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Christian Science Monitor - World

From the Magazine - With viral 'Lego' videos, Iran stakes claim as a propaganda power player - Iran's viral social media campaign has been slick, savvy, and accessible to a Western audience. It seems to have caught the U.S. completely off guard. By - Scott Peterson - , Caitlin Babcock - / 8 min

6 hours ago

Can Argentina's social solidarity endure despite historic labor law overhaul? -- Constance Malleret

18 hours ago

Iran war opened doors for drone-savvy Ukraine. Zelenskyy is seizing the moment. -- Howard LaFranchi

20 hours ago

First Trump, now Putin: Beijing receives Russian leader to bolster 'partnership' -- Fred Weir

1 day ago

Why the two Koreas may be giving up on reunification

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Tested by Iran war, Qatar is still faithful to its core mission: Mediation

20 hours ago

Under fire from Israel like never before, Lebanon's first responders are determined to persevere

1 day ago

Beyond the pomp and pageantry, Xi Jinping sent a message to Donald Trump

1 day ago

From the Magazine - Even Norway is facing an energy crunch. It is hunting for solutions.

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

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This transcendent Baltimore museum features works – and quirks – of art

5 days ago

Affordability crunch also spurs creativity, generosity around the globe

5 days ago

As Trump and Xi talk business, questions about Taiwan loom

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

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

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

6 days ago

The Explainer - Are we not alone? Declassified UFO files reopen debate on government transparency. President Trump has released 161 UFO files to the public, citing the need for transparency. But critics view the release as a play to a conspiracy-curious base. By - Patrik Jonsson - / 6 min

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