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Christian Science Monitor - World

First Look - US-Iran talks to begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting - Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and U.S. "bad faith" in their interim agreement on the war. Iran's negotiators are heading to Switzerland for talks that mediator Pakistan says will begin Sunday, but Iran says expectations are low until the U.S. fulfills its commitments. By - Kareem Chehayeb, Bassem Mroue and Munir Ahmed - / 5 min

6 hours ago

Colombia's presidential runoff puts citizen trust – and mistrust – on display -- Manuel Rueda

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First Look - Talks between the US and Iran called off because of fighting in Lebanon, officials say - By - Erin Cunningham, Jon Gambrell and Aamer Madhani - / 6 min

14 hours ago

For Iran, a new ceasefire means big gains. But Trump's war goals fall short. -- Scott Peterson

1 day ago

Europe -- A Manchester constituency votes today. The future of the UK might be at stake.

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Europe -- At G7 summit, Trump seems willing to back Ukraine. Europe isn't banking on it.

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Americas -- World Cup and presidential runoff: How Colombia's yellow jersey got political

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Middle East -- Blockading the Strait of Hormuz creates a problem. Syria offers a solution.

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Middle East -- US-Iran ceasefire leaves Israelis feeling sidelined, their war aims unachieved

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Europe -- If the US stops policing sanctions, can anyone else fill that role?

3 days ago

A fish farm in Algeria is bringing the sea's bounty to the Sahara

3 days ago

Middle East -- Iran and the US agree to reopen Strait of Hormuz, talk further

4 days ago

First Look -- US and Iran reach deal to end war, stop naval blockade

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First Look -- Trump to meet with leaders at G7 as confidence grows for Iran war deal

5 days ago

Asia: South & Central -- As US-Iran deal inches closer, what has playing mediator cost Pakistan?

5 days ago

Africa -- In eastern Congo, trust becomes a key tool in addressing Ebola

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A presidential library that's not a library. Obama Center pilots a community model. As the Obama Presidential Center opens its doors to the public this week, its vision of transforming a traditional presidential library into a modern community center will be put to the test. By - Richard Mertens - / 5 min

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