New Zealand’s Christchurch hit by strong quake
The magnitude 6.0 quake struck just before 07:00 local time (18:00 GMT on Monday) near Arthur's Pass, about 100km (63 miles) west of Christchurch.
There...
Are children better off now? Global report card
Twenty-five years ago this month, the countries that compose the United Nations reached a landmark agreement that laid the foundation for much-needed strengthening of...
Remembering Srila Prabhupada for his unique contribution to the world
Do you know that His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada is the only person in the known history of this planet to...
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