Podcasts about Saad Hariri

A quick take on Saad Hariri's current visit, Rafik Hariri's legacy 19 years following his assassination and assuming positions of power under Hezbollah-led paralysis. Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com

The life and exploits of Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, aka MBS.Mohammed bin Salman is the uncrowned king of Saudi Arabia, ruling the Kingdom with an iron fist. He took power by force and coercion from Muhammad bin Nayef and he consolidated that power by kidnapping, detaining and torturing members of the Saudi Royal Family and prominent businessmen like Prince Alwaleed bin Talal in the Ritz Carlton hotel in Riyadh, he even kidnapped the Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri and imprisoned his own mother. He also ordered the murder and dismemberment of Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in 2017. If you enjoy our content, please become a patron to get our premium exclusive episodes, and our public episodes ad-free. 1 MBS also has an army of flies, tiger squads, gold cars and a lavish lifestyle, he owns the world's most expensive home, the Serene $500M yacht and Leonardo Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi, but the painting he paid $450M for proved to be a fake. MBS has a very dual personality: he's modern but also medieval at the same time. The Saudi state essentially treats women as permanent legal minors. But MBS is also implementing Vision 2030 to modernize Saudi Arabia, he allowed women to drive, he brought back cinemas, he reduced the power of the religious police and clerics, he wants green energy cities, and to move away from dependency on oil. 2 In the context of president Biden's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia and meeting with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and MBS, “the reset”, with a gallon of oil priced $5, we think it's important to also highlight the relations between US and Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region like Qatar, Yemen, Syria, , Bahrain, Lebanon (United Arab Emirates), as well as the Iran – Saudi Arabia proxy conflict, known as the Middle Eastern Cold War. Saudi Arabia has a young population, 60% of Saudis are under 30 and use Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram. MBS' army of flies – bots and hackers - created by Saud Al Qahtani ensures that no critical posts happen, and his tiger squads – hitmen – target those who dissent like Saad Al Jabri. Women can now drive but Saudi Arabia still imprisons activists like Loujain al Hathloul. Some of the laws governing sex segregation have been relaxed, but Saudi Arabia's guardianship system ensures that men still have ultimate control over most aspects of women's lives. We also discuss the beheadings in Chop Chop Square (Deera or Al-Safaa Square), the executions of those who oppose the regime, the arrest of Ali Nimr during the Arab Spring, the lashing of blogger Raif Badawi, MBS' war in Yemen, and we draw a parallel between Mohammed Bin Salman and Putin. We also discuss the connection between the Wahhabi-Salafi Islam ideology in Saudi Arabia and Daesh (Isis), Al Qaida, and other terrorist groups: the ideology is so similar that the manuals used by Saudi kids in school are the same books used in terrorist indoctrination schools in the caliphate areas. The Trump visit in Saudi Arabia and the glowing orb in the now infamous photo depicting King Salman, Trump and Egypt's president Abdel Fattah al Sisi touching the orb is also a point of discussion. 3 1. Alexandra Ma. Lebanese Prime Minister, Who Got Kidnapped in Saudi Arabia.... Business Insider. December 2018. ⇤2. What Women Can and Can't Do in Saudi Arabia. The Week UK. August 2021. ⇤3. Bill Bostock. The Sinister, Glowing Saudi Orb that Trump Touched.... Business Insider. March 2020. ⇤

Ekonomik, siyasî ve sosyal krizlerle boğuşan Lübnan'da, parlamento seçimleri nihayet düzenlenebildi. Bazı önemli aktörlerin katılmadığı seçimlere halkın ilgisi ancak yüzde 41 düzeyinde kaldı. Siyasî gözlemciler, bunu Saad Hariri'nin liderliğindeki Gelecek Hareketi'nin seçimlere iştirak etmemesine bağlasa da, bu durum Lübnan özelinde normal sayılabilir. Zira 2018 seçimlerine katılım da yüzde 49'u geçmemişti. Batılı ülkelerde seçime katılımdaki düşük oranlar, yerleşmiş sistemlere halkın güveni ve “sandığa gitse de gitmese de” gidişatta herhangi bir aksamanın olmayacağına inanç şeklinde yorumlanabilir. Bazı ülkelerdeki yüksek katılım oranları da, polarize olmuş halk kitlelerinin rakip kampı saf dışı bırakma isteği ya da rakipleri tarafından saf dışı bırakılma korkusuna hamledilebilir. Lübnan ise bambaşka bir örneklik ortaya koyuyor: Sadece Ortadoğu'nun değil, belki de bütün dünyanın en ayrışmış toplumu, belli aralıklarla ayağına gelen “değişim fırsatı”na veya “rövanş şansı”na ilgi göstermiyor. Manzarayı, değişimden tamamen umudunu kesmeye ve sandık yoluyla dönüşüme inanmamaya atfetmek mümkün. Yine de, 15 Mayıs 2022 Pazar günü düzenlenen seçimlerin, ülke siyaseti adına bazı yenilikleri de beraberinde getirdiğini söylemek mümkün. Bunların en başında da, İran'ın desteklediği Hizbullah ve müttefiklerinin meclisteki çoğunluğu kaybetmesi geliyor. Ülkenin her bölgesinde oy kaybına uğrayan ittifak, toplam 128 milletvekilinin yer aldığı parlamentoda 58 sandalye elde edebildi. Bu sayı, geçtiğimiz mecliste 71'di ve Hizbullah'a -dolayısıyla İran'a- Lübnan siyasetini domine etme fırsatı veriyordu. Hizbullah kendi tabanında oy kaybına uğramasa da, müttefiklerinin hezimeti genel sonuçları da etkilemiş oldu. Seçim sonuçları, Hizbullah'ın müttefiklerinden Özgür Vatansever Hareket'in artık “Lübnan'ın en büyük Hristiyan partisi” olmadığını da gösterdi. Bu unvan bundan böyle, ABD ve Suudi Arabistan tarafından desteklenen “Lübnan Güçleri Partisi”nin. Lübnan'ın şimdiki Cumhurbaşkanı Mişel Avn'ın (d. 1933) Fransa sürgününden döndükten hemen sonra 2005'te kurduğu Özgür Vatansever Hareket'in başında, Avn'ın damadı Cibrân Bâsil (d. 1970) bulunuyor. Lübnan Güçleri Hareketi'ne ise, İç Savaş (1975-1990) yıllarının önemli askerî ve politik aktörlerinden Semîr Caca (d. 1952) önderlik ediyor. Mişel Avn da Semîr Caca da, Mârûnî Katolik Hristiyan. Ancak buna rağmen, ikisinin arasındaki derin görüş ayrılıkları ve yıkıcı rekabet, Lübnan siyasetinin belirleyici unsurlarından birine dönüşüyor bugün. Daha da ilginci, Mişel Avn, İç Savaş sırasında Hizbullah'ın can düşmanıyken, şu anda cumhurbaşkanlığı koltuğunda oturmasını Hizbullah'a borçlu. Seçimlerin getirdiği bir diğer yenilik, çok sayıda bağımsız adayın parlamentoya girmeyi başarması. Lübnan gibi düşman kamplara ayrılmış bir ülkede, herhangi bir ittifaka veya gruba yakın durmadan tek başına seçilebilmek, ciddi bir mesele. Bu durum da, halk kitlelerinde yerleşik partilere ve geleneksel siyasî çizgilere yönelik bir protestonun bulunduğu şeklinde okunabilir.

Il 15 maggio nel Paese dei cedri, attraversato da una crisi economica e finanziaria senza precedenti, si apriranno le urne per il rinnovo del Parlamento. Di fronte ci sono ancora una volta lo schieramento "8 Marzo", guidato dal movimento sciita Hezbollah e quello "14 Marzo", in questa occasione capeggiato dal leader di destra Samir Geagea dopo il passo indietro fatto dall'ex premier sunnita Saad Hariri. Ne abbiamo parlato con Pasquale Porciello, giornalista a Beirut.

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Andrew Korybko, Moscow-based American journalist and analyst, joins us to discuss the NATO border crisis. The US State Department has announced that it is rejecting Russia's itemized list of security demands. Also, President Biden has announced that he will not send troops to Ukraine.KJ Noh, activist, writer, and teacher, joins us to discuss China. An F35C has crashed in the South China sea. Also, we discuss the Russia China strategic alliance.Dr. Aisha Jumaan, founder and president of the Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation, joins us to discuss Yemen. UN officials are warning of a record-shattering death toll for civilians in Yemen. Also, OXFAM is urging the UN security council to inject new urgency into the Yemen peace talks.Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer, joins us to discuss the Global South. President Biden has referred to Latin America as America's "front yard" in a continuance of Monroe doctrine imperialism. Also, Venezuela is challenging the impartiality of the UN.Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Israel has been holding talks with Russia regarding backing off missile and bombing attacks on Syria. Also, Lebanese politician Saad Hariri is leaving the political scene.Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss Africa. There are reports that the Ethiopian government is open to diplomatic talks with Western-backed Tigray forces. Also, we discuss the coup in Sudan.Margaret Kimberly, editor and senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and author of "Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents," joins us to discuss President Biden's support in Black America. As President Biden's poll numbers sink among Black Americans. Margaret Kimberley argues that his record suggests that he was never their ally.Dee Knight, DSA International Committee's Anti-War Subcommittee member and author of My Whirlwind Lives: Navigating Decades of Storms, soon to be published by Guernica World Editions,) joins us to discuss Ukraine. Dee Knight joins us to discuss his article about the conflict. He provides a historical view of the conflict and argues that the US is to blame for the desperate economic and military situation in the war-torn nation. Also, we discuss recent polls that show most Americans have little taste for war over Ukraine.

0:00 Intro 3:27 Meaning 9:22 Divide 28:36 Something wrong 46:56 Aspiration 1:00:33 Now We're with Asma Andraos for Episode 291 of The Beirut Banyan. Click to watch: https://youtu.be/aRTcMDErOPw We discuss all that was March 14, 2005. From its buildup in the weeks leading up to that date, the momentum on the street vs the political decisions made, and the movement that withered as political violence took hold. We also look back at the reasons for the divide that emerged between the March 8 and March 14 camps, carry-over aspirations into October 17, 2019 and where the older demands for sovereignty and independence stand today. Asma Andraos in an events organizer. She previously served as an advisor to former prime minister Saad Hariri from 2005 - 2017. Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.ronniechatah.com Music by Marc Codsi. Animation & illustration by Sana Chaaban.

New evidence uncovered by the Pegasus Project has revealed that the phone numbers for 14 heads of states, including our own President Cyril Ramaphosa were selected as people of interest by clients of Israeli spyware company NSO Group. The evidence also includes the phone numbers of  the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, Pakistan's Imran Khan, Lebanon's Saad Hariri, Uganda's Ruhakana Rugunda, and Belgium's Charles Michel among others.

Former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse will be laid to rest on Friday in Cap-Haïtien after being assassinated earlier this month.Lebanon's parliament will begin new consultations Monday, with the hopes of choosing a new prime minister following Saad Hariri's resignation from the post.Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi will stand trial as early as Monday, culminating legal efforts against her originating following the Feb. 1 military coup.Pedro Castillo will take office on Wednesday after winning Peru's presidential election following weeks of litigation and accusations of fraud.The Bootleg Fire burning in Oregon -- an interview with Factal editor Jeff Landset.These stories and more are available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Jeff Landset, Alex Moore and Irene Villora.  Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe.Have feedback, suggestions or events we've missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams.If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.

Ben Hubbard is the New York Times bureau chief in Beirut, Lebanon, and author of MBS: The Rise to Power of Mohammed Bin Salman (2020), a biography of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. The conversation treats the Crown Prince's rise to power in the context of a Saudi Arabia marked by deeply conservative cultural formations and at the same time a very young population well connected to modern social media and the cultural products of the West. MBS has promoted reforms in Saudi society, not only by trying to move the economy away from its dependency on oil, but also through some dramatic cultural changes, especially by limiting the role of the religious police, by expanding women's rights and by developing access to forms of previously excluded popular entertainment (cinema, music). Yet these changes are taking place in the context of an absolute monarchy, and the reforms have been carried out with authoritarian power. This tension between liberalization and monarchical power characterizes the current moment in Saudi Arabia; the limits to reform are especially evident in the constraints on public criticism and freedom of the press, as became brutally clear in the case of the assassinated journalist, Jamal Kashoggi. The discussion also addresses the 2017 incident involving the Prime Minister of Lebanon, Saad Hariri, as an example of MBS's political inclinations but also in light of Hariri's recent 2021 stepping back from forming a government in Beirut.

