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‘US should lead global vaccination effort to beat the pandemic’
As several countries around the world faced another wave of COVID-19 cases, the UN called upon the United States to lead a vaccination plan against the pandemic that has troubled world economies and taken a heavy...Mar 30, 2021 919 0 -
US intelligence warns of Taliban takeover if forces withdraw sans Afghan political accord
U.S. intelligence organizations have assessed that the Taliban would take over much of Afghanistan if American troops are withdrawn without a political accord between the insurgent group and the Kabul government, a leading newspaper reported. A...Mar 28, 2021 499 0 -
US COVID death toll reaches 500,000 grim milestone; Biden vows resolute fight
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris marked a moment of silence as the U.S. death toll from the coronavirus reached the grim milestone of 500,000 on Monday. “Today, we mark a truly grim, heartbreaking...Feb 23, 2021 712 0 -
NASA’s most advanced rover touches down on the Red Planet
In a landmark space stride, NASA’s largest and most advanced rover sent yet to another world has touched down on Mars as scientists hailed the effort to collect Mars samples and return them to Earth. The Perseverance...Feb 19, 2021 717 0 -
Senate acquits Trump in impeachment trial
The Senate Saturday acquitted former President Donald Trump of the charge that he was primarily responsible for inflaming a mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. In the end, the Democrats who had impeached...Feb 14, 2021 869 0 -
An Andalusian philosopher who can help foster peace between Jews and Muslims
There are, perhaps, few figures in Jewish history who can match the stature of the celebrated Rabbi Maimonides. For the Jews the inscription on his tombstone in Tiberius, Israel, describes his extraordinary status: “From Moses to...Feb 13, 2021 1541 0 -
Financial considerations among reasons people cite for relocation during the pandemic – Survey
Job loss and financial problems are behind people’s decisions to relocate during the pandemic, which continues to take a toll on many businesses since its outbreak in the United States a year ago. The latest survey...Feb 8, 2021 552 0 -
US outraged by Pakistani court’s decision to exonerate Daniel Pearl murder convict
The United States has expressed outrage at Pakistan’s Supreme Court to grant freedom to the man convicted of kidnapping and beheading American journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002, who was working in the South Asian country for...Jan 29, 2021 520 0 -
Growing US-Pakistan trade raises hopes for better ties
Thanks to Pakistan’s textile exports, the U.S.-Pakistan trade is has been on the upswing, and now experts say the new Joe Biden Administration could facilitate greater commerce between the longtime allies, whose relations have seen many...Jan 23, 2021 677 0 -
Biden begins presidency with call for unity on ‘democracy’s day’
President Joe Biden began his term in office expressing a profound sense of the challenges awaiting him – from coronavirus outbreak to political fissures – as he vowed to work for the unity of the nation....Jan 21, 2021 473 0