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Christian Science Monitor - World

In China, motherhood begins with 'sitting the month.' The tradition is spreading. -- China's ancient tradition requiring a month of special postpartum care is evolving into an upscale, spalike experience – and slowly migrating to the West. -- Ann Scott Tyson

20 hours ago

Why the US propped up Japan's struggling yen -- Howard LaFranchi

20 hours ago

Syria's new parliament has limited power, but expectations are high -- Taylor Luck

22 hours ago

Europe seeks new solution after migrant surge in Spanish enclave -- Colette Davidson

23 hours ago

Middle East -- How US-Saudi deal could encourage other countries to consider nuclear weapons

20 hours ago

Middle East -- Trump now says he will halt Iran strikes, having reached outline to end war

22 hours ago

Middle East -- Trump threatens additional Iran strikes as tensions lead to more warnings

23 hours ago

From the Magazine -- Uruguay offers a cooperative answer to the global housing shortage

1 day ago

Asia: South & Central -- A rollback of rights, or an imperfect step forward? India amends transgender rights act.

2 days ago

Europe -- Boldly going in different directions? US and Russia diverge on joint space plans.

2 days ago

Asia: South & Central -- In Modi's India, many felt dissent didn't matter. Then came the 'cockroaches.'

3 days ago

Rwandan cooperative allows women to stitch together a livelihood

4 days ago

Middle East -- After a brief pause, the Iran war might be expanding

4 days ago

From the Magazine -- How Japan's 'Iron Lady' is navigating a tough first year

4 days ago

Europe -- Manchester election tests British leader's plan to give more power to cities

5 days ago

Europe -- How Ukraine's long-range drones are changing what's possible in war with Russia

6 days ago