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US probing Russian attempts to influence election
U.S. probing Russia’s attempts to influence 2016 election: Report US Intelligence and law enforcement officials are looking into how and to what extent Russia is attempting to influence the United States presidential election . A report...Sep 6, 2016 987 0 -
US, China ratify climate change agreement
The United States and China have formally joined the Paris Agreement on Climate change, raising hopes for progress toward stemming the climate degradation around the globe. The two largest economies account for 38 percent of global...Sep 4, 2016 1098 0 -
Increasing use of cluster munitions in Syria, Yemen : Report
Despite international outcry, cluster munitions continued to be used in Syrian and Yemeni conflicts, a Cluster Munition Monitor report said Thursday. “Cluster munition attacks in Syria have increased since Russia began its joint military operation with...Sep 2, 2016 749 0 -
Pellet firing in Kashmir causing dead eyes; Where are Pakistan-India talks?
The New York Times ran a detailed piece on Sunday on the ongoing violence, with curfew rendering streets of Srinagar into “ghostly emptiness” since protests broke out around mid-July. India started using pellet guns in Kashmir...Aug 31, 2016 1163 0 -
US, India agree on facilitating military logistics
In a major step toward expanding bilateral defense cooperation, the United States and India have signed a military logistics agreement that allows the two countries to use each other’s land, air and naval bases for supplies,...Aug 31, 2016 713 0 -
Music star DJ Khaled endorses Hillary Clinton
DJ Khaled, one of the most prominent Muslims in US music, has announced that he’ll be voting for Democratic Hillary Clinton in the November 8 presidential election. The endorsement for Clinton came as the “Major Key” rapper sat...Aug 27, 2016 1053 0 -
Zika virus could affect adult brains too: New Study
A new study has revealed that Zika virus, until recently considered a threat to developing babies, could also damage adult brains. Hongda Li of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and The Rockefeller University in New York...Aug 27, 2016 874 0 -
Pakistan’s Oval Victory and the auspicious August
The final Test between Pakistan and England commenced on August 11, 2016 — the day Hanif Mohammad ended his mortal innings at age 81. On August 17, 1954, it was Hanif who accomplished the runout throw...Aug 25, 2016 995 0 -
Pakistani American aide hopeful Trump will ratchet down rhetoric about Muslims
Sajid Tarar, founder of Muslims for Trump, is hopeful that Donald Trump would change his rhetoric about Muslims after the GOP candidate expressed regrets for sometimes saying things that caused personal pain to people. “It’s my...Aug 22, 2016 1515 1 -
Global Beat panel to discuss Election 2016 & South Asians at Sep. 3 event
The US presidential Election 2016 continues to generate both interest and confusion. Adding a new dimension are reports and polls that both the candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are among the least popular major-party candidates...Aug 22, 2016 920 0