The UN Forecasts Population of India to Surpass China by 2028
A United Nations forecast released on Thursday predicted an increase in the world population to 8.1 billion in 2025 and 9.6 billion in 2050 from 7.2 billion today. Most of the population ... Full Story Here →
Gallup Poll Reveals Rise in Optimism among Americans
Optimism among Americans is highest in those dwelling in the cities in more than five years. Levels are highest everywhere, but especially in the South. More and more Americans consider ... Full Story Here →
UK Law Favors Anti-Caste Discrimination
The United Kingdom is estimated to house more than 400,000 Dalits, also known as “untouchables.” These people will soon benefit from the passing of an anti-caste discrimination law ... Full Story Here →
UNICEF Report Promotes Opportunities for Children with Disabilities
A United Nations report states that inclusion in society and giving equal opportunities to children with disabilities benefit the community and society as a whole. Children with disabilities ... Full Story Here →
New Research Confirms that Giving is Key to Happiness
A couple of researchers from two different countries have honed in on the source of human happiness. In the process, they have also come to a deeper understanding of human nature. Canadian ... Full Story Here →
Huge Decline in Number of Teens Giving Birth in the US
There was a time when pregnancy among teenagers became rampant. There were even reports that some teens got pregnant at the very tender age of 14. These findings now seem moot and academic ... Full Story Here →
Church of Scotland Compromises and Allows for Gay Ministers in the Clergy
The Church of Scotland has fully supported a motion permitting congregations in opening to the idea to ordain openly homosexual men and women. The motion that has just been approved ... Full Story Here →
President Francois Hollande of France Signs Gay Marriage and Adoption Bill into Law
On Saturday President Francois Hollande signs into law the Gay Marriage and Adoption Bill. The Constitutional Council has thrown away a right-wing initiated opposition on Friday, removing ... Full Story Here →
Medellín: Parque Biblioteca España and a Project for Inclusion
Medellín, Colombia has been undergoing a process of social integration as a part of the national plan which is trying to make Colombia a safer country, free from the fears of the 20th ... Full Story Here →
Notaries in Brazil Ordered to Recognize Same Sex Marriage
Last Tuesday, the Brazilian National Council of Justice passed a resolution, which does not allow notaries to refuse same sex marriage ceremonies. According to Brazil’s Supreme Court, ... Full Story Here →
Listening to America’s New Generation in a Globalized World
In the age of globalization, translators and interpreters are like gatekeepers in a world where the myriad of different human languages have become metaphorical keys that can open the ... Full Story Here →
World’s Four Largest Mobile Phone Companies Collaborate against Texting while Driving Campaign
The use of mobile phones while driving has been causing a lot of traffic accidents in the United States. According to reports, about 3.5% of vehicle accidents are due to texting while ... Full Story Here →
Venezuela’s Armed Forces towards Greater Women Inclusion
Venezuela’s Armed Forces (FANB) have taken their first step towards greater women inclusion on May, 10, when Lt. Draiza Medina graduated and became the first female submariner of ... Full Story Here →
Single Mothers (and those singled) around the World
Motherhood is certainly the hardest job in the world. Since parenting is such a huge responsibility, traditionally, it is seen that the more help a person has in raising a child, the ... Full Story Here →
Venezuela: FANB hacia una mayor inclusión de la mujer
La Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana (FANB) de Venezuela ha dado hoy el primer paso hacia una mayor inclusión de la mujer en las fuerzas armadas al entregarle su título a la teniente ... Full Story Here →
Study Shows Decline in Gun-Related Violence in America
Despite the prominence of firearm crimes in the headlines, a study has revealed that gun-related violence in the United States has decreased from 20 years ago.
The Pew Research Center ... Full Story Here →
United Nations Human Rights Council to Discuss LGBT Issues in Geneva in June
The recent passing of legislation legalizing same-sex marriage in France is one more victory for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. France is just the 14th country ... Full Story Here →
Gay Marriage in Rhode Island Legalized (The 10th State to Do So)
Gay marriage is not a new issue in the United States since nine states fully support it already. Adding to the rather short list is the state of Rhode Island where Governor Lincoln ... Full Story Here →
Banned Names in New Zealand – What not to name your newborn baby
Some very unusual names have become banned names in New Zealand. In this country, parents are required to submit to their government the names that they want to give to their children. ... Full Story Here →
Compassionate Release Could Help the Bureau of Prisons Save Money
A study released by the Justice Department on May 1, 2013, proves that the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) could save money by improving the compassionate release system and the way ... Full Story Here →
