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Five Police officers killed, seven wounded in Dallas ambush
Five police officers were killed and seven others wounded in Dallas, Texas, by a sniper in one of the worst shooting of law enforcement officials near the end of a protest against killing of two black...Jul 8, 2016 832 0 -
UN asks Europe to find humane solution to refugees crisis
Confronting fascism, United Nations has asked European countries to work towards a compassionate and humane solution to the problem of refugees and migrants. “In these times of growing division and xenophobia, I encourage the people of this great...Jun 26, 2016 798 0 -
John Lewis blends icon power with social media to push gun control debate
Civil rights icon has brought his star power to gun control debate, leading a rare sit-in on the floor of the House in the wake of worst shooting in the US history that claimed 49 lives...Jun 25, 2016 864 0 -
American Muslims react to Orlando massacre – killers have no place in Islam
Outraged by massacre of 50 people in Orlando, American Muslim leaders Sunday expressed solidarity with victims and their families, saying killers of innocent humans have no place in Islam. In statements and public appearances, leaders of...Jun 13, 2016 905 0 -
Thousands pay respects to Muhammad Ali
Around 14000 people converged on Louisville to say farewell to Muhammad Ali, one of the most popular and revered figures across the world, who passed away last Friday. The Islamic funeral service, called Jenaza, was attended...Jun 10, 2016 1117 0 -
Response to refugee crisis to determine world stability – Angelina Jolie
How the world responds to the current refugee crisis – compounded by festering Middle Easter conflicts – will be critical to the future of the globe for decades to come, says Angelina Jolie Pitt. The Hollywood star and UN Goodwill Ambassador reminded...May 16, 2016 974 0 -
Democrats introduce bill to stop Trump’s Muslim entry ban
In the wake of Republican presumptive nominee Donald Trump’s threat to ban Muslim immigration, a group of House Democrats introduced legislation on Wednesday to restrict the United States from stopping someone’s entry into the country on...May 12, 2016 1128 0 -
GOP Poll Scare: Clinton far ahead of Trump
Fearful that Donald Trump’s nomination may cost them the White House, skeptic Republican leaders got their first scare after a new poll showed the presumptive nominee lagging way behind Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton. Although Trump has received...May 5, 2016 1082 0 -
Kareem Abdul Jabbar endorses Hillary Clinton
Kareem Abdul Jabbar has endorsed Hillary Clinton as the best-suited candidate for the White House, saying the former secretary of state embodies both reason and idealism to lead America at a crucial time. In an op-ed...Apr 17, 2016 1633 0 -
Obama terms Cruz’s Muslim surveillance plan as un-American
President Barack Obama has denounced Republican presidential contender Ted Cruz’s proposal of instituting special surveillance of American Muslims to prevent radicalization, reminding the senator that kind of measure belongs to oppressive regimes, not democratic and culturally...Mar 24, 2016 859 0