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Christian Science Monitor - World

Beyond the pomp and pageantry, Xi Jinping sent a message to Donald Trump -- The highly anticipated summit in Beijing showcased how China today is more willing than ever to directly challenge the United States. -- Ann Scott Tyson

7 hours ago

From the Magazine - Even Norway is facing an energy crunch. It is hunting for solutions. By - Mark Sappenfield - / 12 min

7 hours ago

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

8 hours ago

This transcendent Baltimore museum features works – and quirks – of art -- Scott Baldauf

10 hours ago

Affordability crunch also spurs creativity, generosity around the globe

7 hours ago

As Trump and Xi talk business, questions about Taiwan loom

8 hours ago

Why Macron is struggling to rebuild France's ties with Africa

10 hours ago

What talks between Trump and Xi could mean for US-Taiwan trust

13 hours ago

Brazilian law takes racism seriously. Why does extreme racial inequality persist?

1 day ago

In the race for AI supremacy, the US and China stake different paths

1 day ago

As Russia pushes spring offensive, shift on battlefield buoys Ukrainians

2 days ago

In remote northern Philippines, a local solution to the global energy shock

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Is Chavismo dead? What US presence in Venezuela means for the socialist movement.

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First Look - Ukraine-Russia ceasefire strained as both sides report weekend attacks

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In 'referendum on Starmer,' Labour loses big across British regional elections

4 days ago

Israelis voice concern over worsening US ties. Why few offer solutions.

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