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Rallies for innocence in GazaThe largest protests against Hamas since the start of the war put a spotlight on the use of civilians as human shields to maximize killings by Israel.
Politics of love in Turkey’s protestsDespite his arrest, the leading opposition figure urges peaceful action and the embrace of opponents in the face of rising autocracy.
Syria reweaves its identityCivic groups like the White Helmets are using acts of equality and kindness to overcome ethnic and religious tensions built up during a half-century of dictatorship
Why Christian shows are so popularEven nonreligious people find spiritual value in faith-based fare like “The Chosen.”
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The joy of a letter. Maybe not in Denmark.The trendsetting Scandinavian nation plans to end four centuries of universal letter delivery. Other countries are watching this social experiment.
Europe’s new watchfulnessTo defend the European Union’s values and economy, its leaders are learning from Finland that security must come first.
The art of freedom in IranA U.N. report on atrocities after the 2022 protests comes as Iran’s ruling clerics finally realize that the people, especially women, still find ways to express dignity and equality.
A refresh for foreign aidCuts in foreign aid by Europe and the U.S. are forcing recipient nations to question a dependency mentality and discover local solutions.
Armenia redefines peace as withinA draft peace agreement with longtime foe Azerbaijan comes alongside a campaign for Armenians to reflect on an identity higher than ethnicity.
The hard knocks of rocketryA string of failures in space exploration is a lesson in the lessening of limitations.
A burst of justice in the PhilippinesA country still scoring low in rule of law marks another success by handing over a former president to an international court for alleged crimes against humanity.
Listen up, wise up: Forums that inspire trustNew types of civic spaces for civil dialogue, such as citizen assemblies, are showing promise in “bringing to light a truth.”
In Gaza plan, Arabs recast the futureAs the U.S. shifts its role in the world, the Mideast finds some strength to design peace for endless conflicts.
Germany jumps mental hurdlesNew leaders plan to break taboos on military spending and fiscal restraint. One reason that made this possible: the country’s hard work for postwar reconciliation.
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