You know the news that you watch every day, it’s just a snapshot. A snapshot of what’s palatable for TV and run through the political and monatary filters of the news organ in question. So it isn’t the real news, just a snapshot. Everyday huge things happen that the TV news doesn’t cover, the UN has released a list of 10 stories that the world should know more about: Liberia: Development challenges top agenda as the nation recovers from years of civil strife Lost in migration: Asylum seekers face challenges amid efforts to stem flows of illegal migrants DR of Congo: As the country moves boldly towards historic vote, humanitarian concerns continue to demand attention Nepal’s hidden tragedy: Children caught in the conflict Somalia: Security vacuum compounding effects of drought Protracted refugee situations: Millions caught in limbo, with no solutions in sight South Asian earthquake: Relief effort saves lives, stems losses, but reconstruction tasks loom large Behind bars, beyond justice: An untold story of children in conflict with the law From water wars to bridges of cooperation: Exploring the peace-building potential of a shared resource Côte d’Ivoire: A strike away from igniting violence amidst a faltering peace process Link Via And yes the intro was deliberatly Bill Hicks-ish.