What Exactly Is the Islamic State’s New Currency for the Caliphate?
By Rakesh Raman The Islamic State (or the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, ISIS) has decided to produce its own currency in the form of gold, silver, and copper…
Meet the 55 Richest People in Africa
Ventures Africa, an African business magazine and news service, today released its second annual ranking of Africa’s wealthiest people. ‘The Richest People in Africa’ list is a compilation of the…
Whole Foods Calendar to Change the Face of Poverty
Shoppers can make a difference in the lives of microentrepreneurs around the world by picking up a 2015 Whole Planet Foundation calendar at Whole Foods Market (Nasdaq: WFM) stores in…
Unilever Sunlight Launches Bright Future Speeches
Unilever Project Sunlight is launching “Bright Future Speeches,” a campaign to shine a light on young people who have new visions for a brighter future. These new leaders hold strong…
Additional U.S. Forces in Iraq to Train Iraqi Soldiers
The U.S. commander in chief has authorized Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to deploy to Iraq up to 1,500 additional U.S. personnel over the coming months. According to a Department…