce this piece of land. It is recognized by the United Nations as an occupied country. This changes all the rules of the game, and this is what Netanyahu does not want. Guest, Male #2 The other issue is they fear accepting Palestine as an observer state at the United Nations because it change its ability to maneuver in the framework of international institutions, such as the International Court of Justice, the Criminal Court, and others. I think this opposition means that Israel wants to continue to practice its crimes on the Palestinian people with impunity. I believe that these two officials are cause for concern for the Palestinian people. http://news.linktv.org/videos/anti-regime-iranian-tv-channel-launched-in-london?start=0 A TV station that aims to give a voice to opponents of the Iranian regime made its debut in London Thursday night. Raha TV, whose founder says he wants to "decapitate" the regime, went on air just days after the European Union banned Press TV and 18 other state-run Iranian stations.<br /> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:54:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/anti-regime-iranian-tv-channel-launched-in-london Iran, Politics of Iran, European Union, Press TV, London, Satellite television, Radio broadcasting, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Television station, Russia Today A TV station that aims to give a voice to opponents of the Iranian regime made its debut in London Thursday night. Raha TV, whose founder says he wants to "decapitate" the regime, went on air just days after the European Union banned Press TV and 18 other state-run Iranian stations. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-102512?start=670 <p>Syrian regime declares conditional truce as Islamist group rejects holiday ceasefire, Israel calls Sudan a terrorist state after Khartoum holds Tel Aviv responsible for air strike, both US presidential candidates pledge to continue drone assassinations, and more.</p> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-102512 Israel, Catherine Ashton, African Union, Salam Fayyad, Hamas, Eid al-Adha, Ceasefire, Air strike, Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority, Palestinians Presenter, Female #1 The Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority, Dr. Salam Fayyad, announced a new action plan that will set out the objectives of bilateral relations with the European Union. The announcement came after Fayyad held negotiations with the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs Catherine Ashton. The plan aims to specify the relationship between the European Union and the Palestinian Authority for the next five years. Reporter, Female #2 During her Middle Eastern tour, the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs Catherine Ashton headed to Ramallah. Ashton concluded her negotiations with the Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority, Dr. Salam Fayyad, by agreeing to a new action plan that aims to determine the bilateral relations between the European Union and Palestine for the next five years. Guest, Male #1 (Dr. Salam Fayyad, Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority) This plan represents our quest for a strategic partnership with the European Union. Palestinians view this partnership as very important to attaining just and durable peace in our region, which includes the establishment of a fully sovereign, democratic, and viable Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Reporter, Female #2 Fayyad took advantage of the opportunity to express his deep gratitude for the European Union's support of the Palestinian Authority. Ashton viewed the plan as a new phase in a partnership she described as distinct. Ashton added that such a plan reflects the European Union's response to the changes in the region. Guest, Female #3 (Catherine Ashton, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs) We believe in a two state solution, and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and a safe Israeli state. We will continue to work towards this goal in the coming days. Reporter, Female #2 The new plan includes funds and economic development aid to sustain the Palestinian Authority. The action plan also provides a work program between the European Union and the Palestinian Authority in various sectors, including internal affairs, trade, energy, water and transportation. The first similar agreement between the two sides was signed in 2005. It was renewed until a new action plan was drafted. Janay Boulos, BBC. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-102312?start=1210 Libya struggles to rein in militias a year after Gaddafi's fall, Qatari emir breaks siege on Gaza in "historic" visit, US presidential candidates spar over who can inflict greatest suffering on Iranians, and more.