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Scientists seek presidential candidates’ answers to 20 pressing questions
Seeking to inject a raft of pressing scientific, climate, health and technological challenges into the 2016 election debate, a coalition of more than 50 nonpartisan science and technology organizations has posed 20 high-stakes questions, asking candidates...August 12, 2016 1099 0 -
How a vote in Britain slows down the clock of globalization
The Brexit has happened, and it has not happened fully yet in terms of fallout it is likely to trigger in the months and years ahead. Already volatility in financial markets across continents and uncertainty within...July 2, 2016 937 0 -
UN asks Europe to find humane solution to refugees crisis
Confronting fascism, United Nations has asked European countries to work towards a compassionate and humane solution to the problem of refugees and migrants. “In these times of growing division and xenophobia, I encourage the people of this great...June 26, 2016 798 0 -
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 834 0 -
Millions of illegal immigrants face uncertainty after deadlocked plan
Millions of undocumented immigrants in the United States face uncertain future after the Supreme Court on Thursday deadlocked 4-4 on President Barack Obama’s plan that would have allowed those with no criminal record to live in...June 23, 2016 1017 0 -
Maryland Governor Hogan not to vote for Trump
Republican Maryland Governor Larry Hogan made it clear that he would not be voting for Donald Trump, the likely GOP nominee for Nov 8 election, whose outbursts against several American communities have left the Party leaders...June 16, 2016 925 0 -
Trump gets Speaker Ryan’s endorsement
Donald Trump got a huge boost for his Republican nomination campaign when House Speaker Paul Ryan endorsed the business tycoon weeks after withholding his decision. Ryan will co-chair the Republican National Congress in July, and his backing...June 2, 2016 815 0 -
Trump gets magic delegate count amid GOP unease
Real estate tycoon Donald Trump Thursday moved a step closer to securing the Republican presidential nomination for the November 8 election as he surpassed the magic number of 1237 delegates. The primary campaign milestone has turned...May 26, 2016 772 0 -
How election rhetoric shapes views of Asian American voters
Positions espoused by presidential candidates on immigration issues and rhetoric on inclusion or exclusion of communities are among top concerns shaping opinions of Asian Americans in the unusually divisive 2016 election year. A survey released by Asian Americans Advancing...May 25, 2016 1003 0 -
US remains great place for Muslims despite election rhetoric : Frank Islam
The United States promises tremendous opportunities for growth of American Muslims despite recent election rhetoric on part of some candidates as Muslims are a well-integrated community in the country’s fabric, says prominent entrepreneur Frank Islam. “In spite...May 19, 2016 1254 0