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COVID-19 tests Pakistan’s weak healthcare links; PM says no to another lockdown
Pakistan is heading for a grim milestone of 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases but the Government has made it clear that there would be no going back to a lockdown of the country. By Friday evening, provines...June 6, 2020 692 0 -
Fans shocked as Bollywood loses two stars within 24 hours
Bollywood superstar Rishi Kapoor passed away Thursday morning, a day after another top actor Irfan Khan lost his battle to cancer, leaving millions of film fans in shock. Fellow actors, artists, critics and people paid tribute...April 30, 2020 1509 0 -
An April sunset in the time of quarantine
Our experience with Nature has not been business as usual this year. A large part of America is seized with the challenge of coronavirus outbreak. Millions of people are obeying stay-at-home instructions – adjusting life to stop...April 4, 2020 1124 0 -
Amid Afghan peace hopes, UN reminds of human cost of the war – 10,000 lives for 6th year in a row
In a telling reminder of the human cost of the Afghan war, the United Nations Saturday said the conflict claimed more than 10,000 civilian lives for sixth successive year and urged all parties to renounce violence...February 22, 2020 669 0 -
Trump expected to raise Kashmir, religious freedom issues during India visit
President Donald Trump is expected to discuss a range of issues – from trade and investment to Kashmir and citizenship amendment act – during his meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his first visit to...February 22, 2020 783 0 -
US and Taliban eye peace deal as reduction in violence begins this weekend
In this UNAMA image by Fraidoon Poya a family struggles through a dusty environment in Afghanistan The U.S. appears well on its way to signing an agreement with the Afghan Taliban, in all probability later this month....February 21, 2020 898 0 -
American Muslim political body Emgage endorses Bernie Sanders
Emgage, one of the largest American Muslim political organizations, has endorsed Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders, citing his inclusive campaign and commitment to equality of all citizens. “More than any other presidential candidate, Senator Sanders has built...February 21, 2020 1002 0 -
Bernie, Biden or Bloomberg?
As Joe Biden, widely seen as the candidate closest to Democratic establishment’s idea for moderation, tumbles in early primaries, Senator Bernie Sanders has emerged as the top contender after strong showings in Iowa and New Hampshire....February 16, 2020 1259 1 -
Bernie Sanders leads polls as Democrats go to New Hampshire primary
After a vote counting process fiasco in Iowa caucus, Democratic presidential candidates go to New Hampshire primary on Tuesday in a contest that may provide some clarity who emerges on the top of the party hopefuls....February 10, 2020 624 0 -
Cultural show uplifts Asian communities amid coronavirus outbreak
A Chinese dragon dance, Indian classical music, Indonesian and Korean troupes and Vietnamese fashion walk were all part of a lively cultural show at the Pentagon Mall that uplifted Asian communities worried over spread of coronavirus....February 4, 2020 1209 0
