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Iran Daily: Revolutionary Guards Seize UK Oil Tanker, Deny Taking a 2nd

by Scott Lucas | Jul 20, 2019 | Iran, UK, World | 1

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seize UK oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, fulfilling Supreme Leader’s vow. Conflicting reports about situation of second tanker.

EA on talkRADIO: Brexit’s Constitutional Showdown, Trump’s Racist Campaigning, US-Iran Tension

by Scott Lucas | Jul 19, 2019 | Audio, Brexit, EA in the Media, Iran, The Trump Project, UK, What's New, World | 0

Looming UK constitutional showdown over No Deal Brexit; Trump’s week of racist campaigning; and tensions in Persian Gulf ahead of Iran seizure of UK tanker

EA on talkRADIO: Brexit and Anti-Semitism Turmoil for UK’s Major Parties

by Scott Lucas | Jul 17, 2019 | Audio, Brexit, EA in the Media, UK, World | 0

Scott Lucas on dispute within Labour Party over anti-Semitism & threat of would-be UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to suspend Parliament for No Deal Brexit

EA on Australia’s RN Breakfast: Trump’s Ego, Iran Nuclear Deal, and Downfall of UK Ambassador Darroch

by Scott Lucas | Jul 15, 2019 | Audio, EA in the Media, Iran, The Trump Project, UK, US, World | 0

Scott Lucas on latest in affair of Donald Trump’s ego, UK politics over Brexit, Iran nuclear deal, and forced resignation of UK Ambassador to US Kim Darroch

EA on talkRADIO: Trump, Brexit, and the UK Ambassador; Next Steps for Democrats in 2020 Election

by Scott Lucas | Jul 14, 2019 | Brexit, The Trump Project, UK, US, World | 0

How Donald Trump & Brexit politics combined to get rid of UK Ambassador to US; amid Trump’s divisive behavior — next steps for Democrats in 2020 campaign

Iran Daily: UK — Give Syria Guarantees and Supertanker Can Be Released

by Scott Lucas | Jul 14, 2019 | Iran, UK, World | 0

UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says Iranian supertanker can be released, if Tehran guarantees vessel will not deliver oil to Syria’s sanctioned regime.

Why Italy’s Salvini Will Survive His Russia Money Scandal

by Daniele Albertazzi | Jul 13, 2019 | Analysis, EA Birmingham, Europe, Russia, What's New, World | 0

“I don’t think Matteo Salvini will resign, nor that it will harm his chances of becoming PM, which I think is realistic to expect by spring next year.”

Long Knives and Thin Skins: Questions After Resignation of UK Ambassador to the US

by Adam Quinn | Jul 13, 2019 | Analysis, EA Birmingham, The Trump Project, UK, US, What's New, World | 0

UK Ambassador to US Kim Darroch is sacrificed for Britain’s Brexit politics and Donald Trump’s thin skin — will Conservative MPs stand by and do nothing?

EA on Radio Islam: An Iran-UK Showdown in Strait of Hormuz?

by Scott Lucas | Jul 12, 2019 | Audio, EA in the Media, Iran, UK, World | 0

Tankers are damaged, seized, and threatened: Is this an Iranian confrontation not only with the US but also with the UK? Scott Lucas talks with Radio Islam

EA on talkRADIO: Forcing Out UK Ambassador to US; Crunch Time for UK Labour’s Corbyn; Iran-UK Confrontation

by Scott Lucas | Jul 12, 2019 | Audio, EA in the Media, Iran, UK, US, World | 0

Scott Lucas on Trump’s ego and London politics bringing down UK Ambassador to US; pressure on Labour’s Corbyn over anti-semitism; and Iran-UK confrontation

A UK Ambassador Resigns: The Lessons for Diplomacy Facing a “Disfunctional” Trump

by David Dunn | Jul 11, 2019 | Analysis, EA Birmingham, The Trump Project, UK, US, World | 0

UK Ambassador Darroch resigns: “Under Trump, even closest, most entrenched international relationships are not immune to the fickle ramblings of a leader.”

Can a New Force Finally Shake Up UK’s 2-Party Political System?

by Charlie Avery | Jul 11, 2019 | Analysis, Brexit, EA Birmingham, UK, World | 0

Brexit Party, Liberal Democrats, Scottish Nationalist Party:: A Brexit blip or can an emerging party bring a lasting shake-up of UK political system?

Calling the UK Media: Be Responsible in Your Reporting on Muslims

by Hasan Patel | Jul 9, 2019 | UK, World | 0

A new report documents biased British press coverage of Muslims and asks media for better coverage of the Muslim community — and of rest of us in the UK.

