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Christian Science Monitor - World

Middle East - In these Israeli elections, Arab citizens could be the deciding vote - In Israel, polls show a tight race, with neither of the two major factions likely to win an outright majority. Arab political parties could play a key role. By - Ilan Ben Zion - / 5 min

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Middle East -- To light Damascus' future, an artisan draws on its stained-glass past -- Taylor Luck

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Americas -- Tariffs, terrorist designations, and chatbots: Is the US meddling in Brazil's election? -- Constance Malleret

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Europe -- After violent weekend, France reckons with its frustrated, fractured public

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Asia: South & Central -- Tech firms are building AI-ready data centers in India. But are cities ready?

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From the Magazine -- Our World: The week of Oct. 19, 2026

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Reporters on the Job: From Boston to Kamianske, Ukraine

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First Look -- French police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes and looting mar protests

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First Look -- Riots in Albanian capital enter a fifth day as anti-government protests escalate

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Americas -- Ahead of Brazil's presidential runoff, meet Bolsonaro 2.0

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Europe -- With US and Ukraine at odds, Russia cautiously tries to take advantage

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Africa -- A broken peace deal is reigniting war in Ethiopia's Tigray region

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Europe -- US intel pause, Starlink outages leave Ukraine vulnerable to Russian attack

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From the Magazine -- Transactional politics once defined Mexican elections. It still creeps into governance.

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Essays -- Adding fuel to the fire: Trump's diesel deal stokes European concerns

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Across Europe, voters are calling out failing government. But they play a role, too. Protests like those in France show the distrust between voters and governments. Experts say without trust, hard decisions are tough to make. By - Mark Sappenfield - / 4 min

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