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Virginia among top five on Forbes’ Best States for Business 2017 list
Virginia has improved its ranking on Frobes’ latest list of Best States for Business, and is now among the top five American states for attractive incentives and policies. The state is now ranked fifth, one spot...Dec 1, 2017 1678 0 -
Small Business Saturday 2017 sees 108 million consumers spend $ 12.9 billion
An estimated 108 million consumers reported shopping or dining at local independently-owned businesses across the United States on 2017 Small Business Saturday, in a sign of encouragement for local enterprises. According to data from the 2017...Nov 30, 2017 1015 0 -
Trump retweets British anti-Muslim party’s videos
President Donald Trump retweeted Wednesday several unverified videos posted by an extreme right British political organization that show Muslims attacking people. The footage was originally posted by Jayda Fransen, deputy leader of Britain First, a party...Nov 29, 2017 734 0 -
Just 1 in 10 American adults consume enough vegetables and fruits- New Study
Photo: Kcdtsg/Wikimedia Commons Rich in fibers and vitamins and low in fat, vegetables have long been known as hugely beneficial part of the diet. But lately, Americans seem to be turning away from fruits and vegetables...Nov 27, 2017 1170 0 -
Inaction over Hafiz Saeed to have repercussions for US-Pakistan ties
Photo: Zach Rudisin via Wikimedia Commons The White House has called for immediate re-arrest and prosecution of Hafiz Saeed, alleged mastermind of 2008 Mumbai attacks, saying inaction on the issue will have repercussions for US-Pakistan relations. “The...Nov 25, 2017 908 0 -
Will US, UN hold Myanmar accountable for Rohingya ethnic cleansing?
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh’s Ukhiya area right after crossing the border/UNHCR/Vivian Tan Myanmar is facing intense international pressure after the U.S. declaration that the country’s killing of Rohingya Muslims is ethnic cleansing. But will the US...Nov 24, 2017 1045 0 -
Foreign student enrollment at US institutions up by 104% since recession
Harvard Square Harvard Yard Photo: User:Chensiyuan/Wikimedia Commons The United States has long prided itself on hosting some of the world’s top institutions of higher learning that attract talent from around the world. But the 2008 year...Nov 24, 2017 1632 0 -
‘US, Pakistan resetting ties amid geopolitical shifts’
The U.S.-Pakistan relationship is important for regional and global peace and the two countries are working to reset their bilateral ties amid geopolitical shifts transforming the international environment, a top Pakistani diplomat emphasized at a discussion....Nov 19, 2017 1075 0 -
US helps Pakistan restore a Mughal era architectural masterpiece
In the Mughal city of Lahore, the historic Wazir Khan mosque has a special place for its ornate design, extensive artwork and embellishments. After careful work, the U.S. Consulate in the city and the Aga Khan...Nov 18, 2017 1732 1 -
White House: Allegations of sexual misconduct against Moore ‘very troubling’
President Donald Trump finds allegations of sexual misconduct against Alabama GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore as “very troubling” and believes it is the people of the state who decide on choosing their lawmaker, White House said...Nov 17, 2017 1002 0