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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 899 0 -
Priyanka says Trump’s Muslim ban proposal is primitive
Priyanka Chopra, recently listed among 100 most influential persons by Time magazine, has strongly opposed Republican presumptive nominee Donald Trump’s proposal to enforce a total ban on Muslims entering the United States. “I just think you...May 5, 2016 953 0 -
How immigrants can help fuel growth even in times of crisis
This month world finance leaders huddled in Washington under the banner of IMF-World Bank Spring meetings. Two challenges that were at the top of the discussion agenda for the meetings were the sluggish global economic recovery and the...April 28, 2016 1128 0 -
Immigrants give US unique edge : New Study
As the US election season draws a mix of reactions from candidates on the issue of immigration – from xenophobic rejection to reform and inclusivity – a new study highlights immigrants bring enormous economic benefits to...April 12, 2016 961 0 -
Ending poverty in fragile countries can prevent future refugee crisis: WB
The world powers must act to boost developing economies and alleviate poverty in the most fragile countries to prevent future refugee crises, the World Bank says. More than 244 million people, or 3.3 percent of the...April 7, 2016 809 0 -
American Voters : Majority says immigrants strengthen US; opposes Muslims scrutiny
A majority of American voters view immigrants and diversity as enriching the United States, says a new survey while finding fissures between and within Democratic and Republican parties in the charged political season. A Pew Research...April 2, 2016 832 0 -
Knowledge Economy : More Americans acquiring newest skills
The candidate should have at least two years of experience, proficient in Quickbooks premier accounting system, skillful in Microsoft Office, experienced in using Deltek Costpoint and Unanet Accounting systems in addition to superior communication skills. Sounds...March 29, 2016 899 0 -
Digital Advances: Winners, Losers and Spoilers
The impact of information technologies on everyday human activity has been so sweeping that for majority of populations in the digitally connected world life is viewed in two broad ways: online and offline. Increasingly, productivity, GDP...January 14, 2016 1227 0 -
American Dream Achiever : Education is the great equalizer
He was a 15-year-old when he came to the United States with just $15 in his pocket. Now Frank Islam is a business tycoon, a sought-after entrepreneur, philanthropist, writer, education and peace activist who interacts with...December 24, 2015 1108 0 -
Pope Francis urges spirit of cooperation; supports immigration
Pope Francis’ visit to the United States could not have come at a better time for an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants in the country, who are facing a new onslaught from some Republican Presidential candidates...September 25, 2015 1178 0