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How immigrants can help fuel growth even in times of crisis
This month world finance leaders huddled in Washington under the banner of IMF-World Bank Spring meetings. Two challenges that were at the top of the discussion agenda for the meetings were the sluggish global economic recovery and the...April 28, 2016 1125 0 -
Trump for ‘America First’ foreign policy
Donald Trump, who has declared himself as the presumptive Republican nominee after this week’s sweeping primary victories, Wednesday said as president he would work with Muslim allies to curb radicalization. Unveiling his foreign policy priorities, the...April 28, 2016 753 0 -
Clinton nears nomination ; Trump’s sweep in 5 states boosts bid
Results from Tuesday’s primaries in five northeastern states cleared much of the political fog for Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump as the two candidates bagged large shares of Democratic and Republican delegates to steer far ahead...April 27, 2016 763 0 -
Obama’s push for free trade and world economic growth
President Barak Obama was in Europe this week to give a push to negotiations for a trade deal with Europe that aims to promoting trade and multilateral economic growth. Into last months of his presidency, the...April 25, 2016 742 0 -
Leonardo DiCaprio’s fervent call to save planet
American actor Leonardo DiCaprio made an fervent case for bold action to stem climate degradation at the United Nations on Friday, as leaders from 175 countries signed the Paris Agreement to save the planet. The Academy...April 23, 2016 904 0 -
World Press Freedom Index, a reminder of restrictions hampering journalistic work
The World Press Freedom Index released this week comes as yet another reminder of restrictions journalists around the world face in covering events, particularly those exposing wrong doings by the powerful and the influential. Finland, Netherland,...April 22, 2016 929 0 -
Tributes from all around as Prince passes away
Tributes poured in for Prince from around the world as music lovers honored his versatile talents, originality and creativity after the legendary artist suddenly passed away in Minneapolis on Thursday at the age of 57. The iconic...April 22, 2016 1444 0 -
Criminal charges filed against three officials over Flint water crisis
An investigation into the Flint contaminated water crisis – which prosecutors say has endangered lives of thousands of people – have led to filing of criminal charges against three officials as initial action. Michigan Attorney General Bill...April 21, 2016 921 0 -
Diversity is one of America’s greatest strengths: Hillary Clinton
With a resounding victory in New York primary on Tuesday, Hillary Clinton advanced closer to securing Democratic nomination for presidential race and pledged to draw on America’s diversity for collective uplift of all. Her tally of 1428...April 20, 2016 865 0 -
Muslim supporter says Trump must be GOP choice for White House race
As Donald Trump savored his victory in New York primary, his Muslim supporter and prominent entrepreneur said Trump has firmly established his status as the GOP choice for 2016 White House race and any attempt at denying...April 20, 2016 3388 0