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Pakistani bus driver’s son Sadiq Khan elected Mayor of London
Sadiq Khan, a British politician of Pakistani descent, wrote history Friday, becoming the first Muslim Mayor of London. A member of the Labor Party, Khan assumed charge of the coveted office on Saturday. The 45-year-old politician is the most powerful Muslim in Britain,...May 7, 2016 1091 0 -
As reports link Canada fire to El Nino, UN urges action
As reports said El Nino phenomenon had contributed to spell that has seen fires raging through Canada’s Alberta province, the United Nations has asked called for coordinated efforts to prevent weather extremes resulting from disturbed atmospheric patterns. A...May 7, 2016 1113 0 -
Priyanka says Trump’s Muslim ban proposal is primitive
Priyanka Chopra, recently listed among 100 most influential persons by Time magazine, has strongly opposed Republican presumptive nominee Donald Trump’s proposal to enforce a total ban on Muslims entering the United States. “I just think you...May 5, 2016 953 0 -
Pakistan’s heritage in spotlight as US returns rare smuggled Buddha statue
Pakistan may be struggling to cope with immense demands of socio-economic development for its burgeoning population but its land remains heir to rich tapestry of ancient cultures. This week, the United States returned a precious sculpture...Apr 29, 2016 1295 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...Apr 27, 2016 764 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...Apr 23, 2016 904 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...Apr 22, 2016 1444 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...Apr 20, 2016 867 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...Apr 20, 2016 3390 0 -
US attorneys launch nationwide drive against anti-Muslim incidents
U.S. prosecutors, worried over anti-Muslim backlash after the terrorist attacks in San Bernardino, Brussels and Paris, have launched a nationwide drive to combat religious discrimination, saying intolerance has no place in the United States. The move...Apr 18, 2016 864 0