July2016
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Trump picks Mike Pence as VP; In 2015, Pence opposed Muslim ban
Mike Pence, Indiana Governor , is Donald Trump’s presidential pick for November 8 election, adding a known conservative voice to the real estate tycoon’s unusually different political campaign. “I am pleased to announce that I have...July 15, 2016 667 0 -
Obama expresses solidarity with France after deadly truck attack
President Barack Obama has expressed solidarity with France after a truck ran into crowds in Nice on the south east coast of the country, killing 80 people. The large gathering of people was marking Bastille Day,...July 15, 2016 676 0 -
Hillary Clinton campaigns in Virginia with potential VP pick Tim Kaine
Virginia Senator Time Kaine, who is on the list of Hillary Clinton’s potential vice presidential picks, joined the Democratic presumptive nominee in Virginia on Thursday, as she weighed options for her running mate ahead of Democratic...July 14, 2016 1007 0 -
Why democracy must take root in Pakistan
Recent display of banners and posters calling for a military coup in more than a dozen urban centers has initiated a new debate in Pakistan why democratic system is so prone to adventurism despite 2013 democratic...July 14, 2016 1373 0 -
Concerned over Kashmir, UN chief ready to mediate India-Pakistan peace talks
Voicing concern over the deteriorating situation in Indian-held Kashmir, a U.N. spokesman said Wednesday that Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stands ready to mediate peace talks amid heightening tensions between India and Pakistan provided the two neighbors accept...July 13, 2016 772 0 -
Clinton campaign vets retired four star navy admiral for VP
James G. Stavridis, a retired four-star Navy admiral who served as the supreme allied NATO commander between 2009-12 is the latest in the names being vetted on Hillary Clinton campaign’s list of prospective vice presidential picks....July 13, 2016 741 0 -
Sanders vows full support for Hillary Clinton election victory
Ahead of Democratic national convention, Senator Bernie Sanders has formally endorsed his primary rival Hillary Clinton, vowing to do everything that she wins the November presidential election. “Secretary Clinton has won the Democratic nominating process, and...July 12, 2016 829 0 -
US concerned over Kashmir violence, urges peaceful resolution
As death toll of protesters facing Indian crackdown in Kashmir rose to 30, the United States has said it is concerned over violence in Kashmir and urged all sides to find a peaceful resolution “Obviously, we’re...July 12, 2016 860 0 -
Tim Duncan announces retirement
One of basketball’s greats San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan Monday announced that he will retire after 19 seasons with the organization. The news of his retirement, made without any social media or fanfare, led to...July 12, 2016 932 0 -
UN urges “maximum restraint” in Kashmir as Indian forces kill 30 protestors
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on all parties in Indian-held Kashmir to exercise “maximum restraint” and address the tense situation there through peaceful means. “The Secretary-General is closely following the recent clashes in Kashmir,” he...July 12, 2016 766 0