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Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories

Houthi militia now leads Iran's 'Axis.' But how much can Tehran count on them? By - Scott Peterson - , Dominique Soguel - / 5 min

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In Ohio, Sherrod Brown tests an old model of working-class appeal for Democrats -- Sophie Hills

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It's now the EU's turn to avert a trade conflict with China -- Ned Temko

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Afrikaners, Trump's priority refugees, settle into American life -- Sarah Matusek

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Recounting cockpit struggle on FlyDubai flight, Israeli passengers return home -- Ilan Ben Zion

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After Iran war damage, US may close some Middle East bases for good - America's military footprint in the Middle East is shrinking, as the U.S. assesses its role in Gulf conflicts following extensive base damage during the Iran war. By - Anna Mulrine Grobe - / 5 min

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Spiking fuel costs add to burden as Syrians try to rebuild, sparking protests -- Taylor Luck

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Hoping to push the US away, Iran's strategy is to go on the offensive -- Scott Peterson

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Trump is moving fast and breaking things. He could pay in November. -- Donald Trump's muscular approach to presidential power aimed to score big wins for his agenda. Polls suggest voters are largely dissatisfied, from the Iran war to the economy. -- Linda Feldmann

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As MAGA turns toward 'heritage Americans,' Ramaswamy hopes it doesn't leave him out -- Sophie Hills

7 days ago

Amid calls for AI rules, who in Congress has the tech savvy to help? -- Caitlin Babcock

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Many voters want generational change. Boomer priorities still rule. -- Simon Montlake

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This Israeli rabbi is calling on religious Jews to condemn settler violence -- An Israeli rabbi from a West Bank settlement says vigilante violence by Jewish settlers toward Palestinians is a "disgrace." -- Ilan Ben Zion

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For the first time in three years, Gaza's students head back to school -- Ghada Abdulfattah

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'We're going to win,' Netanyahu tells UN summit – and voters back home - By - Ilan Ben Zion - , Dina Kraft - / 3 min

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Lashing back at Trump at UN, Iranian leader calls US and Israel the aggressors -- Dina Kraft

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The US wants a Ukraine peace deal. Here's why Russia isn't biting. -- Fred Weir

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As China and US race ahead on AI, Europe opts for safe and steady -- Mark Sappenfield

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Greenland deal: What did the US and Denmark actually agree to? -- Mark Sappenfield

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How a British bookstore has extended its shelf life

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From the Magazine -- At the bookend of summer, here are September's best reads

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From the Magazine -- This saxophonist's jazz offers a call and response for Africa

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From the Magazine -- In Canada, a storied travel writer finds a kind of homecoming

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From the Magazine -- A writer chases butterflies, collects life lessons

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After a biopic's success, the French ask: Where's our modern de Gaulle?

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Harry Belafonte, a 'radical before it was chic,' sang for justice

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How to maintain 'an informed citizenry' in the age of AI

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A push to cut SNAP error rates could threaten food benefits -- A Republican law aimed at cutting waste in the food stamp program means states are making changes to comply – but it could cost some people their benefits. -- Caitlin Babcock

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How colleges are responding to Trump administration's 'call to action' -- Ira Porter

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Hegseth touts tougher soldiers. His wife is leading a push for more care. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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Why island nations are the real winners as UN wraps up -- The U.N. hears that a billion people are on the front line as sea levels rise due to climate change. -- Dina Kraft

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Our world: The week of Sept. 28, 2026 - By - Fred Weir - , Matthew Bell - , Whitney Eulich - , Tim Backshall - / 2 min

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5 arrested near British air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act -- Pan Pylas

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Xi and Trump strike friendly tone, but make little progress on thorny issues -- Ann Scott Tyson

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One summer, a door – and then books, and then a new world – opened -- Rebecca Gummere

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On the 6:09 train, a traditional sound brings reflection -- Ben Corn

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Everyone has a 9/11 story. This is mine, from behind the lens. -- Melanie Stetson Freeman

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A walk in the rain -- Robert Klose

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Joyful collaboration -- Octavia McBride-Ahebee

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Gators invade the suburbs -- Zachary Przystup

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An illuminating lesson

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What isn't real and what is

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Is it 'wicked rough' to find a home?

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A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERSPECTIVE

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Straws in the wind for women peacemakers - Informal votes at the United Nations indicate a woman might be the ​next secretary-general​, the first in 81 years. The leading female candidates explain why that would be critical in avoiding war. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 3 min

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From the Magazine -- Why more young Indians are doubting the value of education

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From the Magazine -- Why Howard Zinn became a 'people's historian'

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From the Magazine -- After historic migration wave, Ceuta works to rebuild a better sense of unity

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From the Magazine -- In Hungary, scaffolding rises for a democratic repair job

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From the Magazine -- As US drifts, Europe doubles down on its political values

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From the Magazine -- A windy corner of New Mexico becomes a launchpad for one of America's fastest-growing jobs

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