Lebanon is collapsing. It's economy is spiraling down as inflation bursts out of control. It's PM-designate Saad Hariri, resigned in the crisis, and there are angry protests in the streets. At the same time, Jordan has now become an ally of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Jordan's King Abdullah, has become the first leader in the Middle East invited to the White House to meet with US President Joe Biden. - This, even before America's great ally Israel, is invited! What does it all mean for us? Dr. Mordechai Kedar joins Tamar and explains these new developments in the Mid-East and the 'hows' and 'whys' of what this may mean for Israel, and the West. Visit his website at: www.MordechaiKedar.net and check out the new application for your phone called, Newsrael - find it on your android's Play Store or iPhone's App Store. The Tamar Yonah Show 21JULY2021 - PODCAST

Discussion on Hariri's resignation starts at 17:50. Ben, Nizar and Timour are back to analyse the latest in Lebanon's ongoing crisis, including protests over the lack of progress in the Beirut Port explosion investigation, potential sanctions against Lebanon's political class and our main focus, the resignation of PM-designate Saad Hariri. Music track: Zuhal by Elepheel, check out his other work @elepheel

Lübnan'da dokuz ay önce yeni hükümeti kurmakla görevlendirilen Saad Hariri, Cumhurbaşkanı Mişel Avn'la yaptığı 20 dakikalık son görüşmenin ardından, başarısızlığını ilân ederek görevi bıraktı. Avn'la aralarında “asla uzlaşamayacak görüş ayrılıkları” olduğunu vurgulayan Hariri, cumhurbaşkanının kendisinden istediği bazı değişiklikleri kabul edilebilir bulmadığını kaydederek, “Biraz daha düşünmesini önerdim, ancak reddetti” dedi. 2005'te suikasta kurban giden eski Başbakan Refik Hariri'nin oğlu olan Saad Hariri, Mişel Avn'la ve onun parlamentoda en büyük grubun liderliğini yürüten damadı Cibral Basil'le kıyasıya rekabet halinde. Hariri'yi ABD, Fransa ve Suudi Arabistan desteklerken, karşı cephenin arkasında Hizbullah ve İran var. Dolayısıyla Hariri-Avn+Basil kavgası, aslında dış destekçiler arasındaki gerilimlerin bir yansıması.

Le Pays du Cèdre est au bord de l'effondrement politique et social alors qu'approchent les commémorations du premier anniversaire de l'explosion du port de Beyrouth, le 4 août dernier. Existe-t-il une solution à cette dramatique impasse ? Au Liban, plus personnes ne croit plus vraiment à une sortie de crise, tant celle-ci s'apparente à un puits sans fond. Un gouffre politique, social et économique au bord duquel une classe politique cynique et affairiste observe sans bouger la population se débattre du soir au matin pour sa survie. La livre libanaise est presque devenue une monnaie virtuelle tant sa dégringolade est brutale, il n'y a plus désormais que deux heures d'électricité par jour à Beyrouth. Les rues du pays sont paralysées par les interminables files d'attente pour obtenir quelques litres d'essence et la moitié du pays vit sous le seuil de pauvreté. De plus en plus de boat people libanais tentent leur chance en fuyant par la mer depuis la zone côtière de Tripoli.  Sur le plan politique, le renoncement jeudi soir du Premier ministre désigné Saad Hariri ne va rien arranger. Les dirigeants libanais sont incapables de se mettre d'accord, alors que l'aide financière internationale est conditionnée à la formation d'un gouvernement. Et personne ici ne croyait vraiment non plus aux chances de réussite de l'ancien Premier ministre Hariri, déjà poussé à la démission par la rue en 2019. Son départ après des mois de tractations a pourtant généré des violences jeudi soir à Beyrouth et dans plusieurs villes du pays, ainsi que ce commentaire, lapidaire de Jean-Yves Le Drian, le chef de la diplomatie française : « L'autodestruction cynique qui est en cours vient d'enregistrer un nouvel épisode… » C'est dans ce contexte que se préparent les premières commémorations de la tragédie du port de Beyrouth. Le 4 août prochain, un peu après 18h, le Liban va rendre hommage aux 200 victimes et aux 1 500 blessés de la tragédie de l'an dernier. À la fois symptôme et conséquence effroyables du chaos libanais, l'explosion du port et la dévastation d'une partie de la capitale restent toujours un mystère, un crime impuni, l'enquête étant toujours au point mort. Le Liban, à bout de force, est ainsi privé d'un processus de deuil pourtant si nécessaire…

*) Dozens die and more missing after floods in Germany, Belgium More than 80 people have reportedly died after flash floods in Germany and Belgium, with dozens more feared missing. The extreme weather has turned streams and streets into raging torrents, which have crushed houses and cars. With more rain in the forecast, Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel says her government will help in the rebuilding. *) Pentagon: US military trained Colombian soldiers involved in Haiti hit The hit squad involved in Haitian President Jovenel Moise's assassination had been hired via a shadowy Miami company, an initial probe has revealed. The Pentagon also confirmed that some Colombian soldiers accused of involvement in the assassination had received US military training. Haitian authorities said Moise was shot dead at his home on July 7 by a unit of assassins including 26 Colombians and two Haitian Americans. *) Lebanon's PM-designate steps down after months of deadlock Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri has stepped down after failing to form a government, nine months after being assigned the task. He says the decision was made because of key differences with President Michel Aoun. The news is a huge blow for the country, which is experiencing an almost complete economic meltdown. *) Taliban agrees on ceasefire with Afghan officials in Badghis province Governor of Afghanistan's Badghis province Hesamuddin Shams says "an indefinite ceasefire" had been negotiated with local Taliban leaders. He added that no time frame had been set for a truce, which comes after the Taliban last week stormed the provincial capital Qala-e-Naw. Meanwhile Pakistan has confirmed that theTaliban were in control of a key town on the Afghan side of the Spin Boldak-Chaman border crossing. And finally ... *) Dutch teen to fly Blue Origin's first passenger spaceflight An 18-year-old will become the youngest person to fly to space, with an aviation pioneer who will become the oldest at age 82. Blue Origin said Oliver Daemen will be the first paying customer, but did not disclose the price of his ticket. Daemen snagged the fourth and last seat on the space capsule after a $28 million auction winner stepped aside because of a scheduling conflict.

Lübnan'daki ekonomik kriz tarihe geçecek boyutta ve arkasındaki çok sayıdaki faktör arasında siyasi istikrarsızlık ve yolsuzluklar öne çıkıyor. İstanbul Üniversitesi'nden Dr. Tuba Yıldız ile konuştuk.

Au Liban des voix dissonantes aux mot d’ordres impose par le Hezbollah  ‘’ Jamais de paix avec Israël se font entendre, d’abord celle de la fille du président Libanais Claudine Aoun puis hier celle du frère aine du Premier ministre Saad Hariri

On today's update, we have Joe Biden gaining votes as final ballots are being counted, the latest coronavirus figures and Abu Dhabi has new rules for people visiting the capital. The Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai will be transformed into a temporary cycling track for an event this month, Oman is to broaden foreign investor access to its property market and in Lebanon Michel Aoun and Saad Hariri agree on 18 cabinet ministers. Jason Von Berg joins us for what's trending including Biden, Libya, flyDubai and Dubai30x30.

Five days before the American election, record numbers have cast their ballots already, making use of the expansion in early voting due to the pandemic. Naturalised US citizens make up one in ten eligible voters this year. Among them Laura Trevelyan, who voted in the presidential race as a US citizen for the first time, joining the queues in New York City. For Lebanon, 2020 has been a veritable annus horribilis: the pandemic, an unprecedented economic crisis, and the huge blast that destroyed parts of Beirut, and led to the resignation of the cabinet. Now a former Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, has been asked to form a government. If he succeeds, it’ll be his third time in the job. Plus ca change, or last chance for Lebanon, asks Martin Patience. Chile held a referendum on Sunday about replacing the current constitution, which dates from General Pinochet’s military dictatorship. The Yes vote won overwhelmingly. But the poll had been a heated topic of conversation for months, reflecting the deep divisions in society, as Jane Chambers has found. Seychelles in the Indian Ocean looks like a tropical paradise. But there’s a tougher reality in the island state ruled by the same party for over 40 years. And now there’s been a political earthquake: an opposition candidate, a priest, won the presidency for the first time. He'll have more than tourists and tuna to deal with, says Patrick Muirhead. For those still travelling, much has changed with the pandemic - quarantines, wearing masks, producing negative Covid-19 tests before departure. And then there are the other passengers. It all makes for novel experiences, says travel writer Mark Stratton - including good ones, like seeing the Mona Lisa without the crowds. Presenter: Kate Adie Producer: Arlene Gregorius

O novo primeiro-ministro do Líbano é Saad Hariri, o mesmo que renunciou ao cargo um ano atrás, em meio às enormes manifestações populares do país. Desde então, o país já teve Hassan Diab e Mustafa Adib como primeiros-ministros, sem sucesso na estabilização do país, que passa por grandes convulsões econômicas e políticas. A coluna de Tanguy Baghdadi traça os últimos passos do país e mostra as consequências da volta de Saad Hariri ao governo do país. Quer ajudar nosso podcast a se manter cotidianamente? Acesse o nosso site e clique na aba "apoie o Petit": www.petitjournal.com.br

Au Liban, Saad Hariri revient au pouvoir, un an après son départ. Près de trois mois après l'explosion de Beyrouth qui a plongé le pays dans une crise politique plus profonde que ce qu'elle n'était déjà, le Liban peine à se reconstruire.

Alors que le Liban traverse une grave crise politique et économique, Saad Hariri est à nouveau nommé au poste de Premier ministre. Ce retour peut-il permettre au pays de sortir de l’ornière ? On doit l’espérer tout en restant prudent, tant la personnalité de Saad Hariri ne garantit pas une nouvelle donne pour le Liban. D’abord, ce retour au pouvoir de celui qui a dû quitter son poste en décembre dernier sous la pression de la rue a tristement un air de déjà-vu. Pour beaucoup de Libanais qui ont manifesté pendant des mois pour demander de meilleures conditions de vie et un système politique régénéré, débarrassé du poison confessionnel et de la corruption, la pilule doit être amère à avaler. Tout ça pour ça, doivent-ils penser. C’est donc le premier défi de Saad Hariri : convaincre son opinion publique qu’il peut incarner, lui, l’homme du sérail, lui l’homme fort du clan sunnite, le renouveau dont le pays a tant besoin. Son deuxième défi très concret et très immédiat, c’est de former enfin un gouvernement composé de personnalités compétentes, issues de la société civile. C’est ce que demande la communauté internationale et notamment le président Emmanuel Macron, dans ce qu’on appelle l’initiative française, dont la première phase a été un échec puisque le prédécesseur de Saad Hariri n’a pas réussi à composer ce gouvernement d’experts et a jeté l’éponge, provoquant la colère et des mots très durs du président français contre la classe politique libanaise, accusée de trahison et de corruption.   Les points forts et les points faibles de Saad Hariri Saad Hariri s’est engagé à respecter cette initiative française et donc à former rapidement ce fameux gouvernement. Condition sine qua non pour obtenir une aide internationale de plusieurs milliards de dollars. Y parviendra-t-il ? Telle est la question. Il a pour lui quelques atouts : une longue expérience du pouvoir, le fait qu’il ait été accepté par les différentes confessions de la classe politique – sunnite bien sûr, mais aussi chrétienne et surtout chiite. Le puissant Hezbollah en particulier ne s’est pas opposé à son retour. ► À lire aussi : la presse sceptique après le retour de Saad Harriri à la tête du gouvernement Mais en même temps, c’est là que réside aussi son point faible : une quasi-impossibilité, tant il fait partie du jeu, de sortir d’une logique confessionnelle. L’horlogerie politico-religieuse imaginée pour gérer les tensions entre confessions s’est détraquée. Dégradée, pervertie, elle s’est retournée contre le Liban. Elle engendre un communautarisme régressif qui emprisonne chaque Libanais dans sa communauté confessionnelle – qu’il soit croyant ou non. Abandonner le paradigme confessionnel Depuis un an, les Libanais disent qu’ils ne veulent plus de tout ça. Ils disent qu’avant d’être druze, musulman chiite ou sunnite ou encore chrétien, ils sont libanais. Saad Hariri parviendra-t-il à dépasser cette contradiction ? C’est à voir dans les prochaines semaines. S’il parvient à former un gouvernement d’experts, les négociations avec le FMI pourront progresser. Une aide internationale qui sera conditionnée à l’entrée en vigueur de réformes en profondeur du système bancaire et fiscal notamment. Notamment pour enrayer l’abyssale dette publique du pays équivalent à 160 % du PIB. Et bien sûr, le système politique devrait lui aussi abandonner pour de bon le paradigme confessionnel. Mais ce dernier point sera un des plus durs à réaliser. On souhaite bonne chance à Saad Hariri. ► À écouter aussi : Au Liban, «on peut s’attendre à une guerre de tranchées entre le président et Hariri»

