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Christian Science Monitor - World

Tested by Iran war, Qatar is still faithful to its core mission: Mediation -- Before the war, Qatar had built itself into a diplomatic power by mediating disputes near and far. Hit hard by Iran, the tiny Persian Gulf country is not wavering in that mission, seen as central to its identity. Still, it recognizes it has security needs, too. -- Taylor Luck

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

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Beyond the pomp and pageantry, Xi Jinping sent a message to Donald Trump -- Ann Scott Tyson

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From the Magazine - Even Norway is facing an energy crunch. It is hunting for solutions. By - Mark Sappenfield - / 12 min

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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

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Affordability crunch also spurs creativity, generosity around the globe

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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?

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In the race for AI supremacy, the US and China stake different paths

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As Russia pushes spring offensive, shift on battlefield buoys Ukrainians

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In remote northern Philippines, a local solution to the global energy shock

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Is Chavismo dead? What US presence in Venezuela means for the socialist movement.

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First Look - Ukraine-Russia ceasefire strained as both sides report weekend attacks

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How Marco Rubio morphed his way into Trump's inner circle -- Marco Rubio has found ways to execute a Trump foreign policy that shows an evolution in his own positions. It has made him stand out among the president's close advisers. -- Linda Feldmann

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