Violence in Indian Kashmir Lowest in Two Decades
The number of militant attacks in 2008 fell 40 percent in the disputed region of Kashmir -- its lowest levels since an anti-India rebellion began nearly two decades ago.
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India Withdraws Some Kashmir Troops in Peace Gesture
India is withdrawing about 15,000 soldiers from Jammu and Kashmir, a military official said on Thursday, in a move aimed at boosting prospects of peace talks with the disputed region's separatist groups. Ashok Mehta, a retired army general and New Delhi-based strategic analyst, said the removal of troops was a goodwill gesture aimed at Kashmiri groups.
Jumbo Jet is Eye Hospital for World's Poor
28 million people in the world are blind, yet their blindness could have been prevented, if only they’d had access to proper eye care. Flying to the developing world for 25 years, the ORBIS humanitarian FLYING EYE HOSPITAL has eliminated blindness and restored sight to millions.
Gangs Embrace Truce, Violence Drops 80%
A secret negotiated truce between two of the most dangerous street gangs in Boston has dramatically reduced bloodshed. Since July here has not been a single shooting and overall violent crime where the gang members live has plummeted by as much as 80 percent.
Black Students Stand Arm in Arm with White Cops to 'End the Pain' (WATCH)
Police officers and teens link arms to promote racial harmony and stronger community ties - and to #endthepain.
Teen Hero Given Full Scholarship After Saving Man's Life in Missile Attack
A 17 year-old became a model of coolness under fire following an August 20 attack on an Israeli town. Using knowledge gained from a book she'd read when she was 12, she saved the life of a man left for dead by utilizing scraps of material found in the wreckage.
Google Street Maps Helped Identify Muggers
Police in the Netherlands have arrested two men after the alleged muggers were identified on a picture taken at the crime scene by Google's internet map service.
Students Feed Homeless Despite City Warnings
"For nearly two years, students, parents and staff at the Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School have handed out food and supplies to the homeless once a week on the sidewalk near JFK Plaza in Philadelphia." But last Thursday the new city manager asked them to stop and sent police to the scene.
Twelve Amazing Teens Changing the World
After received nearly 1,500 nominations for its 2006 Build-A-Bear Workshop Huggable Heroes program, twelve inspiring kids have been recognized for their outstanding efforts to change the world. Welland Burnside, 18, starting Suitcases for Kids, so that children moving from one foster home to another wouldn't have to carry their belongings in black garbage bags.
Youth Volunteers Deliver Caring Friendships to Armenian Elderly Shut-Ins
An Armenian Red Cross project to help elderly refugees has resulted in some unexpected friendships. The Psycho Social Care for Elderly Refugees project, started in May 1999, assists seniors cut off from society in sickness and poverty
Green Corps Funnels Stimulus Money to Train Poor Youth in Solar Tech
$10 million dollars of California's stimulus money will fund the Green Corps, a program that will provide training for underprivileged youth to learn jobs in green construction, energy, and technology. 1,000 youth, ages 16-24, will be enrolled in the program, which will also receive $10 million from public-private partnerships, announced Gov. Schwarzenegger last week.
Today is America Recycles Day
Since 1997, communities across the country have come together on November 15 to celebrate America Recycles Day -- the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of recycling in the United States. Check out these organizations that help citizens navigate the tangle of opportunities available and identify the difference between a corrugated cardboard box and a common food carton.
Sunflowers Planted in Japan to Absorb Radiation and Lift Hopes
To combat excessive radiation levels in the agricultural regions surrounding the Fukushima nuclear plant, monks at a Japanese Buddhist temple began growing and distributing sunflowers, which are known to absorb radiation. Hundreds of thousands of flowers are now in bloom, spurring deeper connections between people in Fukushima and the rest of the country.
Peace Being Sown Among Olive Trees
two Israeli rights groups - the Association for Civil Rights in Israel and Rabbis for Human Rights - filed a court petition and this season, an Israeli high court decision granted Palestinian farmers protection from settler violence giving Amer the ability to harvest the olives from his 60 trees.
Obama Invites Civic Leaders to a Summit for Solving the World's Most Common Problems
Former President Barack Obama is inviting some of the brightest minds in the world to his hometown for a conference on making the world a better place.
Historic Northern Ireland Deal Reached
Building on peace efforts over the last ten years, Northern Ireland's arch foes have finally agreed to a power-sharing executive governing body for the province.
Political Reform of Gerrymandering is Good News From California Elections
An important political revolution is quietly unfolding in California. Two recent voting reforms promise to profoundly alter the election landscape -- for the better. One changed the way legislative and congressional districts are drawn, removing the function from the grasp of politicians, and the other is the new top-two primary.
"Hangover" Producer Brings College Program to Juvenile Inmates, Changing Lives
The film producer responsible for the Hangover films teamed up with a young inmate to create an innovative college program that allows hundreds of prisoners to study and live together in prison. It rewards good behavior and those who want to learn -- with great results.
Innovation Wins Good Government Awards for Six States
Six state programs, ranging from Maine's comprehensive health care reform to Wisconsin's environmental program for businesses, are competing for $100,000 grants in one of the nation's premiere good government competitions.
A Special Group of Soldiers, Vietnamese Orphans and Their American Angel
Betty Tisdale reveres soldiers. They were so wonderful! The 121st Signal Battalion, 1st Infantry Division in Viet Nam was stationed nearby. The men adopted the orphanage and took care of the kids, building indoor toilets, showers, and doing maintenance.
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