Saad Hariri voltou a ser designado primeiro-ministro do Líbano, após várias consultas parlamentares conduzidas pelo Presidente Michel Aoun. O novo chefe do executivo libanês tem como missão chegar a acordo com as diferentes forças políticas e formar um governo que seja capaz de aplicar reformas necessárias para retirar o país da profunda crise económica.   Saad Hariri já veio prometer um  «governo de peritos» em conformidade com «a iniciativa francesa» e compromete-se a formar rapidamente um executivo, lembrando que esta é última oportunidade para o Líbano.   A advogada bissau-guineense, portuguesa e libanesa, Rita Dieb, a residir no Líbano, disse à RFI que a escolha de Saad Hariri é uma tentativa da classe política responder àquilo que foi pedido pelo Presidente francês, Emmanuel Macron.   "É uma tentativa para fazer face àquilo que nos foi pedido pelo Presidente francês. A nomeação do primeiro-ministro e a constituição do governo", afirma. O líder sunita Hariri foi eleito com 65 votos dos 120 deputados, depois de semanas de negociações. O novo chefe do executivo libanês tem como missão chegar a acordo com as diferentes forças políticas e formar um governo que seja capaz de aplicar reformas necessárias para retirar o país da profunda crise económica.  "Ele não está numa posição muito confortável. Não teve o voto de confiança de muitos partidos [Forças Libanesas, Movimento Patriótico, Hezbollah]. O Presidente Michel Aoun, num discurso que fez há uns dias atrás ao país, deixou passar uma mensagem a dizer que é efectivamente o primeiro-ministro que apresenta os nomes para a formação de um governo, mas que a decisão final também terá que passar por ele", sublinha Rita Dieb.  O regresso de Hariri acontece num momento em que o país atravessa uma grave crise económica, acentuada pela explosão no porto de Beirute, no dia 4 Agosto, que fez mais de uma centena de mortos e cerca de 6 mil feridos. Muitos libaneses continuam ainda sem casa para onde voltar, apesar dos esforços feitos pela sociedade civil e pelas várias ONG que trabalham no terreno para reerguer a capital.  Para a advogada bissau-guineense a luta contra a corrupção será o grande desafio do executivo libanês.  " A luta contra a corrupção será a grande vitória para o povo libanês", garante.   

durée : 00:03:03 - Géopolitique - Un an après avoir démissionné sous pression de la rue, Saad Hariri a été nommé hier Premier ministre, avec une légère majorité du Parlement derrière lui. Mais il incarne la vieille classe politique et a peu de chances de résoudre les crises du Liban.

durée : 00:03:03 - Géopolitique - Un an après avoir démissionné sous pression de la rue, Saad Hariri a été nommé hier Premier ministre, avec une légère majorité du Parlement derrière lui. Mais il incarne la vieille classe politique et a peu de chances de résoudre les crises du Liban.

Entrevue avec Réal Camiré, président de la fédération des clubs de motoneigistes du Québec : un nouveau projet de loi du ministère des Transports sur la pratique du véhicule hors route. Chronique d’Anaïs Guertin-Lacroix : le couple dans tous ses états. Entrevue avec Simon Aoun, professeur associé à l’école de politique appliquée de l’université de Sherbrooke : Malgré sa démission il y a 1 an, Saad Hariri est à nouveau désigné premier ministre pour former un gouvernement au Liban. Chronique de Geneviève Pettersen : la complicité dans le couple. Ne pas attendre d'être mort pour aller voir le médecin. Chronique hebdomadaire avec Nathalie Ouellette, astrophysicienne et Coordonnatrice de l’Institut de recherche sur les exoplanètes (IREx) à l’Université de Montréal : la NASA à l’assaut des astéroïdes. Segment d’actualité avec Alexandre Dubé : bilan de la COVID-19. Les moyens de pression de la FIQ de la fin de semaine rapportés. Le château à l’abri des créanciers. Le palmarès des écoles 2020.  Entrevue avec Laurent Brosse,  Maire de Conflans-Sainte-Honorine : quelques jours après le meurtre du professeur Samuel Paty, nous discutons avec le maire de Conflants-Sainte-Honorine pour prendre des nouvelles de cette communauté de la France. Chronique politique provinciale et fédérale avec Antoine Robitaille, Chroniqueur JdM et JdQ, bureau d’enquête à l'Assemblée nationale du Québec et Caroline St-Hilaire, animatrice à QUB radio, analyste de la politique fédérale et ancienne mairesse de Longueuil : un coup de pouce s’en vient côté dépistage. Bébé Flora à l’assemblée nationale. D’autres prêts se donnent à Ottawa.   Chronique politique internationale avec le politologue et chroniqueur au Journal de Montréal Loïc Tassé : meilleur débat que le premier. Le gouvernement chinois durcit le ton et accélère le renforcement de son armée. Les bateaux de croisières pourraient être bannis de Venise. Chronique sport avec Jean-Charles : quand la politique et le sport se mêlent.   Une production QUB radio Octobre 2020 Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Salve, salve, CACDista! No nosso boletim de notícias da semana, vamos falar sobre: - Os novos dispositivos do acordo comercial entre Brasil e EUA; - A eleição de Luis Arce, aliado de Evo Morales, para a presidência da Bolívia; - O anúncio, feito pelos EUA, da venda de US$ 1,8 bilhão em armas para Taiwan; - China, a primeira grande economia a recuperar-se da crise do coronavírus; - O fim do embargo de armas imposto pela ONU ao Irã; - Saad Hariri, nomeado primeiro-ministro do Líbano pela quarta vez.

*) Mute button brings civility to final US presidential debate A mute button is all it took to bring civility to the final US presidential debate in Tennessee. Donald Trump and Joe Biden interrupted each other far less frequently, even as they clashed on issues ranging from Covid-19 to climate change. Candidates will now hit the campaign trail to muster up as much support as they can ahead of the November 2 election. *) US hosts Azerbaijan, Armenia for talks to end conflict Talks between the US, Azerbaijan and Armenia on occupied-Karabakh get underway in Washington later today. The meeting comes as Baku liberated more territory along the border with Iran from Armenian control. Yerevan says it sees no possibility of a diplomatic solution to the conflict. *) Saad Hariri named as Lebanon's prime minister-designate Saad Hariri has been named as Lebanon's new prime minister-designate, a year after he was toppled by mass anti-government protests. Hariri won the backing of a majority of parliamentarians during meetings with President Michel Aoun. If successful, he faces the country's deepest crisis since the civil war, with the economy in tatters and widespread distrust of the ruling elite. *) US sanctions Iranian groups for alleged election meddling The US Treasury has slapped new sanctions on five Iranian entities, including the Revolutionary Guard Corps. The treasury said the groups had worked to "sow." This as the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security said a Russian state-sponsored hacking group was also targeting US government systems. And finally... *) Paul McCartney to release solo album in December Singer Paul McCartney will release his ‘McCartney III’ album in December. The ex-Beatles star says it's a new collection of stripped-back songs all written, performed and produced by him, 50 years after his first solo album. It joins two other albums, ‘McCartney’ and ‘McCartney II,’ both created by the 78-year-old at critical times in his life.

Entrevue avec Simon Aoun, professeur associé à l’école de politique appliquée de l’université de Sherbrooke : Malgré sa démission il y a 1 an, Saad Hariri est à nouveau désigné premier ministre pour former un gouvernement au Liban. Pour de l’information concernant l’utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Interview de Daniel Meier, chercheur et enseignant à Science Po Grenoble.

Chronique de Manon Globensky sur l'affaire Hunter Biden; entrevue avec la ministre Marguerite Blais sur la situation dans les CHSLD; entrevue avec Louise Arbour au sujet de la controverse à l'Université d'Ottawa; grand angle sur l'actualité avec Lise Bissonnette et Louis Roy; éclosion à l'usine d'Olymel de Vallée-Jonction; entrevue avec Émilie Sueur en direct de Beyrouth sur la nomination de Saad Hariri comme premier ministre du Liban; et entrevue avec Claudine Roy, l'une des cosignataires de la lettre ouverte des restaurateurs adressée à François Legault.

Thailand has revoked an emergency decree it imposed a week ago as it tried to end months of protests against the prime minister and the monarchy. An official statement said the "violent situation" that had led to the decree had eased. A young demonstrator in Bangkok tells us the rallies will continue until the government meets protesters' demands. Also in the programme:The former Lebanese prime minister, Saad Hariri, returns to office; and in his first major intervention in the US presidential campaign, Barack Obama has delivered a withering attack on President Trump. (Image: Pro-democracy protesters during an anti-government protest in Bangkok. Credit: Epa/Rungroj Yongrit)

Alexander Mercouris, editor-in-chief of The Duran, joins us to discuss US officials accusing Iran of targeting American voters with phony but threatening mails. According to an article in CNSNews, the emails demanded that the recipients vote for US President Donald Trump, "or we will come after you." Our host confers with our esteemed guest to determine if the Russiagate narrative is being used to create an atmosphere of xenophobia, paranoia and confusion. Mercouris joins us again and raises the question of Hunter Biden's hard drive issues as he continues to stay in the news. The Washington Examiner reported on Wednesday, "Allegations that Hunter Biden stored photos of child pornography on his laptop computer have been forwarded to the FBI for investigation." Also, Fox News host Tucker Carlson argued Tuesday that America's most powerful people don't want the public talking about Hunter, the son of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. Danny Haiphong, author and contributor to The Black Agenda Report, talks about statements from Luis Arce, the newly elected president of Bolivia, who "says he will restore ties with friend countries" such as Russia, China, Cuba, Venezuela, and Iran, according to a Tuesday Mehr News Agency article. The outlet quoted Arce as saying, "We are going to reestablish all relations. This government has acted very ideologically, depriving the Bolivian people of access to Cuban medicine, Russian medicine, and advances in China. For a purely ideological issue, it has exposed the population in a way unnecessary and harmful.” Dan Lazare, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," joins us to discuss the fact that the US seems to be sanctioning both allies and adversaries alike. A Monday article in the Washington Examiner said, "Despite an overwhelming rejection two months ago by the UN Security Council of the American proposal to 'snapback' all sanctions on Iran, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo insists that ... the embargo is back on." In a statement, Pompeo "threatened retaliation for anyone who defies the US," the outlet noted.Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, takes on the subject of unemployment, as the "number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses are still running at historically high levels," the Associated Press reported Thursday. That figure from the US Labor Department was down from 842,000 the week prior.James Carey, editor and co-owner of Geopolitics Alert, discusses a recent story carried by his outlet and penned by Ben Norton at The Grayzone, which states, "Leaked documents show how UK government contractors developed an advanced infrastructure of propaganda to stimulate support in the West for Syria's political and armed opposition." According to the story, "the leaked files reveal how Western intelligence cutouts played the media like a fiddle, carefully crafting English and Arabic-language media coverage of the war on Syria to churn out a constant stream of pro-opposition coverage."Scott Ritter, former UN weapons inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss US Defense Secretary Mark Esper's visit to the notorious Atlantic Council think tank, an organization that is "funded by a who's who of weapons makers and despotic regimes," MintPress News reported Wednesday. Ritter discusses the think tank's funding and influence on US foreign policy. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, examines how the country of Libya has been far worse for the intervention of NATO in 2011, and he forecasts the consequences of a direct European Union intervention in the near future. He also updates us on the dynamics behind Saad Hariri returning as prime minister of Lebanon a year after stepping down.

Hace un año los libaneses salían a las calles a protestar masivamente contra un sistema corrupto, servicios públicos inexistentes, una economía en decadencia y una clase política en el poder desde hace décadas. Con nuestra corresponsal en Beirut, Andrea Olea, y AFP. El 17 de octubre de 2019 miles de personas se manifestaban en un levantamiento sin precedentes en el Líbano en reacción a la decisión del gobierno de gravar el servicio de mensajería de WhatsApp. El mismo día, el gobierno eliminó su impuesto, pero era demasiado tarde. Fue la gota que colmó el vaso. Las protestas aumentaron contra la corrupción de sus dirigentes, un sistema estancado, con servicios públicos inexistentes, una economía en decadencia y una clase política que ha permanecido prácticamente inalterada durante décadas. De norte a sur, ciudadanos de todas las confesiones religiosas se rebelaban contra un sistema sectario y clientelar que les niega toda oportunidad de futuro. “No era como las otras revueltas, al menos al principio, eso es lo que nos hizo participar”, dice a RFI, Firas. “Empezamos a oír que estaban bloqueando carreteras fuera de Beirut y eso fue lo que nos emocionó a todos, el hecho de que todo el mundo estaba participando, gente de todo el país”. Las protestas masivas llevaron a la caída del gobierno de Saad Hariri, sumiendo al país en un limbo político del que aún no ha salido. Por el contrario, la situación se ha agravado hasta límites extremos y hoy Líbano atraviesa la peor crisis económica de su historia reciente: la devaluación de la moneda, una inflación galopante, desempleo y pobreza en aumento, sumado al avance de la Covid-19 y una brutal explosión en Beirut que dejó más de 200 muertos. Esta situación límite parece haber agotado las fuerzas de los libaneses, incluidos quienes luchaban por construir un sistema distinto. “Hay múltiples factores. Primero, la gente está arruinada. Después la policía nos disparó el día que fuimos a la calle a hacer un luto público por la explosión, y muchos de nuestros amigos quedaron realmente heridos”, dice a RFI la profesora de la Universidad Americana de Beirut y activista, Carmen Geha. “Siento que pedir a la gente que salga ahora a manifestarse no es suficiente”. Entre quienes salieron a las calles pidiendo cambio, muchos lo dan todo por perdido y han decidido hacer las maletas. “Los regímenes cambian, lleva tiempo, pero las cosas cambian”, dice Geha. “Creo firmemente que podemos romper la dinámica. Esperanza y dolor pueden existir al mismo tiempo, pueden coexistir. Estoy de duelo, entiendo el desastre y el momento actual, pero creo que hay salida, siempre hay una salida.” Líbano necesita urgentemente un gobierno que ponga en marcha reformas de calado para salir de la crisis. La salida del conjunto de la clase dirigente y la formación de un ejecutivo independiente y transitorio, que era uno de los reclamos de los manifestantes, todavía no ha tenido lugar.

