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Human Rights Watch calls out BJP leaders for fomenting extremist ideology
A file photo Narendra Modi with Anandiben at a meeting in May 2014/Wikipedia Human Rights Watch. has called out leaders of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party for publicly backing Hindu supremacy over other religions, which has resulted in attacks...Jan 18, 2018 859 0 -
U.S. hints at long-term presence in Syria to defeat ISIS, counter Iran
A child standing in front of his ground-flattened school after a bombardment in Ainjara village in rural Aleppo, Syria. Photo: UNICEF/Khalil Alshawi The United States will maintain a long-term presence in Syria to defeat the ISIS...Jan 18, 2018 931 0 -
The Internet of Things process manufacturing technologies set to grow
A drawing of the Internet of Things by Wilgengebroed via Wikimedia Commons As the personal and commercial use of the Internet grows rapidly involving unprecedented amount of data, the devices and appliances that physically connect the...Jan 17, 2018 934 0 -
Kashmir tensions escalate as Indian shelling kills four Pakistani soldiers
Four Pakistani soldiers were killed on Monday in mortar shelling by Indian forces from across the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmir region, Pakistani officials said. Three Indian soldiers were also killed in exchange of fire...Jan 15, 2018 859 0 -
30 children killed in Syrian escalation while the world watches
Ru’a, 18 months, rides on her grandfather’s motorbike as he drags it across Mesraba in East Ghouta, Syria. Photo:NICEF/2018/Amer Almohibany After one of the worst years for children in the ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts, 2018 has...Jan 15, 2018 1116 0 -
Culture Conversation: The true spirit of anthropology
Author Akbar Ahmed with Princess Diana and Prof. Jonahtan Benthall For far too long, Western anthropology has been seen by its critics as a tool of Western imperialists, a means of understanding how to best exploit...Jan 14, 2018 1168 0 -
A celebration of diversity in Virginia
Atif Qarni, Virginia’s new secretary education Photo: Views and News Home to thriving diverse communities, Virginia took an important step this month to emphasize what America stands to benefit from – inclusiveness, pluralism and celebration of...Jan 13, 2018 1841 1 -
Trump faces backlash over remarks against African countries
Stunned by President Donald Trump’s reported remarks against countries including Haiti and African countries – denied by him later – American lawmakers and human rights organizations have reacted strongly to with strong criticism. The Washington Post...Jan 12, 2018 930 0 -
U.S., Pakistan make high-level contacts amid stalemate in relations
Afghanistan-Pakistan border CIA Map. Pakistan provides key supply lines for US logistics into landlocked Afghanistan The United States and Pakistan are apparently sticking to their positions as the stalemate persists in the bilateral relationship, considered critical...Jan 12, 2018 820 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