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The Fall of Saigon marked the official end of the Vietnam War. On April 30, 1975, North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, bringing about the unconditional surrender of the South Vietnamese government and reunifying Vietnam under communist rule. In early 1975, North Vietnam launched the Spring Offensive, a massive military campaign aimed at defeating South Vietnam. U.S. forces had largely withdrawn after the 1973 Paris Peace Accords, which were supposed to ensure peace and political resolution. However, fighting resumed almost immediately, and by March 1975, North Vietnamese forces began sweeping through the Central Highlands with little resistance. City after city fell—Ban Me Thuot, then Hue, then Da Nang. The South Vietnamese military, riddled with corruption, low morale, and logistical failures, crumbled quickly. By mid-April, the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) had surrounded Saigon. Panic gripped the city. Over two million residents—government officials, soldiers, and civilians—feared brutal retribution from communist forces. The U.S., which had drastically reduced its presence in Vietnam, prepared to evacuate remaining American personnel and as many South Vietnamese allies as possible. The evacuation was codenamed Operation Frequent Wind. It began in earnest on April 29, as NVA shelling closed Tan Son Nhut Airport. Helicopters became the only viable means of escape. U.S. Marine and Air America helicopters shuttled people from the U.S. Embassy and other buildings in Saigon to ships offshore in the South China Sea. Scenes of desperate Vietnamese civilians scaling embassy walls, clinging to departing helicopters, and crowding onto rooftops became iconic images of the war's chaotic end. During the final days, U.S. Ambassador Graham Martin remained in denial, delaying evacuation and worsening the chaos. Only about 7,000 Vietnamese were airlifted out in time. Tens of thousands more were left behind. On the morning of April 30, the last U.S. Marines guarding the embassy were airlifted out under fire. At around 11:30 AM, North Vietnamese tanks crashed through the gates of the Presidential Palace. President Duong Van Minh, who had been appointed only days earlier in a last-ditch effort to negotiate a peaceful handover, surrendered unconditionally. The war was over. Saigon was renamed Ho Chi Minh City, and the South Vietnamese government ceased to exist. Tens of thousands of former South Vietnamese officials, military officers, and intellectuals were sent to reeducation camps. A mass exodus of refugees began—many fled by boat, leading to the “boat people” crisis in the late 1970s and 1980s. The Fall of Saigon was not just a military collapse but a symbol of the United States' failure to achieve its objectives in Vietnam despite years of fighting, enormous casualties, and massive financial investment. It left a deep scar on American foreign policy and military planning and redefined how the U.S. approached future conflicts. We're grateful to UPMC for Life  for sponsoring this event!

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First, President Trump's special envoy for Ukraine claims Kyiv is prepared to cede territories occupied by Russia to secure a comprehensive ceasefire, though the reported breakthrough comes as the Trump administration signals they will step back from their involvement in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Later in the show—Israel fires a shot across the bow at Syria's new Islamist leaders, striking near the presidential palace in Damascus on Friday after issuing a stern warning regarding sectarian attacks. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold TriTails Premium Beef: Visit https://TryBeef.com/PDB for 2 free Flat Iron steaks with your first box over $250. Plus, for a limited time enjoy 5% off on almost everything site-wide excluding subscriptions and B-stock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says an Israeli strike close to the Presidential Palace in Damascus is a message to Syria's government not to threaten the Druze community. The new Syrian government says any breach of the country's sovereignty is unacceptable -- but Mr Netanyahu insisted that Israel would "not allow" Syrian forces to deploy south of the capital. Sectarian clashes in Syria this week killed dozens of people. Also in the programme: First Canada, now Australia - how the Trump factor is shaping tomorrow's election; and a surprise at the polls for Britain's governing Labour Party. (Photo: Syrian security forces check vehicles at the entrance of Druze town of Sahnaya, Syria, May 1, 2025. Reuters/Yamam Al Shaar)

AP correspondent Laurence Brooks reports on Israeli aistrikes near the presidential palace in Damascus.

When South Vietnam fell to communist forces in 1975, most could not escape. In the last days, the United States airlifted its remaining personnel and some high-ranking Vietnamese officials - but millions were left behind to await their fate. In 2021 Alex Last spoke to one South Vietnamese veteran who remained in Saigon as North Vietnamese forces took the city. Dr Tran Xuan Dung served as a doctor in the South Vietnamese Marines. He would spend three years imprisoned in a "re-education" camp before fleeing with his family in 1978. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: Captured South Vietnamese soldiers outside the Presidential Palace in Saigon. Credit: ADN-Bildarchiv/ullstein bild via Getty Images)

In a nation scarred by years of civil war, the rapid collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in December 2024 marked a pivotal turning point. The Islamist terrorist group, HTS - once linked to Al-Qaeda - led a swift eleven-day offensive that toppled the government seizing key cities, including Damascus.However, this power shift unleashed a wave of sectarian violence with reports indicating that over 1,000 people have been killed in recent clashes, predominantly from the Alawite minority. Christian communities, too, face heightened threats under the new liberated Syria, with incidents of violence and kidnapping causing widespread fear.As HTS consolidates its control, the nation teeters on the brink with international observers expressing deep concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis and the uncertain future of Syria. Independent journalist Collin Mayfield was in Lebanon with Hezbollah when he learned of the Assad regime's collapse. Collin grabbed his gear and crossed into Syria just as HTS seized control.Mr. Mayfield witnessed and recorded Syria during these initial chaotic days. He visited the Damascus Public Hospital and saw corpses with evidence of severe torture, presumably recovered from Sednaya Prison. He encountered survivors from Sednaya Prison at the Ibn Sina Psychiatric Hospital who were severely traumatized. And of course, he visited Sednaya Prison, notoriously known as the “human slaughterhouse,” where he encountered evidence of extensive torture, extreme abuse, and female birth control pills. Collin even documented the Far' Falastin Prison, notorious for sexual violence against women.Collin, thank you for taking the time to share your far-ranging Syrian experience, from Captagon drug factories to encounters with ISIS and HTS Militia at Assad's Presidential Palace. This interview is truly historic. Be sure to watch the video version on YouTube to see Collin's brutally stunning photographs.Order Marc's new book, "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything"Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collin_mayfield/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@collin_mayfieldLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collin-mayfield-b4487a1b0To join the conversation, follow Marc Beckman here: YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTok

The Sudanese army says it has recaptured the presidential palace in the capital Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after almost two years of fighting. We hear from a citizen near Khartoum.Also in the programme: We hear how a single fire, outside Heathrow, paralysed Europe's busiest airport for more than twelve hours; and the peaceful death of the Soviet spy, credited with having stopped a third world war.(Photo: Sudanese army members film themselves inside the presidential palace, Khartoum, Sudan, March 21, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. Social Media via Reuters)

The Sudanese army has recaptured the presidential palace in Khartoum from the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, military leaders have said.The army appears poised to regain control of the capital two years after it was kicked out by its paramilitary rivals, known as the RSF.Also in the programme: Europe's busiest airport, London Heathrow, has been shut down by an electricity cut; we'll hear about the Ukrainian organisation trying to help people flee life under Russian occupation; and why yellow warblers are succumbing to road rage.(Photo shows Sudanese army members celebrate inside the presidential palac in Khartoum, Sudan, March 21, 2025. Credit: Reuters)

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AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on an attack on Chad's presidential palace.