Morgen zal het Libanese parlement proberen een nieuwe premier aan te wijzen. Tot grote verontwaardiging van de bevolking maakt voormalig premier Saad Hariri grote kans gekozen te worden. De timing is veelbetekenend: twee dagen later herdenkt het land het begin van de revolutie die een jaar geleden begon, waarbij onder grote druk van het volk Hariri toen juist aftrad als premier. Er zijn grote protesten gepland en de mogelijke herbenoeming van Hariri gooit nog meer olie op het vuur. Is Libanon precies één jaar na de revolutie weer terug bij af? In gesprek met correspondent Farah-Silvana Kanaan vanuit Beiroet.

Tout d’abord un article de M, le Magazine du Monde revient sur « le sacrifice absurde des pompiers de Beyrouth ». Dix sapeur-pompiers qui « ont été pulvérisés par l’explosion » du 4 août 2020. Alors qu’ils étaient venus éteindre l’incendie de l’entrepôt abritant le stock de nitrate d’ammonium, ils ont été « envoyés à une mort certaine, sans même avoir été avertis du danger », explique le magazine du Monde. Il voit ici « un drame emblématique d’une profession laissée pour compte par les dirigeants politiques, à l’image de l’ensemble du pays ». « Qui sont les assassins du Liban ? » La Une de L’Obs se demande justement : « Qui sont les assassins du Liban ? » Et quand on ouvre le magazine, on peut lire un entretien avec Nadim Houry, chercheur, ancien enquêteur de l’ONU qui a également fondé le bureau de l’ONG Human Rights Watch au Liban. En bref, un beau CV. Et il n’est pas tendre avec la classe dirigeante : pour lui, la démission du gouvernement a été « une étape essentielle dans la refonte du pouvoir », mais elle est « loin d’être suffisante » pour répondre aux aspirations de la rue et d’une jeunesse qui « rêve d’un autre Liban. Aujourd’hui, dit Nadim Houry, le Liban est dirigé par 6 oligarques » parmi lesquels : Saad Hariri, Hassan Nasrallah, ou bien encore Michel Aoun. Une « mafia qui se partage le gâteau » et qui devrait faire place à un changement radical, estime le chercheur. « Un changement de système », déjà recommandé par le président français lors de son déplacement, rappelle-t-il. La place de la France ce dossier libanais « La France a-t-elle encore un rôle à jouer dans un Liban dévasté », s’interroge L'Express pour qui la « prompte venue » d’Emmanuel Macron a « sans doute accompagné le mouvement ayant conduit au départ de l’exécutif ». Un départ que la population réclamait depuis un moment, dans « un pays à genoux », face à « une économie lessivée ». De son côté, le Journal du Dimanche revient sur le déplacement de la ministre des armées Florence Parly, jeudi et vendredi. Le JDD estime que la France « tente l’impossible » et affirme que l’opération humanitaire dépêchée par Paris « s’accompagne d’un jeu politique en coulisses pour éviter que le pays ne sombre dans le chaos ». Un peu plus bas, on peut aussi lire l’interview de Samy Gemayel, chef du parti d’opposition libanais Ketaïeb, qui nous dit, en somme, « Macron a raison de mettre la pression sur le cartel ». Un jeu politique, vous dit-on… Marianne et ses plans de relance Dans la presse hebdo également cette semaine, Marianne nous parle « plans de relance ». Marianne estime en Une que « la France part en miettes ». Les articles s’enchaînent et nous montrent « ces églises à faire vivre », 5000 bâtiments en « grande souffrance », dont « 500 en péril ». Marianne montre également ces « moulins qui vont pas fort », ces « routes, voies ferrées et ponts à l’abandon »… Le magazine préconise donc des grands travaux à l’échelle nationale. « Vite, un plan de relance », demande-t-il, rappelant au passage qu’ « en 2012, la France était classée au 5ème rang mondial des infrastructures par le World Economic Forum (WEF). Elle est désormais neuvième ». Marianne se montre beaucoup plus sceptique, en revanche, sur le plan de relance européen mis sur la table pour répondre à la crise du Covid-19. « Qui va payer ? » se demande l’hebdo. Ŋuelŋue 390 milliards d’euros de subvention en trois ans, et 360 milliards de prêts supplémentaires si nécessaire. Marianne se souvient qu’Emmanuel Macron a promis :  « Le contribuable français ne mettra pas la main à la poche. » L’Europe devrait donc « financer elle-même son plan avec des impôts sur les Gafam, le carbone ou la spéculation », peut-on lire. Mais « problème » : tous ces dossiers sont minés ou bloqués, et là-dessus « les 27 États de l’Union ne se mettront jamais d’accord » estime Marianne qui conclut « In fine, le risque est grand que le plan de relance soit financé par une hausse des contributions directes des Etats ou, plus vraisemblablement, par une baisse des dépenses pour les politiques communes ». Comprenez : un financement par les contribuables ou une baisse des services que l’Europe pouvait leur rendre. « L’exploit de Lyon » Mais il y a toujours le football ! Et « l'exploit de Lyon » à lire ce matin dans le Journal du Dimanche. « Lyon rejoint Paris à la table des grands », se félicite le JDD. En quart de finale de Ligue des champions hier soir, « Lyon a sorti Manchester City avec panache (3-1) et affrontera le Bayern en demi-finale mercredi », écrit encore le journal. Et cocorico : «  ll y aura donc deux clubs français dans le dernier carré européen. Une première dans l'Histoire. » L'Histoire, écrite ici par le JDD avec un grand "H" bien sûr, c'est important ! Une rencontre insolite dans L’Obs D'autres choses à lire dans les magazines cette semaine, dont une rencontre pour le moins insolite et surprenante. Il y a notamment « Jurassique Cash », dans M, le magazine du Monde. Un article sur la folie des enchères autour des squelettes de dinosaures, passion de riches collectionneurs privés. Intéressant. On peut aussi partir au Vatican avec Le Figaro Magazine, un reportage illustré où l’on apprend plein de choses sur les coulisses de la basilique Saint-Pierre de Rome et ses secrets de conservation. Mais, il y a aussi cette rencontre particulière que nous offre L’Obs en effet. Avec un «  savant fou » italien, Sergio Canavero. Ce neurochirurgien, « ancien directeur du Groupe de Neuromodulation avancée de Turin », souhaite tous simplement « greffer une tête sur un corps humain ». Facile, il « dit que c’est possible et traite d’“ânes” ceux qui ne croient pas en lui », explique L’Obs. Il avait annoncé son projet lors d’une conférence en 2015, en cassant des spaghettis sur scène et en les recollant comme il ferait avec un humain. En 2017, Sergio Canavero « a même annoncé avoir réussi, avec une équipe chinoise, une transplantation de tête... à partir de deux cadavres humains. » Il s’est d’ailleurs installé en Chine, sur l’invitation d’un confrère pour poursuivre ses recherches « sulfureuses ». Et Inutile de l’appeler « Docteur Frankenstein », ironise L’Obs, parce qu’ « il convoque lui-même le personnage de Mary Shelley lors de ses présentations ». Un sympathique personnage.

Many of you may have heard about the explosion in Beirut’s port last week. After the port, many people protested, but suddenly it looks like the protests are being co-opted by foreign forces with different agendas. Today, Rania Khalek talks to us about the brief history of Lebanon, the unique factionalism within the government. Finally, we talk about who the key players are and what the key interests are. We also learn about Lebanon’s economy and how the Syrian war is affecting Lebanon. At the end, we have some fun regarding various online personalities and Rania Khalek’s own experience with “getting cancelled”Shownotes00:00-Introductions01:25 - Brief synopsis of recent Lebanese history?11:00 - What is Hezbollah17:00 - Saad Hariri’s bizarre 2017 resignation 20:34 - Lebanon’s Color Revolution26:11- Explosion Shadiness and theorizing 33:00 - Covid-19 in Lebanon36:00 - How Rania got Cancelled for Syria and No one Cared37:00 - Oz Katerji and his Bizarre ExcusesThis is the child that Oz Katerji alleged that had a “genetic aging disorder”44:57: Lebanon Garbage Crisis46:00 -Tulsi Gabbard, MSNBC and Assadist51:00 - Assad and his Voice 55:00 - Rania getting Deplatformed and her “free speech” being curtailed1:00:00 - Why are leftists, so often, regime-change dupes? About RaniaRania Khalek is an independent journalist living in Beirut, Lebanon. She is the co-host of the Unauthorized Disclosure podcast with Kevin Gosztola. You can find it on Patreon, Apple or Spotify. You can find her on twitter. Get full access to Historic.ly at historicly.substack.com/subscribe

Neste programa a gente comenta a repercussão da explosão causada por nitrato de amônio na região portuária de Beirute, capital do Líbano, que resultou em pessoas mortas, desaparecidas e desabrigadas. Além da renúncia de todo o gabinete ministerial e do próprio primeiro-ministro, Hassan Diab. O Líbano já enfrentava uma grave crise econômica devido a escândalos de corrução descobertos em 2019, que gerou a crise política e que agravou todos esses fatores após a explosão na região portuária. Pessoas estão indo às ruas contra a corrupção e pedindo mudanças em seu sistema político. Do outro lado do mundo, diversos países se mobilizaram para ajudar o Líbano com dinheiro e mantimentos. Aqui no Brasil, o presidente Jair Bolsonaro, que pouco está preocupado com os 100 mil mortos e a recessão econômica inevitável, se prontificou em ajudar o país, enviando suprimentos médicos e uma equipe técnica capitaneada pelo ex-presidente Michel Temer. Decidimos explicar porque a decisão é controvérsia, o que está em jogo no Líbano e como Bolsonaro usa Temer para melhorar sua imagem diante da classe política. EUA anuncia envio imediato ao Líbano de alimentos e medicamentos: https://www.em.com.br/app/noticia/internacional/2020/08/07/interna_internacional,1174038/eua-anuncia-envio-imediato-ao-libano-de-alimentos-e-medicamentos.shtml Governo oficializa ex-presidente Michel Temer e mais 12 em missão de ajuda ao Líbano: https://g1.globo.com/politica/noticia/2020/08/10/governo-oficializa-ex-presidente-michel-temer-e-mais-12-em-missao-oficial-ao-libano.ghtml Crise no Líbano: após explosão e renúncia do premiê, como fica o país?: https://g1.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2020/08/10/crise-no-libano-apos-explosao-e-renuncia-do-premie-como-fica-o-pais.ghtml Primeiro-ministro libanês Saad Hariri renuncia ao cargo: https://g1.globo.com/mundo/noticia/primeiro-ministro-libanes-saad-hariri-renuncia-ao-cargo.ghtml Apagões, fome e suicídios: o dramático colapso econômico do Líbano: https://veja.abril.com.br/mundo/apagoes-fome-e-suicidios-o-dramatico-colapso-economico-do-libano/ ==================================================================================================================================== Produção: Ponto MP3 (@pontomp3podcast) Roteiro: Lucas Monteiro (@lu_monteir) Locução: Kally Momesso (@v_de_vedete) e Lucas Monteiro Edição: Lucas Monteiro Arte de capa: Thatiane Silva (@thatianexsilva)

