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White House says President Trump not under any investigation
The White House Thursday said President Donald Trump is not under any formal investigation over Russia or anything else. Spokesman Sean Spicer said he is not aware of any such investigation. “There is no reason to...Mar 9, 2017 1096 0 -
International students contributed $ 32 billion to US economy last year
Georgetown University, Photo by Lucas Cantor, Wikimedia Commons For the United States, the impact of international students and exchanges has only amplified in recent years. Besides infusing new intellectual capital into the U.S. academic environment each...Mar 5, 2017 1389 0 -
Muslim athletes will run Rock n Roll marathon to expresss love for America
For Pakistani-American Agha Hasnain, running a marathon is a lifelong passion that has seen him accomplish the feat of successfully completing the long run in all 50 states. But this year, his participation in the 2017...Mar 4, 2017 1906 0 -
Gaming and artificial intelligence are allies in search for inclusive progress
The Global Festival of Ideas for Sustainable Development in Bonn, Germany. Photo: photothek/Ina Fassbender, Courtesy United Nations What is the name of the game? Playable Policy Conference. But what is the end goal? Development. The first...Mar 4, 2017 2114 0 -
Jeff Sessions recuses himself from any probe into Russian election interference
Photo by Office of the President-elect via Wikimedia Commons In the wake of revelations that as senator he met Russian Ambassador to the United States during the presidential 2016 election campaign, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said...Mar 3, 2017 1286 0 -
Cherry blossom peak bloom in D.C. just two weeks away
Photo Credit: Aziz Ahmed Early Spring warming means early Cherry Blossoms bloom – just two weeks from now. The National Park Service has confirmed the peak bloom at Washington Tidal Basin will be a lot earlier,...Mar 2, 2017 2118 0 -
Trump hints at immigration compromise; to work with Muslim countries to fight ISIS
Photo: Screenshot/CNBC Toning down his stance on immigration, President Donald Trump on Tuesday indicated he is open to a compromise outcome on reform guided by well-being of Americans. He also issued a call for unity and...Mar 1, 2017 1158 0 -
NSA McMaster believes using term ‘radical Islamic terrorism’ is counterproductive
Newly appointed National Security Adviser H R McMaster believes using the term “radical Islamic terrorism” is counterproductive because terrorists are “un-Islamic.” A report in the The New York Times, citing participants of Lt. Gen. McMaster’s first...Feb 25, 2017 1475 0 -
As UN plans new counterterror office, Pakistan urges focus on root causes
The international community should focus on dealing with the root causes of terrorism, Pakistan said Wednesday after United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres unveiled a suggestion in the General Assembly to create a new, independent U.N. counterterrorism...Feb 23, 2017 1038 0 -
American Muslims raise money to mend vandalized Jewish cemetery
Expressing solidarity with the Jewish community, American Muslims has raised more than $ 50,000 to repair a vandalized Jewish cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. Titled “Muslims United to Repair Jewish Cemetery,” an online fundraiser was set...Feb 22, 2017 1086 0