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BY THE HONORABLE MINISTER LOUIS FARRAKHAN | LAST UPDATED: JUN 21, 2016 – 9:33:59 AM
[Editor's note: The following message was delivered by the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan on the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan observance during the Ramadan Prayer Line teleconference, Monday, June 6, 2016. The Month of Ramadan is the 9th month of the lunar calendar in which Muslims are prescribed fasting as an obligation upon those that have reached puberty and can physically fast without causing medical difficulty. Observers of Ramadan are to refrain from the consumption of food, drink and the urge of sexual desires with their husbands or wives during the daylight hours. The Ramadan Fast also requires one to guard oneself from immoral conduct to break bad habits, remove the blemishes of sin, character flaws, and purify our hearts, minds and actions. For more information on the #RamadanPrayerLine, be sure to follow Minister Farrakhan through his official social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @LouisFarrakhan).]
Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim, Al-hamdu lillahi Rabb il-'alamin. Ar-Rahman ar-Rahim… I bear witness that there is no God but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His Messenger.
I thank Allah The Most High for His mercy and His grace, and His intervention in the affairs of the Black man and woman of North America, who have been the victims of European wickedness in the Trans- Atlantic Slave Trade, and who were made slaves, chattel slaves, for 310 years, stripped of many things that would connect us to our original land and people—names and language and history and culture, religion and God, taken away from us, that we might be slaves and tools of White Supremacy. And even after slavery, all kinds of machinations and schemes were plotted against the freedom of the Black man and woman of America, slave codes and sharecropping and all kinds of devices to keep us in a subservient state.
But I thank Almighty God Allah for His merciful intervention in our affairs in the Person of Master Fard Muhammad, The Great Mahdi, Who came among us and searched among us for one on whom He could place a weighty mission, and give him weighty words that might awaken "The Sleeping Giant": The Black Man in America, the Black Man in the Caribbean, the Black Man in Africa; the Brown, the Red, the Yellow who have been victims of White Supremacy. But we are grateful to Allah that we are on the path of Islam. The path of Islam is the path of obedience to the Will of Allah. Complete submission to His Will is what makes us Muslims.
We are not Muslims by a book! We are not Muslims by a declaration of faith! We are Muslims by nature, made in the Nature of God Himself. It is the nature of His creation to submit to the law under which it was created; it is the Nature of God to create laws, and bow down to His own laws! And He made us like unto Himself and gave us His Nature, which is Islam.
I greet all of you, my dear brothers and sisters, with the greeting words of peace, As-Salaam Alaikum! And I say to all of you: Ramadan Mubarak.
I am so grateful to Sister Nisa Islam, and all of those who are a part of this wonderful prayer line. I am so proud of the 10 years that you have labored to create this prayer line designed to overcome the barriers between various communities of Islam, and bring us together during this Holy Month of Ramadan that we might heal each other. And know that our differences may seem great, but Allah says in The Qur'an He will settle the difference between us as Muslims.
It is a grievous time for the Muslim world, but Ramadan, if we perform it as it should be performed, will bring us all closer to Allah, closer to each other.
What is this fast called "The Fast of Ramadan"? In this hot month … Oh, it is so difficult in these, the longest days of the year, to fast from dark to dark, from sunrise to sunset—no water, no food, abstaining from sexual relations with our husbands and wives, refraining from argument and disputation; praising Almighty God Allah, The Originator of the heavens and the earth, for sending this Book Qur'an into the world through His chosen vessel, Prophet Muhammad ibn Abdullah, peace and blessings be upon him. A Book of Conversation from a Master to His student! So every Ramadan we have a chance to enter The Classroom of Allah, to read His words that He gave to His servant that have become abook.
It was not a "book" in the beginning; it was verses of a book … I thank Allah for The Companions of The Prophet. I thank Allah for those who came together, who put The Qur'an under its arrangement in the present form under the guidance of Allah. Today, we have a Book to read. Today, we have a Conversation to try to understand that will bring us into The Circle of Divine. We can say today that God is speaking to us just as He spoke to Prophet Muhammad ibn Abdullah, peace be upon him.
We are now engaged in the reading of this Book over 30 nights/30 days, 30 sections of this Qur'an, that after the 30 days are over, by Allah's Grace we shall have read this Book from cover to cover, we shall have bathed ourselves in the words of Allah. And we pray that Allah will open our hearts, our minds, to feed on His Words.
The Prophet was shocked in the cave when he heard the first words of this Qur'an: He was trembling over the sound; that Allah put His words in the ear of The Prophet—but not only in his ear, but in his heart. So dear beloved Believers, in this time of trouble I pray that our hearts will be in tune with the heart of The Prophet who received these words. And we ponder these words; and ask Allah to give us insight into these words, that these words are not just words that we readbut words that become a part of us—as this Qur'an became a part of the very being of The Prophet.
O Allah, thank You for this Book! Thank You for this servant through whom You gave the entire world a final revelationthat will take us up to and through The Judgment of this present world. The Honorable Elijah Muhammad added a few words to this ayat (Surah 1:3) of The Qur'an: "…the Day of Judgment"—and he added "in which we now live."
Brothers and sisters, we only need to look at the condition of the human family, the condition of the nations of the world, the condition of our own selves and family to know that in a time of judgment where whatever we have sown, whatever we have sent forth, will come back to us in this day. The Honorable Elijah Muhammad taught us "justice" is not only the principle of fair dealing, "justice" is not only the law that distinguishes between right and wrong, "justice," now, is a Weapon in the Hand of God to reward and [reprove] as we have deserved. Now The Forces of Nature are unleashed in every part of our planet … World confusion; rain like we've never seen rain, snow like we've never seen snow; hail and sleet, heat and cold, like we've never known it! And the worst is yet to come. So this prayer line is a blessing to us all.
In our reading of the [third juz' (part)] of The Qur'an, we will come to a verse that reads: "O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you so that you may guard against evil." (Surah 2:283) This is why we fast! This is why we abstain from the necessary and vital things of life, food and water, and that which procreates life, during the daylight hours: If we can make it one day to not drink water, not eat food, which is so natural, so necessary to life, surely we then can guard against the evil of lying, stealing, slander, backbiting, fornication, adultery, fighting, arguing and killing one another. The evils that fasting causes us to guard against are what the whole world is experiencing right now! Surely man is in loss… But during this Holy Month, let us strive to fulfill what The Fast is designed for: It's a prescription from The Lord of the worlds to guard us against the doing of evil.
May Allah bless each and every one of us to fast. If it becomes so difficult that you feel you can't make it, ask Allah for strength. We know it is difficult, particularly for the new Believers who have come to Islam and now are being tried by this wonderful fast. The Qur'an teaches us that Allah desires ease for us … In this difficult month, if you can make it, what a joy! But the Honorable Elijah Muhammad asked us to fast, as new Believers, in the month of December which has the shortest days of the year—and even that was difficult for us when we were learning to fast. So I pray that Allah will bless each and every one of us who try; make it one day, then ask Allah to help you to make it two days, three days, four days, five days! And before you know it, [the] strength that you will build up within yourself to guard against evil: at the end of this 30 days we will be a better human being. And if we miss a day, or two, we should find someone to feed; we should give something to the poor and the needy. But we should try, in this month, to make the world that we live in a better place.
Thank you, dear brothers and sisters, for allowing me these few moments of time. I greet you all with the greeting words of peace: As-Salaam Alaikum.


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With some of the biggest names in entertainment based in the City of Angels, it's no surprise that there are many hopeful and aspiring queens to Drag race go there to try to be discovered or have a better chance on the show. But to be an iconic LA queen, they really have to make a statement to stand out, and these queens have done so in their respective seasons as well as in their post-show careers.
ten Raja
Prior to appearing on the show, Raja was the chief makeup artist of The next American top model. Inspired by the Gothic and Punk subcultures, Raja decided to apply the skills she had learned on Tyra Banks 'hit reality show and became one of the City of Angels' top drag queens.
