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Wednesday, September 02, 2026 5:00 AM ET

Christian Science Monitor - World

As US steps up pressure on Iran, ordinary people say they're paying the price - Iran's economy was in ruins even before the war, and before U.S. President Donald Trump's latest "D-Day" sanctions. So far, ordinary Iranians are bearing the brunt and feeling apathetic, meaning surviving leaders, for now, might face a lower risk of an uprising. By - Scott Peterson - / 5 min

11 hours ago

Côte d'Ivoire's ambitions are sky high. Now, it has a building to match. -- Colette Davidson

11 hours ago

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

15 hours ago

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

1 day ago

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

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Asia Pacific -- Hong Kong's indie bookstores come under scrutiny amid a broader crackdown on dissent

15 hours ago

Europe -- Hungary faces EU deadline to show it can root out corruption and transform

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Food -- 'I'm so grateful.' Diners relish high-end food on Pay What You Can day.

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Asia: South & Central -- In Nepal, the search for survivors – and climate answers – continues

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Asia Pacific -- If you give a bot a body: China's 'embodied' push for AI dominance

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Europe -- Fishing in a larger pond: Icelanders are divided on EU vote

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Middle East -- After six months of war in Iran, the US is diminished as both ally and rival

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Africa -- In Sudan's civil war, both sides target journalists

4 days ago

A vintage sports league's rallying cry: Take me out to the really old ballgame

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Middle East -- 'My children get one childhood.' Why more Israelis are leaving the country.

4 days ago

Middle East -- From patron to partner: Syria's new relationship with Russia

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

21 days ago