April 17, 2024 A storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE and floods Dubai's airport The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday attempted to dry out after Dubai International Airport was flooded out and flights were disrupted; this follows the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country.
April 17, 2024 House Republicans grill Columbia president over employment of prof who called Oct 7 Hamas attack ‘awesome’ House Republicans grilled Columbia University President Nemat Shafik on consequences for certain professors over antisemitic remarks they have made.
April 17, 2024 Code Pink confronts Defense Secretary Austin about Israel Members of the group raised concerns about the flow of arms to Israel and the Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip. (Video: CODEPINK)
April 17, 2024 Columbia University anti-Israel agitators occupy main lawn as president testifies on antisemitism Anti-Israel protesters took over part of the main lawn on Columbia University's campus, chanting and holding signs, one of which read "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free." (FreedomNewsTV) - FOR ONE-TIME USAGE ONLY
April 17, 2024 Western powers urge Israel show restraint in retaliation against Iran attack Officials from the United Kingdom, Germany and elsewhere have pressured the Israeli government to exercise restraint in its response to an Iranian missile attack launched last week.
April 17, 2024 Sen. John Kennedy: Israel isn't going to get much help from Biden admin amid Iranian aggression Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the latest on the conflict in the Middle East as the world waits for Israel's response to Iran's attack and the latest on Republicans'' effort to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas.
April 17, 2024 Dearborn ‘Uncommitteds’ plan to make ‘example’ of Biden, turn party against Jewish state Lexis Zeidan, the spokesperson for Listen to Michigan, said the group is aiming to make an example of out President Biden to other Democrats who support Israel.
April 17, 2024 WaPo editorial board member warns 'many will not survive' unless culture and political systems change Washington Post opinion columnist Karen Attiah warned readers that 'many will not survive' with the current cultural and political systems in place unless they enter into 'self preservation mode.'
April 17, 2024 'Nothing would remain': Iran's president vows to completely destroy Israel if it launches ‘tiniest invasion’ Iran’s president minced no words during remarks at a military parade on Wednesday, vowing to completely destroy Israel should it attack Iran.
April 16, 2024 Israeli artist, curators refuse to open exhibit until cease-fire, hostage deal is reached The artist and curators representing Israel at an international art show say they will not open the Israeli pavilion until a cease-fire and hostage deal are reached.