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Christian Science Monitor - World

Before the quakes: Building trust and branching out in Venezuela - Before Venezuela's deadly earthquakes, a decline in violent crime in Caracas – and a sense of opportunity following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro – had residents exploring their city in new ways. By - Tibisay Zea - / 6 min

11 hours ago

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

11 hours ago

Europe -- Signs mount that Russians are losing patience with Kremlin's war with Ukraine

13 hours ago

Middle East -- Religious Israelis fight settler violence with a different expression of their faith

1 day ago

Asia Pacific -- From mahjong clubs to 'Chinamaxxing,' why Chinese culture seems to be everywhere

1 day ago

Asia Pacific -- Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea

2 days ago

Middle East -- With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution

2 days ago

From the Magazine -- Guatemala's next chapter: How change in the public prosecutor's office raises hope for democracy

2 days ago

First Look -- Top military commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier

3 days ago

From the Magazine -- These Afghan women in Europe aim to bring change to their home country

1 day ago

Europe -- As river levels fall during drought, Europeans reflect on their connection to waterways

3 days ago

Asia: South & Central -- A rare inside look at the collapse of women's rights under the Taliban

3 days ago

Americas -- Brazilians weigh the benefits of AI facial recognition against the costs

5 days ago

From the Magazine - As US small colleges close, towns can struggle. In Vermont, one turned the page. Small, private colleges in the U.S. are closing more often, depriving communities of resources and people. One Vermont town has a solution that could work for others. By - Olivia Fletcher - / 4 min

9 days ago