Joint Episode with Ronnie Chatah from The Beirut Banyan. https://youtu.be/bSQjOWIdKQk Ronnie Chatah is a Master of Science (2017) graduate in literature and creative writing at the University of Edinburgh. His previous degrees include a Master of Arts (2012) in Middle East Studies from the American University of Beirut and a Bachelor of Arts (2003) in Political Science and Psychology from George Mason University. Ronnie conducts a history and political walking tour of Beirut called WalkBeirut, which initially ran from 2009 – 2013. The tour has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Voice of America and BBC Radio 4, and navigates Beirut's recent past while unraveling more complicated episodes - including Lebanon's civil war - through storytelling. The tour remains popular among tourists and Lebanese alike, and at its inception served as the only walking tour of Beirut. WalkBeirut was brought to a halt from 2013 – 2017 after Ronnie's father, Mohamad Chatah - a career diplomat, International Monetary Fund senior official, Lebanese finance minister and senior advisor to former prime ministers Fouad Seniora and Saad Hariri - was assassinated in a car bombing in Beirut on December 27, 2013. Ronnie left Lebanon in the immediate aftermath and decided to pursue his father's legacy in print and audio narration. The culmination of that work is a novel underway titled Buried in Beirut, and a podcast which Ronnie launched in 2019 named The Beirut Banyan. From tourism to tragedy, Ronnie's work reflects on Lebanon's recent politics and history, addressing the personal wounds associated with untimely and unjust loss. Relevant Links: WalkBeirut: http://walkbeirut.com The Beirut Banyan: http://beirutbanyan.com New York Times: https://nytimes.com/2018/02/07/world/middleeast/beirut-walking-tour-history.html Reuters: https://reuters.com/article/us-lebanon-walk/beirut-guide-gives-walking-tours-of-citys-history-and-his-own-idUSKBN1FJ22Y BBC Radio 4: http://bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01j2bml BBC World: http://bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01s60ww Kerning Cultures Podcast: https://kerningcultures.com/kerning-cultures/the-things-that-cant-speak The Fire These Times Podcast: https://thefirethisti.me/2020/07/05/34-remembering-through-storytelling-in-times-of-hardship/ Support the channel: Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/decafquest Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/decafquest Twitter: https://twitter.com/Decafquest

Cette semaine, Le Monde en question s’intéresse à l’aggravation de la crise politique et économique au Liban. Comment expliquer une telle dégradation et surtout la difficulté à trouver des solutions de sortie de crise ? Le rebond de la crise libanaise s’explique par les effets du confinement, qui a accentué la dégradation de la situation économique et sociale d’un pays qui était déjà au bord de la faillite. Situation qui avait conduit aux grandes manifestations de l’automne dernier, quand des dizaines de milliers de Libanais étaient descendus dans les rues pour dénoncer, non seulement l’incurie de dirigeants incapables de régler la crise financière et économique du Liban, mais aussi un système politique à bout de souffle, rongé par la corruption et par un jeu d’équilibre devenu inopérant entre les différentes confessions du pays, musulmans chiites, musulmans sunnites et chrétiens. Entamée en octobre dernier, ce que les protestataires appellent la « thawra » - la révolution -, a entraîné le départ du Premier ministre sunnite Saad Hariri, fin décembre, et l’arrivée aux affaires d’une personnalité plus neutre, plus technicienne, Hassan Diab. Ce dernier s’est engagé à mettre en œuvre les réformes économiques, sociales et politiques dont le Liban a cruellement besoin. Mais voilà : six mois après sa nomination, les réformes tardent, et les manifestations ont repris dès la fin du confinement. Pour sa défense, Hassan Diab explique qu’il a du mal à concrétiser ses réformes, faute d’un soutien suffisant et sincère de l’ensemble des partis politiques. Et de fait, on sent bien que les calculs partisans sont en train de reprendre le dessus, et avec eux les antagonismes confessionnels qui ont mené le Liban à la guerre civile entre 1975 et 1990. Pour schématiser, on peut dire que les partisans de Saad Hariri, le clan sunnite pour aller vite, estiment qu’ils ont été un peu les dindons de la farce à l’automne dernier. Et que Hassan Diab, qui se dit apolitique, est en fait un homme de paille qui œuvre pour les clans chiite et chrétien. De fait, il est vrai que monsieur Diab est soutenu par deux formations chiites : le très puissant Hezbollah et le parti Amal, et par la droite chrétienne dont est issu le président libanais Michel Aoun. Et l’ambiance politique devient délétère. Les reproches mutuels se multiplient entre les partisans de Hassan Diab. Ils accusent la famille Hariri de tout faire pour saboter les réformes en cours. De leur côté, les pro-Hariri estiment que le Hezbollah profite de la crise actuelle pour accroître son emprise sur le pays et le replacer sous l’influence du régime syrien. Et pendant ce temps, la crise sociale devient explosive avec un taux de pauvreté qui concerne désormais un Libanais sur deux, la livre libanaise qui s’effondre, et la dette publique qui atteint 170% du PIB.

ABONNEZ-VOUS ET PARTAGEZ Archive 15 - Saad Hariri pieds et poings liés face à Mohammed Ben Salmane. Cette affaire raconte l'histoire folle du kidnapping pendant deux semaines de Saad Hariri, premier ministre du Liban par Mohammed Ben Salmane, Prince héritier de l'Arabie Saoudite. L'objectif du Prince était de rebattre les cartes dans sa confrontation avec l'Iran. La chaine YVB podcast a vocation à proposer plusieurs types de podcasts, cependant, l'émission principale se nomme "Archives par YVB" et consiste à vous résumer une affaire de corruption dans un format d'environ 5 minutes. Il me semblait interessant d'utiliser la méthode de l'archivage pour parler de ces affaires le plus simplement possible. Je sélectionne celles qui me semblent capitales à la bonne comprehension du fonctionnement de notre société. Cette chaine est indépendante et ouverte à toutes les propositions de partenariats en cohérence avec son fond et sa forme. Les liens: - Twitter: @YVBpodcast - Find me on Apple Podcasts - Find me on Google Podcasts - Soundcloud: @yvbpodcast Titre intro et fin: Synthwave Vibe Auteur: Meydän Source: meydan.bandcamp.com Licence: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.fr Téléchargement (5MB): auboutdufil.com/?id=504

We will start our program by discussing the ongoing people’s protests in Lebanon that forced prime minister Saad Hariri to resign in October and continue to this day. After, we will turn to the unfolding struggle in Chile and discuss the recent announcement of a referendum to be held in April to rewrite the Chilean constitution after months of protests in the streets. Later we will discuss COP 25 in Madrid, the 25th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. We will close out with a discussion with local NYCHA resident activists who have been organizing since 2015 against a proposed infill - a towering 50 story luxury building - to be built ON TOP of their playground. After incredible organizational efforts, NYCHA was forced to withdraw its infill plan at Holmes. We will hear all that and more in the next two hours.

durée : 00:11:10 - Les Enjeux internationaux - par : Julie Gacon - Le nouveau gouvernement de Hassan Diab s’est réuni en Conseil des ministres la semaine dernière. Après la démission de Saad Hariri sur la pression de la rue, la tâche qui incombe en premier lieu à ce nouveau cabinet est d’éviter la faillite. Entretien avec l'économiste Samir Aïta. - réalisation : Mydia Portis-Guérin - invités : Samir Aïta économiste, rédacteur en chef et directeur général de l’édition arabe du Monde Diplomatique, président du Cercle des économistes arabes, directeur général de A Concept/Mafhoum, une société de conseil en économie et technologies de

*)India protests spread over 'anti-Muslim' law Fresh protests are expected across India over a controversial citizenship law, after days of unrest left six people dead. The bill grants citizenship to all religious minorities from India’s neighbouring countries, except to Muslims. Critics say the agenda of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government conflicts with India's founding as a secular republic. *)Turkey may close military base used by US Forces - Erdogan President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that "if necessary" Ankara may close two military bases that station US soldiers in Turkey. The comments came after the US Senate unanimously passed a resolution recognising Armenian claims on the events of 1915. Ankara describes the deaths in 1915 as a tragedy in which both revolting Armenians and Ottoman forces suffered casualties. *)Philippine quake knocks over building; 3 dead, 7 missing Rescuers in the Philippines are scrambling to find seven people trapped inside a building that collapsed after a strong earthquake. At least five people died in Sunday’s magnitude 6.9 quake that struck Padada and outlying rural towns, cities and provinces. The southern Philippines region has been battered by three deadly earthquakes in recent months. *)Protests turn violent for second day in Lebanon's capital Dozens of people were injured in a clash between protesters and security forces in the Lebanese capital Beirut. Security forces fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons to disperse hundreds of protesters for a second straight day. Demanding a complete overhaul of a political system, protesters are angry about Saad Hariri's possible return to the post of prime minister. And finally, *)French New Wave icon Anna Karina dies at 79 Danish-French actress Anna Karina, muse of New Wave director Jean-Luc Godard, has died of cancer at the age of 79. Karina made seven films with Godard, her partner at the time, including “Une Femme Est Une Femme'' (A Woman is a Woman). She had won best actress award at the Berlin Film Festival for her role in the 1961 romance/drama.

durée : 00:15:06 - Journal de 22h - Quel contraste entre ces parades civiles très animées qui ont convergé vers la place des Martyrs, à Beyrouth, haut lieu de la contestation, et le défilé militaire en présence du Président Michel Aoun et du Premier Ministre démissionnaire Saad Hariri qui a brillé par sa morosité ! - invités : Sébastien Velut géographe, professeur à l'université Paris 3, ancien directeur de l'Institut des hautes études de l'Amérique latine (IHEAL) et du Centre de recherche et de documentation des Amériques (CREDA)

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Le premier ministre Saad Hariri a démissionné après 13 jours de manifestations, organisées sur fond de crise économique dans un pays marqué par les tensions intercommunautaires. Les Libanais sont-ils unis contre le régime politique? Quels liens peut-on faire avec le Printemps arabe ? Notre invitée : Rachida Azdouz, conseillère à l'Université de Montréal Animation : Laura-Julie Perreault, journaliste internationale à La Presse. Producteur délégué : Alain Saulnier Recherchiste-coordonnatrice : Amandine Hamon Réalisatrice : Marie-Claude Fournier

Au sommaire : Algérie En Algérie, le « hirak » ne s'essouffle pas. Ce vendredi 1er novembre entre en résonance avec le 65e anniversaire du déclenchement de la guerre de libération ayant conduit à l'indépendance. Un vendredi charnière ? Trente-septième semaine de contestation : comment le mouvement a-t-il évolué au fil des mois ? Est-il en train de muter en un mouvement de désobéissance civile ? Vingt-deux personnalités ont déposé leur candidature à la présidentielle du 12 décembre. Largement contesté, le scrutin aura-t-il lieu ? Le régime va-t-il passer en force ou reculer pour la troisième fois ? Liban Saad Hariri est-il parti pour rester ? Au 13e jour d'une forte contestation contre le pouvoir, le Premier ministre a démissionné. Pourrait-il rempiler grâce à la division confessionnelle de la classe politique ? Jugée inique et corrompue, comment renouveler intégralement la classe dirigeante ? Quelles sont les revendications des manifestants ? Comment les traduire en actes politiques ? Dans un moment où les soulèvements populaires perdent leur caractère exceptionnel, finissent-ils par faire partie du paysage ? Perdent-ils de leur puissance ? La France et l'islam La France a-t-elle un problème avec l'islam ? Dans un pays qui compte entre cinq et six millions de musulmans, les polémiques s'enchaînent depuis un mois. L'attaque d'une mosquée par un retraité d'extrême droite lundi survient au milieu d'un débat national tendu sur l'islam. Faut-il s'en étonner ? L'inquiétude des musulmans face à la stigmatisation et celle des Français face à l'islam montent-elles en parallèle ? Souvent invoquée, qu'est-ce que la laïcité française ? Presque quatre ans après les attentats de Paris et quelques jours après la mort de son chef Abou Bakr al-Baghdadi, l'objectif du groupe État islamique de diviser la société française est-il atteint ?  Invités : Sébastien Boussois, docteur en sciences politiques (université libre de Bruxelles, université du Québec à Montréal), auteur de « Daesh, la suite » ; Jean-Christophe Ploquin, rédacteur en chef du quotidien français chrétien « La Croix » ; Rosa Moussaoui, grande reportrice au service international du quotidien français « L'Humanité » ; Slimane Zeghidour, éditorialiste à TV5MONDE ; Georges Corm, économiste et historien, en duplex de Beyrouth. Présentation : Silvia Garcia.

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Dopo due settimane di rivolta in Libano il premier Saad Hariri ha annunciato che lascerà l’incarico. Le sue dimissioni seguono una delle principali richieste dei manifestanti che hanno riempito le piazze pubbliche e bloccato le strade p...

Protestors around Lebanon have already won many victories, including the resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri. But can a deeply sectarian government really start afresh? Jen talks to Marwan Muasher about what the protestors are looking for and whether or not they're going to succeed. 

The resignation of Lebanon's Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, after two weeks of anti-government protests, has left the country at a critical juncture. Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese citizens from all walks of life joined the country's biggest protest movement yet, accusing the country's political elite of rampant corruption and economic mismanagement. Ali from Beirut and Linda from Tripoli tell us why they decided to join the protest movement and speak up. #lebanonprotests #lebanonnews #lebanon

Suzi talks to Pablo Abufom and Gilbert Achcar about the ongoing massive protest movements in Chile and Lebanon, where for more than two weeks the mobilization and demonstrations have spread spectacularly in breadth and depth. In Chile 1.2 million took to the streets on Oct 25 and in Lebanon protestors formed a human chain from one end of the country to another, in both places protesting the inequity of the status quo, a generalized protest against neoliberalism, and an unjust order. Protestors have demanded the resignation of their governments in both Chile and Lebanon, and Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri has now resigned. Lebanon’s October uprising of dignity has shaken its long-resilient sectarian political system to its foundations.