As the winner of Season 3 of Drag race, Raja immediately caught the attention of fans with her unique runway style fashion (including her exquisite silver look in one of the best Drag race prom outfits ever) and her slightly sarcastic wit. As well as being a strong and consistent contender, Raja was also part of the Season 3 "Heathers" clique, along with runner-up Manila Luzon, Carmen Carrera and Delta Work. Most importantly, Raja broke new ground as the first "look" queen to win. Drag race and would later influence future contestants such as Season 10 winner Naomi Smalls and Aquaria.
9 Guillaume
One of the most memorable contestants in Season 4, and perhaps even the entire series, is Willam. Shamelessly selfish, fans either loved or hated Willam, but there was no denying that she was a talented Queen and one of the most accomplished contestants of all time. Drag Race, having already developed a stable career as an actor and singer in addition to drag.
Regardless of talent and fan opinions, Willam will always be the candidate everyone remembers for being publicly disqualified for breaking the rules. During a tightly sequestered production shoot, she brought her then-boyfriend into his residence. Since no contestants are allowed to personally interact with friends or family during filming, William was asked to leave the series at the end of Episode 8.
8 Detox
Before appearing in the fifth season of Drag race, Detox was already well known in the drag scene in Southern California. After her season, the cool, shady queen is a farm Drag race favorite who showed memorable outfits on the getaway and a sarcastic sense of humor.
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With both appearance and comedy skills, Detox has always been a pleasure to watch and has consistently performed well to finish second in the highly competitive second season of All stars. Perhaps her most memorable moment on Drag race was her jaw-dropping black and white look in the Season 5 finale. It was so good that a season 8 themed track challenge, cementing Detox's status as the iconic queen who has left a lasting mark on the series.
7 Gigi goode
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Although she didn't win the crown, Gigi had four well-deserved maxi-challenge victories, including one of the best performances in Snatch Game, where she gave a hilarious and unique performance as Maria the Robot. , a character based on a real-life robot. Sophie. Goode continues to hone her makeup skills and showcase impeccable looks as a member of the House of Avalon, a drag community that also counts Season 13 winner Symone as a member.
6 Masters of Jasmine
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Nina Bo'nina Brown impersonated her in Season 9's Snatch Game and was greatly appreciated for it. Additionally, Jasmine posted a video in 2016 claiming how Drag race bought the quality art of the drag down. The video went viral and ultimately led to the controversial Queen appearing on All stars 4 and have your own web show.
5 Dahlia Sin
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ACTION INSIGHTS
how to make journalists our allies across the EU
Beáta Pál Christodoulou
Action Public Sector
Published OnSeptember 12, 2022
There is no 'silver bullet' when it comes to managing multi-market media relations in the public sector. But over the past few years, our team of diverse international experts at Action Public Sector, part of the wider Action Global Communications network, has gained valuable insight into what makes journalists tick, the European trends the media love to cover, and the opinions that matter the most.
Let's delve into some of the most valuable insights that help us cultivate meaningful and fruitful media relations across the EU!
Prioritise relevant newsworthy content
Media look out for credible, newsworthy information from trusted public relations professionals. Journalists are under increasing pressure to think about if and how the content they produce will have an impact, attract audiences, and drive engagement. Our role is to support media with relevant content that will resonate with their target audiences. But beyond the subject matter and key messages, it is crucial to consider and respect that journalists work with tight deadlines and have their own set of rules to follow. Headlines and intros are key when approaching editors as they hardly have more than a minute to judge whether the pitched material is worth considering for publication. Supporting the media means working with them to ensure that they have carefully curated content at hand that can be published easily and in accordance with their schedule.
Make connections with local publicists
The EU is a massive patchwork of cultures and attitudes. And it goes without saying that each country deals with EU news differently. The advice of local publicists in respective countries is therefore crucial. For example, in our experience, Greek media usually embrace news about EU topics, especially topics highlighting positive messages on new investment programmes or innovation. We have seen the Greeks, and similarly the Italians, take pride in their fellow citizens or companies receiving EU awards. This was exemplified by their enthusiasm about the 2021 winners of the Enterprise Europe Network Award, as well as the 2022 winners of the European Vocational Skills Excellence Award, with the news published in almost all local media.
Local angle, real impact
Journalists will not cover an EU press release as it comes out of Brussels, just for the sake of it. A local angle is always a crucial focal point, as is the impact of a specific project in a respective country, especially on local citizens. To this end, Action Public Sector ran a series of success stories this year, presenting 'heroes' in various professions from different regions across Europe, whose life has changed thanks to vocational education. Simply stating that the EU or one of its institutions is running a project, is not going to receive much coverage. We believe in asking effective questions and supporting information with prime examples. This means finding interviewees who become the 'hero' of the story, and highlighting the impact that a given project has had on the community through their personal journey, which becomes a relatable experience for readers.
Shed light on the latest research
The media are keen on presenting the latest and most inspiring research and innovation across Europe, especially research that is relevant to the local scientific and business community in their respective country. This includes new technological trends and recent medical discoveries that could benefit citizens in the long run. We ensure that our continually expanding robust network of science, technology and health editors and journalists across member states are regularly inspired by the specialized articles of Horizon, the EU's Research and Innovation magazine, shared on a regular basis by Action's Public Sector team.
Remember that exclusive opinions matter
Opinion editorials, written by high-ranking EU figures, like Commissioners, or exclusive interviews with significant names in the hierarchy, are always popular and published by editors. Their words have weight and impact on policies, and consequently, on the everyday life of citizens. Op-eds or interviews focusing on the green transition and energy are especially popular, resonating with the EU's Green Deal and the crisis that the EU presently faces. This type of material requires careful adaptation into local languages, and it is imperative not to translate any piece of content directly word-for-word. Our team is vigilant about making sense of every single phrase in the local language so that all messages are communicated clearly.
At Action Public Sector we are dedicated to forging meaningful connections with global editors and journalists, while helping public entities and international organisations create and deliver powerful communications campaigns that facilitate positive change. Drawing upon a legacy spanning over 50 years, Action Public Sector is experienced in running locally relevant, culturally-aware communications and digital campaigns with local teams across Europe, the Eastern Neighbourhood, North Africa and the Middle East.
Empowered by specialist knowledge of industries and practices, as well as local market insights from over 200+ multilingual communications professionals, we are experts at coordinating multiple markets via one point of contact for our clients, managing communications campaigns seamlessly across the EU and third countries for governments and international institutions, including the European Commission. With additional campaign experience in the USA, Canada, South America, Asia, and Africa, we offer a global footprint in communication services, enabling public entities and organisations to foster strong relationships between stakeholders, inform and inspire audiences, accelerate change and drive impact.
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National Care Standards Review: Consultation Analysis
Report of the Independent Analysis of the responses to the National Care Standards public consultation
3 The Foundations Of New National Care Standards
4 A New Structure For The National Care Standards
5 Views On How The National Care Standards Should Be Written
6 Accountability And Enforcement
7 Assessing Impact
8 Additional Comments
Annex 1: List Of Respondents
3.1 The Scottish Government believes that new National Care Standards should take a human rights-based approach. By this they mean putting people who use services at the centre of how they are planned and delivered. They also mean increasing understanding and respect for human rights in those services.
3.2 The Scottish Government thinks that standards should make it easier for public services to work together, and that they must therefore work in very different settings. They wish to develop standards which people using and working in these services will understand easily.
3.3 It is proposed that the new standards should set out both the essential requirements of a service and the elements to which services should aspire to help them to improve.
Question 1: Do you think that the new National Care Standards should be grounded in human rights?
3.4 434 respondents (91% of all those who responded to the consultation) addressed the closed aspect of this question, indicating yes, no or don't know. Of these, 401 respondents (92%) agreed that the new National Care Standards should be grounded in human rights. Amongst the remaining 33 respondents, 27 (21 of whom were individual respondents) did not know whether they agreed or disagreed with the proposal, and six (five individuals and one professional representative body) disagreed.
3.5 Recurring views were that human rights are relevant to all and the proposal would ensure people are placed at the heart of services, enabling everyone to be treated equally.
