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The world is full of good news. The following are just a few ...
In his wish to repay the kindness of the hospital where he received free treatments as a child,
18-year-old Ben Sater of Texas, USA raises more than his original goal of US$1 million
from golf tournaments for kids, donating the proceeds for the hospital’s continued noble
efforts. Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman
visits Haiti as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Fund for Women
where she requests government officials to increase security for their protection and
safety. Japan's two largest cell phone operators NTT
DoCoMo and KDDI announce plans to add features to their cell phones that will expand capabilities
to help users navigate in cities. Turkish documentary filmmaker Savaş Karataş,
together with a group of animal rights advocates, urges people not to visit dolphinariums as
he brings attention to the plight of dolphins in captivity.
The State Health Department of New York, USA announces the launch of a television anti-smoking
campaign featuring graphic public service announcements designed to raise motivation
for prevention and quitting of the harmful habit.
China’s National Development and Reform Commission allocates US$100 billion toward
infrastructure projects such as railways, roads and airports, to improve living standards
for people in areas like the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
In the US where the rate of childhood obesity in some states is above 30%, First Lady Michelle
Obama is calling on Congress to pass the Child Nutrition Bill, which would allocate funds
to bring healthier meals to American schools. Thanks to a partnership between the Tanzanian
people of Endallah Village and Belgium-based Endallah Association, a school in the village
has been constructed to bring education to the local children.
To help support animal adoptions, Kathleen Georgevich of New Jersey, USA retires from
corporate work and now offers free consultation and training sessions to help inform urban
residents so they can offer the best care to their adopted dog or cat.
China’s Ministry of Health announces a ban on artificial flavors in food items such as
baby food and bottled water, requiring that flavor ingredients be listed on food labels
to better inform consumers. �