World
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First Look US, allies set to evacuate Syrian 'White Helmets' away from Russian-backed forces
The United States, Britain, and Canada will lead an evacuation for Syrian civil defense workers trapped in southwest Syria as the Syrian Army appears to be gaining ground and could likely target the Western-backed White Helmets.
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A Sumatran fishing town's message for Rohingya refugees: Welcome
More than 1 million Rohingya have fled persecution in Myanmar, with most headed to crowded camps in Bangladesh. But about 1,740 have landed in Indonesia's Aceh province, where some locals say shared faith has guided their response.
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Riled by Trump's tariffs, Canadians get behind 'buy domestic' movement
Amid all the consternation far from American shores over US trade tariffs, it's easy to forget the effect they are having just north of the border. Canadians are not rolling over for what they see as Trump's bullying.
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First Look Australia's polarizing policy deters migrants, leaves many in limbo
Five years after imposing a policy to stem the tide of asylum seekers, hundreds remain stuck in immigration camps in the nearby Pacific island nations of Papua New Guinea and Nauru.
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First Look EU fines Google $5 billion for anticompetitive behavior
The European Union imposed a record fine on Google for forcing Android mobile phone producers to pre-install Google Search and browser apps as conditions for licensing its app store. Google claims the sale of content and apps is a critical part of its revenue.
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First Look First Ethiopia-Eritrea flight in 20 years lands after peace deal
A violent border war between Ethiopia and Eritrea eliminated direct air travel between the neighboring nations for 20 years, but now citizens – many of whom were separated from family members during the conflict – can fly directly to and from the countries.
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Progress Watch How humpback whales made a global comeback
As international whaling ramped up around the turn of the 20th century so did efforts by governments, activists, and the public to stop the practice. By 2016, more than half of the species' 14 population segments were no longer considered endangered.
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How Canada helped make ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’
The appreciatory renaissance of ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ is well under way. But viewers of the recent documentary may not realize that Fred Rogers's career may not have happened without Canadian influence.
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First Look Israel passes bill defining country as Jewish nation-state
Opponents argue the bill marginalizes Israel’s Arab minority, however, the Israeli government argues the bill merely enshrines into law Israel's existing character as a Jewish state.
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First Look After decades of fear, political parties openly campaign in Pakistan
Politician Altaf Hussain's political party long dominated Karachi, Pakistan's financial center. Now, open campaigning for the upcoming general election demonstrates the transformation of the coastal metropolis since his 1992 exile and a 2013 paramilitary crackdown.
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For stressed African migrants in Israel, collective farms offer a refuge
A government plan to expel thousands of African refugees elicited an emotional response from many Israeli Jews – and the idea that kibbutz members could host at-risk families.
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First Look In Syria, ex-rebels and government enter era of uneasy 'reconciliation'
As government forces reclaim rebel held territory, the military and former fighters are beginning what some call a "reconciliation" process but others consider a humiliating surrender.
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Difference Maker Why ancient farming practices have resurged in a storied part of Mexico City
Lucio Usobiaga is the main person behind the resurgence. His efforts show how an area that has evolved from its beginnings can make a return – and do so in an innovative way that benefits a range of people.
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Meanwhile in ... Iran, women’s soccer is making progress moving toward the 2022 Olympics in Beijing
And in Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo, a young self-taught designer is working to make her city a fashion capital.
Photos of the Week 07/23 Photos of the Week
Visitors pose for pictures with an art installation at Vinyl Museum in Tokyo on July 20. The museum is designed to attract young women who are interested in taking pictures of themselves with the installations and uploading the photographs on social media platforms.
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Difference Maker Why ancient farming practices have resurged in a storied part of Mexico City
Lucio Usobiaga is the main person behind the resurgence. His efforts show how an area that has evolved from its beginnings can make a return – and do so in an innovative way that benefits a range of people.
- In Italy, how one cooperative is trying to counter the Mafia’s influence
- In Morocco, women find a recipe for success and gainful employment
- He dreamed of teaching children with a background like his own
- Difference Maker How one woman in East Boston shares climate know-how with coastal neighbors
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Progress Watch How humpback whales made a global comeback
As international whaling ramped up around the turn of the 20th century so did efforts by governments, activists, and the public to stop the practice. By 2016, more than half of the species' 14 population segments were no longer considered endangered.
- Progress Watch Why the happiest countries are not always the wealthiest ones
- Progress Watch More lawmakers agree: feminine hygiene products should be free for prisoners
- Progress Watch Behind death penalty’s sharp global decline, a shift in attitudes?
