August2016
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Syrian boy’s scarred face : Why is the world not ending the conflict?
The haunting image of a shocked, dazed little boy pulled out of the rubble of a destroyed home in Aleppo has sent shock waves across the world. But so was the case last year with another...August 20, 2016 880 0 -
Kabul political infighting heightens Afghan fragility
Amid unending bickering between Afghan government leaders, the United States has asked Kabul not to let their mutual disputes harm security of Afghanistan – facing a tenuous situation in the face of Taliban insurgency and governance...August 19, 2016 763 0 -
Trump regrets his abrasive style – Will there be a course correction?
Signaling a late realization of his abrasive campaign style, Republican candidate Donald Trump has regretted things that may have caused personal pain. The admission coincides with a shake-up in his campaign management aimed at revitalizing his...August 19, 2016 755 0 -
Sprint King Usain Bolt wins 200 Meters Gold at Rio Olympics
Sprint King Usain Bolt won 200 Meters Gold for the third consecutive time in Olympics, clocking 19.78 seconds at the Rio Stadium. The fastest man ever recorded earlier won the 100 Meters Gold. But the 200...August 19, 2016 731 0 -
UN chief deplores killings in Indian-controled Kashmir; seeks India-Pak talks
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has deplored the ongoing killings in Indian-administered Kashmir, where security forces have used pellets and other brutal tactics to contain widespread protests, and urged talks between New Delhi and Islamabad toward resolution...August 19, 2016 850 0 -
Majority of American voters say diversity makes US better
A majority of American voters views growing diversity of the population makes the United States favorably, a new survey revealed Thursday. The Pew Research finds that 57% of registered American voters say an increasing number of...August 19, 2016 803 0 -
Trump’s campaign changes and GOP’s election prospects
Seeking to shore up his stumbling campaign, Donald Trump has announced a major shake-up, bringing in two prominent conservative figures amid poor opinion poll numbers. Stephen Bannon, a former banker who runs the influential conservative outlet...August 18, 2016 717 0 -
US concerned over Kashmir violence; urges peaceful resolution
The United States has expressed concern over ongoing violence in Kashmir and urged a peaceful solution to the crisis. “We support any and all positive steps that India and Pakistan can take to forge closer relations,”...August 17, 2016 661 0 -
Supreme Simone Biles reigns at Rio Olympics with four golds
Combining her athletic ability with gymnastic aesthetics, American Simone Biles grabbed fourth gold of Rio Olympics, reinforcing her status as the top gymnast in the world. With the golden floor showing, Biles etched her name in...August 17, 2016 635 0 -
Pakistan : Modi’s Balochistan claim proves Indian hand in fomenting terror
Indian prime minister’s not-so-veiled threat on Balochistan only proves New Delhi’s already known involvement in stoking terrorism in the southwestern province, Pakistan emphasized on Monday amid escalating war of words between the two South Asian neighbors....August 16, 2016 1075 0