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The world is full of good news. The following are just a few ...
After arriving at the International Space Station on the space shuttle Endeavor, US
astronauts Andrew Feustel and Mike Fincke perform a number of needed maintenance tasks
as they complete an eight-hour, seven-minute space walk, one of the longest in history.
In commemoration of World Red Cross Red Crescent Day, the Somali Red Crescent provides the
public with an overview of its activities in helping the country’s less fortunate
as well as first aid demonstrations to encourage others to volunteer and save lives.
Visiting China, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani honors 60 years of diplomatic
relations as he conveys his country's gratitude and pride for her longstanding friendship
with China.
Lebanon ratifies the international Convention on Cluster Munitions, which enacts a pledge
to eliminate all cluster bombs within 10 years as well as provide assistance for survivors
and their families.
In Texas, USA, Mr. Johnny Pinchback is freed and cleared of all charges after 27 years
in prison, thanks to the DNA testing that proved his innocence.
During a conference in Rome, African health ministers from 18 countries announce that
mother-to-child *** transmission has been reduced from 33.1% to just 1.5%, due in part
to increased availability of treatment.
As Swedish free-diving champion Annelie Pompe becomes the first woman to reach the 8,848-meter
summit of Mount Everest without carrying additional oxygen, she reports that she feels both elated
and strong.
Since the celebration of Vesak Day or Buddha’s birthday, when it is a tradition to forego
meat, vegetarian restaurants in Âu Lạc (Vietnam) continue to serve more customers,
as many extend their adoption of the plant-based diet in the interest of promoting peace.