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed it has troops operating in Syrian territory beyond the demilitarized buffer zone between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. It added that its strikes were to prevent weapons falling "into the hands of extremists" as Syria transitions to a post-Assad era. We hear from Damascus and ask how Syria's new rulers are likely to govern? Also on the programme: Investigators continue to interrogate Luigi Mangione, the suspect in New York's health insurance boss killing; and Google's new quantum computer chip is hailed as breakthrough technology, but what can it actually do?(Photo: Abu Mussab al-Halabi, a rebel fighter poses for a photograph after an interview in Presidential Palace, Damascus Credit: Reuters/Amr Abdallah Dalsh)

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On Daybreak Africa: Shots were fired near the presidential palace in Guinea's capital Conakry on Thursday evening, and the army locked down the city center and evacuated. Plus, Kenyan President Ruto asks for more funding for peacekeeping in Haiti and Africa. Sudan's military leader blames the RSF and supporting countries for atrocities in the country's conflict. Meanwhile, Reporters Without Borders calls for protecting community radios in the Sahel – and Doctors Without Borders appeals for more aid for Sudan. We'll have analysis of week three at the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly. Development experts call for empowering African women miners to boost sustainable trade and economic growth. The view of U.S. gun owners remain unchanged by the assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump. For this and more tune in to Daybreak Africa!

For this episode, we're broadcasting from the Presidential Palace of the Republic of Cabo Verde. The Limitless Africa journalists interviewed President José Maria Neves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy is joined by Dr. Susan Madsen to discuss the current gender inequality experienced by girls and women in Utah, what we can do to create change, and why we need A Bolder Way Forward.Dr. Susan R. Madsen is the Karen Haight Huntsman endowed professor of leadership in the John M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. She's also the founding director of the Utah Women in Leadership Project and is leading a statewide social change movement titled A Bolder Way Forward. Professor Madsen and her team have written extensive resources on women's leadership and they host many events each year to support the mission of their work. Susan is also a well-known global scholar, authoring or editing nine books and publishing hundreds of articles, chapters, and reports. Her research has been featured in the U.S. News & World Report, The Atlantic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and she is a regular contributor to Forbes. She's a well-known speaker in local, national, and international settings, and she's presented at Argentina's Parliament Palace, the House of Commons in England, Lithuania's Presidential Palace, the Costa Rica Parliament, and NGO sessions at the United Nations. She and her husband, Greg, are the proud parents of four adult children and six grandchildren.

“It was like the end of the world.” That's how Kenol Aurelus, now a Professional Driver for Nussbaum, describes the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010. It was an unforgettable day – especially since he was right next to the Presidential Palace when the ground started shaking! Once nominated as the Best Photographer in all of Haiti, Kenol was holding his camera when the earthquake hit. In the aftermath, he captured what would become world-renowned photographs of the devastation. He even met CNN anchor Anderson Cooper! In today's exchange, Kenol recounts his story of growing up in Haiti, becoming a photographer, taking pictures for the President of Haiti, the earthquake, and his transition to the U.S. It's an incredible journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat! FROM TODAY'S PODCAST• Guest: Kenol Aurelus, Professional Driver • NPR Photos from the 2010 Earthquake (warning: some images may be disturbing). • History.com – 2010 Haiti EarthquakeLET'S CONNECTVisit us online at terminalexchange.org Follow The Terminal Exchange on social media! • Facebook• Instagram • TwitterABOUT NUSSBAUM Employee-Owned, Purpose Driven | Nussbaum is an industry-leader in over-the-road freight transportation. For more information on our award-winning services and top-paying driver careers, visit nussbaum.com or nussbaumjobs.com.

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//The Wire//2200Z May 20, 2024////PRIORITY////BLUF: IRANIAN PRESIDENT KILLED IN HELICOPTER CRASH. SAUDI KING HOSPITALIZED WITH INFECTION. SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS OFFLINE DUE TO CYBER ISSUE.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Iran: Yesterday a helicopter carrying the Iranian President (and other VIPs) crashed in the mountains just north of Tavil. According to Iranian state media, one of the survivors was able to make a distress call via satellite phone before contact was lost. Upon notification of the incident, a neighboring Turkish military drone was dispatched to conduct an aerial search of the extremely remote terrain just south of the Iran/Azerbaijan border. The Turkish drone identified a large heat signature IVO grid: 38SPH4703992367. Ground search crews later identified this location as the crash site. No survivors were found at the site, and Iranian state media has confirmed the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, among others.Saudi Arabia: Saudi state media confirmed that King Salman has been hospitalized following a recent illness. AC: Though reports are contradictory, King Salman has possibly been hospitalized due to pneumonia and/or a more general respiratory infection. Due to contradicting reports, it's not clear as to if King Salman is currently hospitalized, or if he was merely examined at a hospital as an outpatient. Regardless, this is his second hospitalization in less than a month. As a reminder, King Salman handed over most royal duties to his son, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, a few years ago. However, King Salman still wields considerable status throughout the Middle East, in similar fashion to most aging monarchs that have provided an air of generational stability throughout the continent for decades. If King Salman's health is declining, this could signal a new era of instability as the world seeks to test the Crown Prince as he fully steps into the role of monarch.Slovakia: Various governmental ministers have indicated that Prime Minister Fico's situation is improving, and that the most serious risks to his life have been averted. However, it will take more time to determine his overall condition, due to the continuing severity of his wounds.Burkina Faso: Various anti-establishment media channels reported another attack on Captain Ibrahim Traoré's residence Saturday night. Multiple gunmen conducted small arms attacks at the main gate of the Presidential Palace in Ouagadougou. AC: It's not clear as to if this was a substantial attack, or a shoot-and-shoot style skirmish. This is at least the 6th attempt on Captain Ibrahim's life since seizing power two years ago.Red Sea/HOA: Over the weekend, Houthi forces successfully struck another oil tanker, the M/V WIND. Per CENTCOM's statements Saturday night, coalition vessels responded to the WIND's distress call as the WIND had lost steering and was taking on water. After a few hours, the crew was able to restore functionality and egress from the area under her own power.-HomeFront-South Carolina: A collection of ports have been shut down temporarily following undisclosed software issues. The South Carolina Port Authority originally stated this morning that cargo terminals would only be offline for a few hours, however the timeline for recovery has been pushed back multiple times today. AC: It is unclear as to if this software issue is affecting all South Carolina ports, or just the main North Charleston Terminal. In any case, cargo on and offloading has come to a halt while the issue is being mitigated.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Many technical details surrounding the Iranian helicopter crash do not fit within known Iranian military doctrine, or otherwise do not make sense. Based on the aerial imagery provided by Iranian media after search crews located the cras

In his office in the Presidential Palace, Nathaniel Dex is interrupted by one of Tristan's Agents. Covert surveillance has been in use within the Palace itself, and Valentina Vardi is sent to share the findings In The Ancestors, interlude three of The Dex Legacy you can hear  Tiffany Clare as Valentina  Kelsey Griffin as Isra  Charlie Richards as Ren Kam Elliott as Varian Emily Inkpen as Auto Chris Gregory as Nathaniel With other voices by members of the cast The Dex Legacy is written by Emily Inkpen The original score is by Allen Stroud. Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories   You can find out more by about us by visiting our website at https://www.thedexlegacy.com/ You can follow us on twitter where we post as https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy And Instagram where you'll find us at https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy Our Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy The Dex Legacy is a proud member of Apollo Plus, a subscription service dedicated to fiction podcasts. Members enjoy early access to episodes, bonus content and ad free listening and their subscriptions help to fund and support independent creators to keep making the content you love.   To find out more, sign up and listen to exclusive Dex Legacy bonus content please go to https://www.apollopods.com/   Support The Dex Legacy on Ko-Fi here https://ko-fi.com/thedexlegacyaudiodrama Watch out for merchandise, events and other goodies associated with the show, all available to buy via our Ko-Fi page. We would like to thank everyone who has left reviews or rated the Dex Legacy so far. We always appreciate new reviews and ratings which you can leave on Apple Podcasts / iTunes, on Podchaser or on Spotify.  If you would like to comment on the show or ask questions you can contact us via social media or by email at office@alternativestories.com - please mark you email The Dex Legacy.  TRIGGER WARNINGS The Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings for Season 2 include: Military conflict Violence Torture Imprisonment Emotional abuse Bereavement Suicidal ideation Vomit Medical issues Terminal illness Substance use, including: alcohol and stimulants Substance withdrawal Trauma/PTSD Panic Attacks Life-changing Injury Drugging someone against their will Sexual content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is not only Senegal's youngest elected president but also the youngest democratically elected president in Africa. At 44- years old there is a lot of expectation resting on Faye and his mentor Ousmane Sonko as they take the reins after an election run-up that was nothing short of dramatic. Since 2021, protests against former president Macky Sall have left more than 60 people dead and hundreds of political activists jailed. Faye is expected to strengthen the eroded democratic institutions in Senegal that allowed Sall to attempt an unconstitutional bid to sustain his party's hold on the presidency and that built conditions to repress dissent in the country. Hawa Ba, Director of Core Partners in Open Society Foundations, joins Mvemba to share her impressions from the tumultuous election. As the only West African country that has not experienced a coup, Senegal is a beacon of hope that alternative forms of power and governance can be achieved through elections.

