Town Square
Chaos Erupts In Afghanistan As Taliban Forces Take Kabul
Posted on · 'I do not regret my decision,' said President Joe Biden, regarding withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan after almost two decades of military campaigns.
Tag: middle east
News
Discussing The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Continuation
Posted on · Today, we try to expand our understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including a deep dive into the history and issues of the region with the former US Ambassador to Israel and with a professor of history.
Town Square
Discussing The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Part 1
Posted on · We dive into the Israel-Palestinian conflict, as violence and international tensions escalate.
International
Israeli Airstrikes On Gaza Continue After Global Pro-Palestinian Protests
Posted on · Israeli attacks killed at least 42 people and toppled three buildings in Gaza. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres called the violence "utterly appalling" and urged an end to the fighting.
Party Politics
Party Politics: The Politics of Scandal
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Houston Matters
Aslan: Jerusalem Decision Furthers Israel’s ‘National Suicide’
Posted on · At a Houston event, writer Reza Aslan said the decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital pushes the Jewish state closer to self destruction. "And we basically just handed them a loaded gun," he said.
Houston Matters
Analysis: What Pres. Trump’s Jerusalem Announcement Means For The World
Posted on · Houston Matters offers analysis of President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel from local experts on politics and the Middle East.
News
WATCH: How Moving The U.S. Embassy To Jerusalem Could Threaten Peace Prospects
Posted on · President Trump signaled Tuesday that he is on the verge of a major announcement, calling Middle East leaders to tell them he's considering moving the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem -- a move to that could cause unrest
News
Man Charged With Hate Crime Attack On Lyft Driver
Posted on · The incident, which was investigated by the Houston Police Department, occurred in the early morning hours of July 21, 2017.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1359: Windmills
Posted on · Episode: 1359 The Windmill: A device that has come, gone, and which may come again. Today, let’s tilt at windmills.
News
Houston Delegation Visits Israel To Research High-Tech Start-Ups And Other Industries
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner leads the group, which also includes the Kinder Institute.
Politics
The Future of U.S.- Israeli Relations After Obama
Posted on · Dr. Arye Carmon, founder and past president of the Israel Democracy Institute, downplays the effects of President Obama’s decision to abstain from a UN Security Council resolution censuring Israeli construction in the West Bank.
How It Shapes Us
HPD Cadets Take Tour Of Houston To Learn More About City’s Diversity
Posted on · The police department wants to help them get to know the communities they will be patrolling.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1250: Water in the Desert
Posted on · Episode: 1250 Qanats: ancient watercourses, heroic constructions. Today, we talk about qanats. (Betcha don’t know what a qanat is!)
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1248: Charles and Hester Stanhope
Posted on · Episode: 1248 Hester Stanhope creates her own British Empire in Syria. Today, a prime minister’s niece doesn’t get the message.