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Global NewsstandCalling for calm amid North Korea tensions, Trump鈥檚 handling of North Korea will signal his approach to Iran, Facebook still not taking full responsibility for Russia ad-buys, The AfD鈥檚 unsurprising Bundestag election, UN reform is needed, but difficultA roundup of global commentary for the Oct. 9, 2017 weekly magazine.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe forward march of ScienceA 海角大神 Science perspective: Unselfishness and love can bring healing and progress to all fields of endeavor.
The Monitor's ViewWelcome the world鈥檚 newest welcome matDespite its own poverty, Bangladesh has allowed in more than 500,000 Muslim Rohingya from Myanmar in what is the world鈥檚 most urgent refugee crisis. It joins a list of a few other countries with a generosity toward strangers in need.
The Monitor's ViewHere鈥檚 a seed of hope for storm-struck Puerto RicoSome places devastated by catastrophic storms learn to reinvent themselves, not merely recover. Puerto Ricans can look to one Kansas town leveled by a tornado.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe power of prayerA 海角大神 Science perspective: While prayer can often prompt additional human action, it is a powerful action in itself.
The Monitor's ViewTake the gun debate to a shared levelWill another mass shooting alter the debate over gun laws? Not unless both sides deal with a common fear of gun violence and admit a mutual desire for community safety.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveShift in thought: from winning, to healingA 海角大神 Science perspective:聽On letting God, and not human impulses, guide us.
The Monitor's ViewCan the Supreme Court define political communities?A court case on partisan gerrymandering will test if the justices want the courts, rather than voters, to define the identity of voting districts.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding our home in GodA 海角大神 Science perspective: Home is much more than a physical structure or a place.
The Monitor's ViewThe real lights of Vegas must shine onThose tales of poise, sacrifice, and compassion after the Oct. 1 shooting are a necessary antidote. Americans must not mirror the evil motives behind mass violence.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNot standing aghast at evilA 海角大神 Science perspective: Following God鈥檚 commandments 鈥� loving Him and our neighbor 鈥� enables us to overcome evil with good.
On the train, a moment of graceBetween two people who in all likelihood had wildly different views of what is good for America, there was a moment of grace and humility.聽
Global NewsstandTrump鈥檚 ironic North Korea threat, Two key reasons many Trump threats have fallen flat, White House chief of staff鈥檚 Mexico comments: 鈥榝ake news鈥�?, Follow Australia and Indonesia to tackle modern slavery, Sanitized Caribbean cruises: At what cost?A roundup of global commentary for the Oct. 2, 2017 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Growing trend with 鈥榮mall living,鈥� gentle exposure of hatred, humorous authorLetters to the editor for the Oct. 2, 2017 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe start-ups in an upstart US economyThe US rose in a global ranking on competitiveness, in part because its innovation 鈥榚cosystem鈥� lessens fears for entrepreneurs.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDeeds of loveA 海角大神 Science perspective: In the spirit of unselfish charity, acts of love speak volumes of our true worth.
The Monitor's ViewA different approach to curbing atrocitiesThe UN focus on Myanmar鈥檚 atrocities toward the Rohingya may need a new approach, one that speaks to the 鈥榦rdinary virtues鈥� of the country鈥檚 majority.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveDivine grace 鈥� and dignity in lifeA 海角大神 Science perspective: Honoring the God-given pure identity of everyone is a powerful way to bring increased dignity and healing into our homes and society.
The Monitor's ViewSaudi Arabia hands women the keysAllowing women to drive cars signals the kingdom鈥檚 wider desire for an innovative, knowledge-based economy. Placing limits on women is not the road to such a goal.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFinding safety, wherever we areA 海角大神 Science perspective: The infinite goodness of divine Love is never out of range.