It's Monday, March 25th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Boston pastor's family trapped in Haiti amid violence and civil unrest A pastor from Boston is trying to evacuate his family from Haiti in the midst of chaotic civil unrest, reports The Christian Post. Pastor Dieufort Fleurissaint has two sisters and 10 nieces and nephews who have been unable to escape from Haiti amid an increase in violence that has led to thousands being displaced from their homes in recent weeks.  He talked with NBC10 Boston. FLEURISSAINT: “No one is safe in Haiti. God is the only protection they have.  They're afraid even just to come to the phone and speak with me. It's much better for them to send me a text or WhatsApp." Fleurissaint, who runs a nonprofit charity that helps Haitians, said that he has tried for over a year to get his family into America. On Friday, March 8th, gangs launched a coordinated, large-scale attack on government buildings in the capital of Port-au-Prince.  A source, who spoke with ABC News, reports that various gangs targeted different buildings, including the Presidential Palace, the Interior Ministry, and a police headquarters. This resulted in gangs and police engaging in gun battles, sending civilians fleeing the area. The Presidential Palace hasn't been occupied since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021. The recent uptick in violence began after armed groups conducted raids on two of the country's largest prisons, freeing thousands of inmates. Port-au-Prince is under a complete state of emergency. When Pastor Fleurissaint was last on the phone with his relatives in Haiti, he heard gun shots in the background. FLEURISSAINT: “I was very terrified by that situation. The shootings were happening. It's a very sad situation, but knowing that I can't do much at this point, all I have to do is just to have faith and continue to pray.” Psalm 82:4 contains a prayer you can pray for the vulnerable right now in Haiti. “Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Muslim massacre in Russian concert hall claims 133 lives (sound effect of shooting) Those are the sounds of gun shots by Muslim terrorists this past Friday night inside a packed Moscow concert hall, armed with guns and incendiary devices, as they opened fire at random during a Picnic concert, killing 133 people and injuring hundreds more, reports CNN. Panicked eyewitnesses captured on video the exact moment that Muslim gunmen, dressed in camouflage fatigues and carrying automatic weapons, started shooting indiscriminately.  Then, the attackers doused the building in chemicals and threw a Molotov cocktail. One eyewitness said, “Everything was set on fire.” The Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate claimed responsibility. And Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly denied any involvement.  U.S. intelligence officials confirmed the claim by the Islamic group. Thus far, 11 people have been arrested. The assault came two weeks after the U.S. Embassy in Moscow issued a notice urging Americans to avoid crowded places in view of “imminent” plans by extremists to target large Moscow gatherings, including concerts, reports the Associated Press. Russian President Vladimir Putin did not mention the Islamic State in his speech to the nation. Zelenskyy accused him and other Russian politicians of falsely linking Ukraine to the assault to stoke fervor for Russia's war in Ukraine, which recently entered its third year. The Russian concert massacre is one of the worst terrorist acts in Russia's modern history, surpassing the casualty number of the hostage crisis at Moscow's Dubrovka Theater in 2002, where 130 people died. GOP House bill funds late-term abortions and “gay” garden parties The massive spending bill presented by House Republican leaders is filled with millions of dollars in funding for homosexual groups — including $845,000 for homosexual garden parties and art shows in Colorado, reports Christian talk show host Todd Starnes. The House Freedom Caucus is urging all Republican lawmakers to reject the bill. The conservative Republicans also uncovered millions of dollars to fund late-term abortions in several New England states. The House Freedom Caucus asked, “Is Pelosi in charge?” Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas spoke from the floor of the House. ROY: “Anyone who votes for this bill today will be supporting $156,000 for the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective, $2 million in Oregon clinic that provides hormone therapy for kids, $850,000 for gay senior housing in Massachusetts, $400,000 for the Briar Patch Youth Services in Wisconsin that has gender-affirming clothing program for kids 13 to 18, $400,000 to the Garden State of quality education fund which helps minors transition genders, promote biological boys playing girls sports, and using the same restrooms. “How about the million dollars for the inner city Muslim network which calls for the destruction of Israel? My Republican colleagues, who will campaign against it all year -- they will, they're voting to fund it today, unless they choose the right path and vote against it. This is The Swamp acting what it does: Have government funding expire on the Friday before a two-week recess, heading into Easter, so that the American people are the ones left holding the bag.” Todd Starnes rightly proclaimed, “If Colorado gays want to host garden parties, they can buy their pansies and Cosmopolitans with their own credit cards.” School bus driver saves kids before it's engulfed in flames And finally, a Louisiana school bus driver is being hailed a hero after rescuing children just moments before her bus caught fire. Kia Rousseve, age 28, saved nine children the morning of March 13. She told Good Morning America her quick-thinking actions came after the bus started acting strangely. ROUSSEVE: “The bus started acting crazy and started jerking and going real, real slow.” She immediately pulled over — and that's when she realized something was very wrong. A bystander ran over to tell her about flames coming from the bus. ROUSSEVE: “I have a child, so I treated them kids like they were my own child. We could have lost our lives. That's what I've been thinking about every time I'm looking at the pictures and while my seat was the first thing that caught on fire.” Rousseve said, “I'm just happy and glad that God was with me and I got the kids off the bus and got myself off the bus.” Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.” ROUSSEVE: “I was just glad that I was being a hero to the kids and being a hero to myself by getting them off the bus real quickly.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Monday, March 25th in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

In this week's Big BOAT Interview, we talk to Nicolò Favaretto Rubelli, CEO of the famous Venetian weavers, as he arrives in London to unveil his latest collection Gardens. Rubelli's fabrics can be found on many superyachts and in many boat owners homes, not to mention in historic palaces including Buckingham Palace and the Presidential Palace in Rome; flagship stores of fashion brands from Valentino to Armani; even on screen in Game of Thrones and on actress Grace Kelly's handbag. He joins Charlotte Hogarth-Jones to discuss everything from sustainability to making unpopular decisions, ahead of our Interiors Book launch in June. BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

After a bitter election, a new government takes power in Poland promising to de-politicise the state. But after courts are ignored, key people are sacked and opposition politicians are arrested in the Presidential Palace, is democracy being restored or undermined? Jonny Dymond chairs a panel of leading politicians as they debate the big issues put to them by the public in the Royal Castle of Warsaw.The Panel: Mateusz Morawiecki, MP: Former Prime Minister of Poland, Vice President of Law and Justice Party Senator Magdalena Biejat: Deputy Marshal of the Senate, Co-leader of Razem. Agnieszka Pomaska, MP: Vice Chair EU Affairs Committee, National Board member of Civic Platform Krzysztof Bosak, MP: Co-leader of the Confederation and Independence Party(Photo: Participants in the Poland's Independence Day march organised by nationalist groups in Warsaw. Photo by Wojtek Radwanski / AFP / Getty Images)Producer: Charlie Taylor

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) In the January 11th episode of The Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright covers a range of pressing issues, including the escalating US border crisis affecting American kids and individuals living in buses, the descent of Ecuador into anarchy, a surprising raid on Poland's Presidential Palace, and a groundbreaking AI discovery in battery technology that could benefit health. The episode provides crucial insights into these global events and their potential impacts.