EA on BBC and talkRADIO: Who Leaked UK Ambassador Darroch’s Analyses of “Inept” Trump?

by Scott Lucas | Jul 8, 2019 | Audio, EA Birmingham, EA in the Media, Media, The Trump Project, UK, US, World | 0

Scott Lucas and David Dunn on who leaked analyses of UK Ambassador to US Kim Darroch — a dysfunctional Administration, an “inept” Donald Trump — and why.

EA on CNN and BBC: UK Ambassador on “Inept” Trump and His “Disfunctional” Administration

by Scott Lucas | Jul 7, 2019 | EA in the Media, The Trump Project, UK, US, Video, What's New, World | 0

Shocker: UK Ambassador reports on “inept” Donald Trump, “radiating insecurity” and linked with “dodgy Russians”. Was this leaked to show London’s concern?

Are Gender Stereotypes An “Endangered Species” in Advertising?

by Juliet Kele | Jul 6, 2019 | Analysis, EA Birmingham, UK, World | 0

Let’s hope new UK advertising regulations pave way for a greater push for gender equality in society and extinction of rigid and archaic gender stereotypes.

EA on talkRADIO and TRT World: Iran Tanker Seized En Route to Syria; Trump’s July 4 Ego Trip; Trouble in the UK

by Scott Lucas | Jul 5, 2019 | Audio, Brexit, EA in the Media, Iran, Syria, The Trump Project, UK, US, Video, World | 0

Scott Lucas on seizure of Iranian supertanker going to Syria; Donald Trump’s ego-fueled July 4; and trouble for leaders of both leading parties in Brexit UK

Fight the Power: Can Rap Music Bring Political Change?

by Charlie Avery | Jul 5, 2019 | Analysis, EA Birmingham, UK, What's New, World | 0

“Iconic” and “beautifully powerful”, a performance that will “go down in our country’s cultural...

Is Commericalism Destroying UK’s Public Services?

by Catherine Mangan | Jul 5, 2019 | UK, World | 0

In the UK, a strong public service ethos has had enduring importance. “Wanting to serve the...

EA on talkRADIO: Hong Kong Protests; Brexit and UK’s “Magic Money Tree”

by Scott Lucas | Jul 2, 2019 | Asia, Audio, Brexit, EA in the Media, UK, World | 0

Scott Lucas on Hong Kong protests, & UK’s 2 candidates for Conservative leader making give-away pledges — without money in Brexit Britain to finance them.

Muslim LGBT Campaigner: “You Don’t Have To Choose Between Your Religion and Sexuality”

by Amna Ahmed | Jul 2, 2019 | Analysis, EA Birmingham, UK, World | 0

LGBT campaigner Hafsa Qureshi: “It’s possible to be gay & Muslim in Britain. There are different ways to live. This is how I’m living. My view is tolerance”

TrumpWatch, Day 890: China Says Trade Talks to Resume as Trump Meets Xi

by Scott Lucas | Jun 29, 2019 | Asia, The Trump Project, US, World | 0

China says trade talks with the US will resume, as Donald Trump meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Japan.

EA on talkRADIO: US-Iran, Decency and Migration, Trump Insults Japan, and Labour’s Chris Williamson Problem

by Scott Lucas | Jun 27, 2019 | Audio, EA in the Media, Iran, The Trump Project, UK, US, World | 0

Scott Lucas on US-Iran conflict, harm to migrants from Donald Trump’s “zero tolerance”, Trump insulting Japan, & UK Labour Party’s Chris Williamson problem

Iran Daily: China Defying US Sanctions on Tehran’s Oil Exports

by Scott Lucas | Jun 27, 2019 | Asia, Iran, World | 0

Defying comprehensive US sanctions, China is continuing to buy Iranian oil, with a tanker offloading up to 1 million barrels last week.

Turkey’s Erdogan Tries to Bury Defeat in Istanbul Election — But Can He?

by Charlie Avery | Jun 26, 2019 | Analysis, EA Birmingham, MENA, Turkey, World | 0

After heavy defeat in Istanbul mayoral election, Turkey’s Erdogan tries to distract country: “Look over there — Syria, Iraq, Iran. Just don’t look here.”

Collusion: Wanna-Be UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Trump’s Hard-Right Strategist Steve Bannon

by Hasan Patel | Jun 25, 2019 | UK, World | 0

Boris Johnson has denied his association with Steve Bannon, a man who is known for his far-right activism.

Boris Johnson is lying.

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