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Christian Science Monitor - World

First Look - Talks between the US and Iran called off because of fighting in Lebanon, officials say - Intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has scuttled scheduled talks between the United States and Iran. The cancellation of talks raised questions about an initial agreement to end the war in Iran. By - Erin Cunningham, Jon Gambrell and Aamer Madhani - / 6 min

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For Iran, a new ceasefire means big gains. But Trump's war goals fall short. -- Scott Peterson

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A Manchester constituency votes today. The future of the UK might be at stake. -- Katie Marie Davies

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At G7 summit, Trump seems willing to back Ukraine. Europe isn't banking on it. -- Mark Sappenfield

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Americas -- World Cup and presidential runoff: How Colombia's yellow jersey got political

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Middle East -- Blockading the Strait of Hormuz creates a problem. Syria offers a solution.

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Middle East -- US-Iran ceasefire leaves Israelis feeling sidelined, their war aims unachieved

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Europe -- If the US stops policing sanctions, can anyone else fill that role?

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A fish farm in Algeria is bringing the sea's bounty to the Sahara

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Middle East -- Iran and the US agree to reopen Strait of Hormuz, talk further

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First Look -- US and Iran reach deal to end war, stop naval blockade

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First Look -- Trump to meet with leaders at G7 as confidence grows for Iran war deal

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Asia: South & Central -- As US-Iran deal inches closer, what has playing mediator cost Pakistan?

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Africa -- In eastern Congo, trust becomes a key tool in addressing Ebola

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Asia: South & Central -- Is India next up in global Gen Z protests? Its 'Cockroach' movement hits the streets.

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Europe -- Two-tier policing: What is it and why is it dividing Britain?

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A presidential library that's not a library. Obama Center pilots a community model. As the Obama Presidential Center opens its doors to the public this week, its vision of transforming a traditional presidential library into a modern community center will be put to the test. By - Richard Mertens - / 5 min

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