Pakistani Province Grows 750 Million Trees
A massive tree planting effort has provided jobs to 500,000 impoverished people, and will plant 1 billion saplings by the end of 2018.
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These Logs of Coffee Grounds Are a Lifeline for Encamped Refugees
These students developed a simple low-tech solution to a difficult problem plaguing refugee camps worldwide.
Nepal Goes All Out to Protect the Snow Leopard's Future
This ambitious conservation plan will hopefully encourage the repopulation of the endangered snow leopard species.
20 Women Elected in Saudi Arabia as Females Vote for the First Time
In a landmark election, 20 Saudi women were elected to public office for the first time–and Uber offered free rides to any who need to get to the polls.
In Midst of National Malaise, Brazil is First Team to Qualify For World Cup
Brazilian soccer fans are going nuts over their team's achievement in becoming the first in the world to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
4 of World's Biggest Cities to Ban Diesel Vehicles by 2025
In an effort to ease air pollution in city centers, Paris, Athens, Mexico City, and Madrid announced plans to ban diesel vehicles by 2025.
World's First Emissions-Free Passenger Train is Finally Unveiled
This hydrogen-run German train is the first of its kind that will only give off steam and condensed air instead of harmful fossil fuels emissions.
Instead of Sending Holiday Cards to Customers, Business Buys Renewable Energy for Kenyans
The money that could have been spent buying holiday greeting cards went instead to funding sustainable water sources and electricity in Kenya.
Why a German Pilot Escorted a U.S. Bomber to Safety During World War II
Once in a while, you hear an old war story that restores your faith in humanity. A new book explores the incredible encounter of two WWII pilots in mid-air -- a rookie American on his first bombing mission, piloting a crippled aircraft that was missing an engine and a German flying ace who not only saluted, then spared the rookie, but escorted him out of enemy airspace.
Palestinians and Israelis Unite to Spread Peace Through Backgammon
There was no politically charged disagreement or violence at this family restaurant – only the laughter and joy of playing a beloved age-old tabletop game.
FIFA World Cup Begins Today
The FIFA World Cup begins today, and runs through July 13, with host country Brazil playing Croatia. This is the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international men's football tournament that takes place every four years. It is the second time that Brazil has hosted the competition, the last one being in 1950. Beginning in June 2011, […]
Dutch Families Tending Graves Will Never Forget Their American Liberators in WWII
For 70 years, thousands of Dutch families have personally cared for the graves of 8300 American WWII soldiers, bringing flowers on Birthdays and Memorial Day.
Iraqi Christians Return to Town Invaded by ISIS to Hold First Mass in 2 Years
The Iraqi town of Qaraqosh had the largest population of Christians in the country – and now they're all finally returning to their home for mass.
AIDS is No Longer the Leading Cause of Death in Africa
Africa has witnessed a 24% decrease in AIDS/HIV related deaths since 2010 – and world health officials expect that number to continue falling.
Newlywed Refugees In Canada Get Surprise Wedding Party From Town
Sympathetic strangers joined together to throw a young refugee couple the wedding reception they never had.
Canada Welcomes Refugees At the Airport With Coats and Healthcare
If the 163 Syrians exiting their plane on Friday had any doubts about the future, they were washed away by the overwhelming compassion of the Canadians.
10 Foreign Words to Use - When Saying "I Love You" Isn't Enough
None of these words can be truly translated into English - but their definitions will ring true in any language.
Clooney's Foundation to Open 7 Schools for 3,000 Syrian Refugee Children
George and Amal's donation will hopefully stop 3,000 Syrian refugee children from becoming "a lost generation" without education.
World's Largest Air Purifier Transforms Chinese Smog into Actual Diamonds
This metal tower is sucking up all of the carbon pollution in China's atmosphere – and it is compressing it all into literal diamonds.
The Boat That Landed on a Roof and Saved 59 People
When the tsunami swept through Indonesia 10 years ago, a family became trapped on the top floor of a house with water rising fast to their necks. But they launched an amazing escape when a boat became lodged on the roof. During village reconstruction the boat was preserved right where it landed, as a reminder of nature's power and a beacon of hope.
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