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Christian Science Monitor - World

Waist-deep in joy during a cleanup of Kashmir's '500 springs' -- Residents turn out annually to clean a spring in Panzath, India, that feeds a government-run fish hatchery and to enjoy a fishing festival. -- Umar Farooq

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

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

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In China, motherhood begins with 'sitting the month.' The tradition is spreading. -- Ann Scott Tyson

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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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Asia: South & Central -- In Modi's India, many felt dissent didn't matter. Then came the 'cockroaches.'

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Rwandan cooperative allows women to stitch together a livelihood

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Middle East -- After a brief pause, the Iran war might be expanding

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Blanche, DOJ become a focus of New Mexico Epstein investigations -- The New Mexico Survivors' Truth Commission says released information on Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch. Relatedly, the state sued the U.S. Department of Justice over records requests. -- Victoria Hoffmann

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