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- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFearless forgivenessA 海角大神 Science perspective: News of the trial of Anders Behring Breivik a year after the killings in Norway brings to mind an example of a father's forgiveness after his daughter was killed by a bombing in Northern Ireland.
The Monitor's ViewLaw of the Sea Treaty as a peace tool for USSenate approval of the Law of the Sea Treaty would help the US counter China's aggressive moves to claim islands near the Philippines and other Asian neighbors.
Global ViewpointHeed Balkan lessons for a fragmenting Syria and revise Kofi Annan planKofi Annan's peace plan is failing to stop violence and ensure a political dialogue in Syria. To avoid a Balkans-like tragedy, an updated plan must include negotiations between Bashar al-Assad's regime and the opposition and deploy armed UN peacekeepers.- Global ViewpointHeed Balkan lessons for a fragmenting Syria and revise Kofi Annan planKofi Annan's peace plan is failing to stop violence and ensure a political dialogue in Syria. To avoid a Balkans-like tragedy, an updated plan must include negotiations between Bashar al-Assad's regime and the opposition and deploy armed UN peacekeepers.
OpinionWhy Romney's choice for vice president could determine America's futureMarco Rubio? Nikki Haley? Chris Christie? Mitt Romney's VP choice is not just about聽ticket-balancing, which the evidence does not show as affecting election outcomes. Historical patterns show that with his pick for 'veep,' Romney聽will anoint a future presidential front-runner.
OpinionTo help world's children reach fifth birthday, look to this Bangladesh programAn innovative development program in Bangladesh is defying child mortality rates, ensuring children grow healthier and taller, by empowering women and educating families about nutrition. Global leaders should heed its successful model.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWells that never run dryA 海角大神 Science perspective: How God's mercy and care continue to provide and to comfort, whatever we may face.
The Monitor's ViewFacebook IPO as a measure of social trustFacebook's 900 million users are a trusting lot, in each other and Mark Zuckerberg. The Facebook IPO on May 18 will be a rare measure of trust in this one-seventh of humanity.
OpinionFCC chairman: Time to let public TV raise money for charitiesWe at the FCC have proposed relaxing the ban that keeps public noncommercial TV stations from doing third-party fundraising for charities. The change won't hinder the educational mission of these stations, but help them fulfill it by raising awareness and meeting community needs.
OpinionChina's deal for Chen Guangcheng: latest signal of desire for better US tiesChina鈥檚 deal to allow blind dissident lawyer Chen Guangcheng to exit the country to study in the US, the Bo Xiliai purge, successful bilateral talks with the US, and other developments indicate that Beijing may be committed to some reforms 鈥� and warming relations with Washington.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA spiritual cure for chronic fatigueA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewEurope looks for The AvengersThe results of the French and Greek elections signal a popular mood that alien forces 鈥� markets, immigrants, trade 鈥� need to be defeated. But the reality isn't like The Avengers film.
OpinionFran莽ois Hollande 鈥� no more 'Mr. Pudding'?Style 鈥� more than policy differences on austerity 鈥� separated聽Socialist winner Fran莽ois Hollande from Nicolas Sarkozy in the French presidential elections.聽France may have simply preferred Hollande, dubbed 'Mr. Pudding,' over bombastic Sarkozy. But Hollande may not be so soft.
Russia's one-man brandLike too many Russian leaders, Vladimir Putin's long shadow makes it hard to see the real owners of Russia -- its people.- Readers RespondReaders Write: Israel could be a threat and Obama should be praised on IranLetters to the Editor for the weekly print issue of May 7, 2012: John Bolton is wrong. Obama is protecting the US and world economy from a disastrous attack on Iran. It's Israel that has the nukes. And the best way to foment regime change in Iran is to support the opposition there.聽
Global ViewpointGerhard Schr枚der: Don't strangle Europe with austerityEurope is churning after anti-austerity elections in Greece and France, where Socialist Fran莽ois Hollande ousted Nicolas Sarkozy. Europe must now shift from pure austerity toward growth. It must also keep working toward closer political union.聽Both moves will help Germany's economy.- Global ViewpointGerhard Schr枚der: Don't strangle Europe with austerityEurope is churning after anti-austerity elections in Greece and France, where Socialist Fran莽ois Hollande ousted Nicolas Sarkozy. Europe must now shift from pure austerity toward growth. It must also keep working toward closer political union.聽Both moves will help Germany's economy.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveUnity and spirituality in RussiaA 海角大神 Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewAmerica's open door to Chinese activist ChenAmerica's tradition of openness led Chen Guangcheng to knock on its embassy door. Now that openness may allow him to study in the US. The strength of many a country lies in being open to people, ideas, and technology.
OpinionFor a 2012 Obama win, hip-hop stars must 'Barack the vote' like they did in 2008Rap and hip-hop artists have turned down the volume on their once-boisterous efforts to rally their fans 鈥� a key part of President Obama鈥檚 base 鈥� to support him in 2012.聽To see Obama take office for a second term, the hip-hop community needs to return to the momentum it built in 2008.