Rumours of Death Series C, Episode 8 - First broadcast 25 February 1980 This week on Maximum Power, Col's been in a Federation interrogation cell for five days, he knew if he held out Si would show up eventually, meanwhile Nathan's crawling across the grounds of Servalan's Presidential Palace with a yellow box strapped to his back in an attempt to block the building's surveillance, Una's plotting to overthrow the government, and James finally finds himself chained to the wall of an underground room, it's an old wall, it waits. Join us as we discuss Series C, Episode 8 of Blake's 7 - Rumours of Death.

François Duvalier claimed to be immortal, the reincarnation of a dark spirit: Baron Samedi. He built a torture room in the Presidential Palace, talked to the decapitated heads of his enemies, and used the Tonton Macoute to terrorize Haiti.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. If you like our content, please become a patron to get all our episodes ad-free. Papa Doc Duvalier was one of the most ruthless dictators in history, ruling Haiti with an iron fist from 1957 to 1971. He was a medical doctor educated in Michigan, in the United States who then used voudou and his own Wagner type militia called the Tonton Macoute to spread terror and unimaginable violence to consolidate power.1 But he had a secret: he had diabetes. After a diabetic coma, he woke up even more ruthless than before. He changed the Constitution twice, won rigged elections with the help of voodoo priests and the lwas, and had absolute power. Papa Doc killed more than 60,000 Haitians. Haiti was France's richest colony in the 18th century, one of the most prosperous nations in the Caribbean. It was so fertile that it was was known as “the pearl of the Antilles.” Revolting against the French masters, Haiti became the first slave colony to overthrow its oppressors, the first free black republic in the world in 1803. Then the French asked for monetary reparations which Haitians had to pay to avoid invasion, and the U.S. occupied and robbed Haiti of its riches. Events like the Bay of Pigs, Fidel Castro's rise to power in Cuba and the assassination of John F. Kennedy played a role in Haiti's history as well. After Papa Doc Duvalier's death, his “fat playboy” son, Jean-Claude Duvalier aka Baby Doc, came to power and managed to continue his father's kleptocracy for 15 more years before finally being overthrown. Now, Port-au-Prince as well as the rest of the country are in complete chaos, ruled by gangs and with virtually no government, no state officials left: Haiti is a failed state. Evolution Of Evil E01: Papa Doc Duvalier | Full Documentary 1. Albin Krebs Papa Doc, a Ruthless Dictator, Kept the Haitians in Illiteracy and Dire Poverty The New York Times, April 1971 ⇤

Today's podcast visits the French President's palace, L'Élysée.  The 365-room mansion has a history that oozes personality: once the home of Madame de Pompadour, Napoleon Bonaparte's sister Caroline also lived here for a few years. Caroline was described as "having the body of Venus and the brain of Machiavelli", which was probably not intended as a compliment, and yet, I'm sort of impressed. Visit my website for some images of the history we discuss. As always, Improbable Walks is grateful to the technical expertise of Bremner Fletcher and to David Symons, the New Orleans accordion player who performs the Improbable Walks theme music. (And yes, for you regular listeners, I have a darn November cold, so I do sound a little congested... sorry!)

Lough NeaghSeamus Heaney's poem, published in 1969, captures much of what makes Lough Neagh unique. It has long been a place of myth and fable, where the palace of the Tuatha Dé Danann is supposed to lie beneath its waves. It is said that Lough Neagh was created by the giant Finn McCool who legend claims scooped out a huge chunk of earth and threw it after the Scottish giant Benandonner. He missed and thus created the Isle of Man. Richard believes that the Lough was created 400 million years ago as a result of massive tectonic events.Tory backing for PinochetMany of my generation will remember the military coup in Chile in September 1973 that overthrew the socialist President of Chile Salvador Allende. The images of the bombing of the Presidential Palace, of an armed and courageous Allende defending the building and the quickly emerging reports of brutality by the Chilean military, horrified many around the world.Siúlóid An Taoisigh.This column had a great day out in Derry last Sunday at The Chieftain's Walk organised by The Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation and Martin's family led by his wife Bernie. There was a similar event in New York. Well done to all involved. It was good to meet many of Martin's old friends and to walk the ground he trod on many, many times. Despite the rain there was a great turn out. 

In tonight's episode of "Crystal's Nightcap" we leave the America's for the first time and head to Dubai! How we survived an 11 hour flight, how men really treat women in the UAE, seeing the Grand Mosque and Presidential Palace, my issue with the Burj Kahlifa, and MORE!

BEFORE I LEFT ON VACATION 1)I Made sure our passports were current. I always put a reminder in my calendar 9 months before it expires to update it.  2)I called and checked which credit cards had no foreign transaction fees.  I put travel notices on the credit cards without foreign transaction fees and only used those cards. Everything else stayed home.  Link to no foreign transaction fee credit cards, https://www.cardratings.com/bestcards/no-foreign-transaction-fee.php? 3)Set up a family discussion in What's app. Free texting, audio and video phone calls provided you have WiFi. 4)I registered with STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Receive important information from the Embassy about safety conditions in your destination country, helping you make informed decisions about your travel plans. Help family and friends get in touch with you in an emergency. I will link to the STEP Program. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/step.html 5)Pack an extension cord & an International Travel Plug Adapter. Conversion plugs for electricity.  SAUNORCH Universal International Travel Power Adapter W/High Speed 2.4A USB, 3.0A Type-C Wall Charger, European Adapter, Worldwide AC Outlet Plugs Adapters for Europe, UK, US, AU, Asia-Black 6)I updated Google Translate & iTranslate on my phone 7)I updated Wi-Fi Map. Gives free WiFi wherever I am in the world.   8)Made sure the default credit cards on Uber were no foreign transaction credit cards. Lyft as of this date (July 2023)doesn't work in Europe.  9)Turning off cellular data in Facetime and using only WiFi. The good news is that you don't have to stop using FaceTime. Have WiFi, you have Facetime. ABOUT FINLAND      Finland's currency is in Euros . I don't buy Euros in advance. Why? Most banks charge terrible inflated rates to convert dollars to Euros, so those Euros will be overpriced. I get Euros after I land. TRUTH IS DIDN'T NEED EUROS IN FINLAND. CAN USE CREDIT CARD FOR EVERYTHING. I usually check where I can get Euros at either the airport or near the hotel.  Currency Converter link for converting Euros to US Dollars https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=EUR&To=USD WE RECOMMEND Walking the cobblestone streets-I'm a huge fan of Old Town in Europe.  Central Market or Market Square- Next to the Presidential Palace.It is an outdoor market selling food, coffee, fruits, vegetables, arts and crafts, Finnish souvenirs from local artists. Old Market Hall- Indoor market of merchants -bakers, delis, cafés, cheese shops, butchers, chocolatiers and liquor shops. Helsinki by boat -about an hour hhttps://www.stromma.com/en-fi/helsinki/sightseeing/combination-tours/bus-boat/ Esplanade Park-Green space right in the middle of the city where tourists and Helsinki residents come to picnics, relax and listen to music. Senate Square Flying over Helsinki/Finland-22 Euros.  https://flyingcinematour.com/ TOTAL FOR FINLAND $3058   2 People, 7 days, Housing, food, entertainment. General Travel stuff I travel only with Carry on & a backpack. Carry on is usually 2/3rds full.  Rick Steves, travel guide for 30 years recommends the same thing. He recommends bringing a collapsible vinyl duffle bag that you can bring stuff back in. Maybe only pay for a bag on the return trip. If going a long distance like 7 hours or more, most airlines will include a checked bag for free. Wash clothes on the 6th or 7th day. I check which hotels have laundry or is there a laundry near my hotel before booking. WE WELCOME THESE NEW COUNTRIES NOW FOLLOWING DADS DAUGHTERS DOLLARS-Poland, Republic of Lithuania and Switzerland.

