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Reflections on Flying Flags
At Massachusetts, in the Boston area, I happened to accompany a participant to a high school reunion. There, at one event, the town historian delivered an informative lecture on what is believed to be the oldest...September 22, 2016 899 0 -
China backs Pakistan on Kashmir; ready to help deescalate Pakistan-India tensions
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, while indicating Beijing’s support for Pakistan’s stance on the longstanding Jammu and Kashmir dispute, has offered to help improve deteriorating relations between its two South Asian neighbors. The US has also expressed...September 21, 2016 762 0 -
Obama :Pakistan, Turkey, Jordan sharing heavy burden of refugees; urges collective response
President Barack Obama renewed U.S commitment to take in more refugees as the Middle East and Europe continue to grapple with the epic movement of people. Speaking at a UN meeting on refugees, he underlined that...September 21, 2016 1048 0 -
US, Pakistan express strong concern over Kashmir violence
The United States and Pakistan have expressed “strong concern” over recent violence in Kashmir including the army base attack in Uri, stressing the need for all sides to reduce tensions. America’s top diplomat John Kerry and...September 20, 2016 923 0 -
Immigrants stimulate economic growth, bring vitalilty: NY, London, Paris Mayors
Mayors of three largest Western cities and centers of civilization – New York, London and Paris – have cautioned against demonization of immigrants in the backdrop of recent violent incidents and called for an inclusive collaborative...September 20, 2016 1162 0 -
Assad bombs Aleppo, hits aid convoy, ending Syrian ceasefire
Bashar al Assad’s forces dropped barrel bombs and targeted Aleoppo with airstrikes, virtually dissolving the truce Washington and Moscow had reached in the hope of stemming bloodshed in the Arab country. Reports said two people were...September 20, 2016 854 0 -
Nawaz Sharif seeks US push toward Pakistan-India dispute resolution
In the face of rising tensions between between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Monday urged the United States to mediate the “bilateral issues” between the two South Asian neighbours. The Pakistani leader...September 19, 2016 851 0 -
Battleground states poll signals tie, raising stakes for Clinton campaign
A new CBS News panel study has found race across the combined battlegrounds tied at 42 percent for Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, signaling new challenges for the Democratic candidate and suprising momentum for the Republican...September 19, 2016 978 0 -
Kashmir killings heighten South Asian tensions on eve of UNGA session
Pakistan and India traded allegations over Kashmir on Sunday, as both countries looked to voice their case on the longstanding dispute at the United Nations General Assembly session in New York next week. Following months of...September 18, 2016 945 0 -
New York City explosion an intentional act: Mayor
An explosion that rocked Manhattan’s Chelsea neighbourhood and injured at least 29 people Saturday night appears to have been “an intentional act” — but not related to terrorism, according to New York City Mayor Bill de...September 18, 2016 719 0
