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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 -
Khizr Khan on why he decided to counter Trump’s demogogic rhetoric
For 12 years, the family kept the grief of son’s loss private. But one day, Khizr Khan decided to make a public statement in the middle of an unusually heated election year. Since that July 28...Aug 11, 2016 1235 0 -
Trump faces backlash for remarks against parents of American hero
Donald Trump’s remarks against parents of a fallen American soldier have come under fire from across the political spectrum, triggering widespread debates and spotlighting the Pakistani-American couple since their joint appearance at the Democratic National Convention....Aug 1, 2016 990 0 -
White House pays tribute to Pakistan’s Edhi; Pakistani-Americans recall services
The White House has called Abdul Sattar Edihi as one of the world’s great humanitarians, who displayed lifelong commitment and determination to serve all people irrespective of their ethnicity, religion or nationality. A statement by the...Jul 10, 2016 1447 0 -
Pakistani-American hosts interfaith welcome for Syrian refugees
A Pakistani-American philanthropist, Dr. Maqsood Chaudhry, opened the doors of his house for Syrian refugees last week, providing them an opportunity to share their hopes and aspirations with interfaith leaders of metro area. The Syrian men,...Jul 10, 2016 1466 0 -
Supreme Court throws out conviction of ex-Governor McDonnell
In a unanimous decision likely to have far-reaching political implications, the Supreme Court has overturned conviction of former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell on corruption charges. The Republican governor was convicted in 2014 on federal corruption charges...Jun 27, 2016 784 0 -
Roman Odyssey : A woman mayor after 3,000 years
It is after an odyssey of 3,000 years that a woman has become the mayor of Rome known as the “eternal city.” A lawyer and councilor Virginia Raggi belongs to Five Star (M5S) Movement party, a...Jun 25, 2016 1092 0 -
Who could be Hillary Clinton’s VP pick?
Having virtually clinched the Democratic nomination, Hillary Clinton is in search of a “most qualified” vice presidential candidate in the run up to next month’s convention for November 8 election. “I’m looking at the most qualified...Jun 9, 2016 829 0 -
Pakistani American honored for 50-state marathon feat
Pakistani-American athlete Agha Hasnain has accomplished a marathon mission – completing the run in all 50 US states. This week Pakistani-American Congress honored him with an award on the Capitol Hill, hailing him as a tremendous...Jun 9, 2016 1739 0 -
Facebook, Microsoft to build new undersea cable across Atlantic
Facebook and Microsoft will build a new state-of-the-art 6,600 km undersea cable across the Atlantic to improve high speed Internet connectivity and provide efficient online services. Construction of the cable, named MAREA will commence in August...May 27, 2016 854 0