September2016
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UN urges immediate Pakistan-India deescalation; renews mediation offer
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for urgent deescalation of tensions between India and Pakistan and an end to violence in the region. The UN chief made that call during a meeting with Pakistan’s UN Ambassador...September 30, 2016 782 0 -
US asks Pakistan, India to defuse tensions; Kerry cautioned India against escalation
The United States has called for Pakistan and India to reduce tensions though increased communication, with a spokesman saying that top American diplomat John Kerry had cautioned against any escalation during a conversation with Indian Exeternal...September 30, 2016 877 0 -
Pakistani Americans launch White House petition to stop Indian human rights violations in Kashmir
Pakistani Americans launched an online White House petition this week, asking the United States to “stop India from blatant human rights violations in Indian Occupied Kashmir.” The petition has been launched amid ongoing violence in Indian-controlled...September 30, 2016 1891 0 -
With ‘great concern’ over escalating Pakistan-India tensions UN urges ‘restraint’
Voicing “great concern” over the escalating tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed Kashmir region, the United Nations has urged India and Pakistan to “exercise restraint” and resolve their issues through dialogue. A...September 29, 2016 865 0 -
South Asia on the edge with Indian, Pakistani military action claims in Kashmir
South Asia is back to the edge, possibly heading for yet another prolonged period of standoff and uncertainty. Indian officials have claimed to carry out a surgical strike against what it calls militant target along Line...September 29, 2016 862 0 -
US holds Russia responsible for Aleppo massacre with more than 200 killed
Secretary of State John Kerry warned his Russian counterpart on Wednesday that th US would suspend bilateral engagement in Syria unless Moscow works to end the assault on besieged city of Aleppo and restores ceasefire. The development...September 29, 2016 956 0 -
Nearly 100 children killed in Aleppo’s living nightmare as Russia, Assad bomb civilians
Russia and Bashar al Assad regime are killing civilians and Syrian children indiscriminately in Aleppo, media repots and UN officials. “The children of Aleppo are trapped in a living nightmare,” said UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Justin...September 29, 2016 857 0 -
Voter registration in Virginia picking up weeks before October 17 deadline
With November 8 election just six weeks away, residents in Virginia have started registering as voters in larger numbers, particularly after Facebook reminders posted statewide. Department of Elections Commissioner Edgardo Cortés says thee has been a...September 28, 2016 743 0 -
New report warns of air pollution repercussions with 6.5 millioin deaths each year
FEATURED IMAGE above shows Beijing covered in smog. Photo Credit: By Bobak (Own work) via Wikimedia Commons The United Nations has published a new report with disturbing findings – some 6.5 million people die annually from air...September 28, 2016 688 0 -
Kardashian now clear about her vote for Hillary Clinton
When reports surfaced last week that Kim Kardashia was undecided about which presidential candidate to support and that she might consider voting for Donald Trump, the social media went viral with speculations. Will the reality TV star...September 28, 2016 703 0
