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The Monitor's ViewThe ‘healing’ aspect of a Japan-South Korea pact on ‘comfort women’The agreement brings restitution and an official apology to 46 Korean women – and also a shared recognition of each nation’s role in rising above differences toward working together in Asia.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOur brothers and sisters are not commodities
A Christian Science perspective: How can we help stop human trafficking?
The Monitor's ViewA bright hope for 2016: India and Pakistan reconcileA surprise visit on Christmas Day between the leaders of India and Pakistan hint at a mutual desire to no longer let historic tensions hinder their drive against poverty.
Readers RespondReaders write: screening before gun ownership; vegetarian diets are 'greener'Letters to the editor for the Dec. 28 & Jan. 4 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandGlobal benefits of green energy; legislatures role in climate change; Germany-Israel friendship; 'strong' leaders who talk tough; Bosnia's unsteady peaceA roundup of global commentary for the Dec. 28 & Jan. 4 weekly magazine
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe birth of Christ is every day
A Christian Science perspective: The healing message of Christ is here at every moment – at Christmas and beyond.
The Monitor's ViewA special Christmas in BethlehemVisits to the holy Christian site are down, a result of renewed violence, but the restoration of a medieval church in Bethlehem hints at the message of light and peace needed to end the violence.
The Monitor's ViewA lesson for Europe in Spain’s startling electionThe Dec. 20 election shook up Spanish politics with a youthful vote for two new parties. With nearly half of young people unemployed, a new government must show the rest of Europe how to reduce a fear of economic innovation.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe universal message of Christmas
A Christian Science perspective: The message of Christmas is one of universal, all-inclusive love.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveChristmas wreaths and the encircling love of Christ
A Christian Science perspective: Inspired by the love expressed in her neighborhood, one writer cherishes the deeper message of Christmas.
The Monitor's ViewThe Christmas message at work everywhereWith 1 in 122 persons displaced by conflict, the giving spirit toward strangers is more needed than ever. This Christmas, Christians will again reflect the generous spirit found in the humble coming of Christ in a manger. As one global survey finds, humility often drives giving.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe gift of God’s healing love
A Christian Science perspective: There’s one gift that can’t be bought or taken away from anyone.
Looking at 2015 ... and at 2015There was plenty of bad news in 2015. But good news -- progress in almost every category of well-being -- vastly outweighed it.
The Monitor's ViewAfrica outshines UN in protecting civiliansWhile the UN Security Council allows Syria to slide further toward sectarian genocide, the African Union acts boldly to prevent mass atrocities in Burundi – under the UN's own doctrine of ‘responsibility to protect.’
Readers RespondReaders write: living with nature; immigration in 2016; warming up to climate changeLetters to the editor for the Dec. 21, 2015, weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveReceiving Christ no matter the season
A Christian Science perspective: It is with a receptive heart that we receive the idea of Christ, regardless of the time of year.
Global NewsstandOnly policy will end Syria's war; Russia's limited influence; rights for Saudi women; Israel should welcome asylum seekers; India's long road to progressA roundup of global commentary from the Dec. 21, 2015 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewThe UN's faith in Libyan peacemongersTo reach a deal signed Thursday, the UN focused on people in Libya most interested in peace, not just the most powerful that rule parts of the country. This bottom-up approach, if it works, is a model in diplomacy.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAlone without being lonely
A Christian Science perspective: Healing ideas on overcoming loneliness.
The Monitor's ViewPakistan’s self-reflection, a year after its deadliest terror attackOn Dec. 16, Pakistan marked the first anniversary of a Taliban attack that killed more than 100 children. The nation has since stiffened against militants, while some question the quick labeling of terrorists as ‘not Muslim.’
