The Christian Science Monitor

US investigates fatal air strike on Iranian girls’ school

US investigates fatal air strike on Iranian girls’ school

Sifting fact from fiction in the Iran war

Sifting fact from fiction in the Iran war

Coast Guard patrols a quiet southern border as enforcement action moves inland

Coast Guard patrols a quiet southern border as enforcement action moves inland

Why libraries have a hold on me: A love letter

Why libraries have a hold on me: A love letter

Quoting the Bible, more Democrats lean into being Christian

Quoting the Bible, more Democrats lean into being Christian

US wants Kurdish boots on the ground in Iran. Why it’s not an easy ask.

US wants Kurdish boots on the ground in Iran. Why it’s not an easy ask.

US lost 92,000 jobs in February, prior to war-related oil price surge

US lost 92,000 jobs in February, prior to war-related oil price surge

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No more complaints!

In Russia, distrust toward Trump grows as war on its ally Iran rages

In Russia, distrust toward Trump grows as war on its ally Iran rages

Transformation of thought brings healing

Transformation of thought brings healing

America First? War in Iran threatens to split Trump’s MAGA coalition.

America First? War in Iran threatens to split Trump’s MAGA coalition.

Claiming our perfectibility

Claiming our perfectibility

Iran’s regime faces historic threat, but it’s not lacking in confidence

Iran’s regime faces historic threat, but it’s not lacking in confidence

Hezbollah joined the Iran war. Israel’s response carries risks.

Hezbollah joined the Iran war. Israel’s response carries risks.

Quoting the Bible, more Democrats lean into being Christian

Quoting the Bible, more Democrats lean into being Christian

The US wants change in Cuba. So do more Cubans.

The US wants change in Cuba. So do more Cubans.

How Ukraine’s strength has uplifted Europe

How Ukraine’s strength has uplifted Europe

How Netanyahu, with US backing, is intent on reshaping the Middle East

How Netanyahu, with US backing, is intent on reshaping the Middle East

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No more complaints!

Diamonds built Botswana. Now, it must ponder a future without them. Botswana used its mineral wealth to slash poverty. But now, lab-grown diamonds are threatening the future of its biggest industry.

Botswana used its mineral wealth to slash poverty. But now, lab-grown diamonds are threatening the future of its biggest industry. #botswana #mining #technology
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Nepalis head to polls in first election since ‘Gen Z uprising’ Every year, hundreds of thousands of young people leave Nepal in search of work. These elections – the country’s first since youth-led protests overthrew the government – are giving some a reason to s...

Every year, hundreds of thousands of young people leave Nepal in search of work. These elections – the country’s first since youth-led protests overthrew the government – are giving some a reason to stay.#Nepal #economy #elections
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In Texas, Democrats coalesce around a Senate candidate while GOP fight drags on James Talarico, a Texas state representative, won the Democratic nomination against U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett. On the Republican side, incumbent Sen. John Cornyn is headed to a May runoff with Texas ...

James Talarico, a Texas state representative, won the Democratic nomination against U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett. On the Republican side, incumbent Sen. John Cornyn is headed to a May runoff with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. #politics #texas #talarico
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Iran’s moment to define itself A possible end to the Islamic Republic has opened a contest of ideas for national identity. Might ethnic minorities fight for an inclusive, free democracy?

A possible end to the Islamic Republic has opened a contest of ideas for national identity. Might ethnic minorities fight for an inclusive, free democracy? #iran #war #trump #middleEast
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As US presses Iran war, Europe holds off, remembering Iraq Europe followed the United States into war in Iraq in 2003, but today that defensive lockstep is broken, as it draws lines against the war in Iran.

Europe followed the United States into war in Iraq in 2003, but today that defensive lockstep is broken, as it draws lines against the war in Iran. #iran #war #trump #middleEast
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Evacuate? Some Americans living in the Middle East wish they could. The U.S. is now securing limited flights for Americans stranded in the Middle East after initial confusion following the first strikes on Iran.

The U.S. is now securing limited flights for Americans stranded in the Middle East after initial confusion following the first strikes on Iran. #iran #war #trump #middleEast
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Senate rejects bill to curb Trump on Iran. That fits a long pattern on war powers. Congress is more often letting a president take the lead on decisions about war, raising questions about checks and balances, and the Founding Fathers' intent.

Congress is more often letting a president take the lead on decisions about war, raising questions about checks and balances, and the Founding Fathers' intent. #iran #war #trump #congress
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Gulf Arabs lobbied for US-Iran diplomacy. Attacked, they’re tilting toward war. Gulf Arab states lobbied hard for the United States to engage in talks with Iran. Yet in the war, 1,800 Iranian missiles and drones have been intercepted in Gulf airspace, with hundreds breaking throu...

Gulf Arab states lobbied hard for the United States to engage in talks with Iran. Yet in the war, 1,800 Iranian missiles and drones have been intercepted in Gulf airspace, with hundreds breaking through. #iran #war #trump #middleEast
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I trusted AI with daily decisions. The way it dived in, experts say, raises flags.

I trusted AI with daily decisions. The way it dived in, experts say, raises flags.

Gulf Arabs lobbied for US-Iran diplomacy. Attacked, they’re tilting toward war.

Gulf Arabs lobbied for US-Iran diplomacy. Attacked, they’re tilting toward war.

Senate rejects bill to curb Trump on Iran. That fits a long pattern on war powers.

Senate rejects bill to curb Trump on Iran. That fits a long pattern on war powers.