European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker flipped the hair of a female official at the EC headquarters entrance in Brussels on Friday, as the heads of EU states and governments arrived for the second day of the European Council summit. Juncker also blocked a camera with his hand & dropped papers from his lectern – all in the one day.
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In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy discuss the latest twist to the US-China trade war: tit for tat kidnappings. Donald Trump openly claims he will release the CEO of Huawei, currently being detained in Canada on an American arrest warrant, should China make concessions on tariffs. But what is the escalation really about? One opinion piece in the NY Times suggests this is really about controlling the resource of our modern age: data and the internet on which it is collected. In the second half, Max interviews Mish Shedlock of MishTalk.com about whether or not the Fed is a graver threat to the US than the Federal Reserve Bank, as Donald Trump insists. They also discuss the Red Queen syndrome in Japan where the Bank of Japan needs to print more and more money and buy more and more assets just to stay in the same place.
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It could be lonely this Christmas for Emmanuel Macron and Theresa May, with the leaders of France and Britain going into the festive season facing two very different crises: Yellow Vests and Brexit pests.
France and Britain have been bitter rivals for centuries, and now it appears they’re attempting to outdo each other once again over who can create the biggest political mess, and the competition is fierce.
The French president is dealing with the consequences of angering the people, and the British prime minister is dealing with the consequences of listening to the people.
However, as ICYMI explores, despite the differences there is one similarity that brings the two crises together.
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Paris is bracing for yet another round of Yellow Vest protests, with demonstrators taking to the streets of the capital. More than 10,000 are expected to join the march, with the slogan ‘Macron Resign’. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9kjq
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Some 50 Hamas activists confronted Palestinian forces after Muslim prayers on Friday, as the militant group marked the 31st anniversary of their establishment. Palestinian police brutally beat Hamas activists to disperse the protest, injuring five and arresting 15, according to the report
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Past month has been really rough on the EU, as protests, both violent and non-violent, have consumed some of the largest countries in the bloc.
We’ve compiled the list of all the demonstrations which have taken place in Europe during the November-December period:
• France
The Yellow Vest demonstrations began on November 17th and have since swept their way throughout France, resulting in violent clashes with police, with more than 1,000 people being arrested nationwide. The protests are motivated by rising fuel taxes and the high cost of living. More than 125,000 people have taken part in ‘Act IV’ of the demonstrations on December 8. Protesters call for the reduction of fuel prices, the raising of the minimum wage, and the resignation of Emmanuel Macron as president.
• England
Two rival marches clashed in London on December 9. Thousands of people have taken part in the “Brexit Betrayal” march, led by the far-right activist Tommy Robinson. The movement was opposed by anti-racist groups, which claim to have gathered some 15,000 people in counter-demonstrations. Mounted riot police and officers in riot gear were deployed to keep the rival demonstrators apart.
• Hungary
Nearly 5,000 Hungarians rallied in Budapest on December 8 against a proposed labor legislation dubbed “slave law.” Some of the protestors wore yellow vests, expressing solidarity with demonstrators in France over discontent with the government.
• Belgium
More than 400 people were detained by the Belgian police during the copycat yellow vest protests in Brussels on Saturday, December 8. This is the second violent demonstration in the capital in the past 8 days. A crowd of more than a 1,000 people faced riot police, which used tear gas and water cannons to subdue the masses. The movement demands the removal of Belgium’s center-right coalition government.
• Greece
Angry protests broke out in Athens on December 6, the 10th anniversary of the police shooting of 15-year-old Alexis Grigoropoulos. Police said that around 1,700 people were protesting peacefully, until masked youths started attacking police with rocks and Molotov cocktails. Law enforcement responded with stun grenades and tear gas. More than 100 people were detained.
• Norway
Thousands of Norwegians joined together all over the country to express their opposition to the suggestion, by Prime Minister Erna Solberg, to toughen abortion laws. The demonstration took place across 14 cities across the country on November 17.
