TED Talks
TED: My 105 days in Taliban prison -- and a call to aid Afghanistan | Safi Rauf
Sharing his experience of being held captive in a Taliban prison for 105 days, humanitarian Safi Rauf talks about his life's mission to get food, medicine and other critical supplies to Afghans in need -- and urges the world to bolster...
TED Talks
TED: In defense of dialogue | Jonas Gahr Støre
In politics, it seems counterintuitive to engage in dialogue with violent groups, with radicals and terrorists, and with the states that support them. But Jonas Gahr Støre, the foreign minister of Norway, makes a compelling case for open...
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Will diplomacy ease east Mediterranean dispute? | Inside Story
Turkey criticised for resuming exploration for oil and gas.
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How to Deal with a Flirtatious Boss
Howcast - He's not exactly demanding sexual favors, but his flirting is getting really gross. What's a girl who likes her job to do?
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US will sanction Putin for invading Ukraine, White House says
Biden administration to impose sanctions on Russian president, foreign minister and members of national security team.
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'We've done this before': Trudeau on the 'challenge' of a Trump presidency
Speaking on the final day of the G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the 'challenge of working with an American president' who doesn't prioritize multilateralism is one his government has dealt with before.
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India criticizes Canada for linking minister Amit Shah to plots targeting Sikhs
India officially protested on Saturday the Canadian government's allegation that the country's powerful Home Minister Amit Shah had ordered the targeting of Sikh activists inside Canada, calling it 'absurd and baseless.'Read more:...
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U.K. says India should co-operate with Canada after latest allegations
The British government says India should co-operate with Canada's investigation into claims that New Delhi has been involved in an escalating number of violent crimes in Canada, as an analyst warns that strategic interests might limit...
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How has Indian media reacted to RCMP’s public India probe? | Canada Tonight
On Monday, RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme publicly alleged that agents of the Indian government have played a role in "widespread" acts of violence in Canada, including homicides. Aditya Raj Kaul, executive editor of TV9 Network, joins...
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RAF fighters scrambled to shadow Russian aircraft near UK
Defence Secretary says the armed forces have shown their “commitment to protecting national security” after fighters scrambled to shadow two Russian aircrafts and submarine nearing UK waters. The Royal Navy has shadowed a Russian attack...
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Indian diplomats named 'persons of interest' by RCMP leave Canada
Canada says it expelled several Indian diplomats named 'persons of interest' in an RCMP investigation. India says investigation is 'baseless targeting.' The RCMP accuses Indian government agents of links to crime, including extortion,...
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LeBlanc ‘convinced’ by RCMP evidence linking Indian officials to violent acts | Power & Politics
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc, says he is 'convinced by the evidence' of criminal activity by Indian officials in Canada. His comments come after the RCMP accused Indian...
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RCMP took ‘exceptional step’ making public allegations against Indian officials | Power & Politics
Former RCMP deputy commissioner Pierre-Yves Bourduas says the RCMP took an ‘exceptional step’ by making public allegations linking Indian officials to violence in Canada while former CSIS director Richard Fadden says international law is...
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Planning and writing a persuasive speech
Pupil outcome: I can plan and write an effective persuasive speech. Key learning points: - Single paragraph outlines can be used to create effective plans. - Topic and concluding sentences should use rhetorical devices carefully for...
Makematic
Indigenous Peoples: Treaties and Alliances
From the close of the Revolution to the eve of Civil War, the U.S. signed 368 treaties with various Indigenous nations. Many were not upheld, leading to decades of injustice and distrust.
Makematic
Europe and the American Revolution
The American Revolution wasn’t just a fight between American colonists and Great Britain. France, Spain, and the Netherlands backed the rebels through financial and military assistance.
Makematic
The XYZ Affair
The controversial XYZ Affair escalated tensions between the U.S. and France in the 1700s, leading to naval confrontations at sea and a crisis of democracy in the United States.
Makematic
Treaty of Ghent
The War of 1812, between the United States and Great Britain, ended with the Treaty of Ghent. This historic agreement, negotiated in Belgium over five months, proved that the U.S. could achieve its aims through diplomacy.
One Minute History
195 - The War of the Spanish Succession - One Minute History
The House of Habsburg, one of the most influential royal houses in European history, played a pivotal role in shaping the continent's political landscape. Among their many significant contributions, the War of the Spanish Succession...
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Lying and Politics
Historian Martin Jay, UC Berkeley, talks about the situations in which lying takes place in politics and might be justified and even expected in adversarial, diplomatic and other situations.
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The Evolution of Haute Cuisine and the Rise of the Parisian Restaurant
Discover how the invention of the restaurant during the Age of Enlightenment revolutionized dining, spreading haute cuisine from the court to the bourgeoisie. Explore the role of French gastronomy in diplomacy, its influence on European...
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How English Took Over the World
English is the most widely spoken language on the planet. But, how did English become the most widely spoken language in the world? And why are there so many different kinds of Englishes?
Wonderscape
Benjamin Franklin: A Key Figure in American Independence
This video delves into Benjamin Franklin's pivotal role in the American Revolution. It outlines his efforts in England to represent colonial interests, his escape from treason charges, and his influential work as an American ambassador...
Financial Times
John Major: leaving Afghanistan 'morally incomprehensible'
The departure from Afghanistan leaves a 'stain on the reputation of the west', the former prime minister tells the FT Weekend Festival, as he discusses Britain's place in the world, and says nationalism in Boris Johnson's Conservative...