Critics argued that the new questions would be overly burdensome, lead to long delays in processing and discourage international students and scientists from coming to the United States.
Condemning the Afghan blast that killed at least 90 people in capital Kabuls diplomatic centre, the UN underscored that all parties to the conflict are obliged, under international law, to ensure that civilians are protected from any harm. Those responsible for the attack must be brought to justice, UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric quoted Secretary-General António Guterres as saying on Wednesday (31 May). He also underlined the need to reinforce the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.A bomb, concealed in a water delivery truck, went off during Kabuls rush hour when roads are packed with commuters on 31 May. The blast went off near Zanbaq Square — a highly secure area of the capital that is home to many embassies, diplomatic missions, the Presidential Palace and the Foreign Ministry. No organisation has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack yet.
Condemning the Afghan blast that killed at least 90 people in capital Kabuls diplomatic centre, the UN underscored that all parties to the conflict are obliged, under international law, to ensure that civilians are protected from any harm. Those responsible for the attack must be brought to justice, UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric quoted Secretary-General António Guterres as saying on Wednesday (31 May). He also underlined the need to reinforce the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.A bomb, concealed in a water delivery truck, went off during Kabuls rush hour when roads are packed with commuters on 31 May. The blast went off near Zanbaq Square — a highly secure area of the capital that is home to many embassies, diplomatic missions, the Presidential Palace and the Foreign Ministry. No organisation has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack yet.
Axios news outlet, which first reported that Donald Trump would withdraw the US out of the Paris climate agreement, said details of the pullout are being worked out by a team including EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. The choice is between a formal withdrawal that could take three years or leaving the U.N. treaty that the accord is based on, which would be quicker but more extreme.
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta launched the standard gauge railways (SGR) first cargo train following its transferal from China. The train transported goods loaded from Mombasa port.The construction of the SGR was initiated in Dec 2014 by CRBC. It has a length of 480km and is the first overseas SGR entirely meeting Chinese standards. The final completion of the SGR is believed to be a win-win achievement for China-Africa cooperation under the framework of Belt and Road Initiative.
The British and Irish Lions landed at Auckland Airport on 31 March, and were greeted with a powhiri welcome, including a performance of the All Blacks; traditional Ka Mate haka. The Lions, who have won just one previous series in New Zealand, will play 10 games on the tour. The tour begins on Saturday (3 June) with a match against a provincial selection side in Whangarei.
A bizarre faceless fish has been found during a voyage to one of the deepest parts of the ocean ever visited. Pulled up for the Australias eastern abyss, the strange creature is only the second specimen of the species ever to be found, the first found in 1873 in the waters off Papua New Guinea.
A Russian warship and a submarine have fired four cruise missiles from the Mediterranean to hit Islamic State targets near the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria. Launched on 31 May, the missiles destroyed IS manpower and equipment according to the Russian Defence Ministry.
A Russian warship and a submarine have fired four cruise missiles from the Mediterranean to hit Islamic State targets near the ancient city of Palmyra in Syria. Launched on 31 May, the missiles destroyed IS manpower and equipment according to the Russian Defence Ministry.
Agricuture minister Emmanuel Pinol says he would submit the proposal to the president for approval of the proposed program called Bantay Kagubatan Program.
The detailed breakdown of international reserves showed positive information on the size, composition, and usability of the reserves and other foreign currency assets.
Thirty-Thousand condoms and $15,000 (£11,700) worth of sex toys were stolen from a warehouse in Las Vegas. A series of robberies at the Lelo distribution plant saw two men enter the warehouse and load their car with merchandise.