Protests Against Quran Burning Held Across the Middle East
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April 20, 2024 - News on the Middle East conflicts
The Israeli military is carrying out what appears to be one of its largest operations in the West Bank since October 7, while broader tensions simmer in the Middle East following strikes between Iran and Israel. Follow for live updates.CNN - Top stories -
Middle East Crisis: Hamas Releases Video of Injured Israeli American Hostage
The video appeared to be the first time that Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was badly wounded in the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack, has been seen alive since he was taken captive.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Blinken arrives in China for talks over Russia, Taiwan, Middle East and more
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China this week for critical talks. The Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Taiwan, human rights issues and TikTok are all expected to be on the agenda. CBS News contributor Isaac Stone Fish has a look at where ...CBS News - Top stories - China -
House Republican speaker calls on Columbia president to resign as student Gaza protests spread across US campuses – live
Mike Johnson escalates criticism of Minouche Shafik as more students appear to be joining protests across the country. US campus protests over Israel-Gaza war – in picturesMike Johnson, the Republican House speaker, will visit Columbia University ...The Guardian - World -
Hate crime against east Asian people in the UK rocketed during Covid – and it hasn’t gone away | Sarah Owen
The alarming rate of racism against people from east and south-east Asian communities is rarely discussed. Where is the strategy to tackle it?. I was elected a member of parliament in December 2019, just months before the Covid pandemic changed ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Boeing burns through $4bn in first quarter after door plug blowout
Results reflect slowdown of 737 Max production and compensation to customersFinancial Times - Business -
Nepal's president asks visiting Qatari emir to help free student held hostage by Hamas
Officials say Nepal’s president asked the emir of Qatar, who is on a two-day visit to the South Asian country, to help release a Nepali student held hostage by Palestinian militant group HamasABC News - World -
The least affordable metro areas for America's middle class—5 of them are in California
Creditnews Research found that the least affordable U.S. metro areas are almost entirely on the Pacific Coast.CNBC - Business - California -
Hundreds of thousands march in Argentina against education austerity
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Boeing Burns Through $4 Billion of Cash and Scales Back 737 MAX Production
The aircraft maker has cut production to fix quality problems after door-panel blowout.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Heroic U.K. 6-year-old saves family from burning home ‘just at the right time’
On the afternoon of April 4, Olivia Patterson looked up from her neighbor’s backyard in North Yorkshire, England, and saw smoke billowing from the roof of her house.NBC News - Top stories -
I worry that hugging people could come across as creepy. So, from now on, all you’re getting is a handshake | Adrian Chiles
This seems a better way to say hello than giving a little bow or a wave – but maybe I’m overthinking the whole process. I gave up hugging people just before Christmas; I thought it was for the best. I’m in my mid-50s, possibly a bit smelly and ...The Guardian - World -
Pressure mounts on Columbia president as protests continue
Columbia University and other schools have taken steps to try to address students' concerns over safety and freedom of expression. Follow for live news updates.CNN - Top stories -
Pro-Palestinian protest grows at UC Berkeley campus
Students camping out on the University of California Berkeley campus are demanding the school cut financial ties to Israel and weapons manufacturers. KNTV's Pete Suratos reports.NBC News - Politics -
The Growing Pro-Palestinian Protest Movement, Visualized
The intensity of protests on college campuses and other locations could mean they would continue through the summer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Columbia extends deadline for accord with pro-Palestinian protesters
Columbia University appears to have extended the deadline for pro-Palestinian protesters to disperse from the school's main lawn.CBS News - World -
Columbia University extends deadline to clear protest encampment
The deadline for Columbia University students to clear a protest encampment has been extended for 48 hours. The university said it's making "important progress" in talks with the pro-Palestinian protesters. CBS News New York reporter Elijah ...CBS News - Top stories -
Robert Kraft Withdraws Support From Columbia Over Protests
The New England Patriots owner said this week that he was “no longer comfortable supporting” Columbia University, his alma mater, which has been disrupted by protests.The New York Times - Top stories -
Durbin squares off against Biden administration on spy powers amendment
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Why the hush money case against Donald Trump is on shaky ground
Mark Pomeranz, who worked at the Manhattan DA’s office, described in his book, “People v. Donald Trump: An Inside Account,” the fact that Trump was running for president was an “aggravating factor” in this case.The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Amazon Introduces Custom AI Capabilities in Race Against Cloud Rivals
The company’s cloud-computing unit hasn’t made as big a splash as its rivals in AI, betting instead that businesses want to use a variety of AI models.The Wall Street Journal - World - Amazon -
Ukraine uses long-range ATACMS against Russia for the first time
The U.S. sent Ukraine powerful ballistic missiles for the first time earlier this month, and Ukraine has already used them to strike deep inside Crimea.NBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Columbia Says Student Protesters Agree to More Talks and to Remove Some Tents
Protesters, who stayed in their encampment, continue to negotiate with administrators. And Speaker Mike Johnson is scheduled to visit.The New York Times - Top stories -
FBI is working with colleges to warn of antisemitic threats, violence amid protests
FBI Director Christopher Wray said his agency is working with colleges and universities to warn them of threats of violence amid a wave of protests surrounding the Israel-Hamas war on campuses across the country. Wray, in a Tuesday interview with ...The Hill - Politics -
Doctors condemn suspension of retired GP over UK climate protests
British Medical Association says decision to take Dr Sarah Benn off medical register for five months ‘sends worrying message’. Doctors groups are calling for urgent consideration of the rules for medical professionals who take peaceful direct ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Columbia Protesters Begin Clearing Out After School Extends Deadline
The university said discussions between the school and protesters are continuing and the student demonstrators have agreed to take down some of their tents.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Iran reportedly sentences dissident rapper to death for backing protests
Rapper Toomaj Salehi has been jailed for more than a year and a half for his support of protests after Mahsa Amini's death, according to local media.CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
WATCH: Rudy Giuliani criticizes NYPD handling of Columbia protests
Speaking from a vehicle parked near pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani criticized the NYPD for failing to take tougher action.NBC News - Politics -
WATCH: Rudy Giuliani criticizes NYPD handling of Columbia protests
Speaking from a vehicle parked near pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani criticized the NYPD for failing to take tougher action.NBC News - Top stories -
Judge to probe corruption accusation against wife of Spain's leader filed by right-wing group
A Spanish judge has agreed to probe allegations of corruption made against the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez by a private group with a history of filing lawsuits for right-wing causesABC News - World -
2024 NHL playoffs: Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky makes insane save against Lightning
Bobrovsky's save kept the game tied at 2-2 in the second periodCBS Sports - Sports - NHL -
Poland's prosecutor general says previous government used spyware against hundreds of people
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Pakistan and Iran vow to enhance efforts at a 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants
Neighbors Pakistan and Iran have pledged to enhance efforts at a “united front” against Afghanistan-based militants, saying their presence poses a serious threat to regional and global securityABC News - World - Pakistan -
How divestment became a ‘clarion call’ in anti-fossil fuel and pro-ceasefire protests
The divestment movement has a long history among US student activists, including in the overlapping movements of today. Cameron Jones first learned about fossil fuel divestment as a 15-year-old climate organizer. When he enrolled at Columbia ...The Guardian - World