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The Monitor's ViewEurope鈥檚 best hope to curb migrants from AfricaAs more Africans take to the sea to reach Europe, the EU ramps up aid to improve governance and prosperity in key African nations. The EU is simply trying to speed up the progress Africa is already making.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhat does it mean to 鈥榝ear the Lord鈥�?A 海角大神 Science perspective: An explanation of the relationship between 鈥榝ear鈥� and 鈥榳orship.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewTaiwan shines a light on a dark pastA new president starts a truth and reconciliation commission about the island鈥檚 past repression with the hope of improving democracy and ties with China.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNeighborhood watchA 海角大神 Science perspective: Healing ideas on what it means to love our neighbor.
The Monitor's ViewWho should prevent violent extremism?More world leaders, weary of military efforts against terrorism, turn to preventing violent extremism. They鈥檙e seeking help from private groups and everyday folk in thwarting radicalization of young people.
A 'nation' with pride and purposeWith both resettlement and repatriation unlikely, the world's displaced people constitute the biggest refugee crisis in 70 years.
Global NewsstandParty to watch in Turkey?; Much to learn from Rwanda; Smart Cities competition will benefit urban areas; Distrust toward customers has big consequences; Russia must act to maintain status as shipping powerA roundup of global commentary for the May 30, 2016 weekly magazine.聽
Readers RespondReaders write: How to handle housing crisisLetters to the editor for the May 30, 2016 weekly magazine.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHonoring selflessnessA 海角大神 Science perspective: In observance of Memorial Day in the United States.
The Monitor's ViewA year after Charleston shooting, an ongoing need of forgivenessProsecutors seek the death penalty for Dylann Roof, even though many families of the victims forgave him 鈥� with President Obama praising their amazing grace.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveSafe in the kingdom of GodA 海角大神 Science perspective: Prayer that acknowledges our place in God鈥檚 kingdom brings comfort and protection.
The Monitor's ViewAn opening for peace in Afghanistan?After a US drone killed the Taliban leader, a new leader emerges whose background suggests he might not oppose peace talks with the Afghan government.聽All countries involved in possible negotiations must pursue this possibility聽鈥� especially Pakistan.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePrayer for missing childrenA 海角大神 Science perspective: Honoring National Missing Children鈥檚 Day with our prayers.
The Monitor's ViewAn Islamist party finds a path between extremesThe largest party in Tunisia鈥檚 parliament, Ennahda, declares that it is now a civil party, leaving its Islamic work behind as democracy takes hold under a new Constitution.
Trusting the power of the peoplePolitical parties are seldom beloved, but they keep the fires of politics burning when the people are busy with their lives.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHumility and the source of our abilityA 海角大神 Science perspective: On overcoming writer鈥檚 block and stagnation in our work.
The Monitor's ViewWhen officials try to recover from liesGovernment officials, after being caught in fraud, can also move to prevent such ethical lapses. Here are a few recent examples, from the US to China.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveEliminate angerA 海角大神 Science perspective: On handling anger and frustration.
The Monitor's ViewThe impressive rise in global teamworkWhen it comes to working together to solve global issues, humanity has lately shown big improvements. Progress in international cooperation can beget progress.
Global NewsstandReturning to learning; Cuts to foreign aid shouldn鈥檛 happen; Safety is important as nuclear power plant plans move forward; Praise for Gambia鈥檚 climate change action; Home ownership part of Irish cultureA roundup of global commentary for the May 23, 2016 weekly magazine.聽
