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 2013 2013-06-13T00:51:52+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/alberto_cairo_there_are_no_scraps_of_men/?source=rss Alberto Cairo's clinics in Afghanistan used to close down during active fighting. Now, they stay open. At TEDxRC2 (the RC stands for Red Cross/Red Crescent), Cairo tells the powerful story of why -- and how he found humanity and dignity in the midst of war. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, Feel Good, Heroic Stories, Regions, Asia, Afghanistan 2011-12-24T04:16:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/afghans_get_first_national_park/?source=rss Afghanistan has established its first national park in a spectacular region of deep blue lakes separated by natural dams of travertine, a mineral deposit. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Forests, Regions, Asia, Afghanistan 2009-04-23T16:05:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/shredding_in_kabul_photo_series/?source=rss Afghan kids skateboard near their homes alongside British members of the NATO-led force in Kabul, Afghanistan. World, Human Rights, Politics, Feel Good, Regions, Asia, Afghanistan, Europe, Germany, Oceania, Australia 2009-02-08T10:45:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/afghan_school_children_to_get_japanese_aid/?source=rss Tens of thousands of school children in Afghanistan are set to benefit from a USD 24 million donation from Japan under an agreement signed with the UNICEF to construct around 1,000 classrooms. Top Headlines, Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Human Rights, Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Asia, Afghanistan, East Asia, Japan, United Nations 2009-01-23T11:34:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/hero_therapist_gives_hope_to_afghan_disabled_w_video/?source=rss Alberto Cairo describes himself as moody, temperamental, impatient and pushy. Feel Good, Heroic Stories, Regions, Asia, Afghanistan, Europe, Italy 2009-01-16T08:46:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/top_un_official_upbeat_as_many_member_states_commit_to_emergency_relief_fun/?source=rss The United Nations humanitarian chief announced today that around $380 million was pledged to its emergency relief fund that can be quickly accessed by the world body, potentially saving thousands of lives when responding to disasters. World, Human Rights, Feel Good, Regions, Africa, Kenya, Morocco, Asia, Afghanistan, East Asia, South Korea, Europe, Finland, Germany, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, Spain, Sweden, Middle East, Oman, Oceania, Australia, Samoa, South-East Asia, Myanmar, North America, Mexico, United Nations, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-12-09T10:11:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/measles_deaths_worldwide_fall_by_74_percent/?source=rss Health officials say aggressive efforts to vaccinate young children against measles have resulted in a 74 percent global decline in the number of deaths due to the illness. Experts say the biggest decline, 90 percent, occurred in the Eastern Mediterranean region. World, Human Rights, Regions, Africa, Somalia, Sudan, Asia, Afghanistan, Europe, Switzerland, Indian Sub-Continent, India, Pakistan, World Top Stories 2008-12-06T09:44:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/un_childrens_and_refugee_agencies_sign_deal_to_cut_costs_of_vaccines_in_pak/?source=rss The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the world body's refugee agency have signed an agreement that will lead to significant savings in the purchase of vaccines for Afghans and locals living in and around Pakistan's refugee settlements. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, World, Human Rights, Health, General Health, Regions, Asia, Afghanistan, Indian Sub-Continent, Pakistan, United Nations, United Nations related 2008-06-23T08:00:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/donors_pledge_20_billion_dollars_for_afghanistan/?source=rss PARIS (AFP) - World donors pledged 20 billion dollars to rebuild Afghanistan on Thursday but also called on President Hamid Karzai to do more to fight corruption and strengthen the rule of law. World, General World, Regions, Asia, Afghanistan, Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-06-12T17:00:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/secretary_rice_honors_international_women_of_courage/?source=rss In the first ceremony of its kind at the U.S. Department of State, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice March 7 paid tribute to 10 women from around the globe who have shown exceptional courage and leadership. The honorees represented Afghanistan, Argentina, Indonesia, Iraq, Latvia, Maldives, Saudi Arabia and Zimbabwe. World, Human Rights, Politics, Feel Good, Heroic Stories, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Africa, Zimbabwe, Asia, Afghanistan, Europe, Latvia, Indian Sub-Continent, Maldives, Middle East, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, South America, Argentina, South-East Asia, Indonesia, North America, United States, Washington D.C., Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-03-15T07:59:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/photos_oldest_oil_paintings_found_in_caves/?source=rss A hundred years older than the first known European oil paintings, the newfound Afghan artworks were discovered where the Taliban destroyed giant Buddhas. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Science, Ancient Discoveries, Regions, Asia, Afghanistan 2008-02-06T22:00:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/skies_to_be_swept_for_alien_life/?source=rss The switch has been thrown on a telescope specifically designed to seek out alien life. Science, Space, Regions, Africa, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Cote d'Ivoire, Dijbouti, Dem. 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World, Human Rights, Politics, Regions, Africa, South Africa, Asia, Afghanistan, Indian Sub-Continent, India, South America, Colombia, South-East Asia, Philippines, North America, United States, Louisiana, New York, Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2007-09-28T10:58:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/land_in_afghanistan_donated_to_mine_victims_un_reports/?source=rss Land in Afghanistan that is now free of mines has been donated to the brave workers who were injured while clearing those deadly weapons from the area, the United Nations said today. World, Human Rights, Politics, Regions, Asia, Afghanistan, United Nations, United Nations related, Top Stories, World Top Stories 2007-06-01T12:27:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/20000_afghan_flood_victims_receive_food_and_other_emergency_aid_from_un_age/?source=rss United Nations agencies are stepping up relief efforts for flood victims across Afghanistan, with assistance already on its way to nearly 4,000 families, or some 20,000 people. World, Human Rights, Regions, Asia, Afghanistan, Top Stories, World Top Stories 2007-03-26T14:13:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/swiss_museum_sends_afghan_artifacts_back/?source=rss A Swiss museum is returning nearly 1,500 artifacts to Afghanistan after they were sent into exile to save them from destruction during the country's conflicts. World, General World, Science, Ancient Discoveries, Feel Good, General Special Interest, Regions, Asia, Afghanistan, Europe, Switzerland, North America, United States, Idaho, Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2007-03-20T12:13:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/hidden_treasures_on_display/?source=rss The mystery baffled archaeologists for more than two decades. What happened to 22,000 pieces of gold jewel-encrusted crowns, daggers and baubles from an ancient burial mound ח that had apparently vanished from Afghanistan in the 1980s? Feel Good, Regions, Asia, Afghanistan, Europe, France, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories 2006-12-14T11:06:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/group_to_start_afghan_wildlife_reserves/?source=rss A conservation group said Thursday it is launching an effort to establish wildlife reserves in Afghanistan, where environmental preservation has largely been sidelined by the government's long-running battle with the Taliban. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment, Forests, Wildlife, Feel Good, Regions, Asia, Afghanistan, North America, United States, New York 2006-07-01T20:05:02+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/supreme_court_takes_up_what_could_be_key_ruling_on_climate_change/?source=rss The court agreed Monday to take up a case brought by a dozen states to require the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate carbon dioxide released from the tailpipes of automobiles and other motor vehicles. Top Headlines, Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World, Politics, Environment, Climate and Energy, Regions, Asia, Afghanistan, North America, United States, Washington D.C. 2006-06-28T05:46:00+00:00