A Tribute to Mikhail Gorbachev - The Man Who Ended The Cold War (1931-2022)
No one played a larger role in ending the Cold War and the nuclear terror than Mikhail Gorbachev, who died at 91 after a long illness.
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Ukraine Photo of Nesting Storks Returned Home Becomes a Symbol of Hope for Country
This picture from Ukraine of a stalwart mother stork nesting her two chicks outside Kyiv has become a 'symbol of hope' for the country.
Beautiful Surf Attracts Many, Now That Angolan Wars are Over
The restoration of peace in 2002 has turned oil-rich Angola into one of the world's fastest growing economies and opened a new frontier for surfers, mostly from Luanda, who flock to the warm blue waters of Cabo Ledo to ride waves. Officials expect the country's warm climate, vast sandy beaches along with the recently restored peace to begin attracting visitors from abroad.
Deforestation Fell 26% in Colombian Amazon Last Year Since Peace and Reconciliation with Rebels in FARC
President Petro is conducting peace negotiations that put the environment first with around 20 splinter factions of the FARC guerillas.
Ex-Guerrillas Turn into Citizen Scientists Using Their Knowledge of the Colombian Jungle to Protect Biodiversity
In the jungles of Colombia, former FARC guerrillas become citizen scientists, protecting the biodiversity of the jungles where they once fought.
School Teaches Students on Opposite Ends of Violent Conflicts - Reconciliation Over Revenge
In Italy, a one-of-a-kind school sees Palestinians graduating alongside Israelis and Bosnian Muslims next to Orthodox Serbs.
Former Gang Leaders Embrace Peace So They Can Stop the Violence and Be Better Role Models
When a former Bloods gang leader became sick and tired of street violence, he rallied his fellow leaders to form peace so they could help their peers.
Hundreds of Volunteers Have Prevented Violence By Helping 350,000 People in Sudan and Congo Make Personal Peace
In 2018 alone, World Relief recruited 750 volunteers to help de-escalate conflicts in villages in Sudan, Pakistan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
These Israelis Are Forging Peace on the Beach, Bringing Palestinians to the Ocean for Their Very First Visits
The Israeli volunteers believe that these small vacations are helping to forge peace with their Palestinian neighbors one beach trip at a time.
How 'Milk Soup' Helped Stop a War From Ever Taking Place (WATCH)
According to accounts from the First War of Kappel, no war actually took place on the battlefield-and it's apparently because the soldiers shared a meal.
Kindergartners Succeed in Getting Cities to Adopt Their Official Symbol for Kindness-Next, the US Congress
There are already universal symbols for peace and love-but these youngsters are pushing for the recognition of an official symbol of kindness.
California Professors Place Seesaws Across US-Mexico Border So Children Can Play Together
This powerful new installation is being used as a recreational bridge between the children and adults on the US-Mexico border.
Poland Once Gave America a Birthday Card That Was Signed By 5.5 Million Polish People
The Library of Congress published a 111 volume birthday card that was given to America in 1926 – and all of the pages are breathtaking.
Daniel Ortega Campaigning With John Lennon
The Nicaraguan leader, who is campaigning for president for the fourth time, is preaching harmony, love and reconciliation while John Lennon's "Give Peace a Chance" plays in the background.
French, Mali Troops Retake Timbuktu From Extremists as City Cheers
Residents of the ancient city of Timbuktu erupted in joy as French and Malian troops drove in on Monday after Islamist rebels fled to their last stronghold in the North. Residents were celebrating their new-found freedom after months of harsh Islamic laws against women, music, and cultural heritage.
Bridging the Gap Between Arabs and Jews, in Ontario Lake Country
As long-awaited peace talks resumed last week in Washington, young Jewish and Arab kids are learning peaceful co-existence in the great Canadian outdoors.
Pope to Travel to Holy Land in May Amid Peace Push
Pope Francis announced on Sunday that he would travel to Israel, the West Bank and Jordan in May, his first visit to the Holy Land and one that comes amid a new US push for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
Famous Buddhist Monk to Lead Open Meditation for Peace in London's Trafalgar Square
Wake Up London is becoming well-known for organizing meditation flash mobs in Central London every month. In celebration of their Vietnamese teacher's return to London this week, hundreds will gather for a Sit in Peace meditation on the open grounds of Trafalgar Square on Saturday March 31.
How to Follow Negative News Without Getting Depressed
Spoiler alert: it is possible for spiritually-minded individuals to follow current events without feeling discouraged or depressed.
For First Time in 72 Years, Sikhs Can Visit One of Their Holiest Sites Thanks to New Peace Corridor
Thousands of Sikh pilgrims can now travel visa-free from their village in India to visit the second holiest site of their religion in Pakistan.
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