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First LookIsrael stops return of thousands to northern Gaza over ceasefire disputeAccusing Hamas of violating the terms of a fragile ceasefire, Israel has prevented thousands of Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza.
‘Like 10 earthquakes’: Palestinians return home to Gaza devastationPalestinian residents of Gaza, the vast majority of them homeless, celebrated when the Israel-Hamas ceasefire was announced. But as they return home, the destruction they are finding is almost too much to comprehend.
He’d fight LA fires if he could. A former inmate shares his story from Mexico.Incarcerated people in California have helped put out the fires in Los Angeles. One man, deported to Mexico for his crime, says he wishes he could be back on the line now.
War worries heavy? Internet out? In Ukraine, books are the balm.Russian President Vladimir Putin has made Ukraine’s book publishing industry a target of the war. But the industry and Ukrainian readers are keeping books alive as a source of Ukraine’s resilient culture, and of solace and distraction.
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Is the West’s liberal template broken?Liberal internationalism is losing its luster with many voters internationally. Could Donald Trump’s inauguration mark an end to the post World War II project?
Israelis rejoice at hostages’ release, yet worry a sacred vow was brokenAs Israelis celebrate the return of hostages held in Gaza, they are also anguished over the long time it took to bring them home. A nagging question for many is whether a social contract of mutual responsibility has been broken.
Monitor BreakfastFrom the Republic of Georgia, a president’s plea to the West: Stop Russia hereSalome Zourabichvili, Georgia’s “only legitimate president,” warned at a Monitor Breakfast that American interests would be at risk should her country fall under Russia’s sway.
Points of ProgressBelonging and going home: Malaysia embraces diaspora, Brazil reclaims stolen artProgress roundup: Indigenous art goes home to Brazil, rights are granted to children born to Malaysian mothers overseas, and farms help birds migrate.
Ukrainians urge Trump to back peace bid with armsUkrainians hope that Mr. Trump’s planned peace initiative will not let Moscow prevail, warning the U.S. leader not to trust his Russian counterpart.
First LookAs China’s population continues to plummet, demographic alarms are ringingOnce known for its efforts to curtail population growth, China is now facing a demographic crisis that threatens its economy and already-frail social security system.
Difference MakerA retired bishop transforms guns into garden tools to help youths envision peaceThe nonprofit Swords to Plowshares Northeast isn’t just raising awareness of gun violence; it is forging a more peaceful vision for the future.
Free trade, openness, and democracy: Why China’s rhetoric mirrors America’sAs Donald Trump takes office in the U.S., China pitches itself as the new global leader – and for all the countries’ ideological differences, Beijing seem to be taking notes from Washington.
First LookGaza ceasefire sets in motion release of 3 Israeli hostagesA ceasefire in the War in Gaza took effect on Sunday as Hamas released the first three hostages it has held for 15 months during its fighting with Israel.
South Korea’s president is arrested over a martial law declarationSouth Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested Sunday, just days after being apprehended at his home in Seoul. He faces possible imprisonment for declaring martial law last month.
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