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Christian Science Monitor - World

Why promised US breakthroughs in the Middle East failed to materialize -- American diplomatic efforts to create "historic" breakthroughs in Iran and Gaza appear to have stalled. -- Ned Temko

6 hours ago

Signs mount that Russians are losing patience with Kremlin's war with Ukraine -- Fred Weir

6 hours ago

Religious Israelis fight settler violence with a different expression of their faith -- Dina Kraft

6 hours ago

From mahjong clubs to 'Chinamaxxing,' why Chinese culture seems to be everywhere -- Ann Scott Tyson

8 hours ago

Asia Pacific -- Why Trump ordered the Pentagon to slash joint exercises with South Korea

6 hours ago

Middle East -- With war slowing Saudi food imports, hydroponics provide a homegrown solution

6 hours ago

From the Magazine -- Guatemala's next chapter: How change in the public prosecutor's office raises hope for democracy

8 hours ago

First Look -- Top military commander visits long-deployed aircraft carrier

1 day ago

Asia: South & Central -- These Afghan women in Europe aim to bring change to their home country

2 days ago

Europe -- As river levels fall during drought, Europeans reflect on their connection to waterways

1 day ago

Asia: South & Central -- A rare inside look at the collapse of women's rights under the Taliban

1 day ago

Americas -- Brazilians weigh the benefits of AI facial recognition against the costs

3 days ago

A climbing gym in Damascus allows Syrians to scale new heights after a long war

4 days ago

Europe -- Why former Soviet states now challenge Russia over Ukraine war

4 days ago

Middle East -- Israeli election: As left campaigns, peace with Palestinians seen as a risky proposal

5 days ago

Asia Pacific -- Internet slowdown and drones in the Strait: Taiwan preps for potential China conflict

6 days ago

'Big, beautiful bill' was top GOP achievement. Now it's campaign fodder for Democrats. -- The Republicans' signature 2025 legislation was expected to be a key campaign advantage, but public opinion and outcry over its cuts are turning it into a liability. -- Caitlin Babcock

13 hours ago