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As US steps up pressure on Iran, ordinary people say they're paying the price -- Scott Peterson

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In Russia-occupied Crimea, Ukrainian attacks land differently for divided residents -- Scott Peterson

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US-Venezuela oil deal promises a windfall. But, Venezuelans ask, for whom? -- Tibisay Zea

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Plowing a new furrow: Europe's farmers try to adapt to drier summers -- Mark Rice-Oxley

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What has the US achieved in Iran war? A report card after 6 months. Stated goals in the Iran war included denuclearization, destroying missile supplies, curbing terrorist proxies, and possible regime change. By - Anna Mulrine Grobe - / 6 min

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As US applies 'D-Day' economic pressures on Iran, the battle shifts to Iraq -- Taylor Luck

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Why promised US breakthroughs in the Middle East failed to materialize -- Ned Temko

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Moulton vs. Markey: Voters weigh generational change (video) Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey has been in Congress since before primary-race challenger Seth Moulton was born. Our video report looks at generational tension in the midterms. By - Jingnan Peng - , Linda Feldmann - / 2 min

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Suddenly, Iowa looks like a swing state again. What's driving the shift. -- Sophie Hills

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Graham's win in South Carolina shows Trump's still got sway -- Linda Feldmann

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After six months of war in Iran, the US is diminished as both ally and rival -- From Berlin to Beijing, the U.S.-led war in Iran is reshaping how many countries see the U.S. and their relationship to it. -- Mark Sappenfield

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'My children get one childhood.' Why more Israelis are leaving the country. By - Dina Kraft - , Shoshanna Solomon - / 6 min

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From patron to partner: Syria's new relationship with Russia -- Dominique Soguel

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Religious Israelis fight settler violence with a different expression of their faith -- Dina Kraft

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Hungary faces EU deadline to show it can root out corruption and transform -- Hungary has until Aug. 31 to complete more than two dozen "milestones" in the rule of law. Without meeting them, the country risks losing crucial funding. -- Dominique Soguel

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For Ukraine's Greek peoples, the war threatens a language and a way of life -- Victoria Belim

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As France investigates abuse at schools, parents ask, How do I protect my kid? -- Colette Davidson

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A Marine veteran remembers America's fallen heroes in a roadside tribute -- Claire Swatosh has spent much of the past 30 years building the Heroes Museum beside Old Route 66. -- Harry Bruinius

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Hong Kong's indie bookstores come under scrutiny amid a broader crackdown on dissent -- Independent bookstores in Hong Kong offer a window for mainland Chinese readers who seek ideas suppressed at home. But these shops are under threat following a wave of bookseller arrests under a 2024 national security law. -- KANIS LEUNG

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