3.6 Many respondents from a variety of sectors proposed rights which they felt were particularly relevant in the context of care and health services including: dignity; respect; privacy; choice; participation; wellbeing; availability of services; equality of access to services; being treated in a polite manner; and access to independent advocacy. One respondent (Vol) commented that rights should go beyond basic, minimum levels, to those which make life worth living such as scope for socialising, mental stimulation and participation in physical activities.
Perceived benefits of the proposal
3.7 Some respondents outlined what they perceived to be the more specific benefits of grounding the new National Care Standards in human rights. The three most commonly cited were:
Will align the standards with modern UK approaches and European Union legislation.
Will clarify for service providers and service users alike, what can be expected in terms of service. One respondent remarked:
"It also makes clear to providers of care services the expectations of individuals and society toward those who come under their care and the responsibilities and obligations that they must meet as care providers" (NHS Education for Scotland).
Will empower users to be more fully involved in decisions affecting them.
3.8 Other key advantages to the proposal were identified less frequently:
Services will need to fit around patients, rather than the other way around.
Will result in greater transparency of care and more accountability in provision and delivery of services.
Promotes greater consistency of delivery of care and health services.
Easy to understand for user and deliverer alike.
Will make staff more aware of their responsibilities.
Can be used as the basis of decision-making in care and health provision.
Will make the National Care Standards more meaningful and accessible for service users.
Will contribute to reducing/avoiding discriminatory practices.
Concerns over the proposal
3.9 Both opponents and supporters of the proposal raised concerns over aspects of the proposal. Most commonly raised were concerns that the proposal would increase service user expectations which service providers may not be able to meet, due to constraints outwith their control. Limited budgets and large caseloads were raised in this respect as variables which could impact on the ability to deliver services in adherence to human rights principles. Two respondents (Rep, Vol) envisaged a danger in paying only lip service to human rights principles if services are not underpinned with adequate resourcing.
3.10 Many different views emerged in responses about the degree to which achieving a human rights-based approach can be measured. There appeared to be a spectrum from those perceiving the approach to be measurable, concrete, able to be enforced and inspected, to those viewing the approach as intangible, more of a reference point, and a philosophy. Some respondents urged that the standards be developed with a focus on outcome, against which performance can be assessed. Others, however, felt that human rights provided a context, which fitted more with process than with absolute standards. A few argued that interpreting human rights within the context of care services depended largely on individual relationships between the deliver and the user, which made it difficult for inspectors to assess.
3.11 A few respondents expressed concern that human rights law and frameworks may be too rigid to cover the broad area of care and health services, with one respondent (Vol) commenting that although the proposal was desirable, it should not have the unintentional consequence of restricting the frame of reference used to develop the standards.
3.12 Another less prominent theme to emerge from responses was that the rights of service providers should also be part of the framework of the new standards, as should associated responsibilities of users and providers. One respondent (Vol) suggested that this would help to prevent future abuses of the term human rights.
3.13 Another minor theme was that common sense should prevail in the application of a human rights-based approach in order to maintain proportionality and balance. A few individual respondents urged that the approach should not become overly bureaucratic with over-zealous emphasis on human rights leading to lack of judgement (which some considered had occurred in relation to health and safety legislation). One respondent (Vol) remarked that some people's rights are already impeded for various reasons, such as being on a court order, and that a sensible and balanced approach should be taken when applying human rights-based standards to their care.
3.14 A few respondents highlighted their view that clarity would be required on how to handle conflicting needs and rights. Examples were provided of user and carer rights, parent and child rights, the rights of the many and the rights of the few, all presenting possible conflicts. One respondent commented:
"....there must be a balance of rights in care - there are competing rights - carers, clients, communities, organisations etc., all have rights. Others may have an interest in the care of a person and this should also be taken into consideration" (LifeCare (Edinburgh) Limited).
3.15 One respondent (Vol) commented that the consultation had not provided an alternative approach to that of human-rights, and questioned whether there was another option for consideration.
Views on the added benefits of the proposal
3.16 A recurring view was that the current care standards already take account of human rights, with human rights legislation already covering care services' professional practice. A few respondents, however, emphasised their view of the importance of making links to human rights explicit to reflect the vulnerability of service users.
3.17 One respondent (Vol) suggested that the proposal served to move services from their current stance of focusing on not breaching an individual's rights, to one of pro-active consideration of their rights with these at the centre of decision-making.
3.18 Many respondents identified the opportunity which the proposal brought to developing the approach in line with other approaches. Most commonly cited was aligning with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and with the GIRFEC approaches. Other approaches mentioned in this regard included: self-directed support; new national health and wellbeing outcomes; dementia standards; National Action Plan for Human Rights in Scotland; the SHANARRI wellbeing indicators; and the Mental Health Act.
3.19 A common view was that in order for the new approach to be successful, there would need to be clarity on precisely what human rights mean in this context, and how they would be manifested in the standards. Respondents from across a range of sectors argued for a clear and common understanding of these issues which could be promoted to service users and providers alike in education and other formal and informal contexts. One respondent remarked:
"Being explicit about human rights in the standards will help to develop a better culture around human rights by informing both service users and staff about a human rights based approach and how it applies to daily lives" (NHS Health Scotland).
3.20 Several respondents emphasised that particular effort would need to be applied to ensuring people with communication difficulties due to, for example, hearing loss or cognitive impairment, are made aware of the human rights-based underpinning to care services.
3.21 A recurring recommendation was for the standards to be written in a manner which made sense to users and deliverers of care, to move beyond rhetoric and include, for example, illustrations of how human rights principles should be applied in practice. One individual respondent provided their rationale for this:
"Some people (like me) know they have human rights but don't know how to use them. Or what they mean in reality."
3.22 The notion of a Charter of Service User Rights was promulgated as a way of enabling the standards to become less abstract and more meaningful for users.
Summary of main findings
There was much support for the proposal that new standards adopt a human rights-based approach. This was seen as in alignment with modern UK approaches and European Union legislation and would enable users to be more involved in decisions affecting them.
A key concern was that service providers may not be able to meet service users' raised expectations of service due to constraints beyond their control.
Clarity on how the human rights-based approach would be manifested in the context of the new standards was requested.
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My blog friend Chareen, who writes Every Bed of Roses, has shared a very thought filled post about her experience educating two of her children through the high school years.
You can check out her post here: Nurturing Independence in Highschool - which also links to a high school carnival.
The highschooling topic is one that is developing into becoming a front & centred focus for Dn and I as we prayerfully start working through options for a proposed plan of study, with possible electives, for Bobs to complete before he graduates from educating at home.
Not a topic we are taking lightly - or just leaving to take care of itself so we can just amble through Bobs higher schooling years.
We know the unexpected in life can, and probably will happen; but in our home we work best with a proposed goal to start working towards.
My Aussie friend Erin has written a post on this topic too that I thought you might enjoy.
Thanks for the linked comment Chareen.


An increasing number of reports have demonstrated the presence of regulatory T cells (CD4+CD25+FoxP3+, Treg) in human neoplasms, including lung, cervical, and head and neck cancer. In the majority of these studies, these cells were shown to be suppressive in vitro. Experimental tumor models have shown that depletion of Tregs changes the immune response to tumors in vitro, and in selected cases, results in enhanced tumor immunity and rejection of end-stage tumors in vivo. Taken together, these studies clearly suggest that Tregs which selectively accumulate inside a tumor act to maintain a local cytokine environment that suppresses the effector function of tumor-infiltratingT cells. While active suppression by regulatory T cells plays an important role in the down-regulation of T cell responses to foreign and self-antigens in the peripheral immune system, very little is known about the role of Tregs in the context of central nervous system (CNS) biology. Our research group and our colleagues have been investigating the role of Tregs in malignant brain tumors. To date, we have been able to show that : (1) there is an increase of functional and immunosuppressive Tregs in the blood and tumor stroma of patients with glioma;(2) the degree of Treg infiltration depends on tumor grade and progression;(3) depletion of Tregs prolongs the survival of mice with experimental brain tumors;(4) the expression of heme- oxygenase-1 (HO-1), an enzyme with key anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and anti-proliferative actions, is linked to the induction of FoxP3 and (5) toll-like receptors (TLRs) are expressed on glioma as well as on glioma associated Treg (TLR4 and 9) and modulate the immune response to intracranial tumors in vivo. Our central hypothesis is that CD4+CD25+FoxP3+ T cells found in malignant glioma preferentially proliferate within the CNS and selectively inhibit the host immune response via HO-1 and TLR signaling, thereby directly contributing to the rapid progression of brain cancer. To examine this hypothesis, we now propose to pursue the following specific aims: (1) determine whether the increase in Tregs in brain tumors is due to migration or active proliferation within the CNS, (2) determine the requirement for HO-1 with respect to glioma infiltrating Tregs, and (3) dissect the immunosuppressive mechanisms and regulation of Tregs by TLR4 and 9 signaling to test our hypothesis that reversing the suppressive function of Tregs will enhance anti-tumor immunity in vivo.