The resignation of Lebanon's Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, after two weeks of anti-government protests, has left the country at a critical juncture. Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese citizens from all walks of life joined the country's biggest protest movement yet, accusing the country's political elite of rampant corruption and economic mismanagement. The protests, which were initially sparked by a proposed tax on mobile messaging apps like WhatsApp, quickly morphed into a nationwide grassroots movement aiming to drive out the country's ruling class which has remained virtually unchanged for much of the last three decades. The government initially responded to the protests by announcing a package of reforms, that included cutting the salaries of current and former politicians by half, establishing an anti-corruption committee, increasing taxes on bank profits and assistance for poor families. But that offer was rejected by the protesters who pledged not to stop until the entire government resigns. So now that the head of government has resigned, what is next for one of the most indebted countries in the world? #lebanonprotests #lebanonnews #lebanon

durée : 00:08:13 - L'invité de 6h20 - par : Mathilde MUNOS - Après près de deux semaines de contestation au Liban et la démission du gouvernement de Saad Hariri, Karim Emile Bitar, de l'Institut des sciences politiques à l'université Saint Joseph de Beyrouth, est l'invité de Laetitia Gayet sur France Inter à 6h20.

Au Liban, après près de deux semaines d'un soulèvement populaire sans précédent, le Premier ministre Saad Hariri a finalement démissionné. Reportage de Leila Molana Allen-Zeina Antonios à Beyrouth sur les femmes, qui occupent une place centrale dans le mouvement de contestation libanais.

The resignation of Lebanon's Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, after two weeks of anti-government protests, has left the country at a critical juncture. Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese citizens from all walks of life joined the country's biggest protest movement yet, accusing the country's political elite of rampant corruption and economic mismanagement. Ali from Beirut and Linda from Tripoli tell us why they decided to join the protest movement and speak up. #lebanonprotests #lebanonnews #lebanon

Voici la baladodiffusion de l'émission Midi info du mercredi 30 octobre 2019: ÉMILIE SUEUR, co-rédactrice en chef de L'Orient-Le Jour, analyse la démission du premier ministre libanais Saad Hariri. Entrevue avec Guy Chevrette ministre des Ressources naturelles (1996-1998) et auteur de la Loi sur la Régie de l'énergie sur le projet de loi 34. Me Guillaume Cliche-Rivard, président. de l'Association québécoise des avocats et avocates en droit de l'immigration réagit test des valeurs qui sera imposé aux futurs immigrants. Entrevue avec CAROLINE SENNEVILLE, vice-présidente de la CSN, concernant les demandes du syndicat en vue des négociations dans le secteur public. Michel C. Auger et Manon Globensky discutent du livre "Scotty, une vie de hockey d'exception" écrit par Ken Dryden.

durée : 00:03:01 - Géopolitique - par : Pierre  Haski  - Le chef du gouvernement libanais Saad Hariri a démissionné mardi, donnant satisfaction aux manifestants, mais contre l’avis du Hezbollah qui brandit la menace d’une nouvelle guerre civile.

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Entrevue avec Ali Faour, président du Centre National Libano Canadien : Suivant 13 jours de manifestations visant le gouvernement en place, le premier ministre libanais Saad Hariri a annoncé qu’il démissionnerait du gouvernement.

L’actualité vue par Geneviève Pettersen : Démission du premier ministre au Liban et les feux de forêt. Entrevue avec Félix Séguin, journaliste au Bureau d’enquête et TVA Nouvelles : Le Bureau d’enquête a publié des révélations troublantes concernant le Parti Libéral du Québec et l’ancien premier ministre du Québec Jean Charest, révélations qui sont traités dans le nouveau livre-choc PLQ inc. sur l’enquête Mâchurer de l’UPAC. Entrevue avec Alexandre Moranville-Ouellet, recherchiste à QUB Radio : Est-ce que des reportages comme celui du Bureau d’enquête publié sur le PLQ et Jean Charest participe au cynisme politique de la population? Entrevue avec Mélissa Généreux, médecin et professeure agrégée à l’Université de Sherbrooke : Trois chercheurs se pencheront sur l’état des sinistrés de Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac qui seraient dans plusieurs cas affectés de divers problèmes liés aux sinistres. Entrevue avec Ali Faour, président du Centre National Libano Canadien : Suivant 13 jours de manifestations visant le gouvernement en place, le premier ministre libanais Saad Hariri a annoncé qu’il démissionnerait du gouvernement. Entrevue avec Léa Clermont-Dion, autrice et documentariste : Léa Clermont-Dion vient de publier son tout premier roman, Crève avec moi, aux éditions Québec Amérique. Entrevue avec Josée Landry, c.o., présidente de l'Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d'orientation du Québec : Le rôle que devrait jouer les parents dans l’orientation scolaire et professionnelles des jeunes. Entrevue avec Pierre Morin, directeur général chez ParticipACTION : Les bienfaits de l’activité physique chez les jeunes. Chronique littéraire de David Cantin, libraire à la librairie Coop-Zone : Un aperçu sur le Salon du livre de Montréal et une critique de nouveaux ouvrages de la littérature française. Une production QUB radio Octobre 2019

durée : 00:20:15 - Journal de 18h - Des feux d'artifice tirés dans Beyrouth, l'hymne national repris à pleins poumons par les manifestants. Au treizième jour d'un mouvement de révolte inédit contre les élites au pouvoir au Liban, le Premier ministre Saad Hariri s'est exprimé cet après-midi pour démissionner.

Brexit Bedlam…sterling dips following U.K. MPs’ Saturday delay to a vote on the deal struck by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Brussels last week. The EU has received a forced extension request from No.10 but Johnson remains steadfast and is preparing to table another vote to get the divorce agreement through Parliament and ensure the U.K. leaves the bloc by October 31st. Lebanon is paralysed by a fourth day of massive anti-government protests as Prime Minister Saad Hariri rushes to push through a raft of economic reforms in a bid to quell the unrest. We are live in Beirut for the latest. Meanwhile, at the IMF annual meetings in Washington, we hear exclusively from UBS chairman Axel Weber who warns that central banks are increasingly losing their way, with negative rates causing despair among European investors.

durée : 00:11:28 - Les Enjeux internationaux - par : Julie Gacon - Lydia Assouad, doctorante à l'Ecole d'Economie de Paris et chercheuse associée au World Inequality Lab, estime que le mouvement social qui dure depuis cinq jours, par-delà les clivages confessionnels et malgré les annonces de Saad Hariri, est largement dû aux inégalités sociales. Entretien. - réalisation : Mydia Portis-Guérin - invités : Lydia Assouad Doctorante à l'Ecole d'Economie de Paris et chercheuse associée au World Inequality Lab

Chaos in the Commons. Conservative Party rebels aid opposition lawmakers to defeat the U.K. government in a vote to block a no-deal Brexit in October but a defiant Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he’ll seek an early election should he lose today’s vote on the bill. We are live in Westminster for the latest. In the U.S., markets close in the red after the first day of trading following the Labor Day weekend with manufacturing numbers shrinking for the first time in three years. It's a mixed session in Asia as the private Caixin survey reveals China's services activity hit a 3-month high in August. Plus, we speak exclusively with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri who tells CNBC he fears a war amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

During decades, Beirut was short of the New York City of the Arab World. Lebanon was called the Switzerland of the Middle East. We are talking of a small country where, for many years, both Sunni and Shia Muslims coexisted with Christians in peace and harmony. Lebanon was a model for the whole Arab world. The country with the biggest liberties, the most open and tolerant where everybody could make business. But now things have changed radically. Lebanon is now a failed state that often appears on the news for really, really, bad reasons. In this video, we will tell you the story of how Prince Salman, from Saudi Arabia, kidnapped the Lebanese Prime Minister, Saad Hariri. Yes, this happened. And yes, we will tell you all the details here.

Ride-hailing platform Careem has acquired UAE-based bike-sharing company Cyacle for an undisclosed sum, its first foray into "micro-mobility" — an increasingly popular concept for providing easy access to scooter and bike rentals in urban areas. Magnuss Olsson, Careem’s co-founder, sees that increasing bicycle availability and expanding bike routes will transform how people commute in the region. Host Mustafa Alrawi, Assistant Editor in Chief, and Kelsey Warner, Assistant Business Editor, discuss the potential of such fresh solutions for transport’s ‘last-mile’ problem. Also, Chris Nelson, Assistant Business Editor speaks to Andrea Petti, managing director of PTV Group, the traffic and logistics software company owned by Porsche. Mr Petti explains what he thinks will be the main factors behind the mainstream adoption of autonomous transport in the future. In this episode:  Top news of the week (36 seconds)   Careem’s purchase of Cyacle (3 minutes 40s)   Interview with PTV Group’s Andrea Petti (11m 30s) Read more on our website: Careem acquires Abu Dhabi's Cyacle bike-share company (https://www.thenational.ae/business/technology/careem-acquires-abu-dhabi-s-cyacle-bike-share-company-1.866889) Cryptocurrencies bounce back with Bitcoin rising to highest level in a year (https://www.thenational.ae/business/markets/cryptocurrencies-bounce-back-with-bitcoin-rising-to-highest-level-in-a-year-1.866587) Lebanon 2019 budget is start of a long economic recovery process, Saad Hariri says (https://www.thenational.ae/business/economy/lebanon-2019-budget-is-start-of-a-long-economic-recovery-process-saad-hariri-says-1.866309) Dubai Land Department and Mashreq bank sign e-mortgage deal (https://www.thenational.ae/business/property/dubai-land-department-and-mashreq-bank-sign-e-mortgage-deal-1.867161) London home sellers offer ever-growing discounts (https://www.thenational.ae/business/property/london-home-sellers-offer-ever-growing-discounts-1.867466)

Yalla bye begins at 24:03. What a weekend in Lebanese politics. The thirtieth episode of The Lebanese Politics Podcast is our last show of 2018 and we've got a lot for you. Nizar is back to help Ben breakdown all the drama in the war of words between former MP Wiam Wahhab and Prime Minister-elect Saad Hariri, which unfortunately escalated into violence. We also talk the Streisand effect, for those in Lebanon who try and to bury a story through defamation charges and all but guarantee it winds back up in the press. The ongoing dispute between the government and the generator owners also escalated this week, with the seizure of the first two generators for non-compliance. Some good news in the mix: KAFA has secured cross party support for an amendment to the domestic violence law. Cabinet, meanwhile, remains stalled on the question of the six Sunni MPs. Also out this week, the Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE) have released a damning report on the May parliamentary elections, critiquing the law, the implementation of it, and the chaos of the election itself. We take a mini deep dive into the conclusions of the report, given our own start as an elections podcast. And as this is the last episode of season one—TLPP will be returning for a second season in mid-January—we thought it would be a good time to reflect on the politics of 2018, the obsession with the elections in the run up, and the inability to translate the results into a workable government since. Because really, what was the point of 2018? Music track: Zuhal by Elepheel, check out his other work @elepheel

A look at Saudi foreign relations & some internal politics since Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman increased his power: We discuss the murder of US-based journalist Khashoggi, the war in Yemen, the kidnapping of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, and the blockade of neighboring Qatar with our guest, retired US Foreign Service Officer Ken Stammerman.

Our guest, journalist Zaw Hlaing, shared his experiences as a young democracy activist in Burma who had to flee to safety in India. He eventually came to the US – to Indiana! – and now works for the Burmese-language section of Voice of America, based in Washington, D.C. His work as a journalist takes him […]

Lebanese Government Emerges Out of Economic Crises (3:39) It has been one month since Lebanon's 2005 Parliamentary elections saw the anti-Syrian “opposition” coalition lead by Saad Hariri, son of the assassinated former Prime Minister, win a majority of seats. This past week, politicians announced the government's formation, after a long delay in the shadow of a serious economic crisis. Stefan Christoff and Mohammed Shublaq report from Beirut. /// listen to reports produced for Free Speech Radio News between 2002 - 2012, the flagship Pacifica radio daily news program, these reports were produced in Montreal, but also in Beirut, Lebanon. putting these reports up for archiving purposes, they address numerous grassroots struggles for justice and against oppression, particularly looking at struggles surrounding migrant justice, also indigenous movements for land and rights, while also struggles against colonialist wars today & the persisting impacts of wars past. thank you for listening ! stefan @spirodon

Update in Lebanese Elections (4:05) In the shadow of the February 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, people across Lebanon went to the polls last Sunday in the last of five rounds of regional voting for theParliamentary elections in Lebanon. With a voter turnout estimated by most observers at between 40-50%, Saad Hariri of the Future Movement and son of the slain former Prime Minster lead the Opposition block to a majority in the Lebanese Parliament. In Beirut, Lebanon, FSRN's Stefan Christoff provides this post-election report. listen to reports produced for Free Speech Radio News between 2002 - 2012, the flagship Pacifica radio daily news program, these reports were produced in Montreal, but also in Beirut, Lebanon. putting these reports up for archiving purposes, they address numerous grassroots struggles for justice and against oppression, particularly looking at struggles surrounding migrant justice, also indigenous movements for land and rights, while also struggles against colonialist wars today & the persisting impacts of wars past. thank you for listening ! stefan @spirodon

Hezbollah and sanctions begins at 18:04. In the seventh episode of The Lebanese Politics Podcast, presenters Benjamin Redd and Nizar Hassan talk about what's happened in the past week, including parliamentary appointments of the speaker and his deputy, why Saad Hariri, whose party lost a significant chunk of seats in the election, was nominated for PM with the backing of 111/128 of the new MPs, and an update on the issue of MPs as ministers. Our main topic this week: Hezbollah and sanctions. Tune in for analysis on why these sanctions are falling now, what impact they will have on Lebanon, and more broadly, why the US is so focused on targeting Iran and by extension Hezbollah. Music track: Zuhal by Elepheel, check out his other work at @elepheel

For the first time since 2009, Lebanon voted to elect 128 members to parliament. Saad Hariri, the current Prime Minister of Lebanon and his Sunni-dominated party fared better than expected. But he lost seats to Hezbollah, the Shiite-movement that now has more seats and pull in the parliament than ever before. As in almost any election in the Arab World, this one was marred in controversy. Voter turnout was low with less than half of the population taking to the ballots. Those who did vote accused the system of voter fraud. The Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections reported over 7,000 polling violations, fights broke out in the streets, and at least three candidates accused other parties of intimidation. All said, the results will have regional ramifications. In this episode, The National’s Foreign Editor, Arthur MacMillan, dissects the results and breaks down what the new parliament makeup will mean for the region.

