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Difference MakerMentoring at this Nigerian barbershop gives boys a reason to stay off the streets
From the EditorsStories that show more than conflict
EssaysEchoes of 1982 Lebanon War, as Israel retakes Beaufort Castle
Difference MakerThe Kosovo war devastated these widows鈥� village. They found strength in one another.
From the EditorsAt the beginning of Route 66, reporting on a shifting US
EssaysSaying 鈥榳e won鈥� the Iran war is easy. Now鈥檚 the hard part.
Difference MakerRead all about it: Homeless writers get an empowering platform in North Carolina
From the EditorsThe Monitor view of 鈥榥ewsworthy鈥�
Difference Maker鈥楾he first ray of light鈥�: Illuminating a path for Pakistan鈥檚 out-of-school children
People Making a DifferenceCollege move-outs fill curbs with cast-off stuff. This group reduces the waste.
From the EditorsNorway鈥檚 situation is complex. That鈥檚 why it鈥檚 a good story.
EssaysTrump has been to China before. Why this visit is different.
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- For Iran, a new ceasefire means big gains. But Trump鈥檚 war goals fall short.By Scott Peterson / 6 min
- How one woman鈥檚 Route 66 story of segregation and hospitality is kept alive todayBy Harry Bruinius / 8 min
- Both Trump and Putin chose to start wars that have proved difficult to stopBy Ned Temko / 4 min
- The universal language of a smileBy Melanie Stetson Freeman / 3 min