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common primary malignant tumor of the adult central nervous system (CNS). Recently, a subset of T cells which function to suppress the immune system, called CD4+CD25+FoxP3+ or Treg, have been isolated from tumor specimen. This proposal seeks to elucidate the mechanisms leading to Treg infiltration and immunosuppression in malignant brain tumors.


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Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions : CSPAN : November 22, 2018 1:07am-1:56am EST
ireland's u.k. exit from the european union. this is 45 minutes. x women are coming from all over the u.k.. with mps from every party, excepting invitations to their constituents. this will be an inspirational day the government is delighted to support. have many more standings, globally, and nationally. there is a significant this housen made to by female mps, including examples already set. i shall have further such meetings later today. politicsrives these has always been a love of country. and a passionate belief in our united kingdom. to have to tell the prime minister that i agree with the byple who are deeply unhappy the european union deal that does not represent the brexit they voted for. again andlease think lead our country in a new ?irection over prime minister may: the people across the country who voted to lead the european union voted to jurisdictionto the of the european court of justice. to stop sending sums of money to the europeans every year. will be able to do that. priorities like the national health service. but the european union remains a close trading partner to
ireland's u.k. exit from the european union. this is 45 minutes. x women are coming from all over the u.k.. with mps from every party, excepting invitations to their constituents. this will be an inspirational day the government is delighted to support. have many more standings, globally, and nationally. there is a significant this housen made to by female mps, including examples already set. i shall have further such meetings later today. politicsrives these has always been a love of country....
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Latest Brexit Negotiations : CSPAN : November 19, 2018 12:01am-1:31am EST
european union. first, i want to pay tribute to my right honorable friend the members. delivering brexit is difficult choices for all of us. we do not agree on all of those choices, but i respect their views and i'd like to thank them sincerely for all that they have done. mr. speaker, yesterday we agreed on provisional terms of our exit from the european union set out and the draft withdrawal agreement. we also agree the broad terms of her future relationship and outline political declaration. juncker has written to the president of european council to recommend the decisive progress is been made in the negotiation. and a special european council will be called for sunday, 25 december. mr. speaker, what we agreed yesterday was not the final deal. it is a draft treaty -- [shouting] it is a draft treaty that means we will leave the eu in a smooth and orderly way -- [laughing] and which sets the framework for future relationship that delivers international interest. it takes back control of our borders, flaws and money. it protects, it protects jobs, security and integrity of the united ki
european union. first, i want to pay tribute to my right honorable friend the members. delivering brexit is difficult choices for all of us. we do not agree on all of those choices, but i respect their views and i'd like to thank them sincerely for all that they have done. mr. speaker, yesterday we agreed on provisional terms of our exit from the european union set out and the draft withdrawal agreement. we also agree the broad terms of her future relationship and outline political...
Going Underground : RT : November 21, 2018 9:30am-10:01am EST
irish party keeping her in power to destroy the deal for leaving the european union but how many more countries may follow i'm joined now by scottish national party member of parliament and chair of the international trade select committee angus with me oh thanks so much and it's going on just put it all in motion just before we get to break the save the children report thing eighty five thousand dead children in yemen starving should the u.k. be selling weapons to saudi arabia in a word no to the dutch to administer a secret colleague few weeks ago who met a point of see another lunch the union the dutch do not sell arms to saudi arabia for the very reason of their intervention in yemen so the world is no ok well what do you think tourism is doing in brussels today looking for lifeboats life jackets life belts anything at all that can throw a lifeline. in a difficult position and difficult position made of it on red lines earlier on she's good near a negotiation that the you have looked at accepted the red lines what burned of headlines and is not is not a deal that anybody find
irish party keeping her in power to destroy the deal for leaving the european union but how many more countries may follow i'm joined now by scottish national party member of parliament and chair of the international trade select committee angus with me oh thanks so much and it's going on just put it all in motion just before we get to break the save the children report thing eighty five thousand dead children in yemen starving should the u.k. be selling weapons to saudi arabia in a word no to...
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Latest Brexit Negotiations : CSPAN : November 27, 2018 4:53am-5:59am EST
liker may: to make a statement on the conclusion of our negotiations to leave the european union. brussels, i read should deal with the leaders of the other 27 eu member states. it will ensure our departure on the 29th of march next year. there is a political declaration unambitious future partnership on national interest. it is the right deal for britain because it is for the british people. it takes back control of our borders. it ends the free movement of people allowing the government to introduce a new skills-based immigration system. it takes back control of our laws. it ends the jurisdiction justice in the u.k. madead, our laws will be in our parliament and enforced by our court. it takes back control of our money. it ends the payments we sent to brussels. instead, we could spend taxpayer money on our own priorities, including the 394 million pounds intok of extra investment long-term plans for the national health service. like creating a new free trade , fees,th no tariffs charges, restrictions, or rules of origins, it will protect jobs, including those that will allow integrated s
liker may: to make a statement on the conclusion of our negotiations to leave the european union. brussels, i read should deal with the leaders of the other 27 eu member states. it will ensure our departure on the 29th of march next year. there is a political declaration unambitious future partnership on national interest. it is the right deal for britain because it is for the british people. it takes back control of our borders. it ends the free movement of people allowing the government to...
Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions : CSPAN : November 25, 2018 9:00pm-9:51pm EST
the uk's exit from the european union. approved byl be british parliament. the vote is expected next month. theresa may took questions on the brexit negotiations, as well as issues like rising crime rates and the national health service. this is 45 minutes. [applause] >> order. questions to the prime minister. >> question one, mr. speaker. >> thank you. today is the centennial area of where women were first allowed to have public office. i am proud to say the first woman to take office was a conservative. are coming from all over with mps from every party sending invitations to their constituents. this will be an inspirational day. we hope it will encourage political office both locally and nationally. mr. speaker, it is appropriate that we are reminded of the significant contribution made to this house by female mps, including the fine example set by the late joe caulks. i have meetings with ministerial colleagues and in addition to my duties have further meetings later today. and so i have to tell the prime minister that i agree with the people of bronson were deeply unhappy w
the uk's exit from the european union. approved byl be british parliament. the vote is expected next month. theresa may took questions on the brexit negotiations, as well as issues like rising crime rates and the national health service. this is 45 minutes. [applause] >> order. questions to the prime minister. >> question one, mr. speaker. >> thank you. today is the centennial area of where women were first allowed to have public office. i am proud to say the first woman to...
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Latest Brexit Negotiations : CSPAN2 : November 15, 2018 5:29am-8:32am EST
whether or not to stay in the european union in 2016. the press people voted. they voted to leave and this the best endeavors used in relation to this matter to ensure the future relationship is in place. as i said earlier we are going to be negotiating further details in relation to that future relationship and the determination of both sides expressed in these documents that future relationship should be capable of being put into place at the end of the transition period. >> the prime minister made indemnified statement in all circumstances but when people read hundreds of pages of euro speak they will realize we have been sold out by our negotiators who allow the eu to take the needs. will she -- and my coworker sold out absolutely. >> i do not agree with her in relation to the suggestion that in some sense the european union has given nothing to the uk during these negotiations. these have been tough negotiations. the eu has been clear for some time that the choice was binary between the norway model and canada model, they accepted that is not the case and there's an agreement for
whether or not to stay in the european union in 2016. the press people voted. they voted to leave and this the best endeavors used in relation to this matter to ensure the future relationship is in place. as i said earlier we are going to be negotiating further details in relation to that future relationship and the determination of both sides expressed in these documents that future relationship should be capable of being put into place at the end of the transition period. >> the prime...
