Myanmar's government signed a cease-fire agreement today with rebels in a major step toward ending one of the world's longest-running insurgencies, part of efforts by Myanmar's new civilian government to embarked on democratic reforms after years of military repression.
Myanmar set free dozens of political prisoners Monday in an amnesty that coincided with the historic visit of US President Barack Obama.
A small bird thought to have been extinct and not seen in 73 years was overheard and recorded by scientists while surveying the grasslands of Myanmar.
A woman who could be considered Africa's Oprah Winfrey launched an entertainment network yesterday that will be beamed into nearly every country on the continent with programs showcasing the modern and positive aspects of the burgeoning middle class. But the broadcast network is being produced by Africans for a global black audience.
After serving meals to several former US presidents, this compassionate chef is using his recent lottery prize to feed the homeless instead.
Mules are providing a university in Venezuela with a novel method for transporting books into remote communities and encouraging people to read.
In a move toward improving strained ties with Washington, Hugo Chavez said Saturday that he is restoring Venezuela's ambassador in Washington. He voiced hopes for a "new era" in relations after exchanging greetings with U.S. President Barack Obama at several points during a regional summit over the weekend.
In an unprecedented gesture of neighborliness, the Dominican Republic has opened its border to injured Haitians. Traditionally, relations between the two countries are strained at best. Now there are fresh hopes that things could improve.
On Thanksgiving Day 30 years ago, a whale in distress was freed from a heavy, dragging mass of fishing gear in the icy waters of Provincetown Harbor. Nicknamed Ibis, the humpback was rescued by Massachusetts researchers from the Center for Coastal Studies who became the first group to successfully disentangle a free-swimming whale. Since Ibis, the Marine Animal Entanglement Response team has freed more than 200 marine animals from life threatening entanglements, including seals and sea turtles, and have developed unique techniques and tools to do the job.
After almost 40 years of research and rallying conservation efforts, this invaluable hotspot for biodiversity is finally being protected.
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Thousands of acres of solar farms are proving to be a secret lifesaver for dwindling honeybee and butterfly populations.
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