December 17, 2015
K-1 Visa Process and State-DHS Review
The Department of State (State) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collaborate closely on adjudications related to the K-1 visa classification, as they do in many other immigration matters. As directed by the President, and in light of…
December 8, 2015
Donald Trump Defends Barring Muslims from US
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Monday night defended his latest controversial proposal to bar Muslims from entering the United States, drawing cheers at a rally when he said, “We have no idea if they love us or hate us.” “We’re…
December 8, 2015
Donald Trump Unites Democrats, Republicans Against His Plan to Bar Muslims from Entering US
Bipartisanship is breaking out in Washington over Donald Trump’s latest comments on Muslims. The presidential contender brought Democrats and Republicans together in condemnation of his plans to bar Muslims from entering the United States. “Donald…
December 8, 2015
Russia hits targets in Syria from ‘Mediterranean submarine’
Russia says it has for the first time hit targets in Syria with missiles launched from a submarine. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Kalibr cruise missiles from the Rostov-on-Don submarine were fired at so-called Islamic State (IS) militants, at…
December 7, 2015
Biden Announces $190M in New Aid for Reforms in Ukraine
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden says $190 million in new U.S. aid to Ukraine will help the country implement reforms and fight corruption. "It’s absolutely critical for Ukraine, in order to be stable and prosperous and part of a secure Europe, to…
December 7, 2015
US Homeland Security to Unveil New Terror Alert System
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson announced Monday "a new phase in the local terrorism threat” in the U.S, following an attack last week in San Bernardino, California that left 14 people dead. “I believe in this environment we need to get…
November 25, 2015
Canada to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees by end of February
Canada's new Liberal Government said Tuesday it will resettle 10,000 Syrian refugees by the end of the year and another 15,000 by the end of February. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had wanted to resettle 25,000 refugees in Canada by December 31 but…
November 25, 2015
Turkey pilots warned Russian jet 10 times before shoot-down
United States (AFP) – The US military backed up Turkey's claim Tuesday that Turkish pilots warned a Russian jet 10 times – but failed to get a response – before shooting it down after it briefly entered Turkish airspace. "We were able to hear…
November 23, 2015
MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE APPOINTS MICHAEL ZINNER, M.D., FOUNDING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & EXECUTIVE MEDICAL DIRECTOR
MIAMI, Fla. – Michael J. Zinner, M.D., a world-renowned and highly respected cancer surgeon and researcher, has been named founding CEO and executive medical director of Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida, announced Brian E.…
November 13, 2015
Paris Shootings, Explosions Leave Several Dead
There have been at least two shootings and three explosions in Paris, leaving several people dead, according to a police source. The explosions took place near Stade de France, the source said. There were also at least two shootings near a…