http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Netherlands) en-us Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:19:00 -0800 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/in-landmark-case-dutch-find-shell-liable-for-nigeria-oil-spill?start=0 A Dutch court has ordered Shell to pay damages to a Nigerian farmer whose livelihood was ruined by oil spilled from one of its pipelines. Three similar claims were dismissed in the closely watched case, seen as a test for legal action against multinational companies for the activities of their foreign subsidiaries.<br /> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:19:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/in-landmark-case-dutch-find-shell-liable-for-nigeria-oil-spill Shell Nigeria, Oil spill, Shell, Multinational corporation, Nigeria, Niger Delta, Petroleum industry, Friends of the Earth, The Hague, Oil A Dutch court has ordered Shell to pay damages to a Nigerian farmer whose livelihood was ruined by oil spilled from one of its pipelines. Three similar claims were dismissed in the closely watched case, seen as a test for legal action against multinational companies for the activities of their foreign subsidiaries. http://news.linktv.org/videos/dutch-queen-beatrix-abdicating-to-make-way-for-son?start=0 Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands is stepping aside so her 45-year-old son, Prince Willem-Alexander, can move up to the throne. "I am not abdicating because the position was too hard on me, but because of my belief that the responsibility of this country has to be in the hands of a new generation," said the queen, who turns 75 Thursday.&nbsp; Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:38:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/dutch-queen-beatrix-abdicating-to-make-way-for-son Beatrix of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Politics of the Netherlands, Hereditary monarchy, Euronews Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands is stepping aside so her 45-year-old son, Prince Willem-Alexander, can move up to the throne. "I am not abdicating because the position was too hard on me, but because of my belief that the responsibility of this country has to be in the hands of a new generation," said the queen, who turns 75 Thursday. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-112012?start=882 <p>Britain recognizes Syria's opposition council as armed groups commit atrocities in Aleppo, Israel escalates its aggression against Gaza as ceasefire looms, clashes in Mohamed Mahmoud Street highlight lack of justice in post-revolution Egypt, and more.</p> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-112012 Gaza–Israel conflict, Israel, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Gaza City, Syrian Civil War, Iraqi people, Ceasefire, Israel Defense Forces, Ankara, Iraq Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu says that Turkey's talks with NATO member states to deploy a Patriot missile system along its border with Syria are now in their final stages. Ankara says the deployment of missiles is necessary to counter what it sees as potential military threats from Syria. Only the US, the Netherlands, and Germany have the appropriate Patriot missile system available. http://news.linktv.org/videos/deck-the-halls-with-yowls-of-racism-over-black-peter?start=0 The Dutch are thrilled about Saint Nicolas, but as for his assistant Black Peter, not so much. The tradition of the scary black aide who tracks naughty children was born when "people thought that black people were worth less than white people," said a protester. One Peter defender insisted the assistant is black because he goes down sooty chimneys &mdash; an activity that doesn't affect St. Nick's appearance. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:54:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/deck-the-halls-with-yowls-of-racism-over-black-peter Zwarte Piet, Racism, Netherlands, Christmas, Santa Claus, Euronews The Dutch are thrilled about Saint Nicolas, but as for his assistant Black Peter, not so much. The tradition of the scary black aide who tracks naughty children was born when "people thought that black people were worth less than white people," said a protester. One Peter defender insisted the assistant is black because he goes down sooty chimneys — an activity that doesn't affect St. Nick's appearance. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-101612?start=667 <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 Relatives of the victims of the Srebrenica massacre say that Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic is trying to fool the world, following his courtroom declaration that he should be rewarded for trying to avoid war in Bosnia. Karadzic is currently being tried at the Yugoslav War Crimes Court for some of the worst atrocities in Europe since World War II. Families of the victims sued the Netherlands at the European Court of Human Rights over a Dutch court ruling that said that United Nations peacekeeping forces were immune from prosecution over their failure to prevent the massacre. http://news.linktv.org/videos/facebook-party-sparks-riots-in-netherlands?start=0 A Facebook party turned into riots as over 3,000 people descended on Haren, in northern Holland, after a girl accidentally made her party event public and the invitation went viral. Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:03:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/facebook-party-sparks-riots-in-netherlands Netherlands, Facebook, Riot, Riot control, Social media, Privacy, ITN News A Facebook party turned into riots as over 3,000 people descended on Haren, in northern Holland, after a girl accidentally made her party event public and the invitation went viral. http://news.linktv.org/videos/amsterdam-residents-react-to-red-light-district-clean-up-attempts?start=0 Amsterdam, famous for its tolerant attitudes toward drugs and prostitution, is clamping down on these activities by revoking licenses from some coffee shops and brothels. Authorities say they are aiming to prevent human trafficking and money laundering. