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The magnitude of the emotions sweeping Damascus cannot be overstated, as our correspondents are witnessing. Unbridled joy is replacing years of terror and unspeakable loss. But the task of restoring order, and faith in a peaceful future, is enormous. Also: today’s stories, including solar panels in space that have the potential to bring power to re…
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Our first story: After the fall of the Assad regime, Israel moved quickly to seize border positions and smash Syrian military equipment. But can it translate its strategic advantage into diplomatic achievements? Today’s stories also include why there’s a housing crisis in the United States and what can be done to solve it, a personal essay by Ali M…
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The fall of Syria’s autocratic leader Bashar al-Assad has created challenges and opportunities for both the United States and Russia. Howard LaFranchi and Fred Weir dive into how each country is approaching the new situation. Also in today’s package, preemptive presidential pardons, universities investing in rural students, and African art that lib…
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As the UnitedHealth CEO’s killer is apprehended, police tech and citizen awareness is centered as the heroes in this story. Is citizen cooperation coming back to serve justice?Also: today’s stories, including the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Boston’s falling homicide rate, and new species popping up in the Southern Pacific Ocean. Join the Monitor's Ame…
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After decades of repression, the pace of political change in Syria over the weekend was stunning. But resetting the country’s institutions and reassuring the public will be painstakingly slow. Also: today’s stories, including why birthright citizenship matters and how it could change under Trump, Ghana’s opposition candidate elected president, and …
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Issues of personal conduct have shadowed President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees. Will these problems become too polarizing or will they follow in Mr. Trump’s footsteps?Also: today’s stories, including the rebuilding of a beloved cathedral, a changing New England forest, and how political writers anchor their stories. Join the Monitor's Cla…
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The Syrian Civil War has reignited, with rebel forces pushing farther into President Bashar al-Assad’s territory. Scott Peterson looks at how Iran can help the Syrian president amidst a host of other regional issues. Also in today’s package, the powerful and intimate nature of radio to handle Malawian taboos, 2024 being both The Year of Elections a…
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When Lenora Chu looked into the rise of the far right in the former East Germany, she found a feeling that no party looks out for “the people at the bottom.” Today’s stories also include old lines blurring with the ‘Trump Bible’ in public schools, martial law in South Korea, and Ukrainian civilians building drones in their homes. Join the Monitor's…
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The trial of Dominique Pelicot has transfixed people around the world but as it comes to a close the question remains: What is the impact that Gisèle Pelicot will leave?Also: today’s stories, including what President Biden’s pardon says about executive power, how California voters are dealing with political ethics, and a return of Orca whales off C…
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California is gearing up for a legal battle against Trump 2.0. Francine Kiefer dives into what steps Governor Gavin Newsom is preparing to take. Also in today’s package, why Syria’s civil war has reignited, one of the biggest transgender rights cases in U.S. Supreme Court History, and one writer’s journey towards living a hopeful and sustainable li…
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