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This article discusses the Framework for peace in Congo. The United Nations announced on the 24th of February that they are trying to stop the wars in the country that has lead to suffering in Congo.

An article from Pakistan announces that several nations are arranging funds to support economic development, including the creation of jobs. These nations include Japan, The United States, The United Kingdom and several others.

The president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) signs a peace accord as well as Uganda and Rwanda representatives. The accord states that the nations need to "preserve and protect the territorial sovereignty."

This article talks about how Turkey's prime minister is upset that the U.N. isn't helping with their problem with Syria. Also, the article talks about how Syria and Turkey have becoming increasingly tense with one another.

The article explains how the uprisings have impacted relationships, alliances and future alliances between nations.

An example of Civil disobedience outside of Gandhi's in India 

Frontline episode examining the impact of digital technology on our lives.

(CNN) -- African leaders signed a U.N.-backed deal on Sunday meant to bring stability to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Government forces are battling the M23 rebel group in the eastern part of that country.

This article discusses how the congolese government intends to restore peace in the country through a United Nations deal signed in Addis- Ababa.

Even after the Rwanda massacre in 1994, Rwanda is making steps in the right direction to get health care coverage to all its citizens. One of the most amazing things about this is that Rwanda is one of the poorest countries in the world. The life expectancy rates have risen 10% in the past 10 years from 48% to 58%. Staggering malaria statistics show that malaria deaths have decreased by around two-thirds in the past five years. These improvements were made possible by the more affordable health insurance programs that are sweeping the nation.

In this article, it talks about how the poorest 25 percent of the poor is getting health care for free. The health care is provided to poor as well, but for $0.33 at a clinic, which is one tenth of the actual cost.