• Czech Republic
On Saturday, November 17 tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Prague to demand the resignation of the Czech Republic’s billionaire prime minister Andrej Babis, who is accused of defrauding the EU by nearly €2m. The protest comes on the 29th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, which ended the communist regime in former Czechoslovakia.
• Italy
In light of Turin–Lyon high-speed railway construction going through, tens of thousands gathered in Turin on December 8 to protest against the project, claiming that it is a waste of public funds and is damaging to the environment. The organizers of the demonstrations claimed that the rally was attended by some 70,000 people, however these numbers haven’t been confirmed by police.
• Spain
Catalan independence activists, calling themselves “Committees to Defend the Republic” blocked a highway in Tarragona for 15 hours on Saturday, December 8, preventing the flow of traffic. In Barcelona, 250 people blocked traffic on the main avenue. The Spanish government threatened to send in national police, if regional authorities couldn’t prevent such protests.
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The US Senate unanimously approved a resolution, blaming the Saudi Crown Prince for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul 2 months ago. This move represents a challenge to Donald Trump’s policies on Saudi Arabia, and his refusal to scale back military ties with Riyadh. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9kga
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The US Congress has seen voting in both the House & Senate over America’s continued support for the Saudi Arabia military action in Yemen. Senators passed a resolution demanding Washington halt arms sales to Riyadh by 56 votes to 41. However, members of Congress then passed an act that delays any vote on the matter until at least next year. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9kga
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Russian Aerospace Forces & Venezuelan Air Forces continued joint training sessions & flight operations at the Maiquetia ‘Simon Bolivar’ International Airport. As part of the military training, Tu-160 jets headed to Cuba, 2,400 kilometers north from Venezuela and then back. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9kdw
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The US Senate passed a resolution by a 56-41 vote calling on Washington to stop its support for the Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen, during a session in Washington DC on Thursday. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9kga
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Italy has sent a revised budget proposal to the European Commission in an effort to avoid EU sanctions. The move’s being seen as a major U-turn for Rome, which previously vowed to stick to its high-spending plans, which were rejected by Europe.
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A Vermont man has erected a 315kg statue of a middle finger, visible from all over his town, as a gesture of spite after ten years of having his construction dreams thwarted by town officials. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9kdz
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America’s national security adviser has branded Russia & China’s activities in Africa ‘predatory practices.’ John Bolton was unveiling a new US strategy for the continent, which, he claims, is aimed at the future prosperity of Africa. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9khn
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Theresa May survives a no confidence vote, but now is a lame duck. Hard Brexit looms. Angela Merkel has announced her impending political retirement. And Emmanuel Marcon’s moral legitimacy as president of France is in the balance. The three pillars of the EU are on shaky ground. Is the euro project suffering a crisis of confidence?
CrossTalking with Renaud Girard, David Vance, and John Wight.
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Turkey’s President has announced plans to deploy troops to Northern Syria to fight what he calls ‘terrorist groups’. The Pentagon has issued a statement, warning that unilateral military action in the area is of grave concern. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9kht
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After months of detention in a US prison, Russian national Maria Butina has pleaded guilty to failing to register as a foreign agent. But there’s some worry that she’s being used as a political pawn and, moreover, that she’s not alone in this respect. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9kgo
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RT explores how initial protests against fuel tax hikes escalated throughout France and led to 4,500+ put into custody after 4 weekends of violent unrest. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9khc
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Virgin Galactic’s supersonic plane climbed more than 50 miles (82km) high above California’s Mojave Desert on Thursday, reaching for the first time what the company considers to be the boundary of space.
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French police have killed the main suspect in the deadly Strasbourg Christmas market shooting, Cherif Chekat, following a dramatic, helicopter-assisted raid and a shootout in the city center. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9kg9
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Austrian police are looking into claims that Russian biathletes violated anti-doping rules at the 2017 World Championships. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9kep
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