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US, China ratify climate change agreement
The United States and China have formally joined the Paris Agreement on Climate change, raising hopes for progress toward stemming the climate degradation around the globe. The two largest economies account for 38 percent of global...September 4, 2016 1096 0 -
Kissinger, Shultz not to back any candidate; Trump catching up with Clinton
Former secretaries of state Henry Kissinger and George Shultz said Friday that they would not be supporting Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Hillary Clinton in this year’s race for the White House. “We are not making any endorsement...September 3, 2016 862 0 -
Clinton and Trump continue to face unpopularity challenges
The two leading presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are competing with each other but they must also contend with their unpopular standings among people to enhance their election prospects. The standings of the...September 2, 2016 879 0 -
Pellet firing in Kashmir causing dead eyes; Where are Pakistan-India talks?
The New York Times ran a detailed piece on Sunday on the ongoing violence, with curfew rendering streets of Srinagar into “ghostly emptiness” since protests broke out around mid-July. India started using pellet guns in Kashmir...August 31, 2016 1159 0 -
US, India agree on facilitating military logistics
In a major step toward expanding bilateral defense cooperation, the United States and India have signed a military logistics agreement that allows the two countries to use each other’s land, air and naval bases for supplies,...August 31, 2016 711 0 -
Top Clinton aide Huma Abedin and Weiner separating
Huma Abedin, a top Pakistani and Indian origin aide to Hillary Clinton, Monday announced she is separating from her husband, Anthony D Weiner, a former Representative, following another sexting scandal. “After long and painful consideration and...August 29, 2016 874 0 -
Music star DJ Khaled endorses Hillary Clinton
DJ Khaled, one of the most prominent Muslims in US music, has announced that he’ll be voting for Democratic Hillary Clinton in the November 8 presidential election. The endorsement for Clinton came as the “Major Key” rapper sat...August 27, 2016 1053 0 -
Most Americans disprove Mexican border wall
Most Americans continue to hold their views on erecting a border wall along the Mexican border as a way to resolve the immigration issues, with 61% expressing their opposition to the idea of wall, while 36%...August 25, 2016 1011 0 -
Newly discovered emails pose new challenge for Hillary Clinton
The email Pandora’s box has churned out thousands of new emails, suddenly threatening to turn what looked like a smooth sailing campaign for Hillary Clinton into a steeplechase competition. Now, it appears that both Clinton and...August 23, 2016 799 0 -
Rio Olympics conclude with glitter, glory and spirit of togetherness
A glittering gathering with a riot of green and gold and samba dance all came together to say goodbye to Rio Olympics in Brazil’s bustling city, reflecting the triumph of talent and enthusiasm over odds in...August 22, 2016 881 0