Obama bats for the middle class
“Middle class economics works,” said U.S. President Barack Obama to thunderous applause on Capitol hill during his annual State of the Union (SOTU) address, as he sought to turn the page on the worst economic crisis faced by the country in recent memory and seal his legacy as the leader who... read more »
Pakistan troops fire at three border posts
Pakistan Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing on the international border here Wednesday. “Pakistan Rangers started firing at three BSF outposts in Arnia area today morning,” a senior police officer told IANS here. “Pakistan firing started at 6 a.m. They are using small arms and automatic... read more »
Shanghai New Year stampede: four officials sacked
Four top district officials have been sacked for insufficient preparation and response in the New Year’s Eve stampede that killed 36 people in Shanghai. Investigation results released by the Shanghai government on Wednesday also noted that some of the officials responsible were at an opulent... read more »
A look at Japan and two being held by Islamic State
Two Japanese men have been threatened with death by the Islamic State (IS) if their government doesn’t pay a huge ransom. A look at hostages and Japan, and its interests in the Middle East. Who are the hostages? Haruna Yukawa, 42, set up a company in January 2014 to offer security services in... read more »
