World: First happiness report launched at the UN
The report shows that wealth makes people happy, but political freedom, strong social networks and an absence of corruption are…
World: Israel passes USA, Europe in bottle recycling
Israelis recycled 50 percent of the country’s plastic bottles in 2011, overtaking Europe and the United States, with figures of…
World: Massive solar flare sends magnetic storms to Earth
Powerful solar flares at the sun's surface sends a geomagnetic storm to the Earth, potentially disrupting electrical distribution, GPS and…
World: 10 popular strategies for helping the poor
Concern for the poor is a fundamental pillar of Christian identity, and a definitive mark of the church throughout history.