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Christian Science Monitor - World

Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea -- President Donald Trump's announcement that he is scaling back U.S. participation in long-standing, joint military drills in South Korea shows Washington's willingness to turn away from traditional allies. -- Matthew Bell

5 hours ago

With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution -- Taylor Luck

5 hours ago

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

6 hours ago

First Look - Top military commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier - By - The Associated Press - / 5 min

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Asia: South & Central -- These Afghan women in Europe aim to bring change to their home country

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

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

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A climbing gym in Damascus allows Syrians to scale new heights after a long war

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Europe -- Why former Soviet states now challenge Russia over Ukraine war

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Middle East -- Israeli election: As left campaigns, peace with Palestinians seen as a risky proposal

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Asia Pacific -- Internet slowdown and drones in the Strait: Taiwan preps for potential China conflict

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Europe -- In Ukraine, a city waits to rebuild a symbol of resistance

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Middle East -- With Middle East still at war, three regional powers ink a new alliance

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Asia: South & Central -- In Pakistan, internal unrest reveals limits of military power

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First Look -- Cyprus natural gas will help supply Europe by first half of 2028, official says

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A rare inside look at the collapse of women's rights under the Taliban -- Since the Taliban recaptured power in Afghanistan five years ago, women and girls have seen their basic rights taken away. -- Mark Sappenfield

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