<br /> Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:12:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-102312 Syria, Syrian Civil War, US presidential election debates, 2012, Nuclear program of Iran, Israel, Iran, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, United States, US presidential election debates Presenter, Female #1 The issue of blocking Syrian satellite channels is raising questions. Reporter, Male #1 Once again, Syrian media is under attack. Journalists are being targeted, and media institutions are being suspended from satellite broadcasting systems. The Syrian government announced that the administration of the European satellite Hotbird blocked Syrian TV and the Drama channel, implementing previous sanctions imposed by the Arab League and the European Union on Syrian media. It forced those involved to invite their viewers to get the signal from the Russian satellite. Reporter, Male #1 This decision raised a series of questions in Syria revolving around the issues of freedom of the media, double standards, and how some express anger over the jamming of some channels, while others decide to cancel official media outlets without any credible reasons. Guest, Male #2 As media professionals and researchers, we see many media channels in the world, some of which are also insulting and immoral, but they're available on satellite. At the same time, a voice is silenced, like the voices of the Syrian satellite channel and the Drama channel. If we were to say the Syrian satellite channel is insulting, then why was the Drama channel also blocked? What does that channel offer? What does the Drama channel offer in general? The problem lies in the double standards that are used. There are clear, honest, and absolute double standards. Guest, Male #2 The political principles of the West are now being adopted in the media. We are speaking out because we're proud of our media. Our media has been successful, and has developed. It presents a real and rational image. But they just want one voice to be heard: The voice of demagoguery, the voice of the jungle, it's the jungle they represent. Reporter, Male #1 It is surprising that the Drama satellite channel was blocked, a channel that only broadcasts art shows. Guest, Male #3 Syrian journalists and Syrian TV personnel say that had it not been for the power and influence of the satellite channel, which broadcasts the truth, then serious efforts to block it would not have been exerted by Arab and Western satellite providers. http://news.linktv.org/videos/violent-clashes-in-athens-as-latest-general-strike-paralyzes-greece?start=0 The latest demonstrations against austerity measures in Greece have led to some clashes between protesters and police. Four thousand officers have been deployed to protect parliament and government ministries. Thousands of people have been gathering in central Athens amid a general strike, the second major walkout in three weeks. A 65-year-old activist at the demonstration died of an apparent heart attack. He was not thought to have been close to the main clashes with police. Many protesters want to send a clear message to EU leaders saying "no" to further austerity. Ships have stayed in port, public transport in the capital has been disrupted, hospitals have been operating on emergency-only, while public offices and many shops have remained closed. Several marches have been planned to coincide with the 24-hour stoppage, called by the two largest unions. Greece is planning 11.5 billion euros of cuts to secure its next batch of bailout aid. With the country due to run out of money next month, the government feels it has little choice but to implement the cuts which include a drastic reduction in welfare and health spending. <br /> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:22:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/violent-clashes-in-athens-as-latest-general-strike-paralyzes-greece 2010-2012 Greek Protests, Greek government-debt crisis, Anti-austerity protests, Athens, Greece, General strike, Molotov cocktail, Riot police, Tear gas, Protest The latest demonstrations against austerity measures in Greece have led to some clashes between protesters and police. Four thousand officers have been deployed to protect parliament and government ministries. Thousands of people have been gathering in central Athens amid a general strike, the second major walkout in three weeks. A 65-year-old activist at the demonstration died of an apparent heart attack. He was not thought to have been close to the main clashes with police. Many protesters want to send a clear message to EU leaders saying "no" to further austerity. Ships have stayed in port, public transport in the capital has been disrupted, hospitals have been operating on emergency-only, while public offices and many shops have remained closed. Several marches have been planned to coincide with the 24-hour stoppage, called by the two largest unions. Greece is planning 11.5 billion euros of cuts to secure its next batch of bailout aid. With the country due to run out of money next month, the government feels it has little choice but to implement the cuts which include a drastic reduction in welfare and health spending. http://news.linktv.org/videos/europe-calls-out-nosy-google-on-privacy?start=0 European regulators are demanding that Google clarify its Internet privacy policy, and pushing the company to make it easier for users to protect personal information. The California search giant aims to consolidate and control user data it collects across its multiplying services, such as Gmail and YouTube.&nbsp; Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/europe-calls-out-nosy-google-on-privacy Google, Internet privacy, Gmail, Privacy, European Union, YouTube, Privacy law, Paris, Associated Press European regulators are demanding that Google clarify its Internet privacy policy, and pushing the company to make it easier for users to protect personal information. The California search giant aims to consolidate and control user data it collects across its multiplying services, such as Gmail and YouTube. