Lacking seasonal workers, Italy elevates its long-shunned migrants
The coronavirus crisis has cut off Italy from the seasonal workers it needs to man its fields. So it is granting a six-month amnesty to migrants.
The coronavirus crisis has cut off Italy from the seasonal workers it needs to man its fields. So it is granting a six-month amnesty to migrants.
Swami Agnivesh is an Indian social activist known for his campaign against modern-day slavery and support of interfaith understanding.
As all 50 states begin reopening this week, leaders are weighing questions of total well-being – forcing moral questions about American values.
The move to reopen communities has put a spotlight on the integrity of public health data. In some states, misleading charts and bungled datasets are sparking concern.
The East African country held a crucial presidential election despite the pandemic. President Pierre Nkurunziza, surprisingly, decided to step aside after a divisive 15-year rule, but says his will remain a "paramount leader" in the country.
Nancy Pelosi and Newt Gingrich once agreed that “our country must take action to address climate change.” What happened?
The latest U.S. unemployment number increased by 2.4 million to 39 million. But some companies have begun to rehire a limited number of their laid-off employees.
This year for Memorial Day, Monitor readers submitted stories of military members who changed their lives. Here is a selection of their offerings.
COVID-19 forces the continent to confront the need for deep change in both government and the economy.
Animals vocalize more or less the same way, whether they're in France or America – so why do they “speak” so differently in human languages?
David Allen Sibley’s lavishly illustrated “What It’s Like to Be a Bird” is more for perusing indoors - it’s too big to fit in your pocket.