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Christian Science Monitor - World

As US applies 'D-Day' economic pressures on Iran, the battle shifts to Iraq - A key goal for Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has been disarming Iraq's militias, including those backed by, and serving, Iran. The Trump administration endorses that goal, but its economic pressure on Iran is making it harder to attain. By - Taylor Luck - / 5 min

9 hours ago

For Ukraine's Greek peoples, the war threatens a language and a way of life -- Victoria Belim

9 hours ago

What does a self-reliant South Korea look like? Some push for a nuclear option. -- Kelly Kasulis Cho

11 hours ago

After US trade talks collapse, Canadians stand together against economic storm -- Sara Miller Llana

11 hours ago

From the Magazine -- More than a treat: Mexican chocolate culture has ancient roots

9 hours ago

From the Magazine -- In cocoa's heartland, African farmers seek new opportunities

11 hours ago

Americas -- Before the quakes: Building trust and branching out in Venezuela

21 hours ago

Europe -- As France investigates abuse at schools, parents ask, How do I protect my kid?

1 day ago

From the Magazine -- On the youngest continent in the world, a push for more kid-friendly cities

3 days ago

Migration is reshaping life for married women in Senegal

3 days ago

Europe -- Why promised US breakthroughs in the Middle East failed to materialize

4 days ago

Europe -- Signs mount that Russians are losing patience with Kremlin's war with Ukraine

4 days ago

Middle East -- Religious Israelis fight settler violence with a different expression of their faith

5 days ago

Asia Pacific -- From mahjong clubs to 'Chinamaxxing,' why Chinese culture seems to be everywhere

5 days ago

Asia Pacific -- Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea

6 days ago

Middle East -- With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution

6 days ago

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

13 days ago