July2016
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I want a President who will teach our children that everyone in this country matters
First Lady Michelle Obama infused a much-needed human angle into the election discourse when she spelled out at the Democratic National Convention qualities that the next president must have to inspire a bright future through progress and...July 26, 2016 737 0 -
In backing Clinton, Sanders makes gracious call for unity
Senator Bernie Sanders was both gracious and clear in his key speech Monday night as he set the tone for Democratic National Convention that will formally nominate Hillary Clinton as the Party’s presidential candidate. The senator,...July 26, 2016 714 0 -
American Muslims bring message of peaceful coexistence to DC Rally
American Muslims, who gathered on the National Mall on Saturday said they are in the nation’s capital with a message of peace and unity in the face of violence and discrimination. Interfaith leaders from Christian, Jewish...July 25, 2016 2101 0 -
Former NY mayor Bloomberg to endorse Hillary Clinton
In a likely major boost for Democratic presumptive nominee former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will endorse Hillary Clinton during his speech at the Democratic National Convention on Monday. The news by The New York...July 24, 2016 843 0 -
South China Sea tensions – What is the best way forward?
Recently an international tribunal in The Hague ruled that China has no legal rights to exclusive claim of resources within the “9-dashed line” – a U-shaped line in the South China Sea – which extends hundreds of...July 24, 2016 1025 0 -
Resolving Pakistan-India dispute over Kashmir requires international goodwill
A top United Nations counterterrorism official has said that a resolution of the Kashmir conflict between and India required goodwill of the member states. “We need also a goodwill of member states. How can we resolve...July 23, 2016 891 0 -
US stands by Afghanistan after ISIS-claimed bombings kill 80
The United States has condemned in the strongest terms the vicious attack Saturday in Kabul that killed 80 Afghans and wounded more than 250 people. “We send our deepest condolences to the loved ones of those killed...July 23, 2016 879 0 -
King of Fruits: Technology Interface improving Pakistan’s mango economy
Malik Mazhar Sandheela, owner of an orchard near River Chenab in Multan is eyeing a 100 percent increase in the income from his mango crop this year. To him, adoption of new production and pest management...July 23, 2016 1807 0 -
Virginia senator Tim Kaine is Hillary Clinton’s VP pick
After months of consideration, Hillary Clinton Friday picked Virginia Senator Time Kaine as her running vice presidential mate for November 8 election, hoping to draw on his long experience with battleground state politics. Kaine, 58, has...July 23, 2016 823 0 -
Ex-Portuguese PM António Guterres Ieads race to be next U.N. chief
The Security Council held its first “straw poll” for the next secretary-general of the United Nations on Thursday, with António Guterres, a former Portuguese prime minister who served as U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees for 10...July 22, 2016 696 0