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Latest Brexit Negotiations : CSPAN2 : November 27, 2018 12:02am-1:08am EST
>>> after approval from the european union of the withdrawal agreement between minister theresa may reported back to the house of commons during this one-hour portion several members even from her own conservative party openly expressed that they would not vote for the final brexit deal set forth for september 2018. the party would oppose the deal calling it the worst of all worlds.rd the special counsel i've reached a deal with the leaders of the withdrawal agreement for the departure from the 29th of march next year and the political declaration of the future partnership that had been our national interest. it delivers on the democratic position of the people and takes back control of the borders t ad ends the movement to once and for all and allowing the government a new skills-based immigration system it takes back control of the ball and the jurisdiction of the uk and are they being made in the parliament and forced to take back control so we can spend taxpayers money including the 394 million pounds of extra investment in the long-term plan for the national health service. by
>>> after approval from the european union of the withdrawal agreement between minister theresa may reported back to the house of commons during this one-hour portion several members even from her own conservative party openly expressed that they would not vote for the final brexit deal set forth for september 2018. the party would oppose the deal calling it the worst of all worlds.rd the special counsel i've reached a deal with the leaders of the withdrawal agreement for the departure...
The Day - News in Review : DW : November 15, 2018 1:02am-1:30am CET
to her breaks a draft agreement reached with the european union tomorrow she will try to do the same in parliament if her government can last that long tonight theresa may as british prime minister will break sit soon mean her exit and what about that agreement is it a done deal or a dead deal i'm burnt off in berlin this is the day. we have seen very clear that there will be a meaningful very serious house. breach is the prime minister's own red lines lisa is just a part as well as you could possibly be we oppose it being the promotional material will be amendable. anyway even though they haven't prepared seriously for the new deal and what you call these golden u.k. remaining we did in the customs union forever and a day so does the prime minister's still intend to put a false choice to parliament between a bunch deal or no jail now with making progress and close to a deal is going to end. it is that both sides of the house before he sees it must be heard but i think if you went out and off any member of the public when the government brings a deal back from europe what do you
to her breaks a draft agreement reached with the european union tomorrow she will try to do the same in parliament if her government can last that long tonight theresa may as british prime minister will break sit soon mean her exit and what about that agreement is it a done deal or a dead deal i'm burnt off in berlin this is the day. we have seen very clear that there will be a meaningful very serious house. breach is the prime minister's own red lines lisa is just a part as well as you could...
the country who voted to leave the european union voted to bring an end to free movement. they voted to bring an end of .he european court of justice our deal ends that. they voted to stop sending vast sums of money to the european union every year so we could spend that money on our priorities, and we will be able to do that. priorities like the national health sflts. but the european union remains a close trading partner to the unite the kingdom. as we leave, we want to ensure we have a good trading relationship with the european union, and we will be able to have an independent trade policy that enables us to make decisions to trade around the rest of the world. my honorable friend is a passionate champion of the united kingdom, but he is also a passionate champion of the links that the united kingdom has around many ports of the world, including the common wolters, which can be enhanced when we leave the european union. >> thank you, mr. speaker, and i think you for welcoming our guest to parliament today. on the 100th anniversary of the qualification of women's act, i join
the country who voted to leave the european union voted to bring an end to free movement. they voted to bring an end of .he european court of justice our deal ends that. they voted to stop sending vast sums of money to the european union every year so we could spend that money on our priorities, and we will be able to do that. priorities like the national health sflts. but the european union remains a close trading partner to the unite the kingdom. as we leave, we want to ensure we have a good...
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Latest Brexit Negotiations : CSPAN : November 15, 2018 7:52pm-9:47pm EST
leader noted their opposition. some argued for a second referendum on the u.k. leaving the european union. this is a 90-minute portion of the debate. >> order! statements. he prime minister. prime minister may: thank you. thank you, mr. speaker. with permission i'd like to update the house on negotiations to leave the european union. first -- first, i want to pay tribute to my right honorable friend, the members. delivering brexit difficult choices. i respect their views and i'd like to thank them sincerely for all that they have done. mr. speaker, yesterday we agreed the provisional terms of our exit from the european union set out in the draft withdrawal agreement. we had an outlined political declaration. the president has written to the president of the european council to recommend decisive progress has been made in the negotiations. a special european council will be called for sunday, the 25th of november. this puts us close to a brexit deal. mr. speaker, what we agreed esterday was not the final deal. it is a draft treaty that means we will leave the e.u. in smooth and orderly way on ma
leader noted their opposition. some argued for a second referendum on the u.k. leaving the european union. this is a 90-minute portion of the debate. >> order! statements. he prime minister. prime minister may: thank you. thank you, mr. speaker. with permission i'd like to update the house on negotiations to leave the european union. first -- first, i want to pay tribute to my right honorable friend, the members. delivering brexit difficult choices. i respect their views and i'd like to...
BBC News at 9 : BBCNEWS : November 29, 2018 9:00am-10:01am GMT
clearfrom the european union and was made clear at the weekend is that this is the deal that is being negotiated, this is the deal that people need to focus on when they are looking at the boat. 0k. the chancellor also said yesterday there will be a cost to leading the european union because there will be an impediment to trade, he he he is right, isn't he? the question, when this is often put in a brightly of ways, what will happen then we leave the european union, analysis that has been provided by the bank of england, short—term analysis, of what would happen in a new deal scenario, the government and analysis that was provided to parliament sets out a number of potential, it looks at different comparisons, no deal, the government's white paper, eea, average freight free trade agreement, thought that looks at is the impact of trade... agreement, thought that looks at is the impact of trade. .. we've all read that, one thing surely that is clear from that is no deal is no longer better than a badly, that will be the worst outcome of all. that depends what a bad deal looks at, i su
clearfrom the european union and was made clear at the weekend is that this is the deal that is being negotiated, this is the deal that people need to focus on when they are looking at the boat. 0k. the chancellor also said yesterday there will be a cost to leading the european union because there will be an impediment to trade, he he he is right, isn't he? the question, when this is often put in a brightly of ways, what will happen then we leave the european union, analysis that has been...
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Latest Brexit Negotiations : CSPAN2 : November 26, 2018 8:31pm-9:37pm EST
sovereignty has not and will not change. and to be ensure we leave the european union next l year to protect the life of the citizens living in the uk so they can carry on living their lives as before with that time-limited implementation. to give time to prepare for the new arrangement trade will continue on current terms but this only has to face one set of changes and with the financial obligations less than half theob sum what originally expected or demanded in those commitments to ensure with the border on the irish sea in the event of a future relationship is f not ready by the end of the implementation. some numbers remain concerned with this backstop so let me address this directly the insurance policy nobody wants to use that the uk with the future relationship in place and to avoid that backstop if it is not ready by the end of 2020 we would not use that backstop but with a short extension to the implementation. and that it should be temporary and then to provide for a permanent relationship. to form that relationship or the alternative arrangement that has an arrangement o
sovereignty has not and will not change. and to be ensure we leave the european union next l year to protect the life of the citizens living in the uk so they can carry on living their lives as before with that time-limited implementation. to give time to prepare for the new arrangement trade will continue on current terms but this only has to face one set of changes and with the financial obligations less than half theob sum what originally expected or demanded in those commitments to ensure...
