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Christian Science Monitor - World

Why Netanyahu has not reined in surging West Bank settler violence -- In Israeli descriptions of settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, use of the term "Jewish terrorism" has been rising. A plurality of Israelis say the attackers have been handled too leniently. But the settlers have strong allies in the government.

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In the Himalayas, local 'astro-ambassadors' help protect India's first dark-sky reserve -- In one of the darkest corners of the world, a group of "astro-ambassadors" are making a living off the night sky – and creating a bridge between science and tradition.

11 hours ago

Trump disparages Somalia. But it is key to US counterterrorism efforts. -- President Trump's recent dehumanizing remarks about Somali Americans play to stereotypes and obscure a complex history.

12 hours ago

This Pennsylvania boutique keeps foster children clothed in kindness -- The Kindness Project's curated shop provides each new foster child with a week's wardrobe and other items.

13 hours ago

As joyful Syrians celebrate Liberation Day, their glass is half full -- One year after rebel forces overthrew a dictatorship and ended a long and costly civil war, Syria still faces many challenges. But hopes for the future, and gratitude for newfound freedoms, fueled a day of joyful celebrations.

1 day ago

Trump's new national security strategy treats longtime allies as threats -- Donald Trump's new national security strategy turns history on its head, dismissing a Europe it says faces "civilizational erasure" and praising far-right parties that Moscow supports.

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Netanyahu says second phase of Gaza ceasefire soon to begin -- Israel and Hamas could begin the next phase of the ceasefire as soon as the end of the month, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a news conference.

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To project power, and disarm Hezbollah, Lebanese state needs guns and butter -- The government in Beirut has committed itself to disarming Hezbollah and exercising a monopoly over the use of force in Lebanon. But political and economic reforms that curtail the power of corrupt, sectarian elites are no less vital to its success.

2 days ago

Russia launches drone and missile attack on Ukraine amid talks -- As U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators continue talks aimed at ending the war, Russia conducted a large drone and missile attack.

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Japan's new PM promised to 'work, work, work.' For some, that's now a red flag. -- An industrious leader is typically considered a positive. But in Japan – a country that has its own word for "death from overworking" – the new prime minister's habits are reigniting a debate: How much work is too much?

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Most Pakistanis can't afford a PlayStation. How did they get so good at Tekken? -- A retro video game has become an unlikely source of national pride in Pakistan, where a thriving arcade culture encourages collaboration – and produces some of the strongest Tekken players in the world as a result.

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Warily watching US-Russia talks, Ukrainians vow not to surrender -- As U.S. and Russian negotiators met, and European leaders scrambled to make a peace deal palatable to Kyiv, Ukrainians were wary bystanders to talks over their future. But their view is firm: Yes to compromise, No to capitulation.

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With shuttle diplomacy, Trump echoes Kissinger. Sort of. -- Donald Trump shares with Henry Kissinger a predilection for shuttle diplomacy to resolve crises. But he does not display Kissinger's patience.

5 days ago

Old friends Putin and Modi meet to do a deal, as Trump leans on both -- It may look like business as usual when Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi meet in Delhi this week, but the Russian and Indian leaders are under pressure to show they won't be swayed by Donald Trump.

6 days ago