Six wealthiest countries host less than 9% of world's refugees
2016-07-18
The six wealthiest countries in the world, which between them account for almost 60% of the global economy, host less than 9% of the world’s refugees |
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Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Commits $15.6 Million to Fight Environmental Issues
2016-07-15
The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation has allotted $15.6 million in grants for environmental issues, the foundation announced Wednesday. Terry Tamminen has also been tapped as CEO |
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He’s with her: At long last, Bernie Sanders endorses Hillary Clinton
2016-07-13
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont hadn’t yet officially dropped out of the 2016 presidential race or conceded to Clinton, but on Tuesday at a rally in New Hampshire |
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These countries have the deadliest air pollution. (Surprisingly, Georgia is No. 1.)
Brad Plumer
2016-06-28
Georgia and Bulgaria top the list, but countries like China and India have more total deaths from air pollution since they have so many more people |
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Ad firms join forces to publicize global U.N. poverty goals
2016-06-27
The world's 6 largest advertising firms are putting rivalry aside to help get the word out on the United Nations' agenda to combat global ills with a major pro bono publicity campaign |
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Congolese gets 18 years for Central African Republic war crimes
2016-06-22
Jean-Pierre Bemba is the first person that the global war crimes court has held directly responsible for his subordinates' crimes
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Record 65.3 million people displaced, often face barriers - UNHCR
2016-06-20
A record 65.3 million people were uprooted worldwide last year, many of them fleeing wars only to face walls, tougher laws and xenophobia as they reach borders |
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The Muslim Silence on Gay Rights
BILAL QURESHI
2016-06-14
After the attacks in Orlando early Sunday morning, many of my American Muslim friends began posting messages on Facebook |
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Global Peace Index: Revealed - the 10 most dangerous countries in the world
2016-06-14
The Global Peace Index has found Syria to be the least peaceful country for the second year running as it continues to be ravaged by a civil war considered to be the deadliest |
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