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Pakistani-American first Muslim to be part of NYPD’s elite unit
Sgt. Ali Javed Photo Courtesy NYPD Muslim Officers Society Facebook Sergeant Ali Javed, a Pakistani-American has become the first Muslim to join the New York City Police Department’s elite Emergency Services Unit. Javed is not only...March 30, 2017 1437 0 -
UN : Possessing nuclear weapons ‘fundamentally incompatible’ with aspirations for peace
An atmospheric nuclear test conducted by the United States at Enewetak Atoll, Marshall Islands, on 1 November 1952. Photo: US Government via United Nations The United Nations is urging the community of nations to help create a...March 27, 2017 1058 0 -
US drone strike in Afghanistan kills terrorist behind bombings in Pakistan
A U.S. airstrike this month in southeast Afghanistan killed the militant behind the Marriott hotel attack in Islamabad and an assault on Sri Lankan cricket team, the Pentagon said Saturday. The killing of al-Qaeda operative Qari...March 26, 2017 1115 0 -
US media censures Modi for anointing anti-Muslim politician as UP chief minister
Yogi Adityanath Photo:Screenshot/ABP News Confirming worst fears that a politically strengthened Narendra Modi would dole out top positions to BJP hardliners, the Indian prime minister picked Yogi Adityanath, a known anti-Muslim politician to lead Uttar Pradesh....March 25, 2017 1292 0 -
UN to investigate crimes against Rohingya in Myanmar
Displaced Rohyngia people Photo British Foreign and Commonwealth Office via Wikimedia Commons Responding to international concern over deteriorating human rights conditions in Myanmar, the United Nations Human Rights Council agreed on Friday to send an international...March 24, 2017 1122 0 -
UN chief lauds Pakistan ‘s role for peace; Over 100 ambassadors attend Pakistan Day event
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres applauded Pakistan’s valuable contribution to international peace and security at a glittering Pakistan Day reception in New York. “Pakistan plays an important role at the United Nations,” Guterres said. Guterres’ comments came...March 24, 2017 1888 0 -
F.B.I. confirms investigation into Russian meddling in 2016 election
The Federal Bureau of Investigation Monday confirmed it is carrying out a probe into Russia efforts to meddle in the 2016 U.S. presidential election including whether there was any collusion between the Trump campaign and Moscow....March 20, 2017 1099 0 -
UN pulls report accusing Israel of apartheid under Guterres’ order
Acting under instructions from United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the UN Friday removed from its websites a report by one of its agencies concluding that Israel has established an “apartheid regime” that discriminates against Palestinians. Titled...March 17, 2017 1234 0 -
US open to all options including military action against North Korea: Tillerson
The United States has indicated that it would be prepared to take military action against North Korea, which is pursuing a provocative goal of developing a missile that could reach the American mainland. Secretary of State...March 17, 2017 1051 0 -
Federal Judge in Hawaii orders nationwide suspension of revised travel ban
JFK Aiport Terminal, considerd gateway to America, Phtto by Doug Letterman via Wikimedia Commons Agreeing with the premise of a lawsuit filed by the state of Hawaii, a federal judge has ordered a nationwide suspension of...March 16, 2017 1162 0
