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Recipe Categories Books All Books Book Reviews Chapter & Verse Readers' Picks Take Action All Take Action Environment Education Conflict Resolution Disaster Relief and Recovery Human Trafficking Subscribe Subscribe Give a Gift Manage Account Daily News Briefing World Focus Will China save its last undammed river? Opponents of plans to build five dams on the Nu say they scent victory after more than a decade battling the project. More World View All Focus Israeli kibbutz tries a new crop: high-tech startups Once a bold experiment in communal living, Israel's kibbutzim have been in decline. Now some hope the farming collectives can provide fertile ground for the startup culture. European Union threatens to put sanctions on Panama, other tax havens A European Union official said he will sanction Panama and other nations if they don't cooperate fully to fight money laundering and tax evasion after documents from a Panama-based law firm showed it helped thousands of people set up shell companies and offshore accounts in low-tax havens. Global News Blog How can social media platforms combat Libya's illicit arms trade? A new study by the Armaments Research Group finds that online sellers are responsible for an illicit arms trade through social media platforms in Libya. Global News Blog Why France is changing tactics on battling the sex trade A growing movement in the US is trying to shift toward treating prostitutes as victims and their customers as the criminals. France's new law shows this shift in action. Vancouver house costs: How do you solve a problem you can't measure? Exorbitant home prices are driving locals out of the city, and many say foreign, particularly Chinese, investors are to blame. But no data exist to show that, and those who've tried to collect it are called 'racist.' For Ukraine's Poroshenko, a growing crisis hits a critical juncture (+video) Amid plunging public trust, the Panama Papers revealed this week that the struggling Ukrainian president holds offshore accounts, and the Dutch resoundingly voted against accepting Ukraine into the EU. Global News Blog Sweden debuts 1-800-CALL-A-SWEDE The Swedish Tourism Association has launched a number that will allow people worldwide to speak with random volunteers in Sweden about any topic, (almost) any time. Global News Blog Why the US deployed B-52 bombers to battle ISIS The US is deploying B-52 bombers to the Middle East, one of the oldest active aircraft in the US Air Force. North Korea claims new advance in building long-range missile Pyongyang says it successfully tested a new long-range rocket engine and would seem to be moving toward its goal of nuclear-armed long-range missiles. Change Agent ‘Sesame Street’ in Afghanistan debuts new puppet with big dose of girl power Zari is the first Afghan character in 'Sesame Street' history and will focus on empowerment as well as health. Passcode Stoking encryption debate, US officials press Apple to unlock another iPhone Despite dropping a case over the San Bernardino, Calif., iPhone, the Justice Department wants Apple's help in a similar New York case. Its pursuit of the case comes as lawmakers weigh a bill to force companies to help investigators retrieve data. Passcode Tor aims to grow amid national debate over digital privacy The Tor Project's new executive director Shari Steele is on a mission to change the image of the group's anonymous browser and make its 'clunky and hard to use' technology more user-friendly. Global News Blog Has Pope Francis changed marriage for Catholics? On Friday the pope released a document encouraging a more pastoral care approach to diverse Catholic families but did not change traditional doctrine. Follow Stories Like This Get the Monitor stories you care about delivered to your inbox. April 10, 2016 Photos of the weekend Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is watched by former Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar as she and Britain's Prince William play a game of cricket with Indian children, who are beneficiaries of NGOs, at the Oval Maidan in Mumbai, Sunday. View Gallery Blogs Change Agent ‘Sesame Street’ in Afghanistan debuts new puppet with big dose of girl power Global News Blog Sweden debuts 1-800-CALL-A-SWEDE Africa Monitor Pope Francis tackles Central African Republic's Christian-Muslim Divide Latin America Monitor Venezuela prosecutor flees to Florida, says opposition leader's trial was fixed Passcode Voices Opinion: Why trade secrets bill will deter cybercrime Passcode Influencers Influencers: FBI should disclose San Bernardino iPhone security hole to Apple People Making a Difference Change Agent ‘Sesame Street’ in Afghanistan debuts new puppet with big dose of girl power Zari is the first Afghan character in 'Sesame Street' history and will focus on empowerment as well as health. Difference Maker A young entrepreneur shows low-income teens how to launch a business Change Agent Project Wildlife helps creatures great and small Change Agent Hydropower helps households in off-the-grid areas of Pakistan Change Agent In drought-stressed regions, 'graywater' recycling gains attention Progress Watch Progress Watch Global rate of deforestation has been halved since the 1990s Between 