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101612?start=205 <p>France continues push for military intervention in Mali, Iran slams new EU sanctions as illegal, unwise and inhuman, former Bosnian Serb leader denies accusations at war crimes tribunal, and more.</p> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101612 Sanctions against Iran, European Union, Israel, Syrian Civil War, Syria, Mali, Moshe Dayan, Radovan Karadžić, Investigation into the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, Refugees of the Syrian civil war Presenter, Male #1 The leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, confirmed that the attempts of the West to subjugate the Iranian population will fail. During a meeting with a number of officials in northeast Iran's province of Khorasan, Ayatollah Khamenei said the Iranian people are stronger than all the games the West is playing, adding that Western claims that Iran abandoned the negotiations is a lie. He said Tehran did not abandon the negotiations, including those regarding its nuclear program. Ayatollah Khamenei warned of getting pulled into the disinformation that is being waged by Zionist institutions that control the Western media. Presenter, Male #1 Iran considered the European sanctions imposed on it as illegal and inhuman, because they target the Iranian people. China also rejected the new embargo, saying it does not help solve the issues, but further complicates them. The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs Catherine Ashton said she is hoping that intensifying the pressure on Iran will persuade the country to make concessions, and resume negotiations soon. Reporter, Male #2 The European Union's decision to impose new sanctions on Iran, hitting the banking, maritime shipping, and industrial sectors, under the pretext of its peaceful nuclear program, was confronted by the reactions of Iranian officials. Iran, which has been facing collective forms of sanctions since the victory of its Islamic revolution and before possessing a nuclear program, is still facing unilateral sanctions under the pretext of this program. This renders these sanctions illegal and inhuman, since they target the Iranian population. Guest, Male #3 (Ramin Mehmanparast, Iranian Deputy Foreign Ministry Spokesman) Iran presented a package of proposals to the P5+1 group at the Moscow meeting. European nations have regarded it as comprehensive and constructive. We have requested a response to the proposals, but they have yet to provide an answer. Sadly, instead of pursuing negotiations, they reverted to repeating their past mistakes. They think that by applying pressure and using threats, they will accomplish gains during the negotiations. But we invite them to stop these practices and to return to positive negotiations. The opportunity is available to settle the issues in a manner that guarantees our legitimate rights, and removes the doubts of Western nations. Reporter, Male #2 Iranian officials confirmed that EU sanctions will affect European nations first, saying the policies of the West will not affect the solid Iranian economy. Rather, they will propel Iran to focus on self-sufficiency in all fields, and to push for scientific advancement to fill the shortage in the country. Guest, Male #4 (Dr. Haidar Borshahrdani, Iranian Parliament National Security Committee Member) The Iranian economy is very solid, and will not be affected by Western sanctions. We will turn these sanctions into an opportunity to fulfill self-sufficiency in different fields. European citizens and companies will be harmed by these sanctions, especially as the winter is approaching, and they will be deprived from a large portion of Iranian gas. Reporter, Male #2 China rejected the European sanctions on Iran. Guest, Male #5 (Hong Lei, China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson) We oppose unilateral sanctions against Iran. We think that using sanctions to place pressure cannot solve the Iranian nuclear issue in an essential manner. They could further complicate the issue, and escalate the confrontation. We hope all concerned parties will show flexibility, increase communication, and aim for a new round of negotiations as soon as possible. Reporter, Male #2 This new round of Western sanctions on Iran included adding Iranian Minister of Energy Majid Namjou to a list of figures whose assets are being frozen, and restricted from traveling. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101612?start=434 <p>France continues push for military intervention in Mali, Iran slams new EU sanctions as illegal, unwise and inhuman, former Bosnian Serb leader denies accusations at war crimes tribunal, and more.</p> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101612 Sanctions against Iran, European Union, Israel, Syrian Civil War, Syria, Mali, Moshe Dayan, Radovan Karadžić, Investigation into the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, Refugees of the Syrian civil war Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the European Union for ratcheting up sanctions against Iran. The comment came ahead of Netanyahu's annual meeting in Jerusalem with EU ambassadors to Israel. Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said that failure by the EU to do so would be tantamount to the West's failure to stop Hitler in the 1930s. