The opioid crisis requires anger management
For Americans looking to reverse the rise in opioid overdoses, a good place to start is the courtroom of Dan Polster, a federal judge in Cleveland. Judge Polster has offered this strong counsel to the plaintiffs and defendants: Ending the opioid crisi…
Sri Lanka Declares Emergency Amid Buddhist Attacks On Minority Muslims
The violence, which began on Sunday, was reportedly triggered by a road-rage incident in which a Sinhalese Buddhist driver was beaten to death by a Muslim youth.
How Tunisia’s resilient Sufis have withstood hard-line Islamist attack
Such recitations, a pillar of Sufism, are reserved by some communities for special holidays but are part of the weekly, and at times daily, routine here in Tunisia. In parts of the Arab world, Salafis’ voices have become so prominent, many Sufi moveme…
Taking the bull by the horns? Teaching men how to treat women better
Women around the world have been finding their voice in recent months, accusing men – generally powerful men – of sexual harassment ranging from knee fondling to rape. In this article, Monitor correspondents look at all kinds of ways of teaching men h…
A Push To Modernize Philippine Transport Threatens The Beloved Jeepney
The colorful, crowded vehicles are a cheap and popular form of public transport. But they also pollute the air. Jeepney drivers have been pushing back against government plans to phase them out.
Coca-Cola Will Launch Its First-Ever Alcoholic Drink To Compete In Japan
The 125-year-old soft drink giant hopes to tap into the Japanese market for Chu-Hui, a low-alcohol drink that has grown in popularity in recent years.
21 Tech Companies Band Together Against Wildlife Trafficking
The effort involves tech leaders such as Alibaba, Baidu, eBay, Facebook and Instagram who have pledged to try to reduce trafficking across their platforms by 80 percent by 2020.
‘Architecture Is A Backdrop For Life,’ Says 2018 Pritzker Winner Balkrishna Doshi
The Indian architect has been awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize, known as the Nobel for architects. His buildings reflect an investment in local materials, social change and the environment.
North Korea Indicates It’s Willing To Talk About Denuclearization
South Korea says the North is open to discussing denuclearization with the U.S. Steve Inskeep talks to Joel Wit, a former State Department official who has experience negotiating with North Korea.
Fighting Continues In Besieged Syrian Neighborhood Of Ghouta
Despite calls for a cease-fire, there’s been no let up in fighting in the district of eastern Ghouta. A U.N. official reviews what that means for the war and prospects for more civilian casualties.
Tillerson Makes His First Trip To Africa As Secretary Of State
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson heads to Africa and into some political crises in Ethiopia and Kenya. Security and counterterrorism will be high on his agenda in Djibouti, Chad and Nigeria.
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