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Putin Unveils Red Army WWII 'Victory Monument' in Israel

Russia's President Vladimir Putin joined Israeli leader Shimon Peres to unveil a Victory Monument in Israel honoring the contributions of the Red Army to the victory in the Second World War. Israel's President Peres said the memorial, which includes giant wings that are made of white stone, symbolized a profound feeling of gratitude to the Russian people who helped saved the world from Nazism but lost 30 million of their own people in the struggle.

Israeli President Says Nation Acts "In Full Agreement" With Obama

Current Israeli President Shimon Peres told Barbara Walters on Wednesday, I think our relations with Obama are in a good shape. The Nobel Peace Prize winner added, Right now, we act together and I think, in full agreement.

By Jeanne Goddard

04 March 28 Views

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.

26 February 26 Views

Israeli Teens Fly to NY to Help Sop Up Sandy for Hanukkah

On December 6, a group of 10th-graders from Hashmonaim and Beit Shemesh arrived in New York to help in the ongoing clean-up and fix-up efforts after Hurricane Sandy.

By Jeanne Goddard

13 December 29 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

25 January 27 Views

In Israel, a Modern Security Wall is Halted to Save Ancient Terraces

Construction of the Israeli wall, which has scarred the ancient landscape in the name of security, has been halted for the first time in years, bringing relief to a Palestinian village with 2,500-year old farm terraces and aqueducts. Israel's high court in May ordered the injunction.

By Jeanne Goddard

30 June 38 Views

Thousands of Women Protest for Peace in Jerusalem Today

Thousands of women joined a grassroots organization called Women Wage Peace to march on the Israeli Knesset and listen to speeches decrying the message of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint session of Congress today.

By Jeanne Goddard

04 March 33 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

13 September 27 Views

"God Loves Caviar" Film Serves up a Hero in Greece's Hour of Need

The Greeks never used to have hero issues. But heroes have been in short supply in the country's hour of need, which could explain the rush to cinemas to spend time in the company of an 18th-century pirate turned caviar tycoon.

By Jeanne Goddard

21 November 31 Views

Unique 'Pay it Forward' Business School in Africa Gives Free Tuition for Graduates to Serve

A unique, not-for-profit business school in South Africa recently held its fifth graduation ceremony. Their students are not required to pay for their education monetarily, but rather to 'Pay it Forward' by transferring the knowledge, skills, and resources into their communities. Since its first classes in 2004, 760 students have been awarded full scholarships to the private Tertiary School in Business Administration who would otherwise be unable to access higher education. The accredited school's goal is to ignite student opportunities to enlighten the world as leaders and entrepreneurs.

By Jeanne Goddard

03 August 29 Views

Unique 'Pay it Forward' Business School in Africa Gives Free Tuition for Graduates to Serve

A unique, not-for-profit business school in South Africa recently held its fifth graduation ceremony. Their students are not required to pay for their education monetarily, but rather to 'Pay it Forward' by transferring the knowledge, skills, and resources into their communities. Since its first classes in 2004, 760 students have been awarded full scholarships to the private Tertiary School in Business Administration who would otherwise be unable to access higher education. The accredited school's goal is to ignite student opportunities to enlighten the world as leaders and entrepreneurs.

By Jeanne Goddard

03 August 29 Views

Ethiopian Child Mortality, Malnutrition Rates Slashed in Half

Ethiopia has more than halved its child mortality rates since 1990 through campaigns to increase the number of health workers and clinics throughout the country, government and aid officials said on Friday. The number of health posts has surged to more than 9,000 in 2011 from a handful in 2004 with priority shifted towards food-insecure areas, UNICEF said.

By Jeanne Goddard

13 November 35 Views

Olympic Heroes Join British Prime Minister for Hunger Talks

Britain's double Olympic gold hero Mo Farah on Sunday helped launch a hunger summit with other athletes aimed at tackling malnutrition worldwide, held at Prime Minister David Cameron's home.

By Jeanne Goddard

12 August 27 Views

"LandFill Harmonic" Orchestra Plays With Instruments Made of Trash

A youth orchestra in Paraguay whose players live in a town surrounded by a garbage landfill play instruments fashioned from scrap by the town elders. With the children inspired by a new passion and purpose, Beethoven never sounded so good.

By Jeanne Goddard

09 December 29 Views

South Sudan Rebel Group Lays Down Arms

The South Sudan Democratic Movement declared a ceasefire yesterday, accepting an amnesty offered by President Salva Kiir last July when South Sudan gained independence from the north.

By Jeanne Goddard

01 March 84 Views

Vast Aquifer Found in Namibia Could Last for Centuries

A newly discovered water source in Namibia could have a major impact on development in the driest country in sub-Saharan Africa. According to the BBC, estimates suggest the aquifer could supply the north of the country for 400 years at current rates of consumption.

By Jeanne Goddard

21 July 29 Views

American Girl, 12, Builds 27 Homes in Haiti

In three years, Rachel Wheeler raised more than $250,000, which helped build brand new earthquake-proof homes that have given shelter to 27 families that were still living in tent cities after Haiti's earthquake.

By Jeanne Goddard

15 November 26 Views

Homeless Man Turns Life Around, Gives Book Reviews Instead of Begging

He may look like a roadside panhandler, but this formerly homeless man now promotes books and uses the money to feed the homeless.

28 August 38 Views

Wisconsin Man's Little Free Library Copied Worldwide

It started as a simple tribute to his mother, a teacher and bibliophile. Todd Bol put up a miniature version of a one-room schoolhouse on a post outside his home in Hudson, Wisconsin, filled it with books and invited his neighbors to borrow them. Three years later, the whimsical boxes are a global sensation

By Jeanne Goddard

26 December 26 Views

Brave Aussie Teen Dedicates Pillows for Others' Happiness

Throughout her toughest years living with cancer, Brittany Booth's dazzling smile has never faded. And now, through the smallest gesture, the gutsy 15-year-old is casting hope and bringing smiles to thousands of Australia's sick children.

By Jeanne Goddard

25 August 31 Views