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Teenage backpacker may have been 'killed by dingoes' on remote Au...

Teenage backpacker may have been 'killed by dingoes' on remote Australian island **Tragic Discovery on Fraser Island: Authorities Investigate Teenager’s Death** Fraser Island, Australia – Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the death of a teenage backpacker... read more »

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'I spoke to God after dying in an earthquake and he sent me back'

'I spoke to God after dying in an earthquake and he sent me back' **Woman Recounts Profound Near-Death Experience Following China Earthquake** A recent earthquake in China has left a trail of devastation and personal stories of survival, resilience, and, in one instance, a brush with the... read more »

Washington - While it is widely believed that money can not buy love, a new study has suggested that it can buy you happiness but only up to a ‘sweet spot’ of 36,000 dollars GDP per person. A new analysis led by economists Eugenio Proto in the Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy at the University of Warwick and Aldo Rustichini, from University of MInnesota found that as expected, for the poorest countries life satisfaction rises as a country’s wealth increases as people are able to meet their basic needs. However, the new surprise finding is that once income reaches a certain level – around 36,000 dollars, adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) - life satisfaction levels peaks, after which it appears to dip slightly in the very rich countries. The researchers found suggestive evidence that this happiness dip in the wealthiest countries is because more money creates higher aspirations, leading to disappointment and a drop in life satisfaction if those aspirations are not met. The study was published in journal PLOS ONE.
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Alarming increase in use of death penalty last year, despite global trend towards abolition **Resurgence of Capital Punishment Sparks International Concern** Geneva – A recent report issued by the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has revealed a disturbing surge in the application of the... read more »

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World News in Brief: Food insecurity in Lebanon, Libya migrants freed, UNHCR tackles multiple emergencies despite cuts **Lebanon Faces Escalating Food Crisis as Vulnerability Deepens** Beirut – Lebanon is grappling with a severe food security crisis, with a significant portion of its population... read more »

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10 killed in Beijing blaze

Beijing – At least 10 people were killed in Beijing when a fire engulfed a storehouse Tuesday, police said. The incident, which occurred in the capital city’s Chaoyang district, was... read more »

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Syria rebel chief Liwa al-Tawhid Brigade killed in regime strike

Beirut: The head of the Syrian rebel Liwa al-Tawhid Brigade has died of wounds he suffered in a regime air strike last week, the rebels and a monitor said on... read more »

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