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101512?start=563 <p>Philippines and Muslim separatists sign preliminary peace pact, NATO air strike kills three children in southern Afghanistan, "Yalla Vote" mobilizes Arab-American community to vote in presidential election, and more.</p> Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101512 Benjamin Netanyahu, Syria, Barack Obama, Taliban, Moro Islamic Liberation Front, Hot Bird, Eutelsat, Helmand Province, Arab American Institute, Syrian Civil War Presenter, Female #1 In Syria, the battles are continuing as new sanctions were imposed by the European Union. Damascus denies using cluster bombs in the conflict, and assures that it does not own these types of bombs. And on a tour to the region, UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi is delivering Iranian proposals to solve the Syrian crisis. Reporter, Female #2 UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi denies he suggested sending a peacekeeping force to Syria. Ibrahimi's statement was issued from Baghdad, which he traveled to with Iranian proposals, and where he met with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Al-Maliki called on Brahimi to take action quickly to preserve Syria's unity and the security of the region, as he warned the UN-Arab League envoy of Syria's crisis, considering it a danger to its people, neighbors, and world peace. Reporter, Female #2 Brahimi had met with a number of Iranian officials and received Iranian proposals, which according to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian includes a transition phase in Syria under the supervision of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that would lead to presidential and parliamentary elections. The proposals also includes ending the violence, implementing a cease-fire, and an end to sending weapons and endorsing armed groups, and conducting a national dialogue between the opposition and the government. Guest, Male #1 (Lakhdar Brahimi, UN-Arab League Envoy) There are some ideas in your proposals which can help by adding to that forwarded by other nations who are also important with regards to the Syrian situation. Reporter, Female #2 French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius announced that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov informed France that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will never leave and will remain until further notice, noting that Russia's stance in favor of al-Assad is becoming increasingly stubborn. Fabius' words came after a European Union meeting imposing additional sanctions on Syrian figures and companies. In Doha, the opposition General Secretariat of the Syrian National Council held meetings presided by Abdelbaset Sieda to discuss the situation on the ground and the political situation in Syria, in addition to relief efforts for refugees. Reporter, Female #2 At the Turkish border, the new confrontation was with planes. Ankara said that its military fighter jets forced an Armenian plane to land in the eastern part of the country to search it before heading to the Syrian city of Aleppo. The Armenian Yerevan was quick to deny the stance by announcing that the Armenian cargo plane was transporting humanitarian aid to Syria, and had asked permission to use Turkish airspace beforehand, and that it was agreed that it would land in a Turkish airport. Reporter, Female #2 On the ground, Syrian opposition websites posted scenes of a massacre that it said occurred in Daraya in the countryside of Damascus by the Syrian regime. In Aleppo, eight soldiers from the regime's army were killed in an attack by a booby-trapped car that opponents had set up at a Syrian army checkpoint at the entrance of the city. In Idlib, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that clashes are continuing for the third consecutive day near the largest military base in the region, the Wadi Daif base in Maarat al-Numaan. Reporter, Female #2 On the other hand, Syrian TV said that Bashar al-Assad issued a decree to form a committee to repair the Great Umayyad Mosque in Aleppo, which is the oldest historical Islamic landmark in Syria, and was burned due to clashes in the mosque. Syrian TV showed images from inside the mosque and said that opposition fighters had wreaked havoc to its contents, as opposition websites denied that the Free Army had lost control of the mosque. http://news.linktv.org/videos/controversy-after-european-union-awarded-nobel-peace-prize?start=0 The European Union has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. There were gasps of surprise when the announcement was made in the Norwegian capital, Oslo.The EU was chosen over other contenders that included the founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Egyptian activist Wael Ghonim. Al Jazeera's Tim Friend reports. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:18:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/controversy-after-european-union-awarded-nobel-peace-prize Nobel Peace Prize, European Union, Anti-austerity protests, José Manuel Barroso, 2010-2012 Greek Protests, 2011-2013 Spanish Protests, Norwegian Nobel Committee, Romano Prodi, Thorbjørn Jagland, Euro The European Union has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. There were gasps of surprise when the announcement was made in the Norwegian capital, Oslo.The EU was chosen over other contenders that included the founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Egyptian activist Wael Ghonim. Al Jazeera's Tim Friend reports. