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Chaos in Dubai as UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years: Chaos ensued in the United Arab Emirates after the country witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/weather/dubai-rain-flooding-climate-wednesday-intl/
Quick Glance: Dubai Submerged in Floods After Year's Worth of Rain
- More than 142mm of rain soaked Dubai within 24 hours.
- Heavy thunderstorms hit the UAE, pouring over a year's worth of rain on Dubai in just hours.
- Authorities dispatched tanker trucks to pump water off the streets as some homes were inundated, requiring residents to bail them out.
- Rain is uncommon in the UAE, causing flooding due to insufficient drainage systems in many areas.
China: Internet amused by 'sanitary pad' building design: The blueprint of North Nanjing train station has attracted reaction for all the wrong reasons.
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Airport runway submerged in Dubai flash floods: The UAE is known for hot and dry weather but heavy rains have become more regular in recent years.
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Watch: Dubai airport’s tarmac is flooded after heavy thunderstorms and rain showers batter parts of the UAE. Torrential rains have caused several flight ... Show more ara.tv/mjprr
Ukraine's use of cluster missiles?: Explosion in Crimea: Russian military airfield burns
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Explosion-auf-der-Krim-Russischer-Militaerflugplatz-brennt-article24879985.html
Dubai airport: Arrival flights diverted as city-state struck by year's rainfall in a day
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Extreme rain causes flooding in Dubai - chaotic scenes at the airport: Within a few hours, more rain fell in Dubai than the average for the year ...
stern.de/panorama/weltgeschehen/dubai--extremregen-sorgt-fuer-heftige-ueberschwemmungen---chaos-am-flughafen-34635672.html
More than 150 people were arrested or taken into custody across the US as pro-Palestinian protesters blocked roads and one of the country’s most famous bridges ... Show more edition.cnn.com/2024/04/16/us/pro-palestinian-protests-golden-gate-us-gaza-war/index.html
Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Major Bridges and Roads in US Cities
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Interstate 880 in Oakland.
- Roads were also blocked in Chicago and Eugene to protest against the war between Israel and Hamas.
- The blockades resulted in arrests and traffic disruptions, but airport operations remained largely normal.
- Protests also took place in New York and Seattle, leading to temporary road closures and arrests.
UAE flights suspended, diverted by heavy rains: All you need to know - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/uae-flights-suspended-diverted-by-heavy-rains-all-you-need-to-know
Heavy Rain and Floods Disrupt Dubai Airport and Kill 19 in Oman: A year’s worth of rain fell in one day in some areas across Oman and the United Arab Emirates ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/dubai-flood-rain-oman-deaths.html
Video: Ankle-deep rainwater floods Onpassive Dubai Metro station, disrupts services - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/emergencies/video-rain-water-floods-onpassive-dubai-metro-station-disrupts-services
Dubai airport gets flooded within a few minutes after incredibly intense storm causing planes to land on ‘water’ #dailymirror #breakingnews #fyp #dubai #airplane #airport
Air NZ to fly electric planes from Wellington to Marlborough: The cargo-only foute will go several times a day, carrying mail and parcels for NZ Post.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514470/air-nz-to-fly-electric-planes-from-wellington-to-marlborough
Storm closes Dubai International Airport temporarily
reuters.com/world/middle-east/storm-closes-dubai-international-airport-temporarily-2024-04-16/
'We're living on duty free' say tourists stranded in Dubai: A couple with a six-month-old say they've run out of baby food and nappies as flood chaos continues.
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68839657
Crimean underground resistance says Russian S-400 anti-air system at Dzhankoi airfield was hit
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451658/
9 arrests made in $14.8 million gold heist at Toronto airport, only fraction recovered
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Quick Glance: 9 Suspects Arrested in $14.8 Million Gold Heist at Toronto Airport, Only Partially Recovered
- Only six pure gold bracelets worth over $65,000 have been recovered from the $14.77 million gold heist that took place last year.
- The perpetrators are believed to have melted down and sold the stolen gold to acquire illegal firearms for a smuggling operation, as stated by Peel Regional Police Detective Sgt. Michael Mavity.
