- Poverty is conquering the world / World / 2007-08-30
Isn?t it astonishing that the gross domestic product of a quarter of the world?s countries is less than the combined wealth of the world?s 3 richest people? Doesn?t it astound you that approximately half the world?s population lives on less than $2 a day?
- Mayor Bloomberg Suggests Anti-Poverty Solution / Business / 2006-09-21
We want to reward those who have the initiative to go out and try to make their lives better, and if the system is stacked against them making their lives better, that`s what we`re trying to change, Mr. Bloomberg says.
- Yahoo Helps Bono Promote Anti Poverty Site / Webmaster / 2006-06-19
Lead singer for the popular rock and pop band U2, Bono, is well known for his interest in global issues. Bono was very successful in brining Africa and its troublesome situation to mainstream attention, and now the online giant Yahoo is coming to his aid to fight poverty.
- Help Fight Poverty With Your Credit Card / Business / 2006-03-06
It seems as if the biggest celebrities, from Angelina Jolie to U2`s Bono are in the business of saving people. This is not at all surprising when you consider how much money these celebs actually have. Helping those that are less fortunate should ideally be the priority for these high end celebrities.
- Ending Poverty, Is the World Ready? / Business / 2006-01-09
With technological advancements reaching the point where they are today, it is astounding that so many people are left in poverty. Whether it is malnourishment or the spread of disease, it seems that people around the globe are suffering when there is no need. Are we ready for a leap in another novel direction brought on by Information and Communications Technology?
- Turkish Kurds largely poverty-stricken / World / 2005-09-02
Turkey`s unemployment rate is about 10 percent, but in the southeast the figure is closer to 60. Compared to the rest of Turkey?s population, the Kurds are most severely affected by poverty.
- Football player escapes poverty to find riches / Sport / 2005-08-30
Mkristo Bruce has every reason to be bitter. Angry. Resentful. Or so he has heard. To tell you the truth, Bruce is having so darn much fun smiling and laughing and joking his way through life, he hasn`t had time to focus on all that negative stuff.
- India moves to strike blows against poverty / World / 2005-08-25
A $9 billion plan guarantees the country`s rural poor 100 days of work per household every year.Much of rural India, home to two-thirds of the population, has not felt the benefits of the new high-tech economy, and voters in these areas handed the reins of power to the Congress Party in a stunning election upset last year.