Om Mohammed bin Salman, mannen bakom den palatsledda saudiska revolutionen och risken för att resultatet blir kaos. Hör om gyllene fängelser, hemliga möten och en allt hårdare kamp med Iran . De första dagarna i november var dramatiska för Saudiarabien. Två hundra prinsar, ministrar och miljardärer spärrades in på lyxhotellet Ritz Carlton. Den libanesiske premiärministern Saad Hariri avgick under ett besök i Riyadh samtidigt som Jemens flygplatser och hamnar sattes i blockad av den saudiska militären. Bakom allt detta låg den saudiske kronprinsen Mohammed bin Salman, den person som verkar hålla så gott som all verklig makt i Saudiarabien i sina händer. Dagens Konflikt ställer sig frågan vem han är, och varför han gör som han gör? Är han en kuppmakare? Revolutionär? Krigshetsare? Eller precis den hårdhänta reformatör som Saudiarabien behöver? Vi besöker en investeringskonferens på ett lyxhotell i Riyadh som en vecka efter konferensen förvandlas till ett gyllene fängelse. Vi pratar med den unge saudiske entreprenören och serietecknaren Malik Nejr, reder i managementkonsulternas roll, besöker Beirut och ringer Washington. Och vi kontaktar jemenitiska civila de som kanske lider mest av Mohammed bin Salmans dramatiska beslut. Med oss för att tolka det som händer har vi radions Mellanösternkorrespondent Cecilia Uddén och utrikeskommentator Agneta Ramberg. Programledare: Ivar Ekman ivar.ekman@sr.se Producent: Ulrika Bergqvist ulrika.bergquist@sr.se

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri shocked his country when he recently resigned while in Saudi Arabia citing fears for his safety. The move plunged Lebanon into a crisis as Lebanese leaders accused Saudi Arabia of forcing him to go. It has also stoked fears of major showdown between Lebanon’s Saudi-backed Sunnis and the Iranian-backed Shia militant group Hezbollah. On his return to Lebanon this week, Hariri agreed to withdraw his resignation and seek ‘dialogue’. So who is ultimately driving events in Lebanon, Hariri, Saudi Arabia, or Hezbollah and Iran? On Newshour Extra this week Owen Bennett Jones and his guests discuss what Saudi Arabia wants in Lebanon and whether it's gearing up to take on Hezbollah at all costs. (Photo: the Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri with Saudi Chargé d'Affairs Walid al-Bukhari during a ceremony in Baadba, Lebanon on November 22, 2017. Credit: Getty Images)

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Tim Karr, Senior Director of Strategy at FreePress; Kevin Zeese, co-director of Popular Resistance; and by Ted Rall, an award-winning editorial cartoonist and columnist. The face of the internet is set to change dramatically as FCC Chair Ajit Pai announces his intention to repeal net neutrality regulations. Meanwhile, telecom giants are hoping for another big win as AT&T and Time Warner fight to have their merger approved.Saad Hariri made his much-anticipated return to Lebanon today, after being held in apparent captivity in Saudi Arabia where he was forced to resign as Prime Minister. Hariri announced that he was “suspending” his resignation -- what comes next for Lebanon and the Middle East as a whole? Marwa Osman, independent journalist and analyst, joins the show along with journalist Joyce Chediac. Is a political solution possible in Syria? The leaders of Turkey, Iran and Russia are meeting in Sochi to lay the groundwork for what they hope to be a historic summit between the Syrian opposition and government. Brian and John are joined by war correspondent Ali Musawi. The sexual harassment epidemic in Congress continues to dominate headlines, with Donald Trump doubling down on his support for Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore and Michigan Congressman John Conyers facing calls to resign. Tom Prigg, a Democrat running for Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District, joins the show. Ratko Mladic, accused of orchestrating the Srebrenica massacre and other atrocities, has been convicted of genocide. But many have called into question the legitimacy of the court that tried him -- the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Christopher Black, a lawyer who is on the list of counsel at the ICC, joins Brian and John. After months of relative silence, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has now stated that he believes the military of Myanmar is conducting a campaign of ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya minority. What is the true U.S. policy towards the country, and the region as a whole? Does one even exist? Ajit Singh, political analyst, discusses these developments.

La neutralité du web dans la mire de l'administration Trump : explications du professeur en droit et technologies Florian Martin-Bariteau ; Le ministre des Finances du Québec Carlos Leitao défend sa dernière mise à jour économique ; Le bâtonnier du Québec Paul-Matthieu Grondin, lui, déplore qu'aucun investissement ne soit prévu en Justice dans la mise à jour ; De retour au Liban, Saad Hariri suspend sa démission : comte-rendu de notre correspondante à Beyrouth Marie-Ève Bédard.

1-Genocidio in Bosnia. all'Aja Ratko Mladic condannato all'ergastolo. l'ex capo dell'esercito generale serbo bosniaco farà appello. ( Alfredo Sasso - Obc e Azra Ibrahimovic del Cesvi Srebrenica ) ..2-Schiavitù in Libia. Emmanuel Macron ha chiesto la riunione urgente del consiglio di sicurezza dell'onu. “ è un crimine contro l'umanità “ ha denunciato il presidente francese..( Francesco Giorgini) ..3-Libano. Il primo ministro Saad Hariri ha sospeso le dimissioni. Sullo sfondo della crisi politica un paese sempre più povero. ..( Guido Calvi Avsi) ..4-Progetti sostenibili: La rinascita di Detroit passa dall'agricoltura urbana. ( Frabio Fimiani) ..5-Romanzo a fumetti. BLACK GOSPEL la graphic novell di vinci Cardona. ( Maurizio Principato)

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Jana Nakhal an independent researcher and a member of the central committee of the Lebanese Communist Party, and by Middle East political analyst Robert Carter.Saudi Arabia continues to push its regional offensive against Iran. The Saudis have denounced Iran at an extraordinary Arab League summit held in Cairo yesterday, and the region awaits the imminent return of Saad Hariri to Lebanon, where he is expected to explain the mysterious events surrounding his resignation.New accusations have hit Jared Kushner and Donald Trump Jr. over communications pertaining to Russia, are more indictments on the way? Plus, Sputnik has once again been the target of fake news, with the Daily Beast and several other outlets falsely claiming that we have registered as a foreign agent. Dan Kovalik, a human rights and labor lawyer who is the author of “The Plot to Scapegoat Russia”, Jim Kavanagh, editor of ThePolemicist.net, and Dr. Robert Epstein, Senior Research Psychologist at the American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology, join the show.Coalition talks in Germany have collapsed, with the Free Democratic Party withdrawing from negotiations led by Chancellor Angela Merkel. As political uncertainty deepens, will the country have to call another election? Reiner Braun, chair of the International Peace Bureau, discusses these developments.On the heels of a controversy over a NATO war game where the enemy units were designated “Ataturk” and Erdogan, a top advisor to the Turkish president has called into question Turkey’s membership in NATO altogether. Ceyda Karan, a Columnist at Cumhuriyet Daily, and Alexander Mercouris, the Editor in Chief of The Duran, join the show.The Trump administration has officially designated North Korea to be a state sponsor of terror, ratcheting up tensions days after the head of U.S. Strategic Command openly discussed the possibility of the military refusing illegal orders to launch a nuclear strike. Kevin Kamps, the radioactive waste watchdog at Beyond Nuclear, discusses the issue with Brian and John.

1-Genocidio in Bosnia. all’Aja Ratko Mladic condannato all’ergastolo. l’ex capo dell’esercito generale serbo bosniaco farà appello. ( Alfredo Sasso - Obc e Azra Ibrahimovic del Cesvi Srebrenica ) ..2-Schiavitù in Libia. Emmanuel Macron ha chiesto la riunione urgente del consiglio di sicurezza dell’onu. “ è un crimine contro l'umanità “ ha denunciato il presidente francese..( Francesco Giorgini) ..3-Libano. Il primo ministro Saad Hariri ha sospeso le dimissioni. Sullo sfondo della crisi politica un paese sempre più povero. ..( Guido Calvi Avsi) ..4-Progetti sostenibili: La rinascita di Detroit passa dall’agricoltura urbana. ( Frabio Fimiani) ..5-Romanzo a fumetti. BLACK GOSPEL la graphic novell di vinci Cardona. ( Maurizio Principato)

1-Genocidio in Bosnia. all’Aja Ratko Mladic condannato all’ergastolo. l’ex capo dell’esercito generale serbo bosniaco farà appello. ( Alfredo Sasso - Obc e Azra Ibrahimovic del Cesvi Srebrenica ) ..2-Schiavitù in Libia. Emmanuel Macron ha chiesto la riunione urgente del consiglio di sicurezza dell’onu. “ è un crimine contro l'umanità “ ha denunciato il presidente francese..( Francesco Giorgini) ..3-Libano. Il primo ministro Saad Hariri ha sospeso le dimissioni. Sullo sfondo della crisi politica un paese sempre più povero. ..( Guido Calvi Avsi) ..4-Progetti sostenibili: La rinascita di Detroit passa dall’agricoltura urbana. ( Frabio Fimiani) ..5-Romanzo a fumetti. BLACK GOSPEL la graphic novell di vinci Cardona. ( Maurizio Principato)

L'actualité : Saad Hariri, premier ministre libanais sunnite à la tête d'une coalition gouvernementale stable depuis un an, démissionne à la stupéfaction générale le 04 novembre dernier, en direct à la télévision saoudienne. Deux semaines après, toujours retenu à Riyad, les soupçons de séquestration de l'ancien allié du pouvoir saoudien se vérifient progressivement, et le président libanais est toujours dans l'attente d'une remise en main propre de cette démission. Une situation surprenante, lorsqu'on sait le soutien qu'apportait Riyad à la politique d'Hariri. Mais qui s'explique par le contexte géopolitique tendu entre l'Arabie Saoudite sunnite et son rival chiite, l'Iran. La question : Pourquoi l'Arabie Saoudite "kidnappe"-t-elle un de ses alliés politiques ? Comment le Liban n'est pas totalement tombé dans le piège saoudien ? L'invité : Pascal Monin, professeur de relations internationales et de science politique à l'Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth.CREDITS« Vous avez 5 minutes / Binge actu » est un podcast de la rédaction de Binge Audio, réalisé par Camille Regache. Conversation enregistrée le vendredi 17 novembre 2017. Direction artistique : Julien Cernobori. Musique originale : Théo Boulenger. Design : Sebastien Brothier (Upian). Chargée d’édition et production : Camille Regache. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Bombshell, Quinta Jurecic of Lawfare (and Washington Post!) fame joins us to break down the Mueller investigation, AUMF debate, and whether Mike Flynn is really a character from a Coen Brothers' movie. We also discuss the president's trip to Asia and do our best to understand the drama in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, which is all happening without the benefit of a functioning State Department. Quinta confesses her love of James Comey's Twitter account, while Erin and Loren do their best cosplay courtesy of Rag and Bone. Theme Song: Future Teens - Jennifer Lawrence Produced by Tre Hester Episode Reading: Quinta Jurecic, "Robert Mueller can't save us," The Washington Post Benjamin Wittes, "The Lawfare Podcast, Special Edition: A Person of Flynnterest," Lawfare Julia Ioffe, "The Secret Correspondence Between Donald Trump Jr. and WikiLeaks," The Atlantic James V. Grimaldi, Shane Harris, and Aruna Viswanatha, "Mueller Probes Flynn's Role in Alleged Plan to Deliver Cleric to Turkey," The Wall Street Journal Daniel W. Drezner, "Why Donald Trump's foreign policy ambitions will always collapse," The Washington Post Zeeshan Aleem, "8 photos that sum up Trump's rollicking Asia tour so far," Vox Anne Barnard, "Where's Saad Hariri? Lebanon Wants to Know," The New York Times Louisa Loveluck and Suzan Haidamous, "Lebanese prime minister whose resignation shook the region says he will return 'very soon,'" The Washington Post The Economist, "Saudi Arabia's unprecedented shake-up," The Economist Zack Beauchamp, "The purge in Saudi Arabia, explained," Vox Amb. Barbara Stephenson, "Time to Ask Why," American Foreign Service Association Charlie Savage, "Will Congress Ever Limit the Forever-Expanding 9/11 War?," The New York Times Scott Anderson and Sabrina McCubbin, "Summary: Senate Foreign Relations Committee's AUMF Hearing," Lawfare Rag & Bone, Star Wars Collection (December 1, 2017)  