- Progress Watch One way the US is working out its homeless problem
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First Look Repair shop plays vital role during Paralympics
A team of technicians from nine different countries fix everything from broken wheelchairs to sit-skis during the Paralympic Games in South Korea.
- First Look Paralympic snowboarder invents cutting-edge prosthetics
- First Look South Korea considers restoring forest razed for Olympics
- Letter from Pyeongchang: Finding beauty in the Olympic struggle
- When Olympism runs in the family
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Silicon Valley begins putting cyberbullies in the crosshairs
With the rate of digital bullying increasing, tech firms escalate efforts to build automated tools that can detect and flag online harassment.
- Passcode A more connected military means new battlefield glitches, too
- Passcode Opinion: How to counter the Kremlin's hacking playbook
- Sponsor Content The economics of trust in digital services
- Passcode Podcast: Life as a teenage hacker
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Letter from Mexico: Lessons in a quake zone
Monitor correspondent Whitney Eulich was working at home on Tuesday, with her 11-month-old daughter downstairs, when a 7.1 earthquake struck Mexico City. Two days later, she reflects on living with temblors, and the power of public support.
- Inquiry into chemical weapons attack should leave from Damascus, not Turkey, says Syrian minister
- Could the Trump administration send Fethullah Gülen back to Turkey?
- Martin McGuinness: How being honest about his IRA ties let him become a peacemaker
- UN report: Norway is now the happiest nation on Earth
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First Look First Ethiopia-Eritrea flight in 20 years lands after peace deal
A violent border war between Ethiopia and Eritrea eliminated direct air travel between the neighboring nations for 20 years, but now citizens – many of whom were separated from family members during the conflict – can fly directly to and from the countries.
- In Boko Haram’s hometown, a favorite pastime endures: going to the zoo
- First Look Obama takes aim at 'strongman politics' in Mandela address
- First Look Algeria stops expelling migrants into Sahara after pushback
- After years of unrest, Ethiopia enters new era of openness
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How Canada helped make ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’
The appreciatory renaissance of ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ is well under way. But viewers of the recent documentary may not realize that Fred Rogers's career may not have happened without Canadian influence.
- Riled by Trump's tariffs, Canadians get behind 'buy domestic' movement
- First Look Families reunited, then deported to Guatemala
- With election of new president, often-cynical Mexicans opting for hope
- First Look Mexico's López Obrador will dominate Congress, with record female contingent
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A Sumatran fishing town's message for Rohingya refugees: Welcome
More than 1 million Rohingya have fled persecution in Myanmar, with most headed to crowded camps in Bangladesh. But about 1,740 have landed in Indonesia's Aceh province, where some locals say shared faith has guided their response.
- First Look Australia's polarizing policy deters migrants, leaves many in limbo
- First Look Won't you be my neighbor: Melbourne experiments with community-led housing
- First Look As NATO seeks to prove relevance, Canada offers to lead Iraq mission
- First Look Myanmar opens peace conference with ethnic rebel groups
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First Look After decades of fear, political parties openly campaign in Pakistan
Politician Altaf Hussain's political party long dominated Karachi, Pakistan's financial center. Now, open campaigning for the upcoming general election demonstrates the transformation of the coastal metropolis since his 1992 exile and a 2013 paramilitary crackdown.
- Afghan women write their own stories to fight for gender equity
- First Look Three rescued Thai boys and coach live in stateless limbo
- First Look Bond between players and coach may have saved Thai boy's lives
- First Look After 18 days, entire Thai soccer team rescued from cave
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First Look EU fines Google $5 billion for anticompetitive behavior
The European Union imposed a record fine on Google for forcing Android mobile phone producers to pre-install Google Search and browser apps as conditions for licensing its app store. Google claims the sale of content and apps is a critical part of its revenue.
- Russia chalks up Trump-Putin summit as success. But is there a hidden cost?
- By staying on the job, Poland's top judge fights the right-wing government
- Why a nearly 30-year-old list of names is roiling modern Latvia
- Briefing As clock ticks down, Britain finally reveals its plan for Brexit. What now?
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First Look US, allies set to evacuate Syrian 'White Helmets' away from Russian-backed forces
The United States, Britain, and Canada will lead an evacuation for Syrian civil defense workers trapped in southwest Syria as the Syrian Army appears to be gaining ground and could likely target the Western-backed White Helmets.
- First Look Israel passes bill defining country as Jewish nation-state
- For stressed African migrants in Israel, collective farms offer a refuge
- First Look In Syria, ex-rebels and government enter era of uneasy 'reconciliation'
- How US stance on Iran could raise price of peace in Lebanon