DW News - News : DW : November 21, 2018 4:00pm-4:15pm CET
finalize an agreement on the u.k.'s exit from the european union theresa may is due to meet european commission president. as she tries to shore up support ahead of an e.u. summit this sunday mrs may is under pressure to return to the u.k. with a final gregg's a deal that her parliament can agree to she's facing heavy criticism at home from progress and pro e.u. lawmakers last week two of her senior ministers resigned over the draft for a draw. all deal she had negotiated with the european union and the following turmoil almost led to a leadership challenge the prime minister's the prime minister's critics accuse her of giving in to the e.u. and of negotiating a deal that is bad for great britain well however during prime minister's questions in the u.k. parliament the prime minister argues that the case for the kitten argued the case that the situation is the exact opposite of the package of the deal that we will be to we are negotiating with the european union has two parts to it this is leave in part which is the withdrawal agreement on this a future relationship which is what is
finalize an agreement on the u.k.'s exit from the european union theresa may is due to meet european commission president. as she tries to shore up support ahead of an e.u. summit this sunday mrs may is under pressure to return to the u.k. with a final gregg's a deal that her parliament can agree to she's facing heavy criticism at home from progress and pro e.u. lawmakers last week two of her senior ministers resigned over the draft for a draw. all deal she had negotiated with the european...
Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions : CSPAN : November 21, 2018 10:46pm-11:35pm EST
european union. this is 45 minutes. [applause] order. questions to the prime minister. mr. andrew. >> question one, mr. speaker. >> thank you, mr. speaker. today is the centenary of the qualification of the women's act, where women were first allowed to stand public office. i am delighted that the first woman to take her seat in the house of commons was a conservative. women are coming from all over the u.k., with every party extending invitations to their constituents. this will be an inspirational day and we hope it will encourage many other women to stand for office, both locally and nationally. it is appropriate that we are reminded of the significant contribution made to this house by female m.p.'s. i have had meetings with ministerial colleagues, and in addition to my duty, i will have further such meetings later today. >> the prime minister will know that what drives politics has always been a love of country. and a passionate belief in our united kingdom. so i have to tell the prime minister that i agree with the people who are deeply unhappy by the proposed e.u. deal, whi
european union. this is 45 minutes. [applause] order. questions to the prime minister. mr. andrew. >> question one, mr. speaker. >> thank you, mr. speaker. today is the centenary of the qualification of the women's act, where women were first allowed to stand public office. i am delighted that the first woman to take her seat in the house of commons was a conservative. women are coming from all over the u.k., with every party extending invitations to their constituents. this will...
Conflict Zone - Guest: Martin Schulz : DW : November 22, 2018 1:30pm-2:00pm CET
elected the institution in the european union the european parliament if the european union is not sufficiently democratic i agree but this is not especially the european parliament the other way around this is the only directly elected institution in the european therefore this is completely mons but the elections that brought you to the presidency twice these were decided behind closed doors were there was an election it was decided beforehand who was going to win i had to run in the parliament that i had to to get the majority in the bottom in twenty twenty fourteen want to leave it behind closed doors you know in twenty fourteen you actually become a president of the parliament you must run in the parliament and you must guy jerry i understand that and you both got the majority of the parliamentarians how can you say this was behind closed doors but but wasn't open elections an open vote with a lot of overwhelming majority but in twenty fourteen you actually point to the post was announced by gabrielle the vice chancellor a full eleven days before the so-called vote was in that
elected the institution in the european union the european parliament if the european union is not sufficiently democratic i agree but this is not especially the european parliament the other way around this is the only directly elected institution in the european therefore this is completely mons but the elections that brought you to the presidency twice these were decided behind closed doors were there was an election it was decided beforehand who was going to win i had to run in the...
BBC News : BBCNEWS : November 18, 2018 7:00pm-7:30pm GMT
. the withdrawal agreement is about how we leave the european union, the divorce settlement if you like, the money we are going to pay, the rights of citizens and berdych people living abroad, and then you have the political decoration. —— the political decoration. we have seen the documents, it is over 550 pages long, very legal, it is all about how we come out of the european union, and the political declaration will not be a legal documents, it is much more aspirational, it is about what happens after the transitional period, what will our future relationship look like with the european union, and it is not as detailed, i think that is what concerns about odds of conservative mps, that they will be agreeing for the uk to hand over £39 billion worth of money to the european union with no clear idea of where we are going and what the future relationship will look like. the prime minister was saying that this week the focus will be on the political declaration and putting more substance into it, which i think she thinks will... lots of stumbling blocks, though, ahead, that could de
. the withdrawal agreement is about how we leave the european union, the divorce settlement if you like, the money we are going to pay, the rights of citizens and berdych people living abroad, and then you have the political decoration. —— the political decoration. we have seen the documents, it is over 550 pages long, very legal, it is all about how we come out of the european union, and the political declaration will not be a legal documents, it is much more aspirational, it is about what...
Your Questions to the PM : BBCNEWS : November 23, 2018 12:30pm-1:01pm GMT
with spain on brexit, adding that spain has worked closely with the european union on gibraltar and once to ensure good dealfor the union on gibraltar and once to ensure good deal for the whole of the uk family. that question and a nswer the uk family. that question and answer session isjust the uk family. that question and answer session is just about to begin, here on the bbc news channel and on radio five live. the prime minister taking your questions. hello, welcome to this special edition here on bbc radio five live and on bbc news channel. the prime minister, theresa may, is with me in the studio to answer your calls, text messages and tweets. let me welcome the prime minister. it's very good to be with you this morning. it's black friday today, have you heard of any good deals? i haven't been to any sharps, so i haven't been buying anything. but i haven't been buying anything. but i have been in brussels negotiating, what i believe is a really good deal, the right dealfor the uk in terms of brexit. i think it delivers on what people voted for and brings an end to free movemen
with spain on brexit, adding that spain has worked closely with the european union on gibraltar and once to ensure good dealfor the union on gibraltar and once to ensure good deal for the whole of the uk family. that question and a nswer the uk family. that question and answer session isjust the uk family. that question and answer session is just about to begin, here on the bbc news channel and on radio five live. the prime minister taking your questions. hello, welcome to this special edition...
Going Underground : RT : November 21, 2018 9:30pm-10:00pm EST
european union that would be great i think to help glue this thing and have the u.n. help glue it and you know be you as to what happens in nuland he or she is named jake and christopher steele the former m i six agent these claims are being investigated by u.s. special counsel robert mueller into trump's ties to moscow during the ukraine crisis in two thousand and fourteen and fifteen chris still had a number of commercial clients who were asking him for reports on what was going on in russia what was going on in ukraine what was going on between them chris had a friend at the state department any offered us that reporting free so that we could also benefit from it it was one of you know hundreds of sources what else did this british spy offer what one does the dossier he passed two to four pages. short points of what he was finding and our immediate reaction to that was this is not in our purview this needs to go to the f.b.i. if there is any concern here that one candidate or the election as a whole might be influenced by the russian federation there you have it an obama era diplom
european union that would be great i think to help glue this thing and have the u.n. help glue it and you know be you as to what happens in nuland he or she is named jake and christopher steele the former m i six agent these claims are being investigated by u.s. special counsel robert mueller into trump's ties to moscow during the ukraine crisis in two thousand and fourteen and fifteen chris still had a number of commercial clients who were asking him for reports on what was going on in russia...
Your Questions to the PM : BBCNEWS : November 24, 2018 8:30pm-9:01pm GMT
european union, brings an end to the european court having jurisdiction here in the uk. it delivers what people voted for and protectjobs and i think that is what people are looking forfrom the government. we will hear from the people very shortly. this morning, we've had one woman say she'd like to give you a hug, we've also had one woman say she'd like to give you a shake. you have divided people with this deal. first of all, i think, in a sense, there have been some really passionate arguments that people have had about this question of whether or not we should be in the european union. we saw that in the referendum campaign back in 2016. now is the point where, actually, the country needs to come together. let's get through this. for most people, theyjust want us to get on with it. they don't want to get on with a bad deal though. i believe this is the right deal for the uk because it does deliver for people, it delivers an end to free movement and all the other things i'vejust mentioned. it protects jobs and security. most people want to see us being able to move beyond this, t
european union, brings an end to the european court having jurisdiction here in the uk. it delivers what people voted for and protectjobs and i think that is what people are looking forfrom the government. we will hear from the people very shortly. this morning, we've had one woman say she'd like to give you a hug, we've also had one woman say she'd like to give you a shake. you have divided people with this deal. first of all, i think, in a sense, there have been some really passionate...
