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American Muslims react to Orlando massacre – killers have no place in Islam
Outraged by massacre of 50 people in Orlando, American Muslim leaders Sunday expressed solidarity with victims and their families, saying killers of innocent humans have no place in Islam. In statements and public appearances, leaders of...June 13, 2016 905 0 -
Obama pledges thorough probe into Orlando act of terror
President Barack Obama on Sunday strongly condemned the killing of 50 people in an Orlando nightclub as “brutal murder” and an “act of terror,” vowing to investigate the deadliest shooting inUS history from all angles. “Although...June 12, 2016 791 0 -
US presidential candidates react to deadly Orlando shooting
Likely nominees for 2016 presidential election reacted to mass shootings in an Orlando nightclub – the deadliest gun attack in America – with grief over loss of lives and sympathy for those afflicted by the act...June 12, 2016 765 0 -
Condemnations and shock as 50 dead in Orlando nightclub mass shooting
In the deadliest mass shooting in American history, fifty people were dead and another 53 injured, when a heavily armed man, identified in the media as 29-year-old Omar Mateen, went on a shooting rampage in a...June 12, 2016 763 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 1016 0 -
Thousands pay respects to Muhammad Ali
Around 14000 people converged on Louisville to say farewell to Muhammad Ali, one of the most popular and revered figures across the world, who passed away last Friday. The Islamic funeral service, called Jenaza, was attended...June 10, 2016 1117 0 -
Who could be Hillary Clinton’s VP pick?
Having virtually clinched the Democratic nomination, Hillary Clinton is in search of a “most qualified” vice presidential candidate in the run up to next month’s convention for November 8 election. “I’m looking at the most qualified...June 9, 2016 826 0 -
Pakistani American honored for 50-state marathon feat
Pakistani-American athlete Agha Hasnain has accomplished a marathon mission – completing the run in all 50 US states. This week Pakistani-American Congress honored him with an award on the Capitol Hill, hailing him as a tremendous...June 9, 2016 1737 0 -
Clinton reaches a milestone; first woman to be presidential nominee
Hillary Clinton became the first ever woman presumptive Democratic nominee Tuesday evening. She has broken a high ceiling, and taken an important step in her quest for White House. Her rise to the top political level...June 8, 2016 876 1 -
Hillary Clinton has nomination within her grasp
Even before Tuesday’s crucial round of primaries, an AP survey has declared Hillary Clinton as winner of the nomination race, which has dragged on due to the a feisty fight Democratic contender Bernie Sanders has put...June 7, 2016 851 0