More than 100 papers sent to and presented at the seminar comprehensively touched upon every aspect of life and career of the general as well as his family tradition and his contribution to the country. The papers confirmed that General Van Tien Dung is an outstanding strategist. In more details, he contributed greatly to the preparation and completion of various guidelines and policies on such issues as war of resistance, national construction, military affairs and defense work, shift of country's situation from peacetime to wartime and vice versa, building of a military of three forces, etc. In short, for his whole life, General Van Tien Dung devoted significantly to the revolutionary cause, especially the building of a strong military. … [Read more...] about Seminar highlights General’s contributions to the national revolutionary cause
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Egypt: Amnesty slams ‘inhumane’ prison conditions
Icons of Egypt's 2011 revolution: Where are they now? Wael Ghonim: From inspiration to despair Wael Ghonim was in Dubai when he created a Facebook page called "We are all Khaled Said." Ghonim knew Said, a 28-year-old blogger who was beaten to death by police. The page played an organizing role in the January protests. Since 2014, Ghonim has lived in the US. Now 40, his online commentary suggests he's depressed and disillusioned about the situation in Egypt. … [Read more...] about Egypt: Amnesty slams ‘inhumane’ prison conditions
The 150 meter ISI engineered tunnel was used by terrorists for 8 years
With Pakistan's propaganda machinery falling flat after the abrogation of Article 370, it is making every attempt to send terrorists to the Valley and carry out terror attacks. The Pakistan establishment also wanted to disrupt the upcoming DDC polls, the official cited above also said. … [Read more...] about The 150 meter ISI engineered tunnel was used by terrorists for 8 years
Opinion: Egypt is synonymous with hopelessness
The euphoria was palpable. The passengers urged the driver not to raise the fare. They argued for a new Egypt with no avarice and no favoritism; an Egypt where justice prevails. The driver complied, and we did not pay extra. I, too, believed hope was born that day. I daydreamed of breaking out of the cage of corruption. The Arab Spring had arrived — but didn't last long. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Egypt is synonymous with hopelessness
Online ‘Chatter’ Reportedly Threatens Lives of Legislators Ahead of Trump’s Senate Impeachment Trial
The no longer sitting president could still be convicted by the Senate, with a vote that would ban Trump from ever running for office again. A conviction is deemed unlikely, as it will take 67 votes in the 100-seat Senate to convict Trump on the impeachment charges, requiring 17 Republican senators to break rank. … [Read more...] about Online ‘Chatter’ Reportedly Threatens Lives of Legislators Ahead of Trump’s Senate Impeachment Trial