Christmas Eve reflections mix faith and secular cheer
The piece surveys how Christmas blends Christian and secular traditions, noting gift giving, Santa, and Carol contrasts. It mentions controversy over greetings and public displays, and contrasts Bethlehem’s Nativity with modern peace amid Gaza conflict, ending with blessings for readers.
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Syria after Assad: Can Islamist Sharaa deliver peace and democracy
The piece weighs Ahmed al-Sharaa as a possibly moderating Islamist figure, contrasting his Sunni background with minority fears, the 13-year civil war's toll, and HTS control. It notes minorities, foreign troops, and Syria’s current financial and territorial fragility under a Damascus government backed by Turkey, Russia, Israel, and the US.
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Emigration drains Canada of its skilled workers and growth
Canada faces a growing emigration trend as more than 104000 people left in 2023 24 and millions reside abroad. Emigrants tend to be younger and better educated, leading to potential economic losses while the U S draws many with higher incomes and the high cost of living worsens the outflow.
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