Poverty
Germans take note of wealth gap in America
August 24, 2010The days when Europeans believed that in America the streets are paved with gold are long over.
Read moreUN focus on youth
August 13, 2010On August 12, the UN launched the International Year of the Youth, aimed at alleviating the grinding poverty, record joblessness and problems affecting millions of young people across the globe.
Read moreWorld Notes: Canada, Romania, Mozambique, India, Austria
July 23, 2010The right to clean water, toxic gold mining, biofuel's human toll, measuring India's poverty, good and bad on HIV/AIDS.
Read moreMinority kids at disadvantage, community survey shows
July 9, 2010Professionals who work with children say minority youth are disadvantaged in health care, education, a safe neighborhood and community resources.
Read moreWorld Cup musings: word from the Edge
June 25, 2010Encouraging of football lovers to come to South Africa for the games has opened up a new window into the world.
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