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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 1:03 AM ET

Christian Science Monitor - World

Biden talks of Gaza 'red line' for Israel, but his options are limited -- As the pressures grow on President Joe Biden to restrain Israel in Gaza, his administration's rhetoric has gotten tougher. In response, Benjamin Netanyahu is talking tough as well, but is the pressure having an effect?

7 hours ago

In Pakistan, arrest of popular journalist poses fresh threat to vibrant media landscape -- Many in Pakistan expected press freedom to improve once Imran Khan was out of power, yet journalists continue to face harassment.

7 hours ago

First Look -- As Putin's war continues, thousands of Russian emigres settle in Latin America -- Fleeing an escalating conflict with Ukraine, some Russian exiles are adapting to new homes in Latin America. Locals in Mexico City and Buenos Aires are learning Russian phrases and welcoming the new emigres and their cultural exports.

12 hours ago

First Look -- Kremlin aims for high voter turnout to legitimize Putin's war in Ukraine -- Despite the certainty of President Vladimir Putin's extended rule, Russian opposition has called on voters to head to the polls. The election that began Friday has no real alternatives to Mr. Putin, and no public criticism of him or his war in Ukraine.

1 day ago

First Look -- Cease-fire talks with Israel and Hamas could resume as soon as Sunday -- Stalled cease-fire talks are likely to resume in Qatar as soon as Sunday, according to Egyptian officials. In recent days, Israeli officials and Hamas leaders have both signaled a desire to get the talks back on track.

1 day ago

Brazil's Lula is losing his war against illegal miners in the Amazon -- Brazil's President Lula is backing expensive operations to combat illegal mining and other crimes in the Amazon.

3 days ago

The Explainer -- Russia's presidential election begins today. Here are 3 reasons Putin will win. -- Russia's opposition once featured an array of political parties, and even some limited space for genuine critics of Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin. What remains of it amid Russia's 2024 presidential election?

1 day ago

Biden wants Mideast peace more than Israelis or Palestinians. That could backfire. -- U.S. diplomats seeking to resolve the Israel-Arab conflict have always held to a principle: "We can't want peace more than they do." Does Joe Biden agree?

4 days ago

Points of Progress -- At work and play, women forge independence from men – from India to Brazil -- Progress roundup: In India, women are pooling their own money to buy solar pumps for their crops. And in Brazil, a female-run "samba school" defies male domination in the festival of the year.

4 days ago

First Look -- In the dark of Colombia's emerald mines, women chip away at gender barriers -- In Colombian emerald mines, the work is hard and striking it rich is rare. Men once believed that if women worked in the mines, the emeralds would hide. Now female miners are pushing for the government to legalize a small number of women-owned mines.

4 days ago

First Look -- Israel has a new kind of wartime visitor, evangelical 'voluntourists' -- Evangelicals, long Israel's among greatest supporters in the U.S. and abroad, are traveling there as war volunteers, providing extra hands for farms struggling to harvest. Propelled by faith, the "voluntourists" say they hope to show solidarity.

4 days ago

How Russian elections became a futile exercise for Putin's opposition -- Russia's presidential election appears largely a rote exercise, as a popular, unchallengeable leader faces only nominal competition from three "systemic" opponents. The Kremlin has worked for years to make it this way.

5 days ago

'Hamas gambled with our lives': Gazans are now daring to speak out

2 days ago

What my adopted sons from Russia and Ukraine taught me about trust

1 hour ago

Trump's criminal trials recede – but not civil fraud penalty

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Honor killings: What would it take to keep women safe in Pakistan?

3 months ago

Which country trusts institutions the most? You'd be surprised.

2 days ago