In Mexico, highland Mayan farmers are fighting to survive amid decreasing rainfall, unseasonal frost and unprecedented changes in daytime temperatures, the U.N. reported.

CNN: 'Climate change' forces Eskimos to abandon village

Kyle helped established the FITCO Cares foundation, a charity that helps U.S. war vets "who have survived combat but are still fighting to survive post-traumatic stress disorder, " the group's website said.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

He also helped established the FITCO Cares foundation, a charity that helps U.S. war vets "who have survived combat but are still fighting to survive post-traumatic stress disorder, " the group's website said.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Marching isn't the only tradition fighting to survive.

WSJ: In Australia, Traditionalists Strive to Keep Beach Marching Alive

During a time of war, the top priority of everyone in this building ultimately must be to get those fighting at the front what they need to survive and succeed on the battlefield and to be properly taken care of when they come home.

WHITEHOUSE: Armed Services Farewell Tribute for Secretary Gates

As the fighting continues, thousands have been forced to abandon their homes and are struggling to survive.

BBC: Syria crisis: Solidarity amid suffering in Homs

The tests are a key element in fighting Europe's debt crisis, intended to identify weak banks and ensure they are made robust enough to survive a possible default on government bonds by heavily indebted countries such as Greece.

BBC: Eight banks fail EU stress test with 16 in danger zone