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:15:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/amsterdam-residents-react-to-red-light-district-clean-up-attempts Amsterdam, De Wallen, Human trafficking, Prostitution, Red light district, Netherlands, Illegal drug trade, Money laundering, Sex worker, Politics of the Netherlands Amsterdam, famous for its tolerant attitudes toward drugs and prostitution, is clamping down on these activities by revoking licenses from some coffee shops and brothels. Legislation passed earlier this year will ban tourists from the country's coffee shops, and another law currently moving through parliament would raise the minimum age for sex workers from 18 to 21, among other new restrictions. Authorities say they are aiming to prevent human trafficking and money laundering, but critics claim the city's government is more interested in raising revenues. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-042412?start=235 Amnesty International condemned discrimination against Muslims in European countries, calling on European governments to exert more efforts to counter negative Muslim stereotypes that fuel discrimination, reports Al-Alam. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-042412 Amnesty International, Cairo, Egypt, Israel, Syria, Salva Kiir Mayardit, 2012 South Sudan–Sudan border conflict, Islam in Europe, Syrian Civil War, Israeli settlement Presenter, Female #1 Amnesty International condemned the discrimination against Muslims in European countries, and the prejudice used against them for political gains. In its report, the organization called on European governments to exert more efforts to counter negative Muslim stereotypes that fuel discrimination. Reporter, Male #1 This is not the first time an international organization denounces discrimination against Muslims in Europe, which includes Britain and France, that consider themselves the cradle of freedom and democracy. In its recent report titled "Choice and Prejudice: Discrimination against Muslims in Europe", Amnesty International examined the situation of Muslims in Spain, Belgium, France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. The report called on European governments to exert more efforts to confront negative stereotypes against Muslims, which fuels discrimination, especially in employment and education. Reporter, Male #1 Amnesty International criticized political parties in European countries for encouraging employment prejudice against Muslims in their quest for votes, instead of addressing the problem. The report points to the suffering endured by Muslim women who are denied employment, and barred from going to school because of their adherence to wearing the hijab and traditional forms of dress, such as the veil. Men are also dismissed from their workplaces simply for growing a beard. The organization stressed that wearing religious or cultural clothing and carrying religious symbols is part of the right to freedom of expression. It also criticized the ban on clothes worn by Muslims, such as the hijab, and described the ban as the wrong approach. Reporter, Male #1 The report criticized France, which barred Muslim women from wearing the hijab in public spaces a year ago, noting the ban harms the opportunity to educate girls and violates their right to free expression. The organization denounced the restraints on the Muslims' freedom to pray and worship, especially in Switzerland, which adopted a ban on the construction of minarets on the Muslims' mosques. It added that Spain, and specifically its eastern region of Catalonia, does not have suitable places of worship, pushing Muslims to pray on the streets. Amnesty International noted that Muslims face a very high unemployment rate in Europe, especially women of foreign origin, because laws against discrimination are not enforced. In the same context, the human rights organization indicated the governments of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands allow employers to discriminate against Muslims on the basis that religious or cultural symbols could upset their clients or colleagues. And this is a blatant violation of European legislation. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-041312?start=33 <p>Pakistan demands immediate end to US drone strikes, thousands of Egyptians rally against Mubarak-era candidates, opposition tests Syria's ceasefire with peaceful protests, and more.</p> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-041312 Friday prayers, Nuclear program of Iran, Pakistan, Iran, P5+1, Israel, Saif al-Islam, Drone attacks in Pakistan, Mohammed VI of Morocco, 2011-2012 Jordanian Protests Presenter, Male #1 International Criminal Court prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo sent the court's judges a letter asking to refer Libya to the UN Security Council over its failure to extradite Saif al-Islam al-Gaddafi. In addition, Ocampo asked the ICC judges to reject an appeal filed by Libya requesting more time to transfer Saif-al Islam to the Netherlands. Libya wants to try Saif al-Islam on its territory rather than extradite him to the ICC. An arrest warrant was issued against him last June over his involvement in the murder of protestors during the uprising that toppled his father, Muammar al-Gaddafi. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-011912?start=804 <p>Iran downplays Hormuz threat amid fears of military confrontation, battle looms in Yemeni town captured by al-Qaeda, violence continues in Syria as Arab League's mission mandate expires, and more.</p> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-011912 Amsterdam, Iran, Sanctions against Iran, Israel, Yemen Uprising, Syrian Civil War, Asif Ali Zardari, Sahel, Azzun Atma, Portuguese Synagogue (Amsterdam) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hailed the age-old ties between the Jewish people in Holland. Speaking last night from the historic 17th century Portuguese synagogue, Netanyahu also praised his host for standing strong against Iran. Security was tight around the 17th century Portuguese synagogue in Amsterdam's old Jewish quarter. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sarah paid tribute to the Dutch government which Netanyahu said supported Israel's stance for tough sanctions against Iran.