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Redefining the future for capitalismFederal regulators plan a forum on ways to prevent short-term focus on profits in order to deal with long-term problems such as climate change and an aging society.
The Spanish king who set, then saved, democracyJuan Carlos I, the former Franco prot茅g茅 who retired from public life this week, had his controversies. But he should be remembered for anchoring democracy in a key corner of 20th-century Europe.
The cries for freedom that still rattle ChinaBeneath the veneer of stability 30 years after the Tiananmen massacre, Chinese society continues to be restless in ways the party cannot always control.聽Truth cannot be arrested or exterminated.
Africa鈥檚 big start toward freedom from povertyA free-trade pact for the continent has come into force with nearly half of countries onboard. By one forecast, this is the best path to prosperity and security.
Why the world鈥檚 children are better offA global survey shows progress for children since 2000 has been broad and steady, with lessons on how the view of children can keep improving.
A coup against corruption in RomaniaThe country鈥檚 most powerful figure goes to prison, one of a several signs that one of Europe鈥檚 most corrupt nations has turned a corner.
European voters do the continentalInstead of a win for anti-EU parties, the European Parliament election shows continuing, if different, approaches to universal solutions.
Why the SAT needs a character checkA new scoring metric by the College Board will help the admission of more disadvantaged applicants by highlighting those who defy their social or economic hardships.
After India鈥檚 big election, time for inclusionThe victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers him a chance to treat all Indians equally, with no favoritism toward Hindus. The election itself was a reminder of India鈥檚 inclusiveness.
In a world of autocrats, the humble stand outUkraine鈥檚 new leader sets a welcome standard of humility in public service during a period of personal rule in many nations.
College grads with well-packed parachutesThe class of 鈥�19 brings resilient skills into a job market hungry for workers who think critically.
Seeing red in unfair green dealsIn Australia, a surprise victory for a pro-coal party shows the need worldwide to ensure economic justice in tackling climate change.
Food aid for hungry North Koreans?A severe food shortage in the North opens a door for the South to provide aid and perhaps nudge progress in stalled talks on denuclearization.
The start of a great decoupling of nations?The US-China split over trade practices could turn into Cold War-style strategy of containing practices that defeat themselves.
The calm for Congo's Ebola stormDespite the best medical response to Congo鈥檚 Ebola outbreak, the virus keeps spreading because of fear, false rumors, and violence. The crisis now requires a buildup of trust that can calm and comfort local communities.
The oh-too-rare case of loving political foesIn a surprise essay, a former FBI official hounded by the president explains why he loves both Trump and his supporters.
South Africa votes to turn honesty about graft into action against itAfter years of transparency about corruption, the country sends a signal in an election that the ruling party must now cleanse itself.
A door for peace in rising US-Iran tensionsWashington and Tehran have escalated tensions as hard-liners on each side seem to smell victory. Yet behind the posturing remains a chance for mediation by a neutral friend.
Mother鈥檚 love and loving our mothersAfter more than a century of official mother鈥檚 days in the U.S., much has changed for mothers. But not their central role as influencers of future generations.
Why Sudan is a pivot for democracyThe battle for democracy in both Africa and the Arab world is playing out in the protests in Khartoum against military rule.
