Millions sign petition urging Electoral College to elect Hillary Clinton
AP, Washington :The election of Donald Trump as president is a bitter pill to swallow for millions of Americans – and some are backing a...
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Death penalty gets boost in three US statesAFP, Washington Donald Trump’s upset presidential election win has dominated global headlines, but for those against capital punishment,...
From Brexit to Trump, Europe reels from year of crisis
AFP, Brussels :The European Union’s founders believed its unity would be forged in crisis, but after Brexit and the election of Donald Trump the bloc...
Voter turnout in 2016 US polls at 20-year low
AP, Washington :Voter turnout in the US this year dipped to nearly its lowest point in 20 years, a media report said.While election officials were...
India, Japan call for peaceful solution to South China Sea
PTI, Tokyo :India and Japan today sought a peaceful solution to the territorial disputes in the strategic South China Sea, saying parties involved in the...
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East Punjab ordered to share river water with HaryanaAFP, New DelhiIndia’s top court ordered authorities in northern Punjab state on Thursday to share river water...
Muslim students targeted in California campus attacks
AFP, Los Angeles :Authorities at two universities in California said on Thursday police were investigating attacks against female Muslim students, one of which was described...
US climate pledges likely to go unmet, says Study
AFP, Marrakesh :The United States will likely fail to meet its pledges under the landmark Paris climate pact to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, analysts said...
Hate group hold victory parade for Trump in North Carolina
International Business Times :A ‘victory’ parade announced by the Loyal White Knights, a KKK chapter, will take place in North Carolina during December. “Trump’s race...
Melania Trump, Michelle Obama carry on an awkward tradition, too
The Washington Post :Michelle Obama carried on an awkward White House tradition when she hosted Melania Trump for tea Thursday. It was their first meeting,...
Hollywood in shock over Donald Trump victory
AFP, Los Angeles :Lady Gaga besieged Trump Tower. Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence penned a thoughtful essay. Miley Cyrus posted a tearful video.Hillary Clinton’s celebrity supporters...
We are all now rooting for Trump`s success
Inquirer.net :US President Barack Obama ® together with Vice President Joe Biden (L) addresses, for the first time publicly, the shock election of Donald Trump...