Each year there are thousands of people who take the medical board exam, yet not all of them pass their first attempt. The first-time test taker pass rate, according to the American Board of Internal Medicine, was 83 percent in 2012. In prior years, […]
“This is an enormous irreparable loss for all of us”, said Putin of General Kalashnikov’s passing
On December 23, 2013 Vladimir Putin expressed deep condolences to the family and friends of Mikhail Kalashnikov on his passing. Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov (Russian: Михаи́л Тимофе́евич Кала́шников; 10 November 1919 – 23 December 2013) was a Russian general and small arms designer, most famous for developing the AK-47 assault rifle and its improvements, AKM and […]
Mufti terms passing of Lokpal Bill a landmark decision
Jammu, December 18, (Scoop News)- Hailing decision of the Parliament to pass Lokpal Bill today, patron of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mufti Mohammed Sayeed today there was a need to launch a decisive war against corruption in the country. He said that passing of Lokpal Bill was the landmark step towards eradicating the menace […]
“The Department of Defense lost a lifelong friend yesterday with the passing of Rep. Ike Skelton”, said Secretary Hagel
On October 29th 2013 Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel issued the following press briefing relating to the passing of Rep. Ike Skelton. “The Department of Defense lost a lifelong friend yesterday with the passing of former Rep. Ike Skelton. His leadership of the House Armed Services Committee, and his passion for our men and women […]
Armenia’s Government Delays in Passing Conscientious Objection Law
Despite international court ruling, Jehovah’s Witnesses who refuse to perform alternative service under military command risk prosecution. By Gayane Mkrtchyan Armenia’s government appears to be dragging its feet over changing the rules for military conscription, a year after a pan-European court ruled that Jehovah’s Witnesses had been mistreated as conscientious objectors. In November 2011, the […]
JK passing through golden era of devlopment :Rather
Srinagar, August 11 (Scoop News) – Asserting that the state is passing through a golden era of development and progress, the Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Abdul Rahim Rather today said that remote and bad pockets are receiving un- parallel attention of the government for their all round development . Addressing Public gatherings […]