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Christian Science Monitor - World

Aboard the train to Kashmir, a Monitor writer sees region at a crossroads -- A new railway – one of the world's most ambitious – is bringing trade and tourism to a disputed and long-isolated region in northern India. But reminders of Kashmir's troubles are never far away. -- Aakash Hassan

15 hours ago

Venezuelan aftershocks: How the quakes made political change more urgent -- Tibisay Zea

15 hours ago

Still fighting in the courts, Le Pen jumps into 2027 French presidential race -- Colette Davidson

17 hours ago

On Europe's edge, Lampedusa rises above the fray over migration politics -- Mark Sappenfield

1 day ago

Middle East -- Did the US-Israeli war against Iran save the Islamic Republic?

15 hours ago

From the Magazine -- Ahead of summit, NATO eyes the security of Europe's ports and bridges

17 hours ago

First money, now 'loyalty': US demands shift ahead of NATO summit in Turkey

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Europe -- Far-right opposition party divides Germany as its popularity grows

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Americas -- One US intervention and two earthquakes: Venezuela's complicated path ahead

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Europe -- UN report: AI brings enormous opportunities – and plenty of risks

3 days ago

Americas -- Ousting Maduro, Trump vowed US would run Venezuela. Quakes put that to a test.

3 days ago

Middle East -- From 'greatest friend' to 'loser': US-Iran deal sours many Israelis on Trump

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Americas -- Africa is having a historic World Cup, and fans around the globe are loving it

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Americas -- A Fujimori returns to Peru's presidential office: Like father, like daughter?

6 days ago

On Kenya's streets, minibuses are a rolling gallery of art and culture

6 days ago

Europe -- Ukraine has brought the (drone) war to Russia. But it may prolong the fighting.

6 days ago

As more young voters warm to socialism, Trump warns of 'communist' threat -- Polls show younger voters are less fearful of socialism and more likely to question the benefits of capitalism as it relates to their lives. But while anti-communist rhetoric is red meat for the Republican base, it might not persuade many other voters. -- Simon Montlake

6 hours ago