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Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: Bangladesh has an opportunity to take the lead in disaster relief, and moreSee what the global press had to say this week about stories shaping the world.
The Monitor's ViewWhy Sudan rejects hate-baiting dictatorsThe protests that helped oust a dictator revealed a rejection of a regime鈥檚 many attempts to create enemies as a way to stay in power. The unity of the protesters on shared ideals may still win out.
The Monitor's ViewA light of understanding into black holesThe first image of a black hole raises as many questions as it answers about the nature of time, space, and matter.聽
The Monitor's ViewPutting the global back into the global economyA worldwide slowdown requires more 鈥榮ynchronized鈥� policies between countries to ensure the greater good prevails.
The Monitor's ViewIndia鈥檚 big choice for integrity in governanceElections for Parliament could add momentum to anti-corruption reforms of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Monitor's ViewA battle for equality in LibyaJust as the country was set for a reconciliation conference to design a democracy, the strongest warlord attacks the capital, perhaps on a mistaken belief that Libyans want dictatorship. The UN has proved him wrong.
The next big American debateIn his State of the Union address and since, Mr. Trump has targeted socialism. It is an astute political move.
Readers RespondReaders write: America in the making, and replacing 鈥榳all鈥� with 鈥榖ridge鈥�Letters to the editor for the April 8, 2019 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: Trump鈥檚 Golan Heights declaration will have regional repercussions, and moreSee what the global press had to say this week about stories shaping the world.
The Monitor's ViewThe force of peace in Algeria's protestsBy their tactics, millions of demonstrators in the North African nation set an alternative to the military鈥檚 long use of force to dictate who rules.
The Monitor's ViewForbearance while playing FortniteThe highly sophisticated 鈥� and to some, highly addictive 鈥� video game requires parents to be more sophisticated in how they guide their kids to interact with Fortnite鈥檚 newest versions.
The Monitor's ViewFrom slugfest to lovefest in ChicagoIn the finest American tradition, the winner and loser in the April 2 mayoral contest met in a gracious, postelection moment of unity. May other politicians take note.
The Monitor's ViewWhen voters opt for candidates who uniteElections in Turkey and Slovakia saw winners who reject hateful and polarizing rhetoric with promises of healing across political divides.
The Monitor's ViewThis migrant surge calls for cross-border solutionsCentral America, Mexico, and the U.S. can recognize each other鈥檚 urgent needs and stem the flow of families seeking asylum.
Caution: discomfort zone aheadIf reading or reporting is always a comfortable experience, if it is not challenging us to broaden our worldview and see those who disagree with us as neighbors, then the Monitor is not doing its job.
Readers RespondReaders write: Church engagement, different definitions, and ancient celebrationsLetters to the editor for the April 1, 2019 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal Newsstand: Don鈥檛 be overwhelmed by Christchurch shooting, and moreSee what the global press had to say this week about stories shaping the world.
The Monitor's ViewElections to watch, perhaps to admireIn many contests, a recent trend in favor of an anti-corruption norm is showing up. It is all part of building 鈥淧lanet Integrity.鈥�
The Monitor's ViewDefeating Islamic State with justice, not just gunsThe fall of the militant group鈥檚 last enclave also brought a plea for an international court to try the captured foreign fighters. The U.N. must heed the plea.
The Monitor's ViewSaving the merit in March Madness from gamblingAs more states rush to legalize sports betting, college athletics are pleading for help against gambling鈥檚 influence. Schools need to buckle down on their values of meretricious achievement.