The issue of Famagusta was at the heart of the meeting at the Presidential Palace under the President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides. - Το θέμα της Αμμοχώστου βρέθηκε στο επίκεντρο τηε συσκεψης στο Προεδρικό Μέγαρο υπό τον πρόεδρο της Κύπρου Νίκο Χριστοδουλίδη.

Today we'll be talking about our recent trip to Quito, Ecuador as part of our journey to the Galápagos Islands. We'll journey back in time to the 16th century and Colonial Quito during the Spanish Colonization period. There we'll see the Gilded Churches, and then make our way to the center of the earth as we visit a museum on Andean culture located on the Equator. Pack your bag and joins us as we share the sites, tastes and fun facts that we learned along the way. In this episode we share why we went to Quito, Ecuador in the first place, why we used a travel agency in Ecuador to help us book this trip, and the tour options that were available to us in Quito and why we chose the one we did. We also walk you through what our day in Quito was like, why we loved having a tour guide here, and of course, what you need to pack for a day in this colonial city. So if you are headed to Ecuador or to South America, would like to, or just want to know more about this amazing city, Tune in NOW! Links we talk about in this Episode: Our travel agent was Diana Endara at Galapagos Travel Center Intinan Museum and the Ecuador www.facebook.com/mueseointinan History of Quito: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_evolution_of_colonial_Quito Our hotel: Swissotel Quito - Luxury Hotel In Quito - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Our Tour Guide: Giovanny Viansaca Phone : (338) 979398449 Email: thisisusecuador@gmail.com Kiva.org Want an easy way to do some real good in the world? Join me on Kiva to make small loans to support local Ecuadorians. Follow our travels on Facebook Follow our travels on Instagram here and here Save our travel ideas on Pinterest Quito Packing List: Sturdy walking shoes (like many older and colonial cities, the streets are stone and tile and you need to be able walk safely on uneven surfaces) Anytime you are visiting churches I would recommend pants or skirt and to wear or bring something to cover your shoulders so I had a light jacket which is good if a building is cold too Phones and cameras for pictures and A small bag or backpack A hat and sunscreen and sunglasses (you are near the equator) on sunny days Rain jacket or umbrella if it is rainy season Our guide also said that it could be sunny in the morning and then rain showers in the afternoon so it's a good idea to carry along a backpack and have both. Credit card and then Cash for tips and souvenirs The Ecuador museum also had a stamp you could stamp in your passport so you can bring that along if you wanted to and keep it safely tucked away in your bag Music Credit Music by OYStudio from Pixabay Episode Transcript (continued on episode webpage): I'm Scott and I'm Melissa and we are the Sunshine Travelers. Our passion is travel and sharing our experiences with those who enjoy it as much as we do, or want to learn more about travel, and even those that just want to live vicariously through our travel stories. No matter where you fall along that journey, get ready to hear about our first hand experiences as we visit some of the most amazing places on earth. Today we'll be talking about our recent trip to Quito, Ecuador as part of our journey to the Galápagos Islands. We'll journey back in time to the 16th century and Colonial Quito during the Spanish Colonization period. There we'll see the Gilded Churches, and then make our way to the center of the earth as we visit a museum on Andean culture located on the Equator. Pack your bag and joins us as we share the sites, tastes and fun facts that we learned along the way. Scott: Ecuador is a country of 18 million people located on the Western Coast of South America. It is bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Ecuador also includes the Galápagos Islands. Ecuador is made up of many indigenous groups of people that were gradually incorporated into the Inca Empire by the 15th century. The territory was colonized by Spain during the 16th century and finally emerged as its own sovereign state in 1830. For more on the history of Ecuador we'll put a few links in the show notes that can help you visit this incredible country first hand. Our original plan was to record this episode while in Quito but I think we underestimated the impact of Quito's elevation at almost 10k ft above sea level. It takes a little while to get used to and we were only there for 1.5 days. So let's talk a little about how we ended up in Quito. Melissa, you were heavily engaged in the planning of this trip Melissa: If you listened to the episode where we talked about our bucket list for travel, you'll know that the Galápagos Islands were on the list even though we hadn't originally planned to go so soon. Last year we were approached by a couple of our friends to join them on this trip and our immediate answer was “let's go”. So we immediately began making plans because these trips fill up fast. We booked this trip through a travel company called Galapagos Travel Center and their website is https://www.galapagosislands.com/ We worked with Diana. They want you to arrive a day early in Ecuador because from many parts of the world there is only one flight a day and it gives you some buffer (and more tourism for them) so part of our tour package included a guided tour on the day that we were in Quito. We had a choice of three different tour options which included two nature options or a trip to the Equator and tour of Colonial Quito. Scott: I wanted to do the one that included the gilded churches. I've been to Quito for work before, but didn't do any sight seeing while there. Several of my Ecuadorian colleagues had suggested on my next trip I should make time to see the gilded churches. Melissa: When Scott travels for work and I'm not in tow (which was most if his trips when our kids were younger) he sees the hotel, the office or client site, and wherever they take him to dinner. That's it. I'm working hard to change that, especially when I'm with him. I'll share a funny story about him in New York in an upcoming episode how I've trained him to use google maps to find what's around him. Scott: Let's back up for just a minute. We don't normally use a tour company when we travel. What made this trip so different? Melissa: You mentioned that some friends invited us to tag along and they had already been working with a travel company to book this trip when we joined in so pretty much except our input on the choice of tour we were happy to just join in on what they had been planning. With this trip though I would say the logistics of getting to and from the airport and taking another flight to get to the ship etc with necessary fees for the National park paid and documents ready to go, having the tour company on the ground in Ecuador handle all that ahead of time made the logistics easy. Scott: Would you recommend using a tour company for anyone thinking of taking this trip? Melissa: Yes I would and I also think having a travel advisor that is super familiar with the trip you are taking specifically is really important and knows exactly what flights from Quito to book and having someone to get you to and from the airport and take you on the tour. So basically we just had to get to Quito by a certain day, and they took care of the rest. So that's how we got to this point in ths Trip. Now let's tell you a little about the tours we did in Quito. It was a full day of activity that included history, visiting a volcanic crater, local cuisine and drinks, and doing all of this at approximately 10k ft above sea level. That a big deal for those of us that spend a majority of our time living no more than 20 ft above sea level. Melissa: We started our day with a visit to the Intinan Museum which boasts that the actual equator flows through the site of this Indigenous History museum rather than the official monument that you can see towering over the location which celebrates ancient civilizations that once inhabited this region. If you take the guided tour a student from the local college will provide you with information about the ancient cultures and then lead you to what they claim to be the actual equator. If you have a GPS, you should be able to pinpoint that this location sits less than 2 One-Hundreths of a degree off the actual equator. Scott: It's amazing that these ancient cultures figured this out without the advantage of today's modern tools such as GPS. They literally used rocks and the sun to determine exactly where the Equator or "center of the earth" existed. We were able to do some pretty interesting experiments such as balancing a raw egg on top of nailhead, trying to walk a straight line with our eyes closed, and see how water flows differently depending on which side of the Equator you are standing. While the last one called the correalis effect was forced for the demonstration, it does help to explain why tornadoes are in the Northern Hemisphere and Cyclones are in the southern hemisphere. Melissa: our tour guide gave us an option at this point to go to the actual historical equator monument or go to a volcanic crater. We all chose the crater because we saw the monument driving by so it would be nice to see the volcanic crater too. We left the equator and made a short drive to a volcanic crater. This crater was massive and a small community has formed in the basin of the crater. We just happened to time it with clear skies for beautiful vistas that allowed us to look down and across from the edge of the crater and imagine how massive the volcano that used to sit atop this crater must have been. If you have the time and energy, you can hike down into the crater as a day trip and visit the community that has established itself down in the basin of the crater. Our guide said that may locals will hike down and camp in the basin and is a favorite for school trips. Here was also your opportunity to get some great deals on souvenirs that have been hand-crafted by local artisans in the shops they had set up there and Don't forget to bargain for the best deals but our tour guide was on hand to help with that! (I want to note that every tour I've ever taken like this, in Mexico, Portugal and and here- a stop has always been made to support the local shop, tradesman, economy etc so this is very common to have the tour guides help support other aspects of the local economy. ) Scott: After we left the crater, our tour guide knew a local place where you can get Ecuadorian Pan ice cream. It involves spinning a large metal pan on top of ice and pouring in fresh fruit juices until it freezes into a soft frozen treat resembling ice cream. Modern versions include all kinds of flavors and on the day we were visiting, they were making bubble gum flavored. Melissa and a few of our friends that were traveling with us were allowed to try and make the dessert. They quickly realized that it was a lot tougher than it looked. Almost like patting your head and rubbing your tummy. Melissa: This was supposed to just be a quick treat but our guide knew the shop owner and so that was fun to try our hand at making it end of course trying some. We were on our way into downtown Quito where we had reservations for a delicious Ecuadorian lunch but I'll never turn down dessert first ( I even had to have 2. It was like a sorbet and made from local fruits that we don't have so why not because I could only get it here. Scott: After lunch it was time to stroll through Colonial Quito. This is something that I have been looking forward to for years since my last visit to Quito for work. We walked out onto a magnificent plaza surrounded by historic buildings, churches, cafes and even the Presidential Palace. In 1978, the city of Quito was recognized as a UNESCO Heritage Site and rewarded for being the best preserved, least altered historic Center in Latin America. Here in Colonial Quito we were able to visit three of the gilded churches built during the Spanish Colonization period. 17th-Century Jesuit church, named La Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús, and the 16th Century church and monastery called the Iglesia y Monasterio de San Francisco. These building feature ornate interiors were covered in literaly tons of gold leaf. The Iglesia y Monasterio de San Francisco took nearly 70 years to complete, however, the style of decoration continued to evolve for another 150 years after completion. Imagine every surface covered in ornate wood and gilded with shiny gold leaf. It is definitly a sight to see. If you love architecture, this is definitely a place you are going to want to add to your travel list. A couple of the churches don't want your to take pictures while inside. Use this as an opportunity to fill your memory banks with unbelievable works of art that just isn't replicated today. Melissa: While walking around downtown, our guide introduced us to several local candies including locally made dark chocolate with interesting flavor combinations, local sugar cane liquor and other delicious snacks you will only find in Ecuador. That was the other benefit from having a guide here is that we would have missed trying all the delicious food and snacks if we had been on our own in the Old town. We finished the day with a spectacular view of Quito from an area up on the mountainside and then back to the hotel for a little rest and relaxation before dinner. Scott: We did something for dinner that we normally wouldn't do in many areas of the world. We actuallty ate at the hotel. We were all pretty tired from a full day of activities and we knew that we had to get up very early the next morning for our journey onward to the Galapagos islands. We were recommended to try some seafood paella while here and it just so happened that the hotel had a seafood restaurant in it. I've personally had paella all over the world, and this wasn't bad. It allowed us to get something good to eat and get ready for the next day without staying up too late. If you enjoy an adult beverage or two, you may want to pay attention as they say the effects of alcohol in those altitudes is much more impactful on your body and it goes to your head very quickly. Scott: So Melissa, I think we should try something new for all of our episodes that are about traveling to a specific place. Let's give the listeners a list of the essential items that they need to pack when visiting Quito. Melissa: Sturdy walking shoes (like many older and colonial cities, the streets are stone and tile and you need to be able walk safely on uneven surfaces) Anytime you are visiting churches I would recommend pants or skirt and to wear or bring something to cover your shoulders so I had a light jacket which is good if a building is cold too Phones and cameras for pictures and A small bag or backpack A hat and sunscreen and sunglasses (you are near the equator) on sunny days Rain jacket or umbrella if it is rainy season Our guide also said that it could be sunny in the morning and then rain showers in the afternoon so it's a good idea to carry along a backpack and have both. Credit card and then Cash for tips and souvenirs The Ecuador museum also had a stamp you could stamp in your passport so you can bring that along if you wanted to and keep it safely tucked away in your bag We'll put some links in the show notes where you can learn more about Quito and the contact information for our tour guide that did such a great job in sharing his vast knowledge of the geography, people and culture of Ecuador. If you have a favorite place to visit in Quito that we didn't cover, leave us a comment as we are always looking for new places to discover and things to do. We hope you enjoyed this episode and will find some inspiration for your next trip or perhaps this is something that you want to add to your bucket list. Most importantly, subscribe to our podcast and share it with your friends to help them catch the travel bug. You never know, they may become your greatest travel companion.

