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Montgomery leader backs Asian American Chamber’s entrepreneurial links initiative
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation has expressed support for Asian American Chamber of Commerce’s effort to foster links between public bodies and small businesses to help expand growth opportunities in the area. Benjamin H. Wu, President...March 4, 2020 2827 0 -
A strong Pakistan will be in U.S. interest – New Washington think tank study
As the U.S. prepares to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan after this week’s Pakistan-facilitated peace deal – that paves the way for negotiations between Kabul and the Afghan Taliban – a new study Wednesday called for...March 3, 2020 986 0 -
U.S., Taliban sign peace deal towards withdrawal of American forces, end to conflict
Nearly two decades after the United States invaded Afghanistan – following the 9/11 terror attacks – the U.S. and Taliban have signed an agreement that would allow a full withdrawal of American forces within 14 months...February 29, 2020 866 0 -
World is watching: U.S. Congresswoman Jayapal as communal violence targets Indian Muslims
U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has lambasted rising religious intolerance in India as she reacted to loss of lives in communal violence targeting Muslims in New Delhi. “This deadly surge of religious intolerance in India is horrifying,”...February 26, 2020 691 0 -
Trump renews mediation offer on thorny Kashmir dispute
President Trump has said he remains committed to mediating between India and Pakistan on the disputed Kashmir region, where people have been throttled under strict restrictions since New Delhi ended its autonomous status in August last...February 25, 2020 802 0 -
How Sanders is firing up Democratic voters with a multi-generational, multi-racial coalition
The Democratic party appears to be heading into an unprecedented evolutionary phase and Senator Bernie Sanders is driving the movement for such transition. Soon after his convincing victory in diversity-rich Nevada, the Vermont threw light on...February 23, 2020 780 0 -
Trump expected to raise Kashmir, religious freedom issues during India visit
President Donald Trump is expected to discuss a range of issues – from trade and investment to Kashmir and citizenship amendment act – during his meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his first visit to...February 22, 2020 747 0 -
No more trade, climate uncertainties amid coronavirus outbreak please!
As death toll from coronavirus moves past 2000, the International Monetary Bank chief has described it as the most pressing uncertainty that could impact economic recovery, the International Monetary Fund chief says. “The coronavirus is our...February 19, 2020 1979 0 -
Sanders in double-digit lead nationally as Bloomberg qualifies for Nevada debate
The Democratic primary enters a diverse phase this week as Senator Bernie Sanders consolidates his national lead to 31% among party voters and billionaire Michael Bloomberg qualifies to appear in Nevada debate. Bloomberg’s entry – in...February 18, 2020 614 0 -
Bernie, Biden or Bloomberg?
As Joe Biden, widely seen as the candidate closest to Democratic establishment’s idea for moderation, tumbles in early primaries, Senator Bernie Sanders has emerged as the top contender after strong showings in Iowa and New Hampshire....February 16, 2020 1216 1
