Search results for "U.s."
-
Biden to visit Turkey amid growing regional challenges
Vice President Joseph Biden will visit Ankara on Wednesday to “reaffirm our commitment to work together with Turkey, our valued NATO Ally and partner, to confront the scourge of terrorism,” the White House said Sunday. Biden’s...Aug 21, 2016 828 0 -
Kabul political infighting heightens Afghan fragility
Amid unending bickering between Afghan government leaders, the United States has asked Kabul not to let their mutual disputes harm security of Afghanistan – facing a tenuous situation in the face of Taliban insurgency and governance...Aug 19, 2016 816 0 -
Majority of American voters say diversity makes US better
A majority of American voters views growing diversity of the population makes the United States favorably, a new survey revealed Thursday. The Pew Research finds that 57% of registered American voters say an increasing number of...Aug 19, 2016 858 0 -
In Independence Day greetings, US renews support for a ‘vibrant’ Pakistan
Greeting Pakistan on its Independence Day, Secretary of State John Kerry has renewed U.S. pledge to support efforts towards building a “vibrant” country. “On behalf of President (Barack) Obama and the American people, I send our...Aug 14, 2016 943 0 -
Scientists seek presidential candidates’ answers to 20 pressing questions
Seeking to inject a raft of pressing scientific, climate, health and technological challenges into the 2016 election debate, a coalition of more than 50 nonpartisan science and technology organizations has posed 20 high-stakes questions, asking candidates...Aug 12, 2016 1099 0 -
Republican experts oppose Trump; Say candidate can’t handle challenges
Issuing a scathing rebuke of Donald Trump’s positions on a range of national security and foreign policy matters, a group of former Republican officials have signed a letter, declaring the GOP candidate as unfit for the...Aug 8, 2016 869 0 -
As Republicans’ Trump worries mount, Clinton leaps ahead in polls
Donald Trump blustered and backtracked on claim that he saw a secret video of the US making cash payment of around $ 400 million to Iran after which Tehran released captive Americans, He also backed down...Aug 7, 2016 955 0 -
Khizr Khan’s message for American Muslims: Participate in Political Process
Khizr Khan, father of a fallen army hero, who has flashed to national limelight after challenging Republican candidate Donald Trump, has a word of advice for American Muslims: participate in political process. “In American democracy, you...Aug 7, 2016 1188 0 -
US wants Pakistan to go after terrorists threatening region
The United States has asked Islamabad to act against terrorist groups targeting its neighbors and not just the ones that pose a threat to Pakistan. “We have been very clear with the highest levels of the...Aug 5, 2016 895 0 -
US Department of Education takes steps to address religious discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education has shared with public a series of actions that confront discrimination and promote inclusive school environments. These actions are part of ongoing efforts to encourage respect for students of all faiths...Jul 31, 2016 1147 0