April2016
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New study recommends low interest rates until full employment
A new study has asked the Federal Reserve to keep the interest rates low until full employment is achieved as those graduating from schools and colleges in 2016 confront lackluster growth in wages due in part...April 30, 2016 2633 0 -
Syria falls back into volcano of violence
Hopes that Syria – decimated by more than five years of multilayered conflicts – could finally be put on path to rehabilitation – were dashed to pieces after a series of civilian killings from bombings of...April 30, 2016 1106 0 -
Pakistan’s heritage in spotlight as US returns rare smuggled Buddha statue
Pakistan may be struggling to cope with immense demands of socio-economic development for its burgeoning population but its land remains heir to rich tapestry of ancient cultures. This week, the United States returned a precious sculpture...April 29, 2016 1178 0 -
Virginia State Assembly acknowledges Adams Healthcare Facility
Adams Compassionate Healthcare Network hosted a ceremony to mark the passing of House Joint Resolution 207 by the Virginia General Assembly and the House of Delegates that recognizes the work ACHN has been doing in Northern Virginia and beyond. State Senator...April 29, 2016 2410 1 -
How immigrants can help fuel growth even in times of crisis
This month world finance leaders huddled in Washington under the banner of IMF-World Bank Spring meetings. Two challenges that were at the top of the discussion agenda for the meetings were the sluggish global economic recovery and the...April 28, 2016 1042 0 -
Trump for ‘America First’ foreign policy
Donald Trump, who has declared himself as the presumptive Republican nominee after this week’s sweeping primary victories, Wednesday said as president he would work with Muslim allies to curb radicalization. Unveiling his foreign policy priorities, the...April 28, 2016 705 0 -
Conflicts leave millions of children defenseless against diseases
Armed conflicts around the world are taking a heavy toll on children leaving them unimmunized against infectious diseases as health facilities. Almost two-thirds of children without even basic vaccines live in countries that are either partially...April 28, 2016 762 0 -
Clinton nears nomination ; Trump’s sweep in 5 states boosts bid
Results from Tuesday’s primaries in five northeastern states cleared much of the political fog for Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump as the two candidates bagged large shares of Democratic and Republican delegates to steer far ahead...April 27, 2016 701 0 -
Obama’s push for free trade and world economic growth
President Barak Obama was in Europe this week to give a push to negotiations for a trade deal with Europe that aims to promoting trade and multilateral economic growth. Into last months of his presidency, the...April 25, 2016 695 0 -
A seagull just before flying from the Capitol Hill reflecting pool
A seagull just before flight from the edge of the reflecting pool of Capitol Hill. While architects and skilled workers furnish repair and renovation work dome of the Capitol Hill, a seagull is flapping its brown wings open before...April 24, 2016 1216 0