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Pakistan says farewell to a hero of humanity
The passing away of Abdul Sattar Edhi in Karachi has highlighted how philanthropy and social work can transform lives of people. On Saturday thousands of people turned up at the National Stadium to pay their last...July 9, 2016 1452 0 -
Muhammad Ali, a universal soldier for common humanity : Bill Clinton
Interfaith leaders, personal tears and collective tributes, world’s sadness over the loss and celebration of Muhammad Ali’s achievements, almost all things seemed to have come together in a moment of time to say farewell to the...June 11, 2016 1031 0 -
Cultural diversity spurs innovation, development
Cultural diversity is an outstanding source of exchange, innovation and creativity, and has the enormous potential to accelerate sustainable development, the United Nations said, amidst fear-based response to influx of refugees in Europe and discriminatory treatment of...May 23, 2016 1009 0 -
Democrats introduce bill to stop Trump’s Muslim entry ban
In the wake of Republican presumptive nominee Donald Trump’s threat to ban Muslim immigration, a group of House Democrats introduced legislation on Wednesday to restrict the United States from stopping someone’s entry into the country on...May 12, 2016 1143 0 -
Mutual respect for different faiths, cultures key to peaceful world
As the world faces resurgent questions of polarization along political, religious, ethnic and economic lines in several countries and regions, the United Nations has reminded the international community that mutual respect for different faiths and cultures...May 9, 2016 1069 0 -
Virginia State Assembly acknowledges Adams Healthcare Facility
Adams Compassionate Healthcare Network hosted a ceremony to mark the passing of House Joint Resolution 207 by the Virginia General Assembly and the House of Delegates that recognizes the work ACHN has been doing in Northern Virginia and beyond. State Senator...April 29, 2016 2571 1 -
US attorneys launch nationwide drive against anti-Muslim incidents
U.S. prosecutors, worried over anti-Muslim backlash after the terrorist attacks in San Bernardino, Brussels and Paris, have launched a nationwide drive to combat religious discrimination, saying intolerance has no place in the United States. The move...April 18, 2016 873 0 -
The untold story of Pakistan’s thriving Sikh minority
In Lahore’s upscale Gulberg district, Bishan Singh has been earning handsomely from his cloth trade in a manner that brings him both recognition and money. His business success has seen Singh double his fortunes in just five...April 16, 2016 1600 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 847 0 -
Interfaith convention backs US taking in more Syrian refugees
An interfaith convention of Imams and Rabbis has expressed support for United States resettling more refugees from Syria, as five-year-old conflict in the Arab country continues to push vulnerable families into neighboring states already struggling to...February 26, 2016 1067 0