20,000 children are trapped in Iraq's Fallujah, according to The U.N. children's fund.
The warning was made to Iraqi troops and Islamic State militants, who are involved in the battle for Fallujah, while tens of thousands are trapped in the middle of the fighting for control of this city west of Baghdad.
In totals, some 50,000 people are believed to be trapped inside the Sunni majority city, about 40 miles west of Baghdad.
Ramadan is when the Quran was adopted by Prophet Mohammed as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. This major holiday falls on the ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar. It's observed with prayers, Qur'an recitation, and fasting by Muslims.
National, political and religious variations highlight stark differences and multiple identities among Muslims. The Sunnis, who account for over 80% of Muslims, have over centuries fragmented into three clear strands - the Political, Missionary and Jihad movements who possess individual characteristics and vary in global view. It is only the Jihadists, however, that pursue and promote an armed Islamic struggle, which led by the mujahideen can occur in an internal, irredentist or global capacity.
America is a melting pot and as long as the laws are followed, all cultures, races and religions must be respected.
“You’ve got to know when to hold ’em,
Know when to fold ’em,
Know when to walk away,
Know when to run.
You never count your money,
When you’re sittin’ at the table,
There’ll be time enough for countin’,
When the dealing's done.”
~ Kenny Rogers, “The Gambler”
One of my students was facing a dilemma: After realizing that classes were uninteresting and a waste of limited time, a pile of other more engaging and tempting projects were calling out for attention.
NYC Media and Entertainment Commissioner says a record-breaking 52 episodic television series filmed in New York City during the 2015-16 television season. This year’s numbers confirm New York City as the premier location for the thriving television production industry – breaking records year after year. The number of episodes is up yet again – now at 15 percent over last season’s record-setting year, in which the number of series spiked from 29 in the 2013-14 season to 46 in 2014-15.
We never want to see you later, hungry gator. That's what Florida public safety authorities may be wishing and hoping after seeing an alarming spectacle.
South Florida officers find 2 alligators eating human body http://apne.ws/1WuddAc
Alligators found eating dead body in South Florida http://fw.to/YODXhFG
Alligators found eating unidentified human corpse in Florida http://upi.com/6324619t via @upi
On this Memorial Day, please take a moment to pause and remember the fallen heroes, and those who served, like my late brother Antonio J Soto III.
Also, please say thank you to all current members of our military, as well as US Veterans. Thank them for their great service. We don't know them all. but we owe them all.
If it were not for Memorial Day, we would not have this great nation. It is still the best country on earth, where people of all races, cultures and religions have frown the melting pot into a rich, mixed and unique salad.
A rookie driver won the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 by preserving his fuel and crossing the finish line on fumes.
The premier national events of the US sporting calendar had a record crowd of 350 thousand to watch the iconic race, which was available on TV for the first time in 66 years.
CITY IMAGES correspondent Dn Hickey was one of the people who attended this historic event.
Indy 500 live blog: Rookie Alexander Rossi wins on fumes http://indy.st/1VnLHDj via @indystar
Honduras' National Registry of Persons has reportedly confirmed that hundreds of Palestinian, Syrian, and citizens of other Arab nations were fraudulently registered as Honduran citizens.
As a result, they are able to acquire Honduran passports to be used to apply for visas to enter the United States.
Report: Syrians 'buy Honduran I.D.s' to get into U.S. http://washex.am/1sjITvD
My wife Yirong and I were sorry to have missed our granddaughters, daughters of my eldest daughter Natasha Yusta's cute, darling and delightful kids, Chloe Yusta's graduation and, Sophia Yusta. but my post-operative condition does not allow me to go on such a journey and participate in related celebrations. Photo shows Chloe and our other bright and beautiful grandchild Sophia Yusta. We are extremely proud of our graduates .. 6th grade for Sophia, and high school for Chloe. WOW, WoW. wow. ;-)
First, they support the idea, then they do not. They will say one thing today and reverse themselves tomorrow. How can a flim-flam flash in the pan can be trusted to keep their word?
Some people flip flop because they fear anyone knowing who they are, what they think, and others just can't help it. Are they friend, or foes? A true friend will always speak the truth, even if it hurts.
Truth and justice in the American way. Lies will continue to tear US apart.
Donald Trump's file http://www.politifact.com/personalities/donald-trump/