Associate Professor Eka Permanasari - Building the New Capital In late February, Joko Widodo's official social media feed showed him conducting the affairs of state from a small hut set amongst a forest of trees. This was his second overnight stay on the site of the future Presidential Palace in the yet to be built new capital city (Ibu Kota Negara, IKN). Since announcing the move from Jakarta to East Kalimantan in 2019, this has become a pet project for the second term president, which many interpret to be his final legacy before he steps away from the top job in 2024. The idea to move the capital away from Jakarta is almost as old as the nation itself. The megacity of over 30 million is over-crowded, choked by traffic and famously, sinking. However, with the project's first milestone to deliver accommodation and services in the forest capital just over a year away, many questions remain. These include outstanding concerns about the highly ambitious design itself and the viability of its implementation. But also, who will pay for the projected cost of more than US$35 billion? With Indonesians already looking towards the 2024 presidential election, many speculate that project may not survive past Jokowi's leadership. If it is successful the new capital stands to be a showcase of sustainable design and Indonesian progress. The question is, can these high design standards and ambitions be reached? And what are the risks if it fails? In this week's episode of Talking Indonesia, Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Associate Professor Eka Permanasari, Associate Professor in the field of urban design, architecture and Southeast Asian Studies at Monash Indonesia. In 2023, the Talking Indonesia podcast is co-hosted by Dr Jemma Purdey from the Australia-Indonesia Centre, Dr Jacqui Baker from Murdoch University, and Tito Ambyo from RMIT. Photo by IG/@jokowi

President Biden made another stop in Warsaw, Poland to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda. The Hill reports:  President Biden met with Polish President Andrzej Duda in Warsaw on Tuesday, following Biden's surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, the day prior.  Biden and Duda met at the Presidential Palace, where a band played the U.S. national anthem upon Biden's arrival. The band then played the Polish national anthem and the two presidents walked through a line of Polish military members before walking into the palace.  “A year later, I would argue NATO is stronger than it's ever been,” Biden said in the meeting. “If we keep our head and we are focused, I think we're in a better position than we've ever been.”  “This is a critical, critical, critical relationship to the United States, and we thank you for all your cooperation and help,” Biden said.  The face-to-face meeting with Duda comes ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Biden will make remarks from Warsaw on the war in Ukraine later Tuesday.  Also, the EPA has been slow to respond to the train derailment in Ohio and much more on The Vince Coakley Radio Program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just two years ago, Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was in prison. It's a fairytale-like comeback story. But his life is also a food story. From a hungry childhood raised by sharecropper parents, Lula made ending hunger a major part of his first two highly popular terms as president. Now, as he settles into the Presidential Palace once again – he has big plans for strengthening Brazil's democracy and positioning the country as a diplomatic powerhouse. Those plans will depend on reaching people through their stomachs. GUESTS: Cassia Bechara, International Relations Committee Spokesperson, Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra/Landless Workers' Movement; Michael Fox, Independent Journalist; Fabio de Sa e Silva, Assistant Professor of International Studies and Wick Cary Professor of Brazilian Studies, University of Oklahoma; Fabiane Ziolla Menezes, Business and Technology Journalist, Brazilian Report Thank you to Larissa Packer, Rafael Soares Gonzales, and James MacDonald. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: “Lurching From Food Crisis to Food Crisis,” GRAIN “The Rise of Congress Will Have Consequences for Brazil's Victor,” Lucas de Aragão, Americas Quarterly Check out the Brazilian Report's newsletters here.

