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Christian Science Monitor - World

Brazil's economy is growing under Lula. Why don't voters feel it? President Lula is running for a fourth term in October. But his legacy of poverty alleviation in the early 2000s may be working against him today, with economic expectations high. By - Constance Malleret - / 4 min

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In Britain, a comedy candidate plays political spoiler -- Mark Rice-Oxley

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The Malawi women's soccer team is on fire. What that means for Africa. -- Ryan Lenora Brown

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Waist-deep in joy during a cleanup of Kashmir's '500 springs' -- Umar Farooq

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Europe -- In the land of 'cultural exception,' rising media mogul puts French artists on alert

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Europe -- 'There were many of them, and the grass was tall': 505 nights under Russian fire

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Asia Pacific -- In China, motherhood begins with 'sitting the month.' The tradition is spreading.

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Asia Pacific -- Why the US propped up Japan's struggling yen

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Middle East -- Syria's new parliament has limited power, but expectations are high

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Europe seeks new solution after migrant surge in Spanish enclave

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Middle East -- How US-Saudi deal could encourage other countries to consider nuclear weapons

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Middle East -- Trump now says he will halt Iran strikes, having reached outline to end war

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Middle East -- Trump threatens additional Iran strikes as tensions lead to more warnings

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From the Magazine -- Uruguay offers a cooperative answer to the global housing shortage

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Asia: South & Central -- A rollback of rights, or an imperfect step forward? India amends transgender rights act.

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Europe -- Boldly going in different directions? US and Russia diverge on joint space plans.

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Why Lindsey Graham's sister isn't a lock to hold on to his Senate seat - President Donald Trump has endorsed South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham in next Tuesday's special primary for the late senator's seat. But she's up against a crowded field that features more experienced candidates. By - Linda Feldmann - , Patrik Jonsson - / 5 min

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