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Christian Science Monitor - World

'The first thing I thought about was the books': The fight for a Gaza library -- Opened April 2026, the Phoenix Library in Gaza City is rebuilding a culture of reading with books salvaged from more than two years of destruction. -- Ghada Abdulfattah

47 minutes ago

Norway is a humanitarian superpower. Can that continue without US support? -- Mark Sappenfield

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Iran's economy was already struggling. The war has made it far worse. -- Scott Peterson

19 hours ago

From the Magazine - With viral 'Lego' videos, Iran stakes claim as a propaganda power player - By - Scott Peterson - , Caitlin Babcock - / 8 min

19 hours ago

Can Argentina's social solidarity endure despite historic labor law overhaul?

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Iran war opened doors for drone-savvy Ukraine. Zelenskyy is seizing the moment.

19 hours ago

First Trump, now Putin: Beijing receives Russian leader to bolster 'partnership'

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Why the two Koreas may be giving up on reunification

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Tested by Iran war, Qatar is still faithful to its core mission: Mediation

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Under fire from Israel like never before, Lebanon's first responders are determined to persevere

2 days ago

Beyond the pomp and pageantry, Xi Jinping sent a message to Donald Trump

2 days ago

From the Magazine - Even Norway is facing an energy crunch. It is hunting for solutions.

3 days ago

Another prime minister appears to be on his way out. Why is the UK so hard to govern?

3 days ago

This transcendent Baltimore museum features works – and quirks – of art

6 days ago

Affordability crunch also spurs creativity, generosity around the globe

6 days ago

As Trump and Xi talk business, questions about Taiwan loom

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Among Democrats, support for Israel is crumbling – with major implications -- An overwhelming majority of Democrats now view Israel negatively – a dramatic shift that is playing out in primary campaigns across the country. It could portend big changes in policy, should the party capture control of Congress. -- Simon Montlake

3 hours ago