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Britain votes to leave EU in high-stakes referendum
In a high-stakes decision, Britain voted to leave the European Union, triggering domestic and international uncertainty over what might happen to the western bloc, the continental trade and larger political alliances. The United States had badly...June 24, 2016 842 0 -
As Britain’s EU referendum looms, economic concerns grow
Come Thursday – and a referendum Britain could touch off reverberations all around. Voters will decide whether the United Kingdom remains part of the European Union or quit the powerful trading bloc of multi-speed economies. The...June 20, 2016 799 0 -
Alarming rise in refugee drownings in the Mediterranean
May was one of the deadliest months for refugees and immigrants escaping Middle Eastern and African conflicts and impoverished regions to cross into Europe through risky journey on the Mediterranean Sea. The last week alone saw at...June 6, 2016 1113 0 -
Response to refugee crisis to determine world stability – Angelina Jolie
How the world responds to the current refugee crisis – compounded by festering Middle Easter conflicts – will be critical to the future of the globe for decades to come, says Angelina Jolie Pitt. The Hollywood star and UN Goodwill Ambassador reminded...May 16, 2016 986 0 -
Majority of voters want US to focus inwardly
Most Americans want to see the United States focus on its own problems rather than getting involved in global affairs, according to a new survey that also showed increasing support for hike in defense budget to...May 15, 2016 1167 0 -
David Petraeus cautions against anti-Muslim political rhetoric
David Petraeus, former CIA chief and army general has cautioned against political rhetoric against Muslims, saying that kind of bigotry feeds into militant narratives and poses dangers for American national security and body politic. The retired...May 14, 2016 908 0 -
Pakistani bus driver’s son Sadiq Khan elected Mayor of London
Sadiq Khan, a British politician of Pakistani descent, wrote history Friday, becoming the first Muslim Mayor of London. A member of the Labor Party, Khan assumed charge of the coveted office on Saturday. The 45-year-old politician is the most powerful Muslim in Britain,...May 7, 2016 1100 0 -
Pakistan’s long-term energy solution may lie in gas import
Belgian Vessel Exquisite docked at Port Qasim near Karachi has been instrumental in re-gasification of LNG imported from Qatar since March 2015. Captain and engineers of European origin with the help of Philippines sailors carry out...May 6, 2016 3294 0 -
Obama’s push for free trade and world economic growth
President Barak Obama was in Europe this week to give a push to negotiations for a trade deal with Europe that aims to promoting trade and multilateral economic growth. Into last months of his presidency, the...April 25, 2016 751 0 -
Pakistani American leaders strongly condemn Brussels terror attacks
Pakistani Americans have strongly condemned terrorist attacks in Brussels, expressing sympathy with the people of Belgium over the loss of lives. The coordinated attacks in Brussels, which serves as the European Union and NATO Headquarters, claimed...March 24, 2016 810 0
