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The Monitor's ViewA day for Africans to riseThis year’s Africa Day was marked by a new movement that seeks to define liberation as starting within each African.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA higher sense of human rights
A Christian Science perspective: On elevating the human rights for all.
The Monitor's ViewHow Trump and Europe rebondedPresident Trump’s first official visit with EU and NATO leaders shows why the two alliances should be based on values more than interests.
- A Christian Science Perspective‘Support, consolation, and victory.’
A Christian Science perspective: Prayers for Manchester.
The Monitor's ViewManchester’s lesson about fragile statesThe suicide bomber, who seemed like a lost young man, may have been trained by Islamic State in Libya, one of the world’s most fragile states.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveComfort for Manchester, England
A Christian Science perspective: Praying to find strength and comfort in the wake of the bombing in Manchester, England.
The Monitor's ViewAfter the Manchester attack: How can Britain better engage its Muslims?Before the May 22 suicide bombing at a concert, Britain was already in a debate on how to prevent such attacks. That debate has lessons for the rest of the world.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveIs love useless in the face of brutishness?
A Christian Science perspective: There is no power greater than Love.
The Monitor's ViewTrump’s fresh approach to the Middle EastBy design, his first official trip abroad alights in the centers of three faiths, signaling hopes they can use their common roots to unite against terrorists and their supporters.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe divine Love that meets our needs
A Christian Science perspective: We can rely on God no matter the circumstance, and expect to see evidence of His care.
A hands-on view of educationWhen education becomes one-size-fits-all, it risks overlooking a nation’s diversity of gifts.
Global NewsstandWill North Korea bring the US and ASEAN together?, Chibok girls freed but concerns remain, What did Erdoğan get out of talks with Putin?, Venezuelan opposition should seek common ground with Chávist loyalists, A bipartisan case for Comey's dismissalA roundup of global commentary for the May 22, 2017, weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Train memories, Brontës depiction, people's enemiesLetters to the editor for the May 22, 2017 weekly magazine.
Addressing concerns about our new website- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhy is truth so important to us?
A Christian Science perspective: We don’t have to compromise truth to get things done in the world.
The Monitor's ViewHow Saudis claim freedomAs President Trump visits Saudi Arabia, he can note how young people are eager to adopt independent thinking – a force driving much of the change in Saudi society.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSteps to counteract theft
A Christian Science perspective: Being vigilant in our thinking makes a difference toward counteracting theft.
The Monitor's ViewRising expectations of chief executivesA higher percentage of company leaders are being fired for ethical lapses, but not necessarily because of more lapses but because of a greater public demand for honesty and accountability.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMental stability – possible for everyone
A Christian Science perspective: A deeper understanding of Mind brings peace to the disturbed mentality.
The Monitor's ViewA peace accelerator in the Mideast desertThe opening of the region’s first joint scientific research center brings together Israelis, Iranians, Palestinians, Turks, and others for work on a new particle accelerator. Sometimes peace starts through universal activities like science, arts, and sports.