1-Aria irrespirabile. Vivere a New Delhi, la capitale più inquinata del mondo. E dove il governo ha abbandonato le autorità locali (Matteo Miavaldi, Il Manifesto New Delhi).2-Prima di Beirut Parigi. Nel fine-settimana il premier libanese Hariri potrebbe arrivare nella capitale francese. Macron deve mantenere l'attivismo per difendere gli interessi economici in Medio Oriente (Francesco Giorgini).3-Perennemente in bilico. Theresa May sempre più in crisi. Alle pressioni europee si aggiungono quelle del suo stesso partito. La Brexit non è più cosa certa (Daniele Fisichella).4-Il default più breve della storia. Il Venezuela si salva, per ora, grazie all'intervento di Russia e Cina (Alfredo Somoza)...5-World Music. Pop Makossa, dal Camerun (Marcello Lorrai)

1-Aria irrespirabile. Vivere a New Delhi, la capitale più inquinata del mondo. E dove il governo ha abbandonato le autorità locali (Matteo Miavaldi, Il Manifesto New Delhi).2-Prima di Beirut Parigi. Nel fine-settimana il premier libanese Hariri potrebbe arrivare nella capitale francese. Macron deve mantenere l'attivismo per difendere gli interessi economici in Medio Oriente (Francesco Giorgini).3-Perennemente in bilico. Theresa May sempre più in crisi. Alle pressioni europee si aggiungono quelle del suo stesso partito. La Brexit non è più cosa certa (Daniele Fisichella).4-Il default più breve della storia. Il Venezuela si salva, per ora, grazie all'intervento di Russia e Cina (Alfredo Somoza)...5-World Music. Pop Makossa, dal Camerun (Marcello Lorrai)

1-L'ennesimo risiko libanese. Il paese al centro dell'ultimo scontro tra Iran e Arabia Saudita. Ma difficilmente ci sarà un'altra guerra (Bente Scheller, Fondazione Heinrich Boell Beirut).2-Zimbabwe. Una parte delle forze armate pronta a sfidare Robert Mugabe. I militari probabilmente non hanno gradito l'ascesa della moglie nell'organizzazione del potere...In strada i carri armati (Raffaele Masto).3-“L'unica trattativa possibile con gli indipendentisti catalani è all'interno della commissione parlamentare per le autonomie”. Mariano Rajoy chiude per l'ennesima volta a una trattativa con Barcellona.4-Fuga da Pyongyang. È in fin di vita il soldato nord-coreano che ieri ha attraversato il confine tra le due Coree. Le guardie di frontiera gli hanno sparato più volte (Gabriele Battaglia).5-Terre agricole. Il governo indiano non rispetta la legge. Le popolazioni indigene sfrattate dai grandi parchi nazionali (Marta Gatti)

1-L'ennesimo risiko libanese. Il paese al centro dell'ultimo scontro tra Iran e Arabia Saudita. Ma difficilmente ci sarà un'altra guerra (Bente Scheller, Fondazione Heinrich Boell Beirut).2-Zimbabwe. Una parte delle forze armate pronta a sfidare Robert Mugabe. I militari probabilmente non hanno gradito l'ascesa della moglie nell'organizzazione del potere...In strada i carri armati (Raffaele Masto).3-“L'unica trattativa possibile con gli indipendentisti catalani è all'interno della commissione parlamentare per le autonomie”. Mariano Rajoy chiude per l'ennesima volta a una trattativa con Barcellona.4-Fuga da Pyongyang. È in fin di vita il soldato nord-coreano che ieri ha attraversato il confine tra le due Coree. Le guardie di frontiera gli hanno sparato più volte (Gabriele Battaglia).5-Terre agricole. Il governo indiano non rispetta la legge. Le popolazioni indigene sfrattate dai grandi parchi nazionali (Marta Gatti)

Après la démission inattendue du premier ministre du Liban, Saad Hariri, le pays est à cran. Retiré en Arabie Saoudite -d’où il a fait son annonce- l’homme d’État tarde à revenir à Beyrouth et attise les spéculations : coup politique monté par Riyad? Quelles conséquences aux Proche et Moyen Orients? Quelles conséquences pour le Liban, terrain privilégié des luttes entre les grandes puissances régionales? Analyse. Invitée : Marie-Joëlle Zahar, Professeure en science politique à l'Université de Montréal et Directrice du Réseau de recherche sur les opérations de paix du CÉRIUM.

Arab American professor and activist Rania Masri joined the show from Lebanon to talk about Saudi Arabia and how they are holding Saad Hariri, the Lebanese Prime Minister, captive. In the interview, Masri, a guest for the full episode, breaks down what has unfolded, briefly outlines political responses in Lebanon, what King Mohammed bin Salman may be seeking to accomplish, and how media is whitewashing the regime by treating Salman as a "reform king." She also addresses the blaming of Iran by the Saudis, Israel, or the United States to justify the escalation of tensions among countries. Later in the show, she recaps the first year of Donald Trump's presidency and how the administration has reinforced the agenda of the Saudi regime.

In this episode, we look back at a night that will have deep implications for the future of Saudi Arabia. The foreign press dubbed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's anti-corruption drive as "The night of the long knives" but many Saudis may look at his manoeuvring as a long awaited move to root out corruption. This will not only come to define the news of this week, but the news of the young Prince’s reign as he looks to push the Kingdom towards his vision. Jane Kinninmont, the senior fellow at the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham House, tells us how the round-up indicates a very different tone from what has transpired in Saudi Arabia in the past. Moving on to the event that kicked this week off, Dana Moukhallati, an editor on the National’s foreign desk, explains how the resignation of Lebanon’s prime minister, Saad Hariri, might signal the end of tolerance for foreign Iranian intervention in Arab affairs. Finally, we have analysis on what might be a ramping up on the devastating war in Yemen and how military escalation could lead to a more direct clash between Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Tensions in the Arab world are growing by the day. Saudi Arabia has accused Lebanon of declaring war against the kingdom following so-called acts of aggression by Hezbollah. This comes just days after the shock announcement that Lebanon's prime minister is stepping down. In a televised address from the Saudi capital, Saad Hariri resigned. He said he feared for his life, before criticising Iran and Hezbollah for meddling in Arab affairs. But Tehran dismissed the allegations, saying Hariri was pressured into stepping down by the United States and Saudi Arabia. So what does this all mean for Lebanon and the region?

  Cette semaine: La démission coup de tonnerre du premier ministre libanais Saad Hariri, des fermiers indiens qui mènent un combat épatant, les liens financiers de certains états africains avec la Corée du Nord, une initiative française contre le harcèlement, on fait un tour de l'actualité insolite et on parle de sologamie!    

  Cette semaine: La démission coup de tonnerre du premier ministre libanais Saad Hariri, des fermiers indiens qui mènent un combat épatant, les liens financiers de certains états africains avec la Corée du Nord, une initiative française contre le harcèlement, on fait un tour de l'actualité insolite et on parle de sologamie!    

07-25-2017 - President Trump Holds a Joint Press Conference with Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri - audio English

My guest for this episode is Andrew J. Tabler, the Martin J. Gross Fellow in the Program on Arab Politics at The Washington Institute, where he focuses on Syria and US policy in the Levant. Mr. Tabler achieved unparalleled long-term access to Bashar al-Assad's Syria. During fourteen years of residence in the Middle East, Mr. Tabler served as co-founder and editor-in-chief of Syria Today, Syria's first private-sector English-language magazine; as a consultant on U.S.-Syria relations for the International Crisis Group (2008); and as a fellow of the Institute of Current World Affairs (2005-2007), writing on Syrian, Lebanese, and Middle Eastern affairs. Following his graduate work in Cairo, Egypt, Mr. Tabler held editorships with the Middle East Times and Cairo Times, where he focused on Arab-Israeli peace negotiations, before becoming senior editor and director of editorial for the Oxford Business Group (OBG). In 2001, Mr. Tabler personally oversaw with OBG the first comprehensive English-language report on Syria in more than thirty years. Mr. Tabler has lived, worked and studied extensively in Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Tunisia, and Turkey. Mr. Tabler has interviewed Syrian first lady Asma al-Assad, the late Israeli president Shimon Peres, the late Palestinian president Yasser Arafat, slain Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri, and former Lebanese prime ministers Fouad Siniora and Saad Hariri. His articles and opinion pieces on Middle East affairs and U.S. foreign policy have appeared in the New York Times, the New York Times Magazine, the International Herald Tribune, Newsweek, Foreign Policy, and Foreign Affairs. He has also appeared in interviews with CNN, NBC, CBS, PBS, NPR, and the BBC. Mr. Tabler is author of "Syria's Collapse and How Washington Can Stop It" (Foreign Affairs, July-August 2013) and the 2011 book In the Lion's Den: An Eyewitness Account of Washington's Battle with Syria (Lawrence Hill Books).

The Iranian revolution that started in 1978, has claimed its first democratic victory in 2016. The upcoming presidency in Lebanon. Iran has engaged in a destructive war with Saddam's Iraq, and waged numerous paramilitary operations in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and few covert missions in Kuwait, Saudi, Bahrain and as far away as Eastern Europe and Latin America. But never did it claim a territory except through bullets. Lebanon fell without one being fired, and the country will be consecrated an Iranian dominion through the ballot box, in the upcoming presidential elections on October 31. The sole assured candidate in such election is former General Michel Aoun, a Christian Maronite whose allegiance is dictated by expedience. He was an ally of Bashir El Gemayel, the late Maverick president of Lebanon, and a foe of his brother Amine, another president. He was both a sworn enemy and now an avowed partner of Samir Geagea, another of Lebanon's Christian warlords-turned-politician. He was at war with Syria under Hafez Al Assad and a partner of Syria under Bashar Al Assad. He was a patriotic Lebanese Army officer and now a staunch supporter of Hezbollah who controls a large paramilitary force outside the boundaries of any legitimate army. He is the perfect candidate for Iran, and for today's Lebanon too. Today's Lebanon has been domesticated, not to use another word with same phonetics, by Iran via Hezbollah. The power of terror is too much to fathom and too great to bear by most of the political establishment in Lebanon. Politicians from cross-the-board would rather settle old scores, trump rivals, accept lucrative ministerial posts to fill-in their pockets with graft money, than defend the principles of the republic. Whilst, to justify it all, each gives extended lectures in patriotism and nationalism. Under the pretense of unifying the Christian voice, Geagea has supported the candidacy of Aoun. In truth, he is only vying to inherit the political legacy of Aoun who is 83 years old. Geagea wants to claim dominion onto the Maronite flock hoping to preempt other Christian political clans, or families as we and the FBI call the mob, from dividing up such legacy. There is no much patriotism in this calculation though it has loads of opportunism and short-termism. Long gone are the days when Geagea vowed to fight illegitimate armed groups on Lebanon's territory from the PLO in 1975, to the Syrian occupying army in 1978, to Hezbollah since the 1980s. All this is swept aside, and meticulously hidden in the forgotten objects' basket, for the convenience of gaining, maybe, more sectarian power and provincial authority. A petty calculation. Under the pretense of preserving the economy and averting a downfall of Lebanon's financial, real estate and commercial edifices, Saad Hariri, the son of a former Prime Minister assassinated by Syria and Iran, gave his support to Aoun's candidacy. In truth, he is bankrupt both personally and politically. A promise of being named Prime Minister in the new regime is his only hope to regain both personal and political fortunes. A young man with tons of energy but not one ounce of charisma, Hariri has been oscillating in the wind since Saudi Arabia's young Princes have taken a different approach to his patronage of the Sunnis in Lebanon. Rejected by his patrons in Saudi, upstaged by some of his former supporters in Lebanon, and hounded by creditors everywhere, Hariri found in Aoun's candidacy the salvation for his survival. Long gone are the days where Hariri' slogans for freedom, truth, justice and a strong State resonated in all of his political rallies, TV and radio campaigns, and national agenda. Another pettier calculation. The 14th of March Movement was the name bestowed upon circa 1 million people who in 2005 descended on Beirut's main square, and forced through mass demonstrations the exit of Syria's army from Lebanon. Ending a 30 years of Syrian military occupation took one million free and unbri...