- Additionally, the police have seized $312,000 in cash, suspected to be profits made by the suspects after selling the gold.
- Lists accounting for $7.21 million and $10.23 million were also found at two separate locations, indicating the distribution of money from the gold sales by the suspects.
Dubai: DXB temporarily suspends operations; flights may be affected tomorrow - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/dubai-dxb-temporarily-suspends-operations-flights-may-be-affected-tomorrow
International hub: Dubai has to reroute numerous flights due to storms: It is raining in the United Arab Emirates - in torrents. The result: chaos at Dubai ...
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More than 150 people were arrested or taken into custody across the US as pro-Palestinian protesters blocked roads and one of the country’s most famous bridges ... Show more edition.cnn.com/2024/04/16/us/pro-palestinian-protests-golden-gate-us-gaza-war/index.html
Dubai: Hundreds stranded as metro halts operations amidst heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-hundreds-stranded-as-metro-halts-operations-amidst-heavy-rains
It's official! Signal Radio has disappeared forever: Jingles have been announcing the official switch date in recent weeks
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/its-official-signal-radio-disappears-9228503
Kuala Lumpur airport shooting suspect tried to flee Malaysia by changing car plates, using fake IDs
channelnewsasia.com/asia/kuala-lumpur-airport-shooting-suspect-flee-malaysia-identity-fake-id-4269311
UAE weather: Stay-home advisory issued as heavy rains lash all 7 Emirates - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/emergencies/uae-weather-stay-home-advisory-issued-as-heavy-rains-lash-all-7-emirates
Rain impact: Further disruption on Dubai Metro Red Line: Service suspended from UAE Exchange to Dubai Internet City stations, buses deployed
gulfnews.com/uae/transport/rain-impact-further-disruption-on-dubai-metro-red-line-1.102189709
Lexington TV hosts Lee and Hayley leaving WTVQ for larger audience station: Lexington Ky TV personalities Lee Cruse, Hayley Harmon syndicated show to air at noon ...
kentucky.com/entertainment/tv-movies/article287721825.html
Desert city of Dubai floods as UAE hit by heaviest rainfall in 75 years: City records over 142mm of rain in a day, about as much as it expects in a year and a ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/17/dubai-floods-uae-rainfall-weather-forecast
Price shock! Crab rolls at the harbor now cost 15 euros: Bridge 10 sells crab rolls for 15 euros. Lene Allers works with eight to ten other employees per shift.
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Detroit Public TV changes name, buys a block in Detroit for its future headquarters
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2024/04/16/detroit-pbs-moves-to-detroit/73196803007/
A relentless deluge of rain battered the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week, killing at least 19 people in Oman, causing scores of delays and ... Show more www.nytimes.com/2024/04/17/homepage/dubai-airport-oman-flooding.html
SIA diverts Dubai-bound flight after record rains hit UAE: Two flights scheduled to operate between Singapore and Dubai on April 17, have also been cancelled.
straitstimes.com/singapore/sia-diverts-dubai-bound-flight-after-record-rains-hit-uae
Heathrow Border Force strike: Officers to strike for four days as union protests against job cuts
news.sky.com/story/heathrow-border-force-strike-officers-to-strike-for-four-days-as-union-protests-against-job-cuts-13116691
Dubai airport flooded, flights cancelled and suspended in huge storm: Shocking videos showed planes splashing through water amid an intense storm that left Dubai ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/16/dubai-airport-underwater-flights-suspended-intense-storm-20658960/
Train, bus services to be extended on eve of Labour Day: Train services on the North East Line and Downtown Line will be extended by about half an hour on April ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/train-bus-services-to-be-extended-on-eve-of-labour-day
⛈️ Heavy rains and flooding causing long holds and some diversions for flights bound for Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Dubai: www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/cfouu Abu Dhabi: www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/cfouu
Visitors to Jewel Changi Airport up 26% as retail complex marks 5th year of operation
straitstimes.com/singapore/visitors-to-jewel-changi-airport-up-26-per-cent-as-retail-complex-marks-5th-year-of-operation
Lyles among stars booked for Racers Grand Prix: The 2024 staging of the Racers Grand Prix promises to be a thrilling affair, with a number of the world's biggest ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/lyles-among-stars-booked-racers-grand-prix/
The night Iran’s missile spectacle rattled Israel: Tehran’s ‘Operation True Promise’ demonstrated aerial might that was visible to all, but fatal to none
ft.com/content/35460a55-9f1d-46c1-8b0f-b4f2334b8cc6
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Report: Morning anchor Katherine Amenta suddenly exits WPXI-TV: Amenta is a Philadelphia native who first arrived at Channel 11 in August 2013.
