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Christian Science Monitor - World

Israeli election: As left campaigns, peace with Palestinians seen as a risky proposal - For decades what distinguished the Israeli left were its calls to negotiate with the Palestinians and for two independent states living in peace. But as it campaigns for national elections, the first since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack, the peace process is not on the agenda. By - Shoshanna Solomon - , Dina Kraft - / 6 min

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Internet slowdown and drones in the Strait: Taiwan preps for potential China conflict -- Ann Scott Tyson

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

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

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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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First Look -- Iran issues list of new demands over Strait of Hormuz

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Americas -- Brazil's economy is growing under Lula. Why don't voters feel it?

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Europe -- In Britain, a comedy candidate plays political spoiler

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

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

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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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From the Magazine - As US small colleges close, towns can struggle. In Vermont, one turned the page. Small, private colleges in the U.S. are closing more often, depriving communities of resources and people. One Vermont town has a solution that could work for others. By - Olivia Fletcher - / 4 min

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