French Ambassador on U.S.-France Relations : CSPAN3 : November 1, 2018 5:26pm-6:25pm EDT
, more on that, so that's the first problem. the european union is a set of norms. you know, you take off the norms, there is nothing, really, left of the european union. it's not a territory. it's not a nation. it's a set of norms that the member states have accepted. so, we can't change the norms which are the basis of the european union for the sake of the -- of the uk. so, we have always repeated to the uk, free trade agreement, free trade agreement, but nothing else considering your red lines. the second problem is, of course, the british are negotiating with themselves because there is a lot of disagreements between them. you know, really, it reminds me when, as a poor french diplomat, i was negotiating with the americans. the americans are first, what you call the intra-agency process, so you have this process, interagency, usually you are waiting the result of the process during three months and at the end, the americans are arriving with the result and they say, oh, please, don't touch it. don't negotiate it. you know, it was too tough to negotiate. the british are doing a bi
, more on that, so that's the first problem. the european union is a set of norms. you know, you take off the norms, there is nothing, really, left of the european union. it's not a territory. it's not a nation. it's a set of norms that the member states have accepted. so, we can't change the norms which are the basis of the european union for the sake of the -- of the uk. so, we have always repeated to the uk, free trade agreement, free trade agreement, but nothing else considering your red...
CrossTalk : RT : November 21, 2018 5:30am-6:00am EST
go ahead well allow me to say this i do not like the european union and i never have lights. but at the same time i don't like the press and i don't like the remain can why because both camps are two sides of the same coin they share the same politics the same economics and the same foreign policy objects and they are inherently and the russian and they support western global. however let me say this as a member of the parliamentary press gallery i have a front row seats so to speak and i can assure people watching the. sort of cross talk that brick sits is extraordinarily complicated it is not simple it is not black and white and anyone who says otherwise is not to be trusted to research my has struggled over two and a half years of premiership regrets it but no one should be under the illusion that if. or if someone from the conservative party very small johnson or dominant club was later it would be any more effective than teresa made britain is in unchartered waters and i would also say this peter that there are that brick city's room with risks and dangers one of them for examp
go ahead well allow me to say this i do not like the european union and i never have lights. but at the same time i don't like the press and i don't like the remain can why because both camps are two sides of the same coin they share the same politics the same economics and the same foreign policy objects and they are inherently and the russian and they support western global. however let me say this as a member of the parliamentary press gallery i have a front row seats so to speak and i can...
Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions : CSPAN2 : November 15, 2018 2:31am-3:18am EST
don't want to be in a position where the european union would find it comparable to keep the united kingdom and the backstop permanently and that is why any backstop has to be temporary. >> i think that non-answer confirms parliament won't have that problem. mister speaker, the international trade secretary breezily declared 40 trade deals ready to be signed the second after midnight when we leave the eu. with four months to go can the prime minister tell us exactly how many of these deals have been negotiated? >> we are doing two things. we are negotiating to ensure we maintain the trade deals that currently exist with the european union when we leave. >> it is not acceptable for members to shout at the prime minister when she into answering. we have been talking about respect and good behavior. on both sides the person who has the floor must be heard. that is the end of the matter. prime minister. >> we have been negotiating on two front, on the continuity agreement which ensures those trade deals as a member of the european union are able to continue when we leave the european un
don't want to be in a position where the european union would find it comparable to keep the united kingdom and the backstop permanently and that is why any backstop has to be temporary. >> i think that non-answer confirms parliament won't have that problem. mister speaker, the international trade secretary breezily declared 40 trade deals ready to be signed the second after midnight when we leave the eu. with four months to go can the prime minister tell us exactly how many of these...
The Day - News in Review : DW : November 30, 2018 9:30pm-10:01pm CET
one european union leader reminded his counterparts of exactly why they are spending the next day or two together. on this do it us is and these is the principle of the. comte we knew him region concluded that there is no alternative promoted up with the corporation. putting into place the smoke is not really because it isn't having in mind no will come do it by its own means it was in fact the basic reason which for that to put into place of the g twenty. speaking of there we have team coverage of the g twenty summit tonight in bonus r s d w's max hoffman is covering the european union angle for us and the w's business anchor how here our greatest is there as well and right here at the big table with me is our chief political correspondent melinda craned to all of you welcome x. let me start with you the world order is under threat now many say more than any other time since one thousand nine hundred five should we expect leaders gathering there to change that fact at this g twenty. well i assume you mean that the threat might go away or be diminished but if you look at who's her
one european union leader reminded his counterparts of exactly why they are spending the next day or two together. on this do it us is and these is the principle of the. comte we knew him region concluded that there is no alternative promoted up with the corporation. putting into place the smoke is not really because it isn't having in mind no will come do it by its own means it was in fact the basic reason which for that to put into place of the g twenty. speaking of there we have team...
French Ambassador on U.S.-France Relations : CSPAN3 : November 2, 2018 12:28pm-1:25pm EDT
have to be treated like the canadians. to the world european union. as with diplomats, they want to have their cake and eat it. so basically, they've been knocking at the door for one year trying really say, oh, we want to get more on that, more on that. that's the first problem. the european union is a set of norms. you know, you take off the n norms, there is nothing really left on the european union. a set of norms that the member states have accepted. so we can't change new norms. which are the basis of the european union for the sake of the uk. so we have also uk, free trade agreement, but nothing else. considering your red b lines. the second problem is of course the british aren't negotiating with themselves because a lot of disagreements between them. you know really, it reminds me as a poor french diplomat, i was negotiating with the americans. who you call the interagency process. so you have to process, usually, you're waiting to reserve to the process during three months and at the end, the americans are arriving with the reserve and they say, please don't touch it. it w
have to be treated like the canadians. to the world european union. as with diplomats, they want to have their cake and eat it. so basically, they've been knocking at the door for one year trying really say, oh, we want to get more on that, more on that. that's the first problem. the european union is a set of norms. you know, you take off the n norms, there is nothing really left on the european union. a set of norms that the member states have accepted. so we can't change new norms. which...
britain. i believe that if we were to go back to the european union and say people didn't like that deal, can we have another one, i don't think they are going to come to us and say we will give you a better deal. police say knocking offenders off their mopeds is leading to a dramatic decrease in robberies. the united arab emirates is considering a pardon for the british academic matthew hedges, jailed for life for alleged spying. there's a warning that too many people suffering a mental health crisis are not being given the help they need when they arrive at a&e now on bbc news, we can watch again the prime minister's special phone—in today here on the bbc news channel and radio 5 live. the prime minister was asked, among other things, if she'd stay in the leadership should parliament vote against her withdrawal agreement with the eu. mrs may was also questioned whether her deal was better than the one the uk currently has with the eu. here's that q—and—a session with the pm in full, in a special edition of 'ask this.' hello, welcome to this special edition here on bbc ra
britain. i believe that if we were to go back to the european union and say people didn't like that deal, can we have another one, i don't think they are going to come to us and say we will give you a better deal. police say knocking offenders off their mopeds is leading to a dramatic decrease in robberies. the united arab emirates is considering a pardon for the british academic matthew hedges, jailed for life for alleged spying. there's a warning that too many people suffering a mental...
Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power : BLOOMBERG : November 15, 2018 12:00pm-1:01pm EST
think very highly of the european union, as i call now. nile: absolutely. margaret thatcher as early as the urged britain to leave european union, so she was the first british politician to talk about brexit, actually. i'm sure if lady thatcher were alive today, she would be appalled with this latest proposal put forth by theresa may. dealis a very bad deal, a that is not have the support of the majority of my own party. you've already seen a series of resignations from the cabinet. margaret thatcher would have stood up to the european union. she would have negotiated a strong, tough, robust deal in the british national interest. the deal theresa may has is not in britain's interest. it shackles the cost to the european union indefinitely. it also allows for the continuation of thousands of eu rules and regulations to apply to great britain, and also the european court of justice continues to have a say. this is unacceptable. i think margaret thatcher would have negotiated an agreement for britain. david: with a window for sure is congresswoman thatcher was a very tough negotiator. t
think very highly of the european union, as i call now. nile: absolutely. margaret thatcher as early as the urged britain to leave european union, so she was the first british politician to talk about brexit, actually. i'm sure if lady thatcher were alive today, she would be appalled with this latest proposal put forth by theresa may. dealis a very bad deal, a that is not have the support of the majority of my own party. you've already seen a series of resignations from the cabinet. margaret...