post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2024/04/15/katherine-amenta-sudden-exit-wpxi-tv/stories/202404150051
Hartsfield-Jackson keeps its crown, remains world’s busiest airport: Hartsfield-Jackson is again the world's busiest airport based on passenger counts in 2023.
ajc.com/news/business/atlanta-airport-is-again-named-worlds-busiest-in-2023/VCBQUEFIE5F37N6SS5BJUDFXDY/
Dubai Metro update: Skip the Jebel Ali switch! New direct routes from April 15: Metro Red Line will directly take you to either the Jebel Ali station or Expo ...
gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/dubai-metro-update-skip-the-jebel-ali-switch-new-direct-routes-from-april-15-1.1712915438906
Israel’s war on Gaza live: US rules out joining Israeli attack against Iran: Israel’s war cabinet reconvenes as the region remains on tenterhooks after Iran’s ...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/15/israels-war-on-gaza-live-five-killed-in-nuseirat-as-israel-strikes-camps
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Tourist arrested for allegedly stealing luxury goods at Changi Airport before her flight
straitstimes.com/singapore/tourist-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-luxury-goods-at-changi-airport-before-her-flight
‘I flew over 1,500 miles to meet man I'd been talking to online -- only to be ghosted’
nypost.com/2024/04/15/lifestyle/i-flew-over-1500-miles-to-meet-man-id-been-talking-to-online-heres-how-it-went/
JR punches a tunnel through Milan’s central railway station in latest optical illusion
cnn.com/2024/04/15/style/jr-milan-design-week/
Quick Glance: Breakthrough: JR Designs Tunnel at Milan Central Station During Design Week
- Artist JR unveils his new artwork as part of Milan Design Week.
- The installation evokes the golden age of rail travel in northern Italy and runs until May 1.
- Inspired by the mountains from which the tunnel was excavated, the piece creates an effect of a tunnel-like void in the grand building.
- JR hopes the installation will showcase the area in a new light and alter visitors' perspectives on the world, even post-exhibition.
Bob Reitman retiring for good, after 57 years in Milwaukee radio: Reitman, who got his start at WUWM-FM in 1966, will host his last show at the station April 18.
jsonline.com/story/entertainment/television-radio/2024/04/15/bob-reitman-retiring-for-good-after-57-years-in-milwaukee-radio/73334538007/
Quick Glance: Bob Reitman Retires After 57 Years in Milwaukee Radio
- Bob Reitman is retiring after nearly 60 years on Milwaukee radio.
- His final show will air on April 18 at 8:00 p.m.
- Reitman's radio career began in 1966 at WUWM and spans multiple generations of Milwaukee music.
- He was involved in some of the biggest rock concerts in Milwaukee and has been celebrated as a radio legend.
Kabul airport bomber was an ISIS operative freed from prison by the Taliban: The Kabul airport bomber was an ISIS militant who had been held in an Afghanistan ...
nbcnews.com/news/kabul-airport-bomber-was-isis-operative-freed-prison-taliban-rcna147810
BREAKING: The FBI is investigating whether there was any criminal wrongdoing in the deadly crash that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/fbi-opens-criminal-investigation-francis-scott-key-bridge/story
Quick Glance: Investigation of Key Bridge Incident
- The FBI has initiated a criminal investigation focusing on the colossal container vessel that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month.
