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Farmville, the venue for VP debate has great symbolic and historical importance
On Tuesday, the only Vice Presidential debate of the election 2016 will take place at the Longwood University, Virginia’s third-oldest university in Farmville. The institution with its blue and warm gray will warmly welcome the Democratic...Oct 4, 2016 907 0 -
Climate change hits poor communities the hardest with no easy way forward
There is a growing evidence that climate change is taking the largest toll on poor and vulnerable people – due mainly to inequalities that persist as a result governmental failures. The protection against climate hazards lies...Oct 4, 2016 914 0 -
Pakistani, Indian NSAs talk over phone to ratchet down Kashmir tensions
Pakistan’s National Security Adviser Nasir Janjua and his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval have talked on phone and agreed to reduce tensions along the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmir territory. “Both the NSAs had telephonic...Oct 3, 2016 927 0 -
Trump’s taxing questions
The revelation that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump declared a $916 million loss on his 1995 income tax returns has touched off another stormy discussion. After The New York Times broke the story the real estate...Oct 3, 2016 919 0 -
Stop defining people by age; treat older persons with respect for a better society : New Study
A new analysis by World Health Organization has found that negative or ageist attitudes towards older people are widespread, and negatively affect their physical and mental health. The release of the study coincides with the International...Oct 2, 2016 899 0 -
South Asia on the edge with Indian, Pakistani military action claims in Kashmir
South Asia is back to the edge, possibly heading for yet another prolonged period of standoff and uncertainty. Indian officials have claimed to carry out a surgical strike against what it calls militant target along Line...Sep 29, 2016 902 0 -
Voter registration in Virginia picking up weeks before October 17 deadline
With November 8 election just six weeks away, residents in Virginia have started registering as voters in larger numbers, particularly after Facebook reminders posted statewide. Department of Elections Commissioner Edgardo Cortés says thee has been a...Sep 28, 2016 780 0 -
New report warns of air pollution repercussions with 6.5 millioin deaths each year
FEATURED IMAGE above shows Beijing covered in smog. Photo Credit: By Bobak (Own work) via Wikimedia Commons The United Nations has published a new report with disturbing findings – some 6.5 million people die annually from air...Sep 28, 2016 746 0 -
Kardashian now clear about her vote for Hillary Clinton
When reports surfaced last week that Kim Kardashia was undecided about which presidential candidate to support and that she might consider voting for Donald Trump, the social media went viral with speculations. Will the reality TV star...Sep 28, 2016 736 0 -
US for deescalation in Kashmir ground situation, rhetoric as India pulls out of SAARC summit
The United States says it wants to see deescalation both on ground and in the rhetoric between India and Pakistan, as the two South Asian neighbors continue a dangerous war of words amid ongoing violence in...Sep 28, 2016 715 0