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Trump aide predicts election victory
With Donald Trump catching up with Hillary Clinton in the latest public opinion polls, a close aide of the Republican candidate is predicting victory in November 8 election. “I am expecting a big turnout. Donald Trump...October 30, 2016 2515 0 -
What record early voting in the time of contentious politics means
There’s little more than a week to go before Election Day, and with balloting just around the corner, the candidates and the media and many millions of voters are paying increasing attention to the candidates and...October 29, 2016 840 0 -
What will shape relationship between Congress and new US president?
If current opinion polls are right, on November 8th Hillary Clinton is likely to be elected America’s 45th president. If that happens she will be inaugurated early next year, and will then begin to lead a...October 28, 2016 975 0 -
Political discussion on social media – interesting or annoying?
Do you like or dislike political stories and opinions on the social media while offline and all over the electronic and print media as well the talk of a long bitter campaign reaches pretty much all...October 28, 2016 1441 0 -
Indian Call Centers Scam : US Justice Department charges 61 in telefraud
The Department of Justice charged 61 individuals and entities for their alleged involvement in a transnational criminal organization that has victimized tens of thousands of persons in the United States through fraudulent schemes via call centers...October 27, 2016 917 0 -
Foreign policy challenges awaiting next US president
What will the next US president face as she, or he, takes over as the leader of the most powerful nation in the world? What are the issues that will draw the world’s attention once the...October 26, 2016 983 0 -
US backs Pakistan’s democratic government; upholds peaceful right of protest
As Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leader Imran Khan threatens to stage a mass protest against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad, the United States has indicated its support for the elected government while also upholding the right to...October 26, 2016 751 0 -
‘Spread Hummus, Not Hate’ rallying cry echoes at American University
A rally of religious leaders, interfaith activists, academics and students at the American University pledged to work toward thwarting religious discrimination and bigotry in accordance with American ideals of pluralism and inclusiveness. Assembling under the banner...October 25, 2016 1661 1 -
Election 2016 : What’s Next as the Campaign Winds Down ?
The American presidential election is just days away, and the seemingly endless campaign that began almost two years ago will be over. Many in the US and around the world are looking forward to an end...October 25, 2016 897 0 -
Afghan Taliban, FARC biggest drug traffickers: US
Colombia’s guerrilla Organization, FARC and Afghanistan’s militant group Taliban are the biggest organizations, engaged in terror financing through slush money, obtained from drug trafficking, a US Counter Narcotics official said Friday. “Afghan Talban are world’s biggest...October 21, 2016 889 0