Rare Sumatran Rhino From US Zoo Moves to Asia to Save His Species
The only Sumatran Rhino outside Southeast Asia is on his way to Indonesia to find a mate and add to the population of just 100 of the rare animals.
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Peruvian Sisters Carve Gourds into $800 Works of Art
A pair of sisters spent years learning their craft that turns pumpkins, squash and other gourds into $800 works of art.
The Force is Strong in This Village: Star Wars Images Grown in Rice Paddy
A Japanese village has created giant images from Star Wars using different colored rice plants growing in a paddy.
Prince Harry Grows A Beard, Hunts Down Rhino Poachers in Africa
Britain's Prince Harry is spending the summer helping protect endangered rhinos and elephants against poachers.
3 Heartwarming Scenes of Europe Cheering for Refugees Arriving by Bus (WATCH)
The willingness of Germans and Austrians to provide sanctuary and aid appeared to be boundless, as thousands arrived from Syria by bus and train.
Mozambique Declared Landmine Free, First Nation to Be Completely Cleared
The last of 171,000 known landmines in Mozambique has been destroyed, making it the first country cleared of the explosive traps.
Vital Medicine Rides Coke's Distribution Network Into Remote African Villages
Simon Berry is piggy-backing on Coca-Cola's distribution system to bring life-saving medicine to the places that need it most. Thanks to a vast network of local suppliers, you can get a Coke almost anywhere money changes hands. In the 1980s, Berry was an aid worker in Zambia, and when he looked at Coke's success, he saw an opportunity. Today his essential health kits for treating diarrhea are made to fit exactly inside the empty space between beverage bottles in Coke delivery crates.
Humans are Less Violent Than Ever: A Harvard Professor Explains the Decline
Most people think the world is more violent than ever, with more wars and murders, but in reality, we've never had it so peaceful. That's the thesis of a new book by prominent Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker. It uses graphs and statistics to reveal dramatic reductions in war deaths, family violence, racism, rape, and murder.
Obama Dances in Kenya Joining a Folk Dance Craze (WATCH)
President Obama danced during a state visit with Kenya's president to the beat of a folk dance craze sweeping the nation.
Sunflowers Planted in Japan to Absorb Radiation and Lift Hopes
To combat excessive radiation levels in the agricultural regions surrounding the Fukashima 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.
Russian Suicide Rates Finally Down to Levels of a Half Century Ago
Russia's suicide rate last year declined to its lowest point since 1961, falling below average after being one of the highest in the world just 20 years ago.
40% Less Mercury in Fish Shows Success of US Coal Industry Caps
A new study shows mercury levels in bluefish off the U.S. Atlantic coast have dropped 43% since 1972, after coal-fired plants cut emissions in half.
Japan's Abandoned Golf Greens Find New Life As Solar Power Farms
Japan's abandoned and bankrupt golf courses are getting a second life as solar power stations.
Greek Football Teams Stop Play to Sit Down and Honor Lost Refugees
Greek football teams spent the first two minutes of their match sitting in silent remembrance of refugees who've lost their lives in seas not far away.
Berlin Turns Former Secret Police HQ into Home for 500 refugees
The former headquarters of East Germany's feared Stasi secret police has become a sanctuary for hundreds of refugees pouring into the country.
2 Guys Outfit Their Van With Washer and Dryer for Brisbane Homeless
A young TV news cameraman in Australia and his friend have hollowed out a van to fit a pair of washers and dryers to offer free laundry services for Brisbane's homeless. Lucas Patchett and Nic Marchesi retrofitted the van themselves and bought a generator to run the four machines that were donated by sponsors.
Number Starving in Somalia Drops by Half a Million Thanks to Rain and Intl Aid
The drought-induced famine crisis in Somalia has eased somewhat, United Nations officials said on Friday, with the number of people facing imminent starvation dropping to nearly 250,000 from 750,000 because of rainfall and increased aid deliveries.
Historic Anti-Terror Victory: US Officially Recognizes Somalia
For the first time since 1991, the United States is officially recognizing the government of Somalia, a country in chaos since the 1990's overrun by warlords. President Hassan Sheikh was welcomed at the State Department in Washington, DC for an official ceremony with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who had made securing Somalia a personal priority of her four years in office.
Child Refugee From War Torn Somalia Goes Back to Run For President
After fleeing her homeland almost 25 years ago, and graduating from Harvard this year, Fadumo Dayib has decided she wants to be president of Somalia.
Six Million Lives Saved: Malaria Cases in Africa Cut in Half
Public health efforts in Africa have prevented 700 million cases of malaria this century, and six million people are alive thanks to their efforts.
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