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Wubalem Asmamaw drinks water at a water point after fetching water in Amari Yewebesh Kebele, Machakel district of West Gojjam zone in the Amhara region of Ethiopia. (Photo by UNICEF Ethiopia)

Pew study: More millenials are living with parents

Nearly four of every 10 members of the millennial generation are living with their parents, according to a study of U.S. census data by the Pew Research Center.

ABC News

Millenials postponing buying homes

philly.com

Zimbabwe officials: Mugabe wins with 61%

Zimbabwe election officials say that President Robert Mugabe won the presidential election with 61% of the vote, compared to 34% for challenger Morgan Tsvangirai.

USA TODAY

US and UK concern over Zimbabwe election results

BBC

US a ‘willing partner’ if Tehran seeks serious talks

The U.S. says it’s prepared to work with the new government of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to address concerns about Iran’s nuclear program.

Jerusalem Post

Iran’s Ahmadinejad rides into a nuclear sunset

TIME

Rouhani underlines dialogue on equal footing as only way to interact with Iran

FARS

Western embassies shut amid security alert

The U.S. has temporarily closed 21 embassies and consulates in mostly Muslim countries, and several European states have shut embassies in Yemen over fears al-Qaeda was planning to launch attacks.

Al Jazeera

State Department issues travel alert for Americans abroad

CBS News

Images of Middle East embassies closed

Bing.com

Brain chemistry differs in kids with autism, study finds

Autistic children between 3 and 10 exhibit brain chemistry distinct from children with developmental delays, as well as those with typical development, a new study shows.

Science Recorder

PHILANTHROPY AND AID

Medical aid charity Merlin to merge with Save the Children

Venerable global relief group Save the Children will absorb Merlin, a younger aid charity that provides health care in crisis zones.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Diamonds in the rough

We can grumble about how our forefathers mistreated our rivers and open spaces, or we can praise them for having the foresight to preserve pockets of land for public enjoyment.

eco.RI News

HUMAN RIGHTS

Shootings of alleged terrorists in Tulungagung violates human rights

The National Commission on Human Rights has alleged human rights violations by a National Police counterterrorism unit in a shooting against suspected terrorists in Tulungagung, East Java.

Jakarta Post

Killers for human rights

Before you protest “solitary confinement” in California prisons’ security housing units, there are a few things you should know.

Townhall.com

DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE

China bans New Zealand milk powder in botulism scare

China has banned all imports of milk powder from New Zealand, after its main dairy exporter, Fonterra, found in some of its products a strain of bacteria that can cause botulism.

BBC

COC Center For International Trade Development receives award

The Santa Clarita Valley’s local Center for International Trade Development has been presented with the President’s “E” award for ongoing contributions to increase U.S. exports.

KHTS

POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

Governments losing credibility on society’s ills

According to the 2012 Manning Barometer, the vast majority of people — some 88 percent of those surveyed — would rather see government act as a facilitator, not a direct problem solver.

Winnipeg Free Press

Nigeria’s rebel governor plays politics in governance speech

Rotimi Amaechi’s Chatham House speech on governance showed the difficulty in separating political maneuvrings from technical governance.

allAfrica.com

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Baby owls sleep like baby humans: Owlets spend more time in REM sleep than adult owls

Baby birds have sleep patterns similar to baby mammals, and their sleep changes in the same way when growing up.

ScienceDaily

Trouble sleeping? Go camping

Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder found that if you live by the sun’s schedule, you are more likely to go to bed at least an hour earlier, wake up an hour earlier, and be less groggy.

Scientific American

How a bad night’s sleep can ruin your career

The Week

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GOOD NEWS

Trekking through mud, rivers and jungle to provide free medical care

For 21 years, Georges Bwelle watched his ill father slip in and out of consciousness, traveling to hospitals that weren’t equipped to help him.

CNN

Tropical Medicine

Bing.com

Tears of joy, sadness fill wedding of Jeannette couple with terminally ill son

When Sean Stevenson first saw Christine Swidorsky, he saw his soulmate. Six years later, she carried their terminally ill son down the aisle toward a commitment to spend their life together.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

NONPROFITS AND NGOS

Acumen Announces First Technical Funding Recipients

Non-profit charity investment organization, Acumen, in partnership with others, have announced the first award recipients, provided through its Technical Assistance (TA) Initiative.

Ventures Africa

Vietnam sexual minorities await house session with bated breath

Vietnam’s National Assembly will vote on amendments to the Marriage and Family Law expected in October. Information Connecting and Sharing, an NGO for LGBT, represents 1.65 million LGBT.

Thanh Nien News

ENVIRONMENT

The environment and the satellite revolution

John Amos is reshaping the environmental movement by taking satellite data that have accumulated over 40 years, turning it into maps, and then distributing it.

Seattle Times

UK water companies are polluting Britain’s rivers and beaches

The most persistent and frequent polluters of England‘s rivers and beaches are the nation’s 10 biggest water companies, an Observer investigation has revealed.

Guardian

Top 10 most scenic boat rides

stuff.co.nz

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Used boat nails selling at a market in Dwarka, Gujarat. The nails are supposed to bring good luck. (Photo by Poonam Agarwal)

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