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101212?start=782 <p>Anti-Morsi slogans lead to clashes between Islamists and liberals in Tahrir Square, African Union forces expand control outside of Mogadishu, Saudi Arabia ranks as world's second-worst country for women, and more.</p> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101212 Taliban, Israel, Islamism, Afghanistan, Tahrir Square, Women's rights in Saudi Arabia, Ghazni Province, Jalalabad Airport, Bahrain Uprising, Nobel Peace Prize The European Union has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize at a time when it has been battling problems from within. The Nobel committee said that the Union has contributed to the advancement of peace, reconciliation, democracy, and human rights in Europe for over six decades, while acknowledging the EU's current financial problems and social unrest. http://news.linktv.org/videos/merkels-symbolic-visit-angers-austerity-hit-greeks?start=0 Greeks who are angry about austerity measures being imposed on their country by the European Union and IMF in return for a financial bailout are protesting against a visit to Athens by Germany's Angela Merkel. But CNN's Mathew Chance says the German chancellor's visit to Greece demonstrates how much she wants to keep the eurozone together. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:28:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/merkels-symbolic-visit-angers-austerity-hit-greeks 2010-2012 Greek Protests, Greek government-debt crisis, Angela Merkel, Greece, Anti-austerity protests, Eurozone, Athens, Riot police, International Monetary Fund (IMF), European Union Greeks who are angry about austerity measures being imposed on their country by the European Union and IMF in return for a financial bailout are protesting against a visit to Athens by Germany's Angela Merkel. But CNN's Mathew Chance says the German chancellor's visit to Greece exemplifies how much she wants to keep the eurozone together. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-100512?start=982 <p>Thousands of Jordanians take part in Friday protests despite king's dissolution of parliament, Israeli forces clash with worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Syrian rebels down military plane on outskirts of Damascus, and more.</p> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-100512 Syrian Civil War, Syria, Nuclear program of Iran, Syria-Turkey relations, Palestinians, Benjamin Netanyahu, Politics of Turkey, Sanctions against Iran, Damascus, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Presenter, Male #1 Haaretz newspaper reported that the European Union's decision to consider a number of settlements as illegal, and deprive them of tax breaks, fostered Israeli outrage countrywide. The Israeli Foreign Ministry claimed that the European Union suddenly ended the long and ongoing negotiations around this subject, and made a decision unilaterally. Reporter, Male #2 After leaks from the media about the EU decision to oblige shop owners to place a label on products coming from Israeli settlements, worry began creep into the Israeli government. They fear the implementation of this decision and its consequences may add insult to injury, a reference to the economic crisis that Israel has been suffering this year. Guest, Male #3 (Salah Haniyeh, Palestinian Society for Consumer Protection) This is an important message. It started in the year 2000. The European Union is preventing tariff cuts to settlement products. However, this issue escalated, where it has become necessary to label these products. It is an important message of solidarity with the Palestinian people. It is a message that insists that settlements are illegitimate and illegal. And not only are they rejected internationally, they are rejected by Palestine. This is a victory to the Palestinian people in light of the obstructions on the political front. Reporter, Male #2 Media sources mentioned that Danish Foreign Minister Villy Sovndal is leading an initiative to apply rules that force European chain stores to place clear labels on Israeli settlement products. This initiative is based on a decision made last May, with consensus from foreign ministers of European Union countries. Guest, Male #4 (Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary-General of the Palestinian National Initiative) I am sure that what will happen is a big development in the campaign to support the Palestinian people. We see today as a match and combination of the Palestinian popular resistance with the solidarity movement and the sanctions imposed on Israel. There is no other way to change the balance of power. There is no other way to liberate the Palestinian people from this slavery, represented by the Israeli apartheid regime. Reporter, Male #2 Israeli concerns about the European Union adopting this decision are increasing. In the future, this may end up encouraging a complete boycott of all Israeli products, including those produced in Israel. Reporter, Male #2 It is a new blow to Israel from those who believe in our people's legitimate rights, and those who despise this oppressive occupier's policies. This blow was only possible through Palestinian diplomatic activities on a global level. From Ramallah, Haroun Amaireh, Palestine TV. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-100212?start=862 <p>Jewish extremists storm Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque, Somalia's al-Shabab claims responsibility for blasts in "liberated" Kismayo, Iranian rial falls to all-time low as Western sanctions take hold, and more.</p> Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-100212 Politics of Israel, Taliban, Afghanistan, Mahmoud Abbas, Israel Defense Forces, Israel, Muslim, United States, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Kismayo The United States has called on European governments to help stop the Palestinian Authority's attempt to upgrade its status at the United Nations to that of a non-member state. The Guardian newspaper cited a US memorandum to EU governments describing PA President Mahmoud Abbas's UN maneuver as "extremely counterproductive," and warned of significant negative consequences for the PA, including financial penalties. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-092812?start=1083 <p>Kenyan forces surround al-Shabab militants' final stronghold, Bahrainis stage massive marches on the "Friday of Rage," Palestinians shrug off Abbas's bid for UN statehood, and more.</p> Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-092812 UN General Assembly, Israel, Syrian Civil War, Palestinians, Syria, Nuclear program of Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu, Iran, Kismayo, Bahrain Uprising Meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly debates, European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton spoke with foreign ministers of the P5 states, representing the permanent members of the Security Council, and Germany's Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle. The discussions were topped by the situation in Syria and the stalled peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, although Ashton said that the nuclear threat posed by Iran again took center stage. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-092712?start=765 The UN expects the number of Syrian refugees in the surrounding countries of Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Turkey to rise to 700,000 by the end of 2012, amid fears of a humanitarian crisis due to lack of access to those in need of aid, reports Al Jazeera. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-092712 UN General Assembly, Syrian Civil War, Palestinians, Iran, Syria, Israel, Nuclear program of Iran, United Nations, Ramin Mehmanparast, 2012 South Sudan–Sudan border conflict Presenter, Female #1 The Syrian Network for Human Rights said that 31 people were killed today in shelling by Syrian regime forces on different areas. Presenter, Male #1 According to local coordination committees, artillery shelling has resumed on several neighborhoods of Deir az-Zour. Activists spoke of shelling that targeted Kafranbel in Idlib, and the Kallasa neighborhood in the center of Aleppo. They also reported the outbreak of clashes between the two armies, the regime's army and the Free Army, near Neirab Airport in Aleppo. Reporter, Male #2 Activists say that the city of Zabadani, in the Damascus countryside, has been pounded by artillery for over 80 days. Regime tanks are stationed atop two mountains overlooking the city, putting all of its neighborhoods in the line of fire. Reporter, Male #2 Around 100 shells fell on several areas this morning. Yesterday, a total of 400 shells were counted. In Homs, a scene without shelling might appear unnatural, since activists say the areas there are shelled daily. Among them are al-Ghant, al-Rastan, and both neighborhoods of Jobar and al-Sultaniyya. Reporter, Male #2 Conditions have not changed in the city of Abu Kamal. The shelling continues. In Khan Shaykhun in Idlib, wherever the camera is pointed, it captures images of shells pounding the town. In Hama, Aleppo Street has been subjected to an assault operation by regime forces since this morning. In the nearby neighborhood of Mashael al-Arbaeen, bulldozers and heavy machinery were demolishing homes. Activists say that the homes belong to families whose only guilt is supporting the revolution. Presenter, Male #1 Given this climate, the United Nations expect the number of Syrian refugees in surrounding countries to rise to 700,000 by the end of the current year, 2012. Presenter, Female #1 This figure greatly exceeds previous estimates by the High Commissioner for Refugees at the United Nations. The regional coordinator for the commissioner said the refugees who escaped the crisis that has been ongoing in their country for 18 months, are centered in four countries that neighbor Syria: Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Turkey. The commissioner will present a comprehensive plan regarding the refugees after they are finished with the registration procedures, which are taking place in the camps in the aforementioned countries. Presenter, Male #1 On the humanitarian level, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid at the European Union, Kristalina Georgieva, said that the escalating violence in Syria, and the difficulty of reaching civilians in need, hinder the distribution of humanitarian aid in the country. Presenter, Female #1 The European Union estimates that 2.5 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian aid, among them 1.2 million who fled their homes. Presenter, Male #1 The European Union official highlighted the need for further ease of movement within Syria, so that the Union can boost its efforts. She stressed the dire need to hold higher-level negotiations that would allow aid workers to reach the needy, especially since there seems to be no horizon to the end of the crisis, and since the winter season is approaching. Presenter, Female #1 Despite the fact that the European Union has provided 287 million dollars for humanitarian efforts in Syria, Georgieva asserted the need for further donations to meet the growing needs. Presenter, Male #1 All of the sides in the conflict also renewed their calls to adhere to international law. This would allow relief workers to reach conflict zones to evacuate civilians and the injured. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-092412?start=696 <p>Jihadist group claims responsibility for deadly Egypt-Israel border attack, the two Sudans move towards deal as UN deadline expires, Cairo's graffiti revolutionaries repaint whitewashed murals, and more.</p> Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-092412 Israel, Syrian Civil War, Damascus, Syria, Human rights, Sinai Peninsula, 2012 South Sudan–Sudan border conflict, Egyptian Revolution, Ehud Olmert, Nuclear program of Iran One of the main issues of the 67th UN General Assembly meeting in New York this week is the Iranian nuclear program. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is already in New York. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon made a point to welcome the Iranian president to the UN headquarters, but reportedly warned Ahmadinejad against fiery rhetoric. Western countries have called for the European Union to place more sanctions on Iran in an effort to curb its nuclear program. Other issues on the agenda are a special Security Council meeting on Syria, and another Palestinian Authority bid for statehood in the UN. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-091312?start=537 In Syria, shelling continues in Aleppo and Damascus, as UN-Arab League Special Envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi, arrived in Syria in his first visit since assuming his post, Future TV reports. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-091312 United States, Israel, Iran, 2012 US diplomatic missions attacks, Nuclear program of Iran, Islam, Tehran, International Atomic Energy Agency, Bahrain, Palestinians Presenter, Male #1 In Syria, Assad's brigades continued their barbaric bombing of several areas, using fighter jets and artillery. On the other hand, the Free Syrian Army achieved a notable advancement in the Maidan neighborhood in central Aleppo, according to military sources and witnesses. Reporter, Male #2 Rockets, shells, and massacres. All of them spell a single word: Killing. Dozens of people were killed or injured after two buildings were completely destroyed by explosive barrels dropped by Assad's planes on the al-Mayser neighborhood in Aleppo. The bombardment also targeted the neighborhoods of al-Sukkari and al-Qaterji, as well as other areas in Aleppo's countryside. Reporter, Male #2 In a new development, the Free Syrian Army announced the expansion of its control in Aleppo after seizing two security posts in the al-Maidan and al-Sheikh neighborhoods. Activists said that clashes erupted between the Free Syrian Army and the regime army in the al-Maidan, al-Sheikh, and Arqoub neighborhoods. Guest, Male #3 Members of the Free Syrian Army destroyed one of statues of the late Hafez al-Assad. Reporter, Male #2 In Damascus, al-Assad's brigades and shabeha resumed their shelling of the capital's southern neighborhoods, including al-Hajar al-Aswad, al-Qadam, and al-Tadamon. In addition, regime forces and shabeha used bulldozers to demolish residents' homes in the Qabun neighborhood. The rebels said regime forces assassinated former Member of Parliament Ahmad al-Turk, and kidnapped four members of his family, in Harasta in the countryside of Damascus. Meanwhile, a number of Syrian brigades announced the formation of a unified front called the Syrian Liberation Front. Reporter, Male #2 In Idlib Province, regime shelling sparked fires in a number of buildings. In the town of Qastoun in Hama's countryside, Assad's tanks indiscriminately shelled the residents' homes. In Deir az-Zour, dozens were killed in a raid by the regime air force using Russian-made MiG planes on a school housing refugees in the town of al-Souaia. The shelling resulted in the deaths of two families, including women and children. Several neighborhoods in Deir az-Zour and al-Bukamal also came under shelling. Presenter, Female #1 On the political front, the UN-Arab League envoy, Lakhdar Brahimi, arrived in Syria in his first visit since assuming his post. He met with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem, and he is scheduled to meet with President Bashar al-Assad. Brahimi said that he realizes the difficulty of his mission, but vows to do everything in his power to assist the Syrian people. Presenter, Male #1 During a visit to the European Union's headquarters, Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi reiterated that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad must step down. Guest, Male #4 We insist that the regime must change in Syria. That's what we have agreed upon with the European Union today, that we are all against what's being perpetrated by the regime, not only in words and statements, but also with persistence and action. It will take all kinds of pressure on this regime in order to allow Syrians to decide for themselves. This regime has no place in Syria after the killings and bloodshed committed against Syrians.