http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/images/gnn_logo_rss.gif http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/ 249 31 News of a better world editor@greatnewsnetwork.org great news network en editor@greatnewsnetwork.org Copyright 2009 2009-11-11T13:53:00-08:00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/AEF_qeg0UA8/ A giant pharmaceutical company is slated to donate 50 million doses of the pandemic H1N1 vaccine to the United Nations public health arm, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced today. World, Human Rights, Health, Regions, Europe, Switzerland, United Kingdom, England, United Nations ]]> 2009-11-10T13:53:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/un_health_agency_set_to_receive_50_million_h1n1_vaccines_for_developing_cou/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/MOT4KNi6cJI/ China has pledged to give Africa $10bn (£6bn) in concessional loans over the next three years, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has said at a summit in Egypt. Top Headlines, Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Human Rights, Politics, Regions, Africa, Egypt, Sudan, Zimbabwe, East Asia, China ]]> 2009-11-08T13:39:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/china_pledges_10bn_africa_loans/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/0Tl5XPo8vWA/ Celebrating the 40th anniversary of John Lennon and Yoko Ono recording the anti-war anthem Give Peace a Chance with the Plastic Ono Band, the United Nations announced today that the proceeds from the release of a commemorative single will garner funds for its peacebuilding efforts in countries emerging from conflict. World, Human Rights, Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Africa, Burundi, Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, South America, Chile, United Nations ]]> 2009-11-06T13:57:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/john_lennons_sons_and_yoko_ono_revive_give_peace_a_chance_to_help_un/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/WjUj8sKCyk0/ President Obama said Thursday that the federal government was guilty of mistreating Native Americans in the past and promised to forge a new relationship between the federal government and tribal leaders. World, Human Rights, Politics, Special Interest, Regions, North America, United States, Alaska, Washington D.C. ]]> 2009-11-06T13:50:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/obama_pledges_new_relationship_with_native_americans/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/cqZaAwxZB4U/ When a gay Wyoming college student was slain in 1998, congressional Democrats pledged to broaden the definition of federal hate crimes by the end of that year to include attacks based on sexual orientation. Top Headlines, Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Human Rights, Politics, Regions, North America, United States, Washington D.C. ]]> 2009-10-29T20:36:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/after_10_year_dispute_expansion_of_hate_crimes_law_to_gays_signed/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/zjWCVCSpjwU/ I’m on the phone with a colleague in Nepal. It’s quiet in the office these days but busier than ever in the hospital, he tells me. All because autumn is full-blown holiday season in Nepal. World, Human Rights, Regions, Indian Sub-Continent, Nepal ]]> 2009-10-28T16:05:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/having_a_baby_in_nepal/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/sK-JeB1PSBw/ The pope appointed Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana to head the Vatican's justice and peace office Saturday, a high-profile post that cements his reputation as a possible future papal candidate. World, Human Rights, Special Interest, Regions, Africa, Ghana, Europe, Vatican City State ]]> 2009-10-28T14:04:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/ghanaian_cardinal_to_head_vaticans_peace_office/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/SKKFaJjo_zs/ Each pink taxi comes with a beauty kit, a GPS system and an alarm button. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Human Rights ]]> 2009-10-21T01:36:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/mexicos_pink_taxis_cater_to_fed_up_females/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/gcbUwCLulRw/ India recently introduced eight women-only trains in Delhi, Mumbai (Bombay), Calcutta and Madras (Chennai). World, Human Rights, Regions, Indian Sub-Continent, India ]]> 2009-10-16T15:25:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/joy_of_indias_women_only_trains/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/7w8pKNzkhQI/ Chaos and death on the streets of Mogadishu: unfortunately, it's nothing new in the Somali capital. World, Human Rights, Health, Regions, Africa, Somalia ]]> 2009-09-30T10:05:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/ambulance_offers_hope_in_war_torn_somalia/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/hRjZjTeGY3U/ Relief goods continued to pour into Taiwan from abroad yesterday, while the United States is dispatching two heavy-lift helicopters, one of which is expected to arrive today to carry large crane excavators to the flood-ravaged area to help re-open blocked routes of transportation. World, Human Rights, Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, East Asia, China, Japan, Taiwan, Europe, United Kingdom, Middle East, United Arab Emirates, Oceania, Australia, North America, United States ]]> 2009-08-29T13:36:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/taiwan_relief_goods_continue_pouring_in_from_abroad/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/Ektr-s4c5BY/ Chocoholics in Australia will soon have a good reason to tuck into a chocolate treat without feeling guilty. World, Human Rights, Business, Regions, Africa, Ghana, Oceania, Australia ]]> 2009-08-28T13:49:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/chocolate_lovers_to_enjoy_no_guilt_snack/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/s8ScMjkLzEU/ A court in Australia has ruled that a quadriplegic man who wants to die can tell his carers to stop feeding him. Top Headlines, Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Human Rights, Regions, Oceania, Australia ]]> 2009-08-15T16:58:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/australian_man_wins_right_to_die/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/GOxx3TcBm9o/ Intel has recently published an application on Facebook that will allow you to donate your idle PC’s performance for the greater good. World, Human Rights, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Health, Business, Regions, North America, United States ]]> 2009-08-10T00:56:01-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/intel_uses_facebook_to_tap_into_idle_pcs_donate_your_performance/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/9trYHl6NI6k/ Leaders of the G8 developed nations have pledged $20bn (£12bn) for efforts to boost food supplies to the hungry, on the final day of a summit in Italy. Top Headlines, Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Human Rights, Politics, Regions, Europe, Italy ]]> 2009-07-10T13:20:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/g8_pledges_to_boost_food_supplies/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/TpYE0xirjdo/ Climate has always presented a challenge to farmers, herders, fishermen and others whose livelihoods are closely linked to their environment, particularly those in poor areas of the world. World, Human Rights, Business, Regions, Africa, Ethiopia, Malawi, Europe, Switzerland, Indian Sub-Continent, India, South America, Brazil, United Nations ]]> 2009-06-25T12:11:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/new_publication_shows_index_insurance_has_potential_to_help_manage_climate_/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/ksM3GyhENrc/ Indigenous groups in Peru have called off protests after two land laws which led to deadly fighting were revoked. Top Headlines, Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Human Rights, Regions, South America, Peru ]]> 2009-06-19T17:28:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/peru_indians_hail_historic_day/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/p4x8tAjPZtc/ Chad says it has handed over 84 child soldiers captured during a Sudan-based rebel offensive last month to the UN children's organization, UNICEF. World, Human Rights, Politics, Special Interest, Regions, Africa, Chad, United Nations ]]> 2009-06-14T12:10:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/chad_hands_over_84_child_soldiers_to_unicef/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/RXr0jF8cSNQ/ India's Parliament yesterday elected its first woman speaker, who is also a member of the formerly untouchable, low-caste Dalit community. Top Headlines, Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Human Rights, Politics, Regions, Indian Sub-Continent, India ]]> 2009-06-04T12:50:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/indias_parliament_elects_its_first_woman_speaker/?source=rss http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greatnewsnetwork/vHyz/~3/1KpzyZqH1jU/ Not On Our Watch, the international advocacy and aid organization founded by actors George Clooney, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, producer Jerry Weintraub and human rights lawyer David Pressman, has awarded the U.S. Fund for UNICEF a grant of $438,000 to assist at-risk Zimbabwean refugee children living on the South Africa-Zimbabwe border. World, Human Rights, Special Interest, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Africa, South Africa, Zimbabwe, North America, United States, California ]]> 2009-06-04T12:38:00-08:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/not_on_our_watch_donates_cash_for_programs_supporting_zimbabwean_refugee_ch/?source=rss