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Republicans deplore Steve King’s remark insulting immigrants
Republican leaders reacted to Congressman Steve King’s anti-immigrant stance on Monday with condemnations after the Iowan politician insulted immigrants as “somebody else’s babies.” In a tweet, King voiced his backing for a far right Dutch politician...March 14, 2017 1015 0 -
Foreign policy experts say travel ban hurts US national security interests
In a letter addressed to President Donald Trump, more than 130 foreign policy experts have said the revised travel ban, though improved in some areas, would harm United States’ national security interests. The 134 signatories included...March 12, 2017 1312 0 -
UN chief plans to talk to Indian, Pakistani officials on Kashmir
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is considering holding talks with officials from India and Pakistan on the deteriorating situation in Kashmir and will see how things can be improved on the ground. “He will talk to different...March 11, 2017 1220 0 -
Amid Afghan descent, Trump cautioned against troops surge
A 2008 image shows US soldiers watching as two Chinook helicopters fly in to take them back to Bagram Air Field, Photo Credit:Spc. Mary L. Gonzalez, via Wikimedia As the Trump Administration seeks answers to Afghanistan...March 10, 2017 1112 0 -
US views Indian policy to ‘diplomatically isolate’ Pakistan as troubliing
Pakistan-India border at night, Photo: ISS Expedition 28 crew (NASA Earth Observatory) via Wikimedia Commons US Centcom Chief General Joseph L. Votel Thursday told Capitol Hill that India’s policy to ‘diplomatically isolate’ Pakistan hurts prospects for...March 10, 2017 1413 0 -
White House says President Trump not under any investigation
The White House Thursday said President Donald Trump is not under any formal investigation over Russia or anything else. Spokesman Sean Spicer said he is not aware of any such investigation. “There is no reason to...March 9, 2017 1111 0 -
Denial of women’s rights hurts the world in many ways
Tanzila Khan, Pakistani Women’s Rights Activist, Photo Courtesy UN Retrogressive legislation in the name of tradition, exploitation of poor and marginalized communities, discrimination, absence and denial of sexual and reproductive health facilities, lack of access to...March 8, 2017 1890 0 -
Jeff Sessions recuses himself from any probe into Russian election interference
Photo by Office of the President-elect via Wikimedia Commons In the wake of revelations that as senator he met Russian Ambassador to the United States during the presidential 2016 election campaign, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said...March 3, 2017 1294 0 -
Developing, poor countries host largest refugee populations
Most of the 3.2 million people driven forcibly from their homes in early 2016 found shelter in low and middle-income countries, according to a new UN study. The report comes amidst criticism of rich Middle Eastern...March 2, 2017 2899 0 -
Trump hints at immigration compromise; to work with Muslim countries to fight ISIS
Photo: Screenshot/CNBC Toning down his stance on immigration, President Donald Trump on Tuesday indicated he is open to a compromise outcome on reform guided by well-being of Americans. He also issued a call for unity and...March 1, 2017 1168 0