Cuban soldiers enter the Presidential Palace and Michael's bodyguard enters Hyman Roth's hospital room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hyman Roth is taken to the hospital while Fredo, Michael, Senator Geary and the other guests go to the New Year's Eve party at the Presidential Palace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last October, Brazil announced they had a new President. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took out 50.9% against 49.1% for former President Jair Bolsonaro, the right-wing incumbent.  Since the result, Bolsonaro's supporters have protested their leaders defeat.  Earlier this month, in scenes reminiscent of the January 6 Capitol Building attack in the US in 2021, thousands of far right supporters of Bolsonaro, stormed the country's congress, supreme court and Presidential Palace.  In this episode of The Quicky, we look at what exactly has happened in Brazil and whether the far right uprising was destined to unfold or if its simply a copycat event.  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS  Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to:  Raul Sanchez Urribarri - Associate Dean (Academic and International Partnerships) at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and a Senior Lecturer in Crime, Justice and Legal Studies at the Department of Social Inquiry, La Trobe University.  Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Kally Borg Audio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was Lula's response proportional to the attacks on the Presidential Palace, Congress, and the Supreme Court?

On this episode, as we begin to record, we find out the breaking news about Pro-Bolsonaro's supporters breaking into government buildings, including the Supreme Court, the Presidential Palace, and Congress, in a clear echo of the US's January 6th.We continue our conversation on the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, including the significance of the continuing battle for Bakmut, increasing Western military aid and support, and some good news for Europe's energy crisis.Then we are onto the main story, the Republican takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives and the implications for US Foreign Policy. We discuss the new select committee on China, the promised hearings on the Afghanistan withdrawal, and, last and least, Hunter Biden.Topics Discussed in this EpisodeJanuary 8th insurrection in BrazilRyan and Anita's War on the Rocks ArticleRussia-Ukraine War UpdateRepublican Takeover of the U.S. House and the Foreign Policy ImplicationsPlus an overview of the dirty deeds of the Biden crime family overseas ;-). Articles and Resources Mentioned in EpisodeRyan and Anita's War on the Rocks Article Don't Drive Away Smart Students (War on the Rocks)Russia-Ukraine War UpdateRussia's Completely Avoidable "Shell Hunger" in Ukraine (Edward Slavsquat)Lagging Arms Production Makes Pentagon Wary of Further Industry Consolidation (WSJ)A Russian warlord's savagery is sending a loud message to Moscow (The Economist)Europe's energy prices slump. Just not on your bill. (Politico)Republican Takeover of US House and the Foreign Policy ImplicationsNew House Select Committee seeks 'Cold War' victory over China (Politico)Rep. Mike Gallagher's committee will push back against China (NPR)Exclusive: GOP launches probe into handling of Afghanistan withdrawal (Axios)What are the allegations against Hunter Biden? (The Economist)Follow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: @GlobalKellogg Anita's Twitter: @arkellogg Show YouTube

Brazilian authorities detained more than 1,000 demonstrators after they invaded and vandalized Brazil's Congress, Presidential Palace and Supreme Court on Sunday. Many may be charged under the country's anti-terrorism legislation with attempting to carry out a coup. And, in Haiti, there are no longer any democratically elected representatives working in the federal government. The last 10 senators in Haiti's parliament left office on Monday night. Also, fresh on the heels of the North American Leaders Summit comes news that Canada has finalized a deal to buy 88 F-35 fighter jets from the US. The F-35s will replace Canada's aging fleet of fighter aircraft. Plus, move over rice — China says to eat more potatoes.

As you no doubt saw - conservative Brazilian supporters of their recently ousted President, Jair Bolsonaro, inspired by the January 6th insurrection 2 years ago in the United States, just attempted to take over the Congress, Supreme Court, and Presidential Palace in the Capitol of Brazil. Almost 2 years to the day, under almost identical circumstances, these conservatives attempted and failed the same foolishness that we saw right here in the US. And here's the thing - it looked so similar, because they were literally coached by American conservatives. And several things need to happen immediately. Jair Bolsonaro, who is an open bigot, should be deported/extradited BACK to Brazil. The man is literally hiding out in Florida - which is simultaneously wild and makes perfect sense at the same time. Of course he would travel to the home state of Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis to hide. But the United States has an extradition treaty with Brazil and should send him right back home to face the consequences for what he caused. Secondly, an immediate investigation needs to be launched into the American conservatives that coached Brazilian conservatives through all of this. They openly admit, publicly and privately, that they've been telling Brazilians exactly what to do to undermine faith in their elections and in their democracy. And Brazil should charge them - so that they can also face the consequences for what they just caused. Let me unpack and explain it all. To listen to today's FULL EPISODE of The Breakdown go now to Apple Podcasts or Spotify and search for “The Breakdown with Shaun King.” Subscribe there for FREE and listen to the whole podcast. If you are already on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, please subscribe, listen, share, leave reviews, and listen daily to the entire episode. The more of it you listen to, the better it is for us. Love and appreciate you all. Shaun

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President Biden has arrived at the U.S.-Mexico Border to face diplomatic challenges varying from guns, to drugs, to migrants. An assault on the Presidential Palace and Congress has formerly challenged Brazil's democracy as election-doubters storm the Capital (sound familiar?). Republicans are preparing new rules as the bigger issue of fixing Congress lingers. And California eggs are expensive - why?

Tim Vickery, Journalist in Brazil, reports on the storming of Congress, Presidential Palace and Supreme Court by supporters of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro.

On the morning of July 9, 2022, tens of thousands of Sri Lankans gathered in front of the country's Presidential Palace. By the afternoon, they had overwhelmed the guards and entered the grounds. The country's President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, fled the property and ultimately, the country.  It was the culmination of a protest movement known as the ‘Aragalaya' which had been growing for months amidst Sri Lanka's economic crisis and its leaders' corrupt, inept response. For the next few days, surreal images were broadcast around the world of Sri Lankan citizens of all stripes milling throughout the Palace, picnicking on its lawns, and swimming in its pool.  But almost as surprising as the images was how quickly, within weeks, the country seemed to revert to the status quo.  Or did it?  On this episode, Dan Richards talks with Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu, an expert on Sri Lankan politics and founder of the Center for Policy Alternatives in Sri Lanka. He explains where the crisis came from, what led to the surreal protests this summer, and where the Aragalaya goes from here.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCJidIPnNcU (Watch Dr. Saravanamuttu's talk at the Watson Institute's Saxena Center for Contemporary South Asia. ) https://www.cpalanka.org/ (Learn more about the Center for Policy Alternatives.)  https://watson.brown.edu/news/podcasts (Learn more about the Watson Institute's other podcasts. ) Transcript coming soon. 

