These Youth in the Congo Offer a Choice of Music Over Conflict
After this group of young people recorded their own version of "Happy" by Pharrell Williams, they wanted to give other youths the same opportunity.
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After Man Plays His Cello at Bomb Site, He Spurs Citywide Movement to Combat Violence With Music
One day after several car bombs were detonated in his city, a cellist took to the streets to combat violence with music – and according to him, it's working.
UPDATE: North and South Korea Commit to Denuclearization, End of War, and Unity
The historic day was resplendent with symbolism representing their pledge for denuclearization, possible reunification, and the end of the 68-year war.
North and South Korea Reportedly Prepare to Officially End Their 68-Year War
The official end of the war and military conflict between the two nations would also spell the end of the heavily-armed DMZ that separates Seoul and Pyeongchang.
Vietnam War Vets Unite to Build Club of Friendship With Their Former Foes
These Australian and Vietnamese veterans don't have any animosity towards each other after the war – in fact, they've become best buddies instead.
48 Years After Reading the Christmas Card That Got Him Through the Vietnam War, He Finally Got to Meet the Sender
It has been 48 years since this veteran got a Christmas card from a little girl during the war, but he had no idea she was going to surprise him this week.
Tower of London Ignites 10,000 Torches in 'Epic' Display of Light to Commemorate End of WWI
This stunning art installation at the Tower of London is a powerful reminder of how light will always shine in darkness throughout history.
North and South Korea Have Begun Clearing the Mines in the DMZ
The initiative is another step forward in the peace talks between North and South Korea.
Africans Are So Happy Border Fight is Over They're Calling Random Phone Numbers On the Other Side
After enduring a grueling border conflict, people from these two countries are celebrating its end by calling strangers and expressing their happiness.
'Captain Wiggle Wings' - The U.S. Pilot Who Dropped Tons of Candy for Kids in Berlin After Fighting Their Country
This US Air Force pilot became a hero to German children during the Berlin Blockade by taking on the role of "Uncle Wiggly Wings".
More Peace Than Ever in Iraq: Incredible 80% Drop in Violence, Even During Ramadan
The first five months of 2018 have witnessed an astonishing drop in violence and deaths compared to the same time period in 2017.
Trump Becomes First President to Meet With North Korean Leader, Gets Pledge for Disarmament
"The past does not have to define the future," said Trump during the historic press conference. "Yesterday's conflict does not have to be tomorrow's war."
3D Printing Artist Gives New Life to Artifacts and Sculptures Destroyed By ISIS
ISIS may be trying to destroy Iranian heritage and history, but one artist is fighting back by using technology and respect for the past.
El Salvador's Gang Truce Cuts Murder Rate Dramatically
Gang leaders in El Salvador declared an unprecedented truce that authorities say has cut the homicide rate in half in just four months. In March, rival gangs surprised the country by releasing a joint statement declaring an end to violence and pledging to freeze recruitment of new adolescent members, especially in poor neighborhoods and around schools. Since then, the change has been dramatic.
2018 Nobel Peace Prize Winners Risk Their Lives to Make the World Better for Victims of Sexual Violence
Two doctors are being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition for their incredible efforts to stop sexual violence in the DRC.
It's Time for a Hero: Lincoln Opens in Theaters Friday to Gushing Reviews
Just when the American people may be exhausted from presidential politics, along comes Lincoln. Steven Spielberg's highly anticipated film, set during the last, tumultuous few months of Abraham Lincoln's life, shows a man who is passionate, intelligent and heroic. Reviews are gushing over Daniel Day-Lewis's work in the film, which opens nationwide on Friday.
After Korean War Monument is Vandalized in NJ, a South Korean Town Donates to Repair it
62 years after the Korean War ended, residents of a South Korean town assured New Jersey veterans that their sacrifice in the 1950s will never be forgotten.
US Delegation Remembers Holocaust Hero Wallenberg in Hungary
On a chilly day, a United States Congressional delegation and other officials laid a wreath at the Budapest monument to Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, who is credited with saving the lives of as many as 100,000 Hungarian Jews during World War II. Friday's commemoration in Hungary's capital was part of a series of events marking the Raoul Wallenberg Year commemorating the centennial of his birth.
California Group Helps Young Muslims, Jews Find Common Ground
Young Muslims and Jews are making friendships through an organization that builds one-on-one relationships within the two communities. The group is called NewGround, and it is building bridges, partly through the sharing of personal stories.
Despite Being Enemies, Israel Helps Wounded Syrians
In the past six months Israel has helped about 200 wounded men, women and children cross the Syrian border and enter Ziv Medical Center, which has spent $1.5 million so far on their treatment.
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