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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...March 3, 2017 1286 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...March 1, 2017 1157 0 -
U.S. continues to dominate the global economy
A panoramic view of Manhattan, NY, Photo by King of Hearts via Wikimedia Commons With nearly a quarter (24.3%) of the global GDP, the United States continue to dominate the world economy, attesting to the vibrancy...February 23, 2017 1714 0 -
The Trump Administration’s North Korea Challenge
Featured Image By Sea of Japan Map.png: Chris 73 derivative work via Wikimedia Commons In President Trump’s young administration most of the attention in foreign affairs so far has focused on Russia, the US role in...February 22, 2017 1072 0 -
Pakistan moves fiercely against militants after a week of deadly bombings
Torkham Gate on Pakistan-Afghanistan border Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Matson (U.S. Armed Forces) via Wikimedia Commons Pakistan is moving fiercely against militant hideouts both in its mainland and along the Afghan border after a week...February 18, 2017 946 0 -
Pakistan peace exercise brings together US, Russian, Chinese ships
American, Russian and Chinese ships will be part of a multinational naval exercise Pakistan is hosting in the Arabian Sea from Friday. The five-day exercise codenamed “Aman-17” (Peace 17) will feature warships from 36 countries, with...February 9, 2017 964 0 -
US starts allowing in travelers after federal judge’s suspension of ban order
Photo by Giorgio Montersino via Wikimedia Commons shows plane queue at JFK International Airport, known as Gateway to America In compliance with a federal judge’s ruling on suspending enforcement of a travel ban order, the United...February 4, 2017 948 0 -
Federal Judge in Washington state temporarily blocks enforcement of travel ban
Washington Dulles International Airport Photo by Joe Ravi via Wikimedia Commons A federal judge in Seattle, Washington, Friday temporarily suspended implementation of President Donald Trump’s immigration executive order banning entry of citizens of seven Muslim majority...February 4, 2017 841 0 -
Trump says new Israeli settlements not helpful for Middle East peace
View of Beitar Ilit, Israeli settlement Photo Credit Yoninah via Wikimedia Commons President Donald Trump has told Israel that constructing new settlements “may not be helpful” to Middle East peace efforts – marking a departure from...February 3, 2017 816 0 -
Overwhelming majority of Muslims opposing extremism is most vital US ally: Petraeus
Photo by Darren Livingston (Central Intelligence Agency) via Wikimedia Commons Cautioning against allowing portrayal of the fight against terror as a clash of civilizations, former CIA Director David Petraeus has said the huge majority of Muslims...February 2, 2017 1113 0
