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UN Serves Lunch Made From Food Scraps to 30 World Leaders

World leaders dined on food scraps that would have ended in a landfill to highlight world hunger and climate change related to farming.

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Historic US-China Ban to End Ivory Trade Ensures Elephant Survival

The U.S. and China announced new ivory restrictions in both countries that could save tens of thousands of elephants.

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Dozens of Global Clothiers Sign Bangladesh Work Safety Accord

Dozens of international companies have made a legal commitment to improve safety in Bangladesh's garment factories, in the wake of last month's building collapse that killed more than 1,100 people. The decision last week by major retailers in Europe such as Inditex, Carrefour and H&M, to sign the fire-and-safety agreement was in many ways unprecedented, said the spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Rupert Colville.

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16-yo Lewis Clarke Youngest to Reach the South Pole

A British teenager has become the youngest person to reach the South Pole. Lewis Clarke, 16, from Bristol, spent almost 50 days on ice, skiing for an average of eight hours a day in frigid temps of 50 below zero with ferocious winds.

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In Clubby France, a Muslim Woman as Justice Minister

A Muslim woman, who grew up in public housing, was recently appointed Justice Minister of France. A success story of determination and hard work, she is considered a role model for other minorities.

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Wind Power up by 25% Over Last Year

Wind Power up by 25% Over Last Year

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First Airport for Drones Designed to Deliver Emergency Supplies in Africa

Droneport will allow unmanned aircraft to deliver medical supplies and other critical cargo to people in the remote areas of Africa.

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Va. GOP Moves to Scrap Loyalty Oath as Requirement for Primary Voters

The Virginia Republican party voted overwhelmingly to reverse its December decision to place on their ballot a loyalty oath that would have required March primary voters to support the eventual GOP nominee for president.