Politics

UN pays tribute to late environmentalist and Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai

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Wangari Maathai

World’s top tennis player tapped by UN to promote child rights in native Serbia

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Tennis ace Novak Djokovic, currently ranked number one in the world, will serve as a National Ambassador for the United Nations...

UN-backed Cambodia genocide tribunal begins fitness hearing for accused

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Ieng Thirith during her preliminary hearing

Bill Clinton's Life As A Vegan

Bill Clinton became renowned on the campaign trail for his ability to snarf up burgers and fries. Heart bypass surgery convinced him to cut back on the grease. In the past year, Clinton's gone even further: He's gone vegan.

French Government Honors Special Forces Soldiers

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Special Forces soldiers from the 10th Special Forces Group and the 20th Special Forces Group received the...

Message from President Zuma to Former President Nelson Mandela on the occasion of his 93rd Birthday

From the moment Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela strode out of prison on the 11th of February 1990, we knew that South Africa would be a different place.

Newest Medal of Honor Recipient Says He’s ‘Still Me’

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Army Sgt. 1st. Class Leroy A. Petry describes the combat action of May 26, 2008, near Paktia,...

'We're Pregnant!' An Emotional Discovery After A Long Journey

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An early sonogram revealed that Andrea and Jeff Pike are having twins.