EXCLUSIVE: Interview with UAE's Minister of Tolerance

UAE Minister of Tolerance H.E. Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi says everyone including diplomats, clergymen and ministers have been consulted with to set up a program to promote tolerance.

Why the World Is Better Than Ever - and Will Get Better Still

If you read or watch the news, you'll likely think the world is falling to pieces.. But there’s another story, a story the news doesn’t often report. This story is backed by data, and it says we’re actually living in the most peaceful, abundant time in history.

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan announce $3 billion initiative to 'cure all diseases'

A company created by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan to "unlock human potential and promote equality" today announced a $3 billion project that aims to cure, prevent, or manage "all diseases in our children.

Open Internet Campaigners Celebrate New EU Net Neutrality Guidelines

The Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) guidelines aims to preserve an equal treatment of Internet traffic regardless of its content or source. Open Internet advocates argue the move will help ensure the Internet stays true to its roots as a non-discriminatory.

The Rio Olympics finally represents the whole world, including millions with no country

Time and again, the Olympic games have served to reflect and even amplify this spirit. It has allowed people to represent their countries—even if they weren’t officially recognized by their neighbors or members of the United Nations.

Matt Damon is a Bigger Hero than 'Jason Bourne' Off-Screen

In real life, Matt Damon chases down the one thing every person needs, but can’t always get—clean water. Damon’s appearances worldwide for the Water.org charity have delivered danger-free drinking water to 4.3 million people in 12 countries.

Inventor Of The World Wide Web Sends Open Letter To "Save The Open Internet In Europe"

The inventor of the World Wide Web has ridden into battle for, what might be, the last chance to preserve an open Internet in Europe.

Tesco to Give All Unsold Food to Charity in its 800 UK Supermarkets

The third largest retailer in the world has taken a revolutionary step towards ending hunger in Europe.

Google Fiber gives free gigabit Internet to poor people

Google Fiber today said it will provide free Internet access at gigabit speeds to residents in affordable housing. Google Fiber was already providing free Internet in public housing, but speeds were limited to 5Mbps downloads and 1Mbps uploads.

There is only one race, the human race

The ancient origins, anatomical, linguistic and genetic distinctiveness of southern African San and Khoikhoi people are matters of confusion and debate. They are variously described as the world’s first or oldest people; Africa’s first or oldest people, or the first people of South Africa.

INSIDE FACEBOOK’S AMBITIOUS PLAN TO CONNECT THE WHOLE WORLD

Mark Zuckerberg and his team must transform Facebook into a development shop for drones to deliver the Internet via lasers.