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Children gather at a “child-friendly space” where they can receive sanctuary and some protection in the Central African Republic.  (Photo by UK DFID) Children targeted in Central African Republic violence UNICEF says more children are being targeted in attacks as bloodshed continues unabated in Central African Republic. Al Jazeera Doctors Without Borders reduces work in Central African Republic amid violence Bloomberg Central Africa Republic displaced number ‘doubles’ BBC Connect the dots: infant mortality, graft, and elephant poaching Researchers have made clear connections between elephant poaching in Africa, which has been surging to meet soaring ivory demand in Asia, and factors such as poverty and corruption. Reuters   Direct talks on South Sudan ceasefire delayed Hopes of a quick agreement to end weeks of violence in South Sudan have been dashed, after talks in Ethiopia between the warring parties were delayed. BBC US Marines evacuate embassy staff in South Sudan amid peace talks CNN Interview: South Sudan rebel leader: ‘I still hope for peace’ Telegraph.co.uk Egyptian protesters killed as state crackdown widens Thirteen people were shot dead as supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood clashed with police across Egypt, defying a state crackdown on the movement that ruled the country until six months ago. Guardian Will older workers take jobs from young? It’s an assertion that has long been accepted as fact: Older people remaining on the job later in life are stealing jobs from young people. One problem, many economists say: It isn’t supported by a wisp of fact. San Francisco Chronicle Obama to speak on unemployment benefits extension Reuters   PHILANTHROPY AND AID International Red Cross cuts 2014 budget for North Korea aid The International Red Cross has earmarked $5.6 billion to aid North Korea, down some 15 percent from a year earlier, a media report said. GlobalPost Mark Zuckerberg is America’s biggest philanthropist Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and chief executive of Facebook, was the U.S.’s biggest charity donor in 2013, according to a list of publicly-available donations. Telegraph.co.uk HUMAN RIGHTS Cambodia: Child protection workers call for an end to ‘orphanage tourism’ Child protection and NGO workers are pleading with tourists and volunteers to stay away from orphanages in Cambodia, claiming so-called “orphanage tourism” damages the children and enables exploitation. Guardian Hospitality, agriculture firms vulnerable to human trafficking Shareholders are calling on 15 U.S.-based multinational corporations to ensure that their global supply chains are not facilitating human rights abuses, particularly labor and sex trafficking. IPS Factory life far from home leaves China’s migrant workers vulnerable CNN DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE ‘Chance of a century’: International investors flock to Tehran Since the West reached a landmark deal with Iran on its controversial nuclear program, many Iranians are hoping for an end to sanctions. Western companies are also gearing up to do big business. Spiegel International Rural India transformed by roads and phones The construction of country roads, addition of 327 million rural phone connections and a rise in literacy to record levels since Prime Minister Manmohan Singh took office has helped double the growth rate of India’s food output. Sydney Morning Herald POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE India’s prime minister to step down Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ruled out serving another term and threw his support behind Nehru-Gandhi dynasty scion Rahul Gandhi to lead the country if their party wins the vote. Newsweek Long-term jobless voice fears as unemployment checks end Unemployment checks for 1.3 million people around the country ran out after Congress didn’t renew extended benefits approved during the Great Recession. Seattle Times For the unemployed, ideas to help bridge the gap to work NPR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY World obesity levels surge According to a new report from the Overseas Development Institute, there are now more overweight adults in the developing world than in the wealthier countries of Europe and North America. GlobalPost USDA allows more meat, grains in school lunches Seattle Times Augmented-reality contact lenses to be human-ready While Google works to bring a polished Glass device to market, wearables startup Innovega is taking head-mounted displays a step further: contact lenses that interact with full high-definition glasses. CNET News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Putin’s Olympic moment: not glorious but embarrassing McClatchy Newspapers Column (Charles Cooper): What to do about Snowden: The NY Times gets it right CNET News Editorial: Snowden affair: the case for a pardon Guardian   Site edited by: Erkinaz Shuminov, Audrey Harry, Jo Perdicchia, Akanksha Kaul and Amy Marie Phillips.   GOOD NEWS Blind teen golfer follows his PGA dream Sixteen-year-old Jake Olson is mastering school, sports, and just about everything else he tries. He’s even written a book. He does all of this while tackling a major obstacle: blindness. CBS News For the blind, connected devices create a novel way to read NPR Climbing for a cure, 9-year-old boy reaches 22,000-foot peak A 9-year-old boy successfully climbed the highest peak this side of the globe, raising awareness for a type of muscular dystrophy that only affects young boys. NBCNews.com US employers test ‘unlimited vacation’ Unlimited vacation policies, which have so far been adopted by only a handful of U.S. businesses, have been embraced by both workers and their employers, who say the flexibility increases profitability. Japan Times NGOS AND NONPROFITS Katrina victims say Brad Pitt’s charity homes are already rotting Brad Pitt’s charity home builders are replacing timber used on dozens of properties built in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina because the wood used on them is rotting. Houston Chronicle UK aid money helps train giant rats to sniff out landmines With the help of funding from British taxpayers, mine-clearance charity Apopo uses African giant pouched rats for its life-saving work of sniffing out buried landmines in Mozambique. Telegraph.co.uk ENVIRONMENT Japan’s newest island is now 8 times bigger Japan’s newest island keeps on growing. The volcanic island that recently broke above the Pacific Ocean has merged with a neighboring uninhabited island as it continues to expand. National Geographic Brazil’s ethanol sector is being buffeted by forces both human-made and natural Some of the world’s biggest corporations have invested billions of dollars to turn sugar cane into ethanol in Brazil. But oil — the fuel that ethanol was supposed to be slowly replacing — got in the way. Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting   Photo of the Day A diver moves loose corals to safety outside the entrance to Hawaii’s Kalaeloa Harbor as part of reef restoration after it was damaged by a vessel.  (Photo by NOAA’s National Ocean Service)	DailySource Most Popular Most viewed Most shared Most recent Connect with Us Or enter Amazon via the box below and they will donate 4-7% of all purchases you make in the next 24 hours to us. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. 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