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Christian Science Monitor - World

The Explainer - Can the US and Iran close off the Strait of Hormuz? What international law says. Washington and Tehran are testing the boundaries of international laws that have managed the seas remarkably well, protecting freedom of navigation and facilitating a global economy. By - Mark Sappenfield - , Matthew Bell - / 4 min

13 hours ago

Cameroon's separatist conflict drove pro soccer teams out. Why they're back. -- Mboh Promise

11 hours ago

Hormuz workarounds and arms deals: Gulf states seek to 'Iran-proof' their future -- Taylor Luck

16 hours ago

In Bangladesh, an ancient art form weaves new opportunities -- Simon Montlake

1 day ago

How fired USAID staffers are keeping the agency's work going

13 hours ago

After 3 years of war, Sudanese civilians pay the price

16 hours ago

On a question of morality, the US and Canada are oceans apart. Why?

1 day ago

For many Taiwanese, an opposition leader's rare trip to China hit the wrong notes

1 day ago

In Iran war, 'the enemy of my enemy' isn't moving Gulf Arabs closer to Israel

1 day ago

Hungary elections: A wake-up call to the resilience of democracy?

2 days ago

Hungary election results echo worldwide after Viktor Orbán ousted

2 days ago

First Look -- Trump says U.S. will begin Strait of Hormuz blockade

3 days ago

First Look -- US and Iranian leaders meet in Pakistan amid fragile ceasefire

3 days ago

'We haven't finished the job.' Israelis question ceasefire – and their leaders.

3 days ago

Fear, confusion, distrust: In Mideast, hopes are dim ahead of US-Iran talks

4 days ago

On eve of election, Hungary takes a hard look at Orbán's 'illiberal democracy'

4 days ago

Cover Story - More liberals are buying guns. Why? Rising gun ownership among Democrats is reshaping U.S. gun culture and recalibrating the debate between gun rights, civic safety, and government control. By - Patrik Jonsson - / 7 min

15 hours ago