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Christian Science Monitor - World

This unlikely friendship could herald new era of South Korea-Japan cooperation -- Despite coming from different ends of the political spectrum – and lingering tensions between their countries – Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung are forging a deep partnership. -- Ann Scott Tyson

7 hours ago

From the Magazine - Property prices in Seoul: A threat to national survival? By - Kelly Kasulis Cho - / 6 min

7 hours ago

'The first thing I thought about was the books': The fight for a Gaza library -- Ghada Abdulfattah

8 hours ago

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

13 hours ago

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

7 hours ago

From the Magazine -- With viral 'Lego' videos, Iran stakes claim as a propaganda power player

8 hours ago

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

13 hours ago

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

1 day ago

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

1 day ago

Why the two Koreas may be giving up on reunification

2 days ago

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

2 days ago

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

3 days ago

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

8 hours ago

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

4 days ago

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

6 days ago

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

15 hours ago