- Authorities are examining the sequence of events that led to the Dali, a 985-foot Singaporean ship, losing power as it departed from the Port of Baltimore and colliding with one of the bridge's support pillars.
- Federal agents appeared to have boarded the ship on Monday morning to conduct a search.
- President Biden and Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) have expressed their commitment to hold accountable any entities potentially responsible for the bridge's destruction.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport shooting leaves one injured; Malaysian police launch manhunt for suspect
channelnewsasia.com/asia/kuala-lumpur-international-airport-terminal-1-shooting-incident-police-manhunt-suspect-4264166
What's next for bustling New Orleans airport? A 21st Century rail link, leaders say.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/new-orleans-new-airport-wins-fans-leaders-want-rail-link/article_89700498-4643-563b-9720-247ad829435a.html
The police were unable to engage the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) shooter due to public safety concerns, fearing there would be more casualties if ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/702477
TV star 'gutted' after airline rejects dog-chewed passport: Geordie Shore's Vicky Pattison was en route to see her dream wedding venue when airport staff ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/14/tv-star-gutted-destroyer-dreams-airline-refuses-passport-20645943/
Biden, Netanyahu speak after ‘Iran’s brazen attack’: President Biden and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke following “Iran’s brazen attack” that ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4592815-biden-netanyahu-speak-after-irans-brazen-attack/
Picking up and dropping off the people you care about at the airport is a hassle—but it’s the ultimate act of service.
I’m Serious: Drive to the Airport for the People You Love: Picking up and dropping off the people you care about is a hassle—and worth it.
wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/holiday-airport-pickup-dropoff-traffic-d517babd
Airport authority says Israeli airspace will close from 12:30 a.m. due to Iran attack
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/airport-authority-says-israeli-airspace-will-close-from-1230-a-m-due-to-iran-attack/
Rioting youths at Südermarkt, brawls and assaults in front of the train station and more and more garbage in the pedestrian zone: in the
Schleswig-Holstein ... Show more www.ndr.de:443/Fuer-mehr-Sicherheit-und-Ordnung-Heide-bekommt-Ordnungsdienst,ordnungsdienst120.html
A contender for the coolest tour evermetro.co.uk/2024/04/15/inside-london-undergrounds-hidden-tunnels-can-spy-commuters-20650947/
Oakland votes to add 'San Francisco' to its airport name: Oakland Airport's proposed name change to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport already ...
businessinsider.com/oakland-votes-to-add-san-francisco-to-its-airport-name-2024-4
Quick Glance: Oakland Airport Considers Adding 'San Francisco' to Name
- Oakland International Airport is considering adding 'San Francisco' to its name to attract more passengers, but faces opposition from neighbors across the Bay.
- The Board of Commissioners for the Port of Oakland will discuss the matter at their upcoming meeting on Thursday.
- Officially known as Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, the airport lost 39 of 54 new routes added from July 2008 to March 2024, raising concerns about geographical confusion among travelers.
- The potential name-change has alarmed San Francisco officials, who fear it would cause confusion among travelers and infringe on the city's trademark rights.
New direct flights to Paris from East Midlands Airport: It's good news for travellers as Paris is set to host the 2024 Olypmics and Paralympics
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/east-midlands-airport-gains-new-9199369
KL airport shooting: Victim a veteran bodyguard who protected high-risk client: A bodyguard who was shot at the Kuala Lumpur airport on April 14 while protecting ...
asiaone.com/malaysia/kl-airport-shooting-victim-veteran-bodyguard-who-protected-high-risk-client
1 killed, several injured in shuttle bus accident at Honolulu cruise terminal: One person is dead and several others injured after a shuttle bus rammed into them ...
cnn.com/2024/04/13/us/honolulu-shuttle-bus-accident/
Pittsburgh Shuts Bridges as 26 Barges Break Loose on Ohio River: The barges, some carrying coal, floated miles downstream and damaged a marina as a flood warning ...
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Pipe band surprise crowds at train station: Dressed in their trademark ScottishPower tartan kilts, the musicians performed Caledonia followed by their take on ...
indy100.com/news/pipe-band-surprise-crowds-at-train-station
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