The Stream (2018) Ep 187 : ALJAZ : November 22, 2018 5:32pm-6:01pm +03
extremely important also. the. updating of the customs union agreement is as important for. european member states as it is for turkey. otherwise putting political. handicaps in front of such progress is not to the benefit of i departed. as i said during the meeting. a number of. stops. aid provided to the to turkey such. actions do not. affect turkey but it is not good for the input the. consistency of e.u. . so the the puns there to turkey being stopped have prevented this needs to stop if we discuss these matters with our counterparts. both parties have expressed during the meeting their commitment to continue. michel. coming to the. trouble. out of the last over seven criteria left now it's been brought down to six we've discussed what needs to be done about those six criteria and it is our wish to complete those criteria and bring these are free trouble to life. god willing shortly. there are other issues that we are going to discuss steering the working lunch. iran iraq libya middle east peace process gulf situation and syria and other regional issues we have an alignment. stance. you
extremely important also. the. updating of the customs union agreement is as important for. european member states as it is for turkey. otherwise putting political. handicaps in front of such progress is not to the benefit of i departed. as i said during the meeting. a number of. stops. aid provided to the to turkey such. actions do not. affect turkey but it is not good for the input the. consistency of e.u. . so the the puns there to turkey being stopped have prevented this needs to stop if...
BBC News : BBCNEWS : November 25, 2018 9:00am-9:31am GMT
months of negotiations, european union leaders are meeting to decide whether to accept the terms of britain's withdrawal from the eu. the jointly agreed withdrawal agreement and declaration on the future relationship will outline the terms of britain's relationship with the eu for years to come — with negotiators now hoping they will be able to move on to the next stage of the brexit talks. we need to build for the next phase this unprecedented and ambitious partnership. we will remain allies, partnership. we will remain allies, partners and friends. if it's approved, the deal will face a much tougher vote in westminster. theresa may has written an open letter to the british public appealing for support. throughout the hour we'll be turning to our reality check correspondent for clarity on what exactly is in both agreements — and where we go from here. hello and welcome to brussels. european leaders are here for a special summit, to sign off on the deal that will see the united kingdom leave the european union. after months of intense negotiations, the two sides have reached agr
months of negotiations, european union leaders are meeting to decide whether to accept the terms of britain's withdrawal from the eu. the jointly agreed withdrawal agreement and declaration on the future relationship will outline the terms of britain's relationship with the eu for years to come — with negotiators now hoping they will be able to move on to the next stage of the brexit talks. we need to build for the next phase this unprecedented and ambitious partnership. we will remain...
BBC News at Five : BBCNEWS : November 23, 2018 5:00pm-5:46pm GMT
. i believe you when to go back to the european union and say how we have another one, i don't think they will come to us and say we will give you a better deal. i'm not thinking about me, i'm thinking about getting a deal that delivers for the people of this country. that's what drives me and that's what is at the forefront of my mind. we'll have the latest from westminster and brussels. the other main stories on bbc news at five... the united arab emirates considers a pardon for the british academic, jailed for life for spying. police say knocking offenders off their mopeds is leading to a dramatic decrease in robberies. your friend samantha has yourfriend samantha has perpetrated a cyber attack on the most important security agency in america. claire foy stars in the girl in the spider's web — we'll hear what mark kermode thought of that and the rest of this week's releases in the film review. theresa may has warned mps not to reject her her brexit deal, saying it would take britain back to square one. in a phone—in here on the bbc news channel and radio 5live, mrs may said th
. i believe you when to go back to the european union and say how we have another one, i don't think they will come to us and say we will give you a better deal. i'm not thinking about me, i'm thinking about getting a deal that delivers for the people of this country. that's what drives me and that's what is at the forefront of my mind. we'll have the latest from westminster and brussels. the other main stories on bbc news at five... the united arab emirates considers a pardon for the british...
Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions : CSPAN2 : November 28, 2018 10:01pm-10:50pm EST
may answered questions about brexit and the agreement reached with the european union about future relationships between britain and the eu. they will vote on the agreement december 11th. >> orderer. questions to the prime minister. rosie cooper. >> rosie: question number one mr. speaker. thank you mr. speaker, i'm sure the whole house would like to join me in paying tribute to baroness trumpington who sadly passed way yesterday. from her time as a codebreaker during the second world war. her government and public service she led an extraordinary life and she will be sorely missed. mr. speaker this morning i am meetings with ministerial colleagues and others. in addition to duties in this house i shall discuss such meetings today. >> rosie: mr. speaker i'm sure the whole house would like to hear the prime minister's remarks. long waits for already full trains don't arrive on time, and whole day cancellations and even the cancellation of less trains leaving people stranded. there can be no more excuses. this northern rail fiasco began in may with communications issues and -- sorry t
may answered questions about brexit and the agreement reached with the european union about future relationships between britain and the eu. they will vote on the agreement december 11th. >> orderer. questions to the prime minister. rosie cooper. >> rosie: question number one mr. speaker. thank you mr. speaker, i'm sure the whole house would like to join me in paying tribute to baroness trumpington who sadly passed way yesterday. from her time as a codebreaker during the second...
take action. >> no one can question, to reach a deal with the european union, a deal many people thought was unachievable. despite the endeavors that concerns people have with an uncomfortable choice and i share those concerns. as the prime minister heads to scotland can i ask what guarantee can she give to those concerned about the future of the fishing industry, and that? >> can i say to my honorable friend he is absolutely right to save the issue of the fishing industry and our precious union. and indeed all my colleagues on the conservative, in relation to fishing, an independent coastal state, we will be able to negotiate access to our waters and ensuring fishing communities get a fair share of our waters. we will be determining the issue of access to our borders and firmly rejected the access to our borders. i say, in my statement, not be trading off the agreement against anything else in the future relationship and the support for the deal, confident in the support of the deal recognized by the scottish fishing presentation. >> jeremy corbin. >> i echo the prime minister's
take action. >> no one can question, to reach a deal with the european union, a deal many people thought was unachievable. despite the endeavors that concerns people have with an uncomfortable choice and i share those concerns. as the prime minister heads to scotland can i ask what guarantee can she give to those concerned about the future of the fishing industry, and that? >> can i say to my honorable friend he is absolutely right to save the issue of the fishing industry and our...
British Prime Minister Theresa May News Conference : CSPAN : November 15, 2018 2:25pm-2:47pm EST
need to consider the vote of the british people to leave the european union and our duty to deliver on that vote and they will be held to account to their constituents for the decisions they take. tom. >> thank you, prime minister. tom from the "sun." prime minister, if those confidence vote held in your leadership in the conservative party, do you think it is in the national interest for you to fight it? and if you win by only one vote, will you carry on as prime minister? prime minister may: leadership is about taking the right decisions, not the easy ones. as prime minister, my job is to bring back a deal that delivers on the vote of the british people, that does that by ending free movement, all the things i raised in my statement, ensuring we are not sending sums to the e.u. any longer, ending jurisdiction of the european court of justice but also protects jobs and propects people's livelihoods, protects our security, protects the union of the united kingdom. i believe this is a deal which does deliver that, which is in the national interest, and am i going to see this through? ye
need to consider the vote of the british people to leave the european union and our duty to deliver on that vote and they will be held to account to their constituents for the decisions they take. tom. >> thank you, prime minister. tom from the "sun." prime minister, if those confidence vote held in your leadership in the conservative party, do you think it is in the national interest for you to fight it? and if you win by only one vote, will you carry on as prime minister?...


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