World
India fears losing US favor even as Obama fetes Manmohan Singh
President Obama is hosting Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh this week with his first state visit. But India worries the
US cares more about wooing rivals China and Pakistan.
Exiled Thaksin in Cambodia kicks up trouble for Thailand
Ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has long provoked Thailand's government by rousing opposition at home. Now he's inflamed
regional tensions by becoming an economic adviser to rival Cambodia.
Did US law spur Mexico's meth sales?
The US slowed production of meth by cutting off key ingredients. But a blow to US methamphetamine labs became a boon to La
Familia drug gang in Mexico.
Italy arrests four men accused of funding Mumbai terror attacks
Is northern Italy a new haven for terror fundraising? Police in Italy arrested four Pakistanis suspected of sending money
to Mumbai terrorists.
Gilad Shalit release: Hamas, Israel prisoner swap said to be imminent
Israel's captured soldier Gilad Shalit would be exchanged for up to 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in a deal that could be be
finalized this week, a Hamas official told the Monitor.
The rise of Mexico's La Familia, a narco-evangelist cartel
Mexico and the US are working together bring down Mexico's newest, most violent drug cartel. Last month, 303 alleged La Familia
members were arrested in 38 US cities. Fifteen members were indicted Friday in Chicago.
USA
India doubts strength of US ties ahead of Manmohan Singh visit
Many Indians felt that Obama gave too much deference to China during his recent Asia trip, setting off doubts about whether
the US is on India's side. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrives at the White House Tuesday.
Commentary
The agony of job creation
Obama has wisely resisted various ideas in Congress to boost private hiring through direct government action. But there may
be tax incentives that can work – with trade-offs.
Tempest over Thierry Henry's handball in Ireland-France soccer match: Get over it.
Irish fans should give up their hopes of a rematch and simply accept, no matter how much it hurts, that France won by breaking
the rules.
Senate health care bill: the five paragraphs you must read
Buried in the Senate's 2,074-page health reform bill are provisions that undermine your health freedom and privacy.
Living
A church that is home to the homeless
Pastor Richard Berry lives the motto 'faith without works is dead'
Arts & Entertainment
Robert Frank: His photographs recorded an unvarnished America
Robert Frank's candid images exposed the underside of midcentury America and were initially reviled.
Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
'The National Dog Show' treat on NBC, Wynonna Judd on tour, 'Star Trek' prequel on DVD, and more.
The Home Forum
Stock that never declines in value
Recipes she learned from her mother, raised in the Depression, have new currency.
In search of wild turkeys
Frequent visitors, the turkeys strut and scavenge and woo – but never when their son is home.
A prayer to help feed the hungry
A Christian Science perspective.
