Greek authorities rescue 150 migrants!

Photo credit: Neos Kosmos About 150 migrants attempting to reach Greece by sea were rescued by the authorities of that country on Wednesday. Neos Kosmos reports that one vessel had 115 people packed into it. The boat was located in distress on Tuesday off the coast eastern Aegean Sea Island of Lesbos. Three patriot vessels picked…

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Heman Bekele named Kid of the Year!

Photo credit: CNN The prestigious Time Magazine has named a 15-year-old as its Kid of the Year! He is Heman Bekele, a scientist from Fairfax, Virginia.  According to Time, he is recognized for developing an efficient compound-based bar of soap that could be a new and more accessible way to deliver medication to treat skin…

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Zimbabweans sue SA authorities!

Photo credit: the South African Following raids by South African police and supported by citizens on foreigners, Zimbabwean immigrants in the country have sought support from human rights organizations to combat harassment by South African authorities and their citizens. Bulawayo 24 reports that the raids have escalated since the African National Congress (ANC), the Democratic…

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