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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei announces US$1.5 million in emergency humanitarian
aid to Sri Lanka to help residents affected by recent floods and mudslides.
At a meeting mediated by Norway, the Philippine government and the country’s National Democratic
Front agree to renew peace talks toward the goal of an official and lasting accord.
In Ahmedabad, India, non-governmental organization Aajivika and Gas Company HPCL partner to set
up a community kitchen where migrant workers can prepare meals using cooking gas for affordable
fees, thus allowing them to save money.
In recognition of his commitment to help others from migrant families like himself, 16-year-old
Maciej Szukala of Poland receives the Diana Award, a UK-based honor named after the late
Princess of Wales that is presented to young people for their significant contributions
to society.
In advance of Kuwait’s 50th anniversary of independence, Emir His Highness Sheikh
Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah authorizes US$4 billion to subsidize food for all citizens over the
next 14 months, which is expected to assist with recent food price increases.
During a phone conversation together, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran and Russian President
Dmitry Medvedev agree to enhance bilateral cooperation in all areas, including trade,
energy and transportation.
In looking for ways to reduce food miles and increase consumption of locally-grown fruits
and vegetables, the UK's Cairngorms National Park Authority considers the area's parks,
care homes and hospital gardens for conversion into lush vegetable gardens.
India’s Urban Development and Housing Minister Prem Kumar announces the approval of 18 projects
to build more than 22,000 homes as part of an initiative to better serve the disadvantaged.
UK police sergeant Rhys Evans rescues a 19-year-old woman from drowning as he dives into a rapidly
flowing river to get her safely to the river bank.
For his brave, lifesaving deed, Supreme Master Ching Hai is honoring Sergeant Evans with
the Shining World Hero Award.
Single father of two girls, John Davis of South Carolina, USA, who was just days away
from losing his house to a foreclosure, finds to his surprise that he can pay off his debt
in discovering that he is the recipient of a US$200,000 lottery win.