Actor Susan Sarandon, whistleblower Chelsea Manning and comedian Caleb Hearon are detained by NYPD More than 100 people were arrested outside the United Nations’ headquarters in New York City on Thursday as Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the general assembly, a speech that also prompted dozens of UN delegates to walk out in protest. The protest outside the UN, one of several this week against the embattled Israeli prime minister, drew hundreds of Jewish, Palestinian, Iranian and Lebanese New Yorkers, among others, as well as several elected officials and candidates in the November election, and a number of celebrities. Continue reading...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the UN General Assembly sparked protests and walkouts. He criticized the delegates who left as "moral cowards" and defended Israel's actions against Iran. Outside, hundreds protested, including celebrities, amid growing discontent with Isra...