Global community demands an end to slave trade, Qatar appoints women to Advisory Council for the first time, Israeli company uses innovation to convert plastic into recyclable thermoplastic material, France welcomes African refugees to their country and vegan restaurants share meals free-of-charge in Âu Lạc, also known as Vietnam.

Donors in the United Kingdom reach new heights of generosity, South Sudan provides free passage to humanitarian agencies, research in Sweden illustrates the blessings of animal companions, United Arab Emirates launches fund to eradicate infectious diseases and major retailer in Australia introduces "Quiet Hour" for autistic community.

Leaders from Russia, Turkey and Iran meet to discuss peace in Syria, Ghana initiates program to protect children, new book encourages children to protect animals, the Panda Club forms in China to support those with rare blood type and India's tech giants sign Giving Pledge.

Syria receives food aid from China, Hrant Dink Foundation receives Chirac Prize for Conflict Prevention, mobile robot helps child reconnect to her classroom, News Agency Prensa Latina receives international award and homeless hero saves children from burning building.

Starting in the new year, Rwanda will offer visa free travel for all, Jamaica provides more assistance for vulnerable children, Saudi-led coalition allows humanitarian aid to reach Yemen, Nature Communications journal publishes an article citing the benefits of organic farming and Thai sanctuary offers unique opportunity to interact with elephants.

Officials from China and Namibia agree to enhance economic relations, Palestine plans general election in 2018, veganism is growing in Tel Aviv, Israel, botanist in Singapore receives award for protecting the environment and vegan flag unfurls in the peaks of the Himalayans.

European and African officials meet to discuss plans to help migrants in Libya, Lebanese Christian Patriarch travels to Saudi Arabia, skin transplant saves man’s life, Nicaragua holds peaceful and transparent elections and Afghan journalist’s courage inspires many.

China’s President calls for free trade among Asia-Pacific nations, Jamaican citizens hand in unauthorized firearms, Australia supports Papua New Guinea’s quest for high-speed telecommunications, new smokeless ovens given to women in Eritrea and Environment Society of Oman supports Arabian Sea humpback whales.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation states support women’s empowerment, the vegan movement gains momentum in Nigeria, light is the future of data transfer, new museum opens in Abu Dhabi and a New Zealand hospital makes visiting patients easy.

Global community demands an end to slave trade, Qatar appoints women to Advisory Council for the first time, Israeli company uses innovation to convert plastic into recyclable thermoplastic material, France welcomes African refugees to their country and vegan restaurants share meals free-of-charge in Âu Lạc, also known as Vietnam.

India delivers 65 metric tons of medical aid to Mozambique, Cuba and Caribbean Community enhance economic cooperation, expert boat builder from Kenya tasked with constructing a vessel from recycled plastic, Afghan girls complete mixed-gender race and rescued animals run to greet the people who saved their lives.

Colombia has a new political party, Cape Verde plans to utilize 100% sustainable energy by 2025, schoolchildren are given computers in Venezuela, healed turtles return to the wild in South Africa, and study sheds light on benefits of fasting.

Âu Lạc, also known as Vietnam, host APEC summit, Nigerian foundation supports peace between Christians and Muslims, new metro line opens in Chile, China to install powerful telescope in Antarctica and pro-athletes thrive on plant-based diet.

Hong Kong and ASEAN pen free trade agreements, Namibia opens borders to African nations, new chamber discovered in Egypt's Great Pyramid, the hole in ozone layer is reducing and Germany honors green visionaries.

Australia and Sri Lanka plan to develop trade and investment opportunities, Russia offers free electronic visas for tourists and investors, Iran supports development in Iraq, Chile plans significant investment in renewable energy projects and programs supported by Cuba help Angolans to read and write.

Leaders of China and South Korea meet to discuss cooperation, UK Aid supports Sierra Leone's public health system, Swiss university using virtual technology to relieve phantom pain, Argentina and Israel sign environment protection accord and remote villages in Nigeria connected with solar energy.

Leaders of world's major religions shift towards ethical investments, UNICEF collaborates with Israeli NGO to provide solar power to medical centers in Cameroon, Ghent Belgium is recognized as Europe's veggie capital, Chile's government bans plastic bags in coastal cities and Angolan minister focuses on progress for women.

China supports Dominica in wake of Hurricane Maria, refugees in Ethiopia can now register their vital life events, proposed legislation in Canberra, Australia prohibits greyhound racing, new research suggests a link between global warming and the spreading of disease and media network Aljazeera celebrates 21st anniversary.

World Bank aids development in Iraq, Hungary provides support for Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Brazil plans monetary rewards for landowners protecting the Amazon rainforest, African countries launch websites to provide transparency for citizens and China releases rare monkeys into the wild.

Leaders of Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan meet to discuss trade and peace in Syria, green belt project in Germany wins environmental award, compassionate Indonesia protects dogs and wild boars, Rwanda plans paperless administration and Singapore exceeds solar energy goals.