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Democrats and Republicans reach a deal to re-open government, protect dreamers
An aerial view of the Capitol Hill, Photo Credit: Office of the Architect of the Capitol/Wikipedia Democrats in the Senate agreed Monday to a deal with Republican Majority Leader on an immigration deal for protection of...Jan 22, 2018 1060 0 -
Women march to urge equal rights, greater political participation
Photo: Screenshot/ABC News Women across the United States held rallies on Saturday, to highlight a wide-ranging agenda including support for women to run for public offices, and demanding equality and elimination of sexual harassment. The rallies...Jan 21, 2018 1054 0 -
U.S. seeks to move toward a new relationship with Pakistan based on mutual trust
Photo: Pakistan Foreign Ministry After weeks of recriminations, the United States and Pakistan are expressing mutual desire to build trust, with both countries climbing down from rhetorical statements. The relationship between the two countries – already...Jan 16, 2018 1141 0 -
A UNSC mission may visit Afghanistan shortly for first-hand assessment
Photo: UN A UN Security Council mission may visit Afghanistan shortly for a first-hand update of the situation in war-torn Afghanistan, Kazakhstan’s UN Ambassador Kairat Umarov indicated Thursday. The diplomat told reporters Thursday that he hopes to lead the...Jan 12, 2018 850 0 -
Will Oprah Winfrey run for 2020 presidential election?
Oprah Winfrey amazed stars and people alike Sunday with a speech that interspersed her emotional grasp of the #MeToo moment with profound political comments. Since then speculations are rife that the she might be running for...Jan 8, 2018 1377 0 -
In a region of multiple interests, U.S.-Pakistan ties need a quick patch-up
A map showing India, China, Pakistan and the broader region Photo Credit: CIA Factbook As U.S.-Pakistan relations face a stiff test following President Donald Trump’s twitter tirade against Islamabad, foreign policy experts have warned Washington against...Jan 4, 2018 1843 0 -
UN General Assembly resolution rejects change in U.S. stance on Jerusalem
UN Photo/Manuel Elias Pakistan and India were among countries that backed a United Nations General Assembly resolution Thursday, rejecting the recent U.S. move to recognize Jerusalem as Israeli capital. The resolution received 128 votes to nine...Dec 21, 2017 887 0 -
U.S. warns countries ahead of UN General Assembly vote on Jerusalem move
The U.S. is employing some muscular diplomacy at the United Nations, where it faces a General Assembly vote on President Donald Trump’s declaration of Jerusalem as Israeli capital. Trump has indicated that the U.S. would halt...Dec 20, 2017 1170 0 -
The deal with a thousand ramifications at a ‘critical crossroads’
Middle East political map, Credit: CIA/Wikipedia Two years after it went into force, the Iran nuclear deal is at a critical crossroads, the United Nations says as polarization in U.S. politics and multiple tensions in the...Dec 20, 2017 1589 0 -
US backs leadership role for India; wants decisive Pakistani action against terror
The United States views risk of a Pakistan-India conflict resulting a in nuclear exchange among its chief concerns in South Asia. A White House document detailing President Donald Trump’s national security strategy also sees leadership role...Dec 19, 2017 1087 0