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The world is full of good news. The following are just a few ...
Energy company BP announces that the most recent efforts to cap the oil leak in the
Gulf of Mexico are showing success, with the majority of the previous daily spill volume
now being contained.
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirms the nation’s support for public service
institutions that help meet the educational and health needs of underserved populations
such as women and the less fortunate.
The Philippine government’s peace panel and representatives of Moro Islamic Liberation
Front (MILF) sign a declaration to end decades of conflict by continuing their efforts toward
reaching a diplomatic accord.
Governor Roberto Formigoni of Italy’s Lombardy province introduces a US$6.1 million program
to assist less fortunate women in protecting unborn lives through financial aid to support
their pregnancy terms.
Macao’s Special Administrative Region donates a further US$25.6 million to fund seven additional
reconstruction projects for health and education facilities in China's quake-hit Sichuan province.
UK and Australian researchers announce a simple test for early diagnosis of autism, which
would enable treatment so that permanent psychological damage could be completely prevented.
During a two-day visit in Germany, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev met with German
Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss concerns including, international and economic security,
and enhanced cooperation in trade and travel sectors.
Japan donates US$1 million to Angola to assist in demining operations that restore community
safety as well as support rural development projects.
The British Red Cross pledges a more than €42,000 donation to Guatemala to assist
in flood relief efforts for the tens of thousands affected by Tropical Storm Agatha.
President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus participate
in a foundation-laying ceremony for the new Belarusian Embassy building in Azerbaijan.
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