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Pakistan shoots down Indian drone; India kills four children
Pakistan army Saturday said it has shot down an Indian drone in Rakhchari Sector along the Line of Control (LoC) – in yet another instance of Islamabad thwarting Indian aggressive moves. “The Indian Quad Copter was...November 19, 2016 894 0 -
Trump picks loyal supporters for national security, attorney general positions
Photo: Screenshot/Donald J. Trump for President Videostream in June 2015 Reflecting his policy priorities, President-elect Donald Trump’s has given some shape to his national security team as he named loyal supporters to some key positions. The appointments...November 19, 2016 875 0 -
Pakistan says prevented Indian Navy submarines from entering its waters
Image PNS Alamgir Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel N. Woods via Wikimedia Commons The Pakistan Navy Friday said it prevented Indian Navy submarines from entering Pakistani territorial waters this week, amid heightened tensions between...November 18, 2016 816 0 -
Half of the public used social media to get US election season news
Featured photo above by Brian Solis and JESS3 via Wikimedia Commons Americans’ usage of and frequent visits to the social media platform are on rise, a Pew Research report on social media trends in 2016 says. With...November 18, 2016 820 0 -
Trump eyes Nikki Haley as secretary of state : Report
Photo: Official South Carolina Governor’s Office by Sam Holland via Wikimedia Commons President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley for the position of secretary of state in his administration. According to the...November 17, 2016 1269 0 -
Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Michael Jordan to receive Medal of Freedom
Legendary basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is among 21 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, announced by the White House on Wednesday, the last time Preisdent Barack Obama has nominated such outstanding individuals for the highest...November 17, 2016 1165 0 -
Tom Hanks says Constitution will keep America all right
Photo: US State Department via Wikimedia Commons Hollywood star Tom Hanks is confident the United States will be all right, as Washington transitions from a liberal Democratic governance to the new administration of Donald Trump, backed...November 17, 2016 936 0 -
Humanity in action as doctors, faith leaders provide healthcare to Syrian refugees
The Grove Dental Clinic in Falls Church became a microcosm of American diversity and generosity this past Sunday as doctors and interfaith leaders welcomed hundreds of Syrian refugees to provide them healthcare. The newly arrived Syrian...November 17, 2016 1789 0 -
Transition proceeding in organized manner: Trump amid reports of disarray
Photo: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons President-elect Doanld Trump is pushing back at reports of disarray in his transition effort for administration due to take charge on January 20, 2017, tweeting that the process of selecting...November 16, 2016 842 0 -
Peace Quest: Pakistan to participate in Heart of Asia conference in India
Pakistan’s top foreign affairs adviser Sartaj Aziz plans to attend the Heart of Asia conference in India, suggesting the visit could be used to “defuse the tension,” between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Aziz’s trip to New...November 16, 2016 955 0