The results of the Global Peace Index (GPI) for 2011

The index placed the Sultanate, which came 41st on the world level, on the list of the countries that enjoy high levels of peace.

More on the 2011 methodology, results and findings in the link below,

http://www.visionofhumanity.org/wp-content/uploads/PDF/2011/2011%20GPI%20Results%20Report.pdf

A message of hope

Kidnapped girl finds her own mom after 23 years

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http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/41163230/ns/today-today_people/?gt1=43001

Oman most-improved nation in last 40 years followed by China

By Tavia Grant

Globe and Mail Update

Published Thursday, Nov. 04, 2010 11:41AM EDT

Last updated Thursday, Nov. 04, 2010 11:42AM EDT

Life is better in most nations since UN began tracking human development index 20 years ago, but progress hasn't been uniform .
 

Basic aspects of life such as health and education have improved for the vast majority of the planet's population in the past two decades, with the greatest strides seen in the poorest countries, a United Nations report said Thursday.

The UN's human development index, launched in its 20th edition, shows that while development has not been uniform, huge steps in areas such as life expectancy, school enrolment, literacy and income means its index of 135 countries has climbed 18 per cent since 1990 and 41 per cent since 1970.