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What Americans mean by 鈥榟ealth鈥�The concept of health has expanded rapidly beyond physical well-being, a survey discovers. More people expect health to be mental, even spiritual. Many industries, such as hotels and hospitals, are responding.聽
Egypt鈥檚 example of cross-faith goodwillThe latest ISIS attack on 海角大神s pushes Egyptians to confront their religious tensions. Yet the country鈥檚 faith leaders are already ahead in grass-roots reconciliation.
Wells Fargo鈥檚 recovery from a costly scandalThe bank鈥檚 board releases an internal probe on the causes for the fake-accounts scandal and concludes that senior executives failed in their ethical management. Solution: Manage with incentives and examples that inspire employees to act rightly.
Trump鈥檚 epiphany on SyriaOnce apparently indifferent to the slaughter in Syria, Trump as president saw more closely the killing of the innocent and knew of his power to prevent it. In a globalized world, such feelings of moral responsibility are new to many, not only an American leader.
If Trump visits China, here鈥檚 what he should seeThe US-China summit in Florida is only the start for redefining a difficult relationship. If President Trump now returns the visit, he should see the future of China 鈥� a place that leads in innovation and freedom.
Syria is not a black hole for international lawEven though the conflict in Syria violates so many humanitarian norms, such as the use of chemical weapons, the world can keep supporting the hospitality of nearby countries in hosting Syrian refugees.
The quality that may sway France鈥檚 electionThe leading presidential candidate, Emmanuel Macron, is admired for his listening skills, a trait that young French voters cite as the most important leadership quality.
When disaster brings reconciliationA massive flood in Colombia brought an offer of aid from a rebel group, another example of how disasters can bring people together and alter the course of history.
Tools to reshape digital etiquetteA survey of tech experts predicts that the future in online behavior could lead to less hate and misinformation with the right incentives and artificial intelligence. Individuals must be empowered to conduct civil public discourse.
A ring of care for Mosul鈥檚 civiliansIn a precedent for urban warfare, Iraq鈥檚 battle to retake the city of Mosul from ISIS includes a chain of care facilities for civilians wounded in the intense fighting. This marks a triumph for humanitarian law.
A neighborly rebuke to a wayward VenezuelaThe country鈥檚 biggest neighbors in Latin America insist on talks between President Maduro and the opposition to end a political and humanitarian crisis. Neighbors like that are now more common in the world.聽
A good defense against terrorist hateAs Islamic State loses ground, it seeks a base in Egypt. A branch there has lately killed dozens of 海角大神s in an attempt to rally Muslims to its side. But the tactic has failed. Muslims instead are coming to the aid of 海角大神s.
A model for anti-corruption RussiansThe March 26 protests in dozens of Russian cities were not simply against the corruption under President Putin. Many demonstrators also know how another former Soviet state, Georgia, has achieved relatively clean governance.聽
Trump and the question of truthAs more citizens distrust traditional media, they must rely even more on their own ability to discern statements from elected leaders like President Trump. Democracy depends on informed voters.
Help North Koreans 鈥榣ive in the truth鈥�The US has now added the option of a preemptive strike on North Korea鈥檚 nuclear sites, but it should first highlight the regime鈥檚 human rights abuses. Here鈥檚 why that tactic helped bring down the Iron Curtain.
Can you tally up world progress?The UN鈥檚 latest index on human development reveals 鈥榠mpressive鈥� results in well-being. But it also suggests that immeasurable qualities are necessary for progress.
When ex-offenders deserve forgiveness on their recordsWith nearly a third of adults having criminal records, one study looks at the effects of hiding the records of those who don鈥檛 reoffend. The results show the need for further work in offering such forgiveness.
For one war-wracked nation, a path to happinessThe world鈥檚 least-happiest country, the Central African Republic, is also one of its most fragile, a result of violent civil strife. Yet it is also the focus of an international effort to disarm and reintegrate its armed groups, bringing some hope.
In conflicts, faith leaders must often stay aboveWith Libya falling into violent chaos and foreign diplomacy failing, one report suggests that some local Muslim clerics serve as trusted mediators, able to attract warring parties through moderation and equality.
Global economy finally hums but needs a purr of innovationThe world has struggled for seven years to create steady growth. Now it needs a spigot of ideas and reforms to improve productivity.