Tatiana Stupak (piano) started learning the piano at age five, studying at the Special School of the Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatory in St. Petersburg, and after that, for a further five years, continuing at the Conservatory itself. She is the winner of international music competitions including the Leipzig Bach competition. Tatiana is very well known in Cyprus, having played piano at more than 80 events in the last few years, both as a solo pianist and accompanying other musicians. Since 2018, she has played piano solos at The Big Choir Project concerts. She has developed a second major interest since early 2019: mountaineering! Her goal is to climb the 7 highest mountains of 7 continents. Having had no previous climbing experience, she succeeded in reaching the summit of the highest mountain in Europe (Elbrus) and Africa (Kilimanjaro). Just recently she climbed Mount Damavand, the highest peak in Iran and Western Asia and the highest volcano in Asia She plans next to climb the highest peak in South America, Mount Aconcagua in Argentina while playing music and she is attempting to get in the the Guiness Book of records; she loves adventures of all kinds. For example, in 2018, she took a hot-air balloon flight in Cappadocia; in the summer of 2019, she did her first sky-dive, at Kingsfield Airfield in Cyprus. She also took a trip to frozen Lake Baikal early in 2020, where she played the Russain Gusli instrument. And she leaned free diving in 2020 as well, and proved it, by being filmed playing a piano on the bed of the Mediterranean. She like to combine her musical talents with her adventures, whenever possible. She arranges charity concerts for children and for the church, and brings famous musicians from Russia, for example from the Bolshoi Theatre. She opened the Tatiana Stupak School of Music in 2018, where students can enter for examinations set by the Royal Schools of Music and by Trinity College. Students may also take part in public concerts, to gain experience in performing before audiences. In 2018, Tatiana won awards on being chosen in competition, as Russian Cultural Woman of the Year in Cyprus. In the summer of 2019, having organised fund-raising concerts on several occasions for the Institute of Neurology and Genetics, she was invited to play piano solos at a concert at the Presidential Palace, where President Anastasiades presented her with an award on behalf of the Institute. She has been interviewed many times on Cyprus radio and TV channels. Early in 2020 she was interviewed on the subject of children and music, and the interview was shown on Smile TV; previously she appeared live on TV ONE's charity show, DanSing for You, not as a pianist, but as a dancer. Most recently, she was interviewed by RIK1 TV, and the interview was broadcast in July 2020. Also during 2020, over a period of a few weeks, she made live broadcasts on the Internet, giving illustrated talks about ten classical music composers. Tatiana maintains two YouTube channels: one for herself, and another for her music school. http://tatianastupak.com/biography (http://tatianastupak.com/biography) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPa-fpO17yX0y1aN51Yu_WA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPa-fpO17yX0y1aN51Yu_WA)

The Mighty Oaks Program  Jeremy Stalnecker pt 2 As many of you know, from some of the conversations I've had on this program, my first love was the United States Army. The love of country; the desire to serve and to protect; the brotherhood and comradery you shared. The missions. The dangers. The highs and lows. The struggles. Everyone was going through it together. Everyone was enduring the same thing. Everyone hated it and still loved it at the same time. For those that served, you know what I'm talking about. For those that did not serve, it is hard for me or anyone else to put into words. Our guest today is a veteran and part of a group that you just need to know about. It is the “Mighty Oaks Foundation” and our guest today is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Jeremy Stalnecker. Jeremy was a Marine Corps Infantry Officer with the First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division as a platoon commander in various positions. In January 2003, his unit was deployed to become part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As the war began, his unit was the first to breach the berm separating Kuwait and Iraq and they were able to secure the first military objective of the war. Continuing, they road marched forward and ended up in Baghdad and were able to seize control of the Presidential Palace in northern Baghdad on the Tigris River. Throughout this mission, Jeremy and his unit provided navigation and security for the battalion. One month after returning from war, he became the assistant pastor at his church and gained ministry experience that would equip to doing what he is doing now, serving the Lord and furthering his ministerial responsibilities. In 2008, Jeremy took on the role of senior pastor of the Bay Area Baptist Church in Freemont, California. After serving there for seven years, he accepted a full time position with the Mighty Oaks Foundation where he is able to use both, his military background and his ministry experience to help many hurting veterans, service members, their families as well as first responders and their families. The “Mighty Oaks Foundation” is committed to serving the brokenhearted by providing intensive peer-based discipleship through a series of programs, outpost meetings and speaking events... You have programs for both men and women. Do you have a program for husband and wife to attend together? Survivors guilt is a very serious emotional problem for many of our veterans. How does “Mighty Oaks” help people to answer that question of “Why them and not me?” How do you help hurting veterans to share their stories? Just the fact of being able to talk with someone can often begin the path for healing? Does your organization offer speakers for Veterans events, churches, conferences and things like that? Is there any cost for a veteran, family member, first responder, etc. for your programs? You also host a podcast, https://www.jeremystalnecker.com/ (“March or Die,”) correct?  Tell us about your program? Jeremy, this has been a great interview. I know someone out there listening to us today either needs to get in touch with you or knows someone that needs your services. How can someone get in touch with you, the “Mighty Oaks Foundation,” and apply for your services or have someone come out and speak at an event, etc.? How can someone listen to your podcast? Folks, I have spoken at veterans conferences and I have met many people in what I do that served this nation. Many of the suffer from some form of PTSD, have Traumatic Brain Injuries, have developed severe illnesses, etc. And the services offered by “The Mighty Oaks Foundation” are there to help these folks. Perhaps you know of someone that can use their services. Perhaps you can help them reach someone that can use their services. How? By making a donation to support their work. Every donation matters. Every dollar allows them to continue reaching others that need their...

The Might Oaks Program  Jeremy Stalnecker pt 1 As many of you know, from some of the conversations I've had on this program, my first love was the United States Army. The love of country; the desire to serve and to protect; the brotherhood and comradery you shared. The missions. The dangers. The highs and lows. The struggles. Everyone was going through it together. Everyone was enduring the same thing. Everyone hated it and still loved it at the same time. For those that served, you know what I'm talking about. For those that did not serve, it is hard for me or anyone else to put into words. I left service in 1989 after 12 years. I left the Cavalry, I was a CAV officer, and went into business and somehow found my way into law enforcement – and the rest is history. Amen! Those that have been listening to this program for any length of time knows the story. For those that are new, just keep listening or go the archives and you'll know. The reason I'm bringing this up, especially around the 4th of July holiday, is because each and every man and woman who signed up and served, did so voluntarily. They volunteered to protect this nation and the freedoms we enjoy. Many, many of them who came in after I left service, served their entire careers during conflict. Many served in hazardous areas their entire time in service. Witnessing things that no human being should witness. Participating in action that has left huge, emotional scars that haunt them to this day. Our guest today is a veteran and part of a group that you just need to know about. It is the “Might Oaks Foundation” and our guest today is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Jeremy Stalnecker. Jeremy was a Marine Corps Infantry Officer with the First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division as a platoon commander in various positions. In January 2003, his unit was deployed to become part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As the war began, his unit was the first to breach the berm separating Kuwait and Iraq and they were able to secure the first military objective of the war. Continuing, they road marched forward and ended up in Baghdad and were able to seize control of the Presidential Palace in northern Baghdad on the Tigris River. Throughout this mission, Jeremy and his unit provided navigation and security for the battalion. One month after returning from war, he became the assistant pastor at his church and gained ministry experience that would equip to doing what he is doing now, serving the Lord and furthering his ministerial responsibilities. In 2008, Jeremy took on the role of senior pastor of the Bay Area Baptist Church in Freemont, California. After serving there for seven years, he accepted a full time position with the Might Oaks Foundation where he is able to use both, his military background and his ministry experience to help many hurting veterans, service members, their families as well as first responders and their families. The “Mighty Oaks Foundation” is committed to serving the brokenhearted by providing intensive peer-based discipleship through a series of programs, outpost meetings and speaking events.. Help me welcome to the program, Jeremy Stalnecker! First question, other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your own words, “Who is Jeremy Stalnecker?” As I was preparing for our interview, I was reading about your career and the mission of protecting the battalion during the major movement, etc. Brother, that was my job in the Cavalry as well. So I can relate to everything you shared about that on your website. Praise God. Your unit was one that breached the berm.  The unit and men that I had served with were part of that “end run” to the rear echelon area and cutting off the supply lines and avenues of retreat. First Cav Division. Praise God. You are the co-founder of the “Mighty Oaks Foundation.”  What brought you to begin this type of organization and how did

The political chaos in Sri Lanka took a new turn Monday. Officials on the Indian Ocean island nation said parliament will vote on a new president next week. That's after mass protests in the capital forced the president and prime minister to offer their resignations. Peter Smith of Independent Television News reports from Colombo. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders