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Strong growth created 211,000 jobs in April, unemployment lowest in decade
Continuing an unprecedented streak of economic recovery, the United States added 211,000 jobs to the market in April, leading to a 10-year low unemployment rate at 4.4 percent. The robust job creation contrasts with March’s 79,000....May 6, 2017 1884 0 -
Trump to seek broader alliance against terror; explore ME peace
Photo : Screenshot/White House official YouTube video President Donald Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Israel and Rome – centers for followers of three monotheistic faiths – in a major move seeking to forge common cause in...May 4, 2017 1207 0 -
China’s maritime expansion – A recast of the Silk Route or a New Future?
The Port of Shanghai in Yangshan Island Photo by Bigg(g)er/Wikimedia Commons The Mongols Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) ruled over China when the Great Kublai Khan – grandson of Genghis Khan – conquered China. But as they entrenched into...May 3, 2017 3778 3 -
US watchdog says serious internal problems eroding Afghan security
Afghanistan conflict is experiencing a “shockingly high” rate of deaths among security forces and a record number of casualties among civilians, a U.S government watchdog says amid uncertainty surrounding the future of the country. “Casualties suffered...May 1, 2017 1078 0 -
When will Trump reach out to American Muslims?
As President Donald Trump reaches the first 100-day milestone of his presidency, it is opportune to examine his policy toward Muslims, who have witnessed a troubling rise in hate attacks against American citizens of Islamic faith...May 1, 2017 1133 0 -
The mystery of a rare copy of US Declaration of Independence discovered in UK
Photo Credit: Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.The image shows Thomas Jefferson (right), Benjamin Franklin (left), and John Adams (center) meet at Jefferson’s lodgings, on the corner of Seventh and High (Market) streets in...Apr 28, 2017 1165 0 -
Pakistani-American entrepreneur to set up $95 million auto facility in Detroit
Photo by Melissa Hillier via Wikimedia Commons Flex-N-Gate, a top global auto supplier owned by a Pakistan-born entrepreneur, is setting up a $95 million manufacturing facility in Detroit that will create up to 700 new jobs...Apr 26, 2017 2138 0 -
US, Pakistan discuss economic cooperation, efforts to curb terrorist financing
The United States and Pakistan discussed strengthening cooperative ties as Treasury Secretary Steven Munchin and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar with economic development and efforts to choke terrorist financing figuring in the talks. Highlighting major economic achievements...Apr 25, 2017 1277 0 -
American Middle East expert James Bill’s legacy of integrity
Map showing North Africa and the Middle East Credit University of Texas Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin During early April, a high-profile meticulously-organized memorial conference was convened at the College of William & Mary...Apr 21, 2017 3315 0 -
Pakistani Raj Kumar picked for US Emerging Young Leaders Award
Photo: Courtesy Raj Kumar Facebook page The US State Department has selected a Pakistani Hindu youth Raj Kumar as one of the recipients of its Emerging Young Leaders Award in recognition of his efforts toward building...Apr 19, 2017 2562 0