October2016
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Syrian children draw realities of war but keep hopes alive – Will the world help?
A generation of Syrian children maimed, tens of thousands killed as the five-year long conflict rages on in the last remaining streets of Aleppo. Schools, hospitals, houses destroyed, leaving deep imprints of excruciating moments of loss...October 17, 2016 2562 0 -
Early voting trend shows marked rise in Virginia
The 2016 elections – already distinctive due to a variety of unusual factors – is witnessing a jump in early voting in several states including Virginia. Around half a million people have already voted throughout the...October 16, 2016 936 0 -
Three Kansas men face terror charges for plotting to kill Somali Muslim immigrants
Three men face terrorism charges after authorities unearthed that they were plotting to bomb an apartment complex in Garden City, Kansas where Somali immigrants live and worship. According to the Department of Justice Curtis Allen and...October 16, 2016 805 0 -
New accord raises hopes for global warming slowdown
A globally agreed accord on reducing emissions of potent chemicals used in air conditioners and refrigerators is raising expectations that it it could help prevent up to 0.5 degrees Celsius of global warming by the end...October 15, 2016 1036 0 -
Pakistan says open to “serious” Kashmir dialogue with India
Islamabad has said it is willing to hold talks with India if it shows seriousness toward addressing Kashmir dispute, amidst a dangerous standoff between the two nuclear-armed rivals that has alarmed world capitals. While renewing Pakistan’s call...October 15, 2016 803 0 -
Trump’s challenges mount, election prospects shrink
As fresh revelations about Donald Trump’ indecent treatment of women jolt his campaign, his prospects for a win in November 8 election appear moving further apart. Among the many factors pulling Trump down three stand out: his...October 14, 2016 758 0 -
White House says caution must prevail in South Asia; regrets SAARC summit did not take place
While every country has a right to self-defense, the United States’s interest lies in seeing caution prevail in the friction-filled South Asia, a senior White House official said in the face of heightened Pakistan-India tension. Dr....October 13, 2016 738 0 -
Human rights, media organizations call for dropping travel ban on Pakistani journalist
Amnesty International, a leading human rights organization, and Committee to Protect Journalists have urged Pakistani authorities to immediately revoke a travel ban on journalist Cyril Almeida, following reports that he was barred from leaving the country...October 12, 2016 845 0 -
All six 2016 American Nobel Laureates are immigrants
How critically immigrants contribute to United States’ scientific and technological superiority over other countries was evident this week after it emerged that all six American recipients of 2016 Nobel Prizes announced so far are immigrants. The...October 11, 2016 2959 0 -
Clinton: Muslim ban shortsighted; Trump frames it as “extreme vetting”
A barrage of attacks and counterattacks during the acrimonious and friction-filled town hall debate saw it ebb into an abrasive showdown soon after Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump attacked each other. The Democratic and Republican candidates barely...October 10, 2016 1422 0