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Christian Science Monitor - World

First Trump, now Putin: Beijing receives Russian leader to bolster 'partnership' By visiting Beijing, Vladimir Putin is trying to bolster relations between Russia and China – and to limit their vulnerability to U.S. adventurism. By - Fred Weir - / 5 min

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Why the two Koreas may be giving up on reunification -- Kelly Kasulis Cho

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

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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

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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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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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