2010 and 2015, an average of 0.08 percent of the world’s forests was lost each year, down from 0.18 percent each year in the 1990s, according to a report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s Global Forest Resources Assessment. Progress Watch Extreme poverty could cease to exist in 15 years The Bite Americans are learning more about food, and eating better Progress Watch New initiatives aim to prevent poaching (+video) Progress Watch In 2014, economies grew, emissions did not (+video) Security Watch Paris accomplice killed in Syria as US strikes at ISIS 'head of the snake' Charaffe al Mouadan was part of the Islamic State terror cell in Paris that killed 130 people on Nov. 13. Terrorism & Security ISIS plot? Belgium arrests two suspects in New Year's terrorist plan Terrorism & Security Why do Western women join the Islamic State? Terrorism & Security Turkey shoots down Russian fighter plane near Syria border Terrorism & Security Paris suspect eludes Belgium police as lockdown continues in Brussels (+video) Passcode Stoking encryption debate, US officials press Apple to unlock another iPhone Despite dropping a case over the San Bernardino, Calif., iPhone, the Justice Department wants Apple's help in a similar New York case. Its pursuit of the case comes as lawmakers weigh a bill to force companies to help investigators retrieve data. Tor aims to grow amid national debate over digital privacy NSA data-sharing plan opens door to mass surveillance, say rights groups Will recycling the San Bernardino iPhone hack put consumers at risk? Passcode Voices Opinion: Why trade secrets bill will deter cybercrime Global News Blog Sweden debuts 1-800-CALL-A-SWEDE The Swedish Tourism Association has launched a number that will allow people worldwide to speak with random volunteers in Sweden about any topic, (almost) any time. Why the US deployed B-52 bombers to battle ISIS Has Pope Francis changed marriage for Catholics? How can social media platforms combat Libya's illicit arms trade? Why France is changing tactics on battling the sex trade Africa As ICC dismisses Kenya case, victims of 2008 violence feel left behind The International Criminal Court said it lacked sufficient evidence to rule on charges against Deputy President William Ruto. Africa's glimpse at a global transformation on death penalty (+video) What do the Panama Papers have to do with inequality? A whole lot. With its first mobile library, Uganda starts to build a reading culture Test your knowledge How much do you know about Islamic extremists in Africa? Take our quiz! Americas Vancouver house costs: How do you solve a problem you can't measure? Exorbitant home prices are driving locals out of the city, and many say foreign, particularly Chinese, investors are to blame. But no data exist to show that, and those who've tried to collect it are called 'racist.' What do the Panama Papers have to do with inequality? A whole lot. Briefing Scandal, protests, and impeachment threats: How bad is Brazil's crisis? (+video) Brazil Supreme Court takes over probe into ex-president Lula da Silva Argentina's welcome for Obama showcases warming relations (+video) Asia Pacific Focus Will China save its last undammed river? Opponents of plans to build five dams on the Nu say they scent victory after more than a decade battling the project. North Korea claims new advance in building long-range missile How Taiwan's president-elect is prepping for power To silence its critics abroad, China goes after their families at home Missing Hong Kong bookseller mysteriously resurfaces – briefly Asia: South & Central In Pakistan, a textbook case of radicalization in public schools Curriculums that appear to sanction bigotry are now standard in K-12 government-approved schools. Leaders of the Sunday bombing in Lahore first attended such schools. Pakistan's Christians: the precarious position of a minority community Easter bombing shakes Pakistan's claims of 'crackdown' against Taliban Easter bombing in Pakistan targeted Christians, killed mostly Muslims Focus Around world, doubts whether Trump could 'make America great again' (+video) Europe For Ukraine's Poroshenko, a growing crisis hits a critical juncture (+video) Amid plunging public trust, the Panama Papers revealed this week that the struggling Ukrainian president holds offshore accounts, and the Dutch resoundingly voted against accepting Ukraine into the EU. What do the Panama Papers have to do with inequality? A whole lot. Battlefield as showroom: Russian arms gain new luster after Syria campaign Panama Papers: How Iceland's leader became the leaks' first casualty (+video) Iceland's PM says he won't resign in Panama Papers scandal Middle East Focus Israeli kibbutz tries a new crop: high-tech startups Once a bold experiment in communal living, Israel's kibbutzim have been in decline. Now some hope the farming collectives can provide fertile ground for the startup culture. John Kerry says Iran is pulling troops out of Syria. Is it? Syrian forces seize Islamic State-held town near Palmyra Azerbaijan: Unilateral cease-fire against Nagorno-Karabakh In Washington, Turkey's president is angling for a close-up Loading... Could you pass a US citizenship test? Find out. 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