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North Pole: Santa swamped by millions of letters
A Bolivian UN peacekeeper dressed like Santa Claus distributes biscuits during an animation performed by Bolivian UN peacekeepers.
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World Bank Supports More Efficient and More Reliable District Heating Services in Moldova
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Director approved a US$40.5 million financing to the Republic of Moldova for the District Heating Efficiency Improvement Project, which will fund investments aimed at improving the efficiency of the district heating services in Chisinau.
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New Partnership to Help Bring Clean Cooking to 100 Million Households by 2020
A major new partnership between the World Bank Group and the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves will work to spur a transition to clean cooking for 100 million households, which still use inefficient cookstoves and solid fuels for cooking.
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Actor Robin Williams Dead at 63 in Apparent Suicide
Tributes have been pouring in for actor-comedian Robin Williams, who was found dead at his home near San Francisco, California, the victim of an apparent suicide. He was 63.
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A British Teenager rescued off Mevagissey after asking for help on Facebook
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UK's New measures to increase transparency on council home values
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On World Population Day, UN calls for investment in young people
Young people contributing to a workshop on climate change in Iguiwaz, Morocco.
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More than half of world's population now living in urban areas, UN survey finds
City view of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Germany Crushes Brazil 7-1 in World Cup Semifinal
Germany gave one of the most breathtaking displays of offensive firepower in World Cup history Tuesday - demolishing host Brazil in the semifinals, 7-1, to advance to the championship game.
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World Cup: Argentina, Netherlands Advance
Argentina qualified for its first trip to the World Cup semifinals in nearly a quarter-century Saturday, while the Netherlands secured its second straight visit to the semifinal round.
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Human Rights
Declaration of World Day of the Power of Hope Endorsed by People in 158 Nations
Awakening of Conscience - Promise Taiwan’s Rebirth and Hopeful Future
A Gathering of Leaders of Conscience for World Peace
Harnessing the Power of Hope to Usher in A Month of Love and Peace in September
Spreading the Love: The Butterfly Effect of the FOWPAL Peace Bell
Willingness to take action in critical moments and emulate world peacemakers
Building a Peaceful Civilization - Generate Positive Energy by Awakening People’s Conscience
Puppet Show I International Friendship Day 2020