Presidential

Dr. Aafia Siddiqui seeks US presidential pardon before Biden hands over to Trump Blogging Sole

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Dr. Aafia Siddiqui seeks US presidential pardon before Biden hands over to Trump Blogging Sole

An undated image of incarcerated Pakistani scientist Dr Aafia Siddiqui. —Facebook@FreeAafiaSiddiquiNow/File Siddiqui says: “I am… the victim of pure and simple injustice.” “One day, Inshallah, I will be free from this torment,” she said. In a 76,500-word filing, his lawyer urges Biden to grant clemency. Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist currently serving an 86-year … Read more

Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction Blogging Sole

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President Biden honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the president on Saturday, saying the pontiff was a “light of faith, hope and love that shines brightly throughout the world.” Mr. Biden was expected to travel to Rome this weekend and present the medal to … Read more