Obama: Trump ‘exploiting’ people’s fears
December 21, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC: President Obama says Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is “exploiting” the fears of working-class Americans amid a stagnant and rapidly changing economy.
Donald Trump: Hillary Clinton ‘lies like crazy’
December 20, 2015
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday hit back on Hillary Clinton's claim that Islamic jihadists are using his anti-Muslim rhetoric as a recruiting tool, calling the Democrat a "liar" and a string of other insults.
Is This How Obamacare Unravels?
December 20, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which you know as Obamacare, is currently in the midst of its third enrollment period since becoming the health law of the land, and early enrollment figures have been encouraging.
Obamacare's early success
Chris Gayle becomes first batsman to smash 600 sixes in Twenty20s
December 20, 2015
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Chris Gayle on Saturday achieved a rare feat of becoming the first player to hit 600 sixes and 600 fours in Twenty20 cricket.
Playing for Melbourne Renegades, Gayle hit two humongous in a Big Bash League Twenty20 match against Brisbane Heat to achieve the landmark.
Nirbhaya’s juvenile rapist’s village dreads his release
December 20, 2015
Badaun: Even as the juvenile convict in the December 16, 2012 gangrape case is set to walk free today after serving three years in a correction home, some residents of his native village here are not happy with the prospect of his return.
Winners and losers in the 3rd Democratic presidential debate
December 19, 2015
NEW HAMPSHIRE: The three Democrats running for president gathered in New Hampshire Saturday night for their third and final debate of 2015. It was a feisty affair with Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley aggressively attacking each other at almost every turn.
Scarred Riverbeds and Dead Pistachio Trees in a Parched Iran
December 18, 2015
POUZE KHOON, Iran — The early-morning sun meagerly brightened the gloom of this sad township, a collection of empty, crumbling houses along a highway through the dusty desert landscape in southeastern Iran.
A dried-up salt lake near Sirjan, Iran. A seven-year drought in the country shows no sign of ending.
To many critics, Mother Teresa is no saint
December 18, 2015
During an event Thursday to mark his 79th birthday, Pope Francis attributed a second miracle to Mother Teresa, the late Roman Catholic missionary who has become an international icon for her charitable work. It’s an important move, effectively paving the way for the nun to become a saint, the highest honor bestowed by the Roman Catholic Church.
Denmark wants to seize jewelry and cash from refugees
December 17, 2015
In recent months, Denmark has taken a fairly harsh stance toward refugees. In September, for example, authorities published an ad in Lebanese newspapers carrying an unmistakable message to foreigners who might think about seeking asylum: Don't come to Denmark.
Putin calls Trump an ‘outstanding, talented’ man
December 17, 2015
MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday described US Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump as a talented and outstanding man, welcoming his stance on Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump during his annual press conference in Moscow, on December 17, 2015
