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Mar 04, 2026
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. The Gulf is being transformed by conflict. Will that last?
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Mar 04, 2026
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.
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Mar 04, 2026
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.
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Mar 04, 2026
Botswana used its mineral wealth to slash poverty. But now, lab-grown diamonds are threatening the future of its biggest industry.
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Mar 04, 2026
Botswana used its mineral wealth to slash poverty. But now, lab-grown diamonds are threatening the future of its biggest industry.
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Mar 03, 2026
For many opponents of Iran's regime, news of the supreme leader's death at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran brought elation. But, says a Tehran student who risked his life in protests, there are concerns that the job of regime change is incomplete.
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Mar 03, 2026
In an interview, senior Middle East correspondent Scott Peterson talks about how the U.S., Israel, and Iran arrived at this point. He addresses who might replace the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and whether Iranians will be better off once the conflict subsides. And he delves into the ethos of Shiite martyrdom.
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Mar 03, 2026
In an interview, senior Middle East correspondent Scott Peterson talks about how the U.S., Israel, and Iran arrived at this point. He addresses who might replace the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and whether Iranians will be better off once the conflict subsides. And he delves into the ethos of Shiite martyrdom.
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Mar 03, 2026
China is engaged in a huge nuclear weapons expansion, growing the size and capabilities of its arsenal. At a time when the will to curb nuclear proliferation is waning, this could unleash a new wave of nuclear arms competition.
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Mar 02, 2026
Mexican diplomatic support to Cuba has long boosted the communist island. It also helps Mexico assert independence from the United States.
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Mar 01, 2026
Iran has sent hundreds of missiles and drones across the region this weekend. The government claims it is only targeting U.S. military sites and personnel, but strikes are much more widespread.
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Mar 01, 2026
U.S. and Israeli airstrikes killed Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, this weekend. His death closes a nearly four-decade chapter in Iran marked by iron-fist rule and resistance to the U.S. and Israel.
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Feb 28, 2026
Israeli civilians have been accustomed to hearing air-raid sirens and running to shelters. But after weeks of building anticipation of some new conflict with Iran, they awoke Saturday to messaging from their leaders that the stakes in this war would be far higher.
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Feb 28, 2026
Iran missile strikes in the Gulf mark the first time Tehran has attacked the UAE, Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
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Feb 28, 2026
US and Israeli strikes hit at least five Iranian cities overnight, targeting missile sites and top leaders' offices. Iran retaliated across the region.
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Feb 27, 2026
At one time, cricket was a bridge between India and Pakistan. But in recent years, Delhi has increasingly used the sport as an extension of its foreign policy, overshadowed players from Pakistan, and, some argue, changed the spirit of the game.
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Feb 27, 2026
Tensions between former allies Pakistan and Afghanistan have yet again come to a head, with Pakistan's defense minister saying the neighbors are now in "open war."
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Feb 26, 2026
The investigation into the former Prince Andrew has put the British monarchy under a harsh glare. But the institution's evolution is already underway.
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Feb 26, 2026
After anti-regime protests were suppressed with unprecedented lethality, students at more than half a dozen Iranian universities have courageously protested for days, despite the hard-line leadership's portrayal of all protesters as "terrorists" and "criminals."
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Feb 26, 2026
Cuba is under growing U.S. pressure to enact political change. How does a boat carrying Cuban exiles who were allegedly trying to infiltrate the island fit into this moment?
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Feb 25, 2026
President Donald Trump has rewritten United States military strategy. What that means for Iran as the U.S. builds up firepower in the Middle East.
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Feb 24, 2026
The United States has amassed the largest force since the war in Iraq. Iran threatens an all-out response to any attack, even if limited. As they prepare for nuclear diplomacy in Geneva to avoid conflict, each side appears to be misreading the other.
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Feb 24, 2026
As the world clamors for Greenland's rare earth minerals and energy potential, will its people be able to choose their own path?
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Feb 24, 2026
"If children couldn't come to the library, the library had to go to them," says the head of the nonprofit Alif Laila Book Bus Society.
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Feb 23, 2026
Four years on, Russia has now been engaged in war in Ukraine longer than the Soviet Union fought in World War II, and the cost is starting to wear.
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Feb 23, 2026
Four years on, Russia has now been engaged in war in Ukraine longer than the Soviet Union fought in World War II, and the cost is starting to wear.
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Feb 23, 2026
During visits to the now-ruined and occupied Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a Monitor reporter fell in love with its roses, for the hope and inspiration they provided the city's warm and welcoming residents in time of war.
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Feb 23, 2026
Taking down a drug cartel leader is a win for a country. But the swift violence that often follows is a public reminder that peace isn't imminent.
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Feb 23, 2026
Taking down a drug cartel leader is a win for a country. But the swift violence that often follows is a public reminder that peace might not be imminent.
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Feb 22, 2026
Security and violence are top concerns for Latin American voters heading to the polls this year, seeking iron-fist policies.
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Feb 22, 2026
The U.S. State Department had offered a reward of up to $15 million for information leading to the arrest of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho."
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Feb 22, 2026
At the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, Norway was the undisputed Winter Olympics champion with the most gold medals (18) and overall medals won (41).
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Feb 21, 2026
Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won his sixth gold of the 2026 Olympics in the 50km, eclipsing American speedskater Eric Heiden's record.
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Feb 20, 2026
Africa's two largest economies, South Africa and Nigeria, appear to be improving after several rough years.
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Feb 20, 2026
The hostages, living and dead, are home, yet the war in Gaza is unfinished business for Israelis. As the country pivots toward election-year politics, how is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's refusal to authorize an independent state inquiry into Oct. 7 playing?
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Feb 20, 2026
Our Olympics reporter reflects on the exuberance, lessons, and gratitude found at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
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Feb 20, 2026
As the host for the 2026 Winter Games, Italy's authentic charm made up for scattered Olympic villages and six-hour commutes between venues.
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Feb 19, 2026
At the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games, Alysa Liu became the first American to win the women's freeskate competition since Sarah Hughes in 2002.
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Feb 19, 2026
The U.S. women's hockey team trounced Canada 5-0 in the preliminary round. But when the rivals met again in the Olympic gold medal match on Thursday, it was a different story.
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Feb 19, 2026
Reporter Sophie Neiman describes the experience of covering Uganda's presidential election in the midst of a country-wide internet shutdown.
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Feb 19, 2026
Recent blackouts in Iran, Uganda, and beyond highlight a new front emerging in conflicts around the world: the fight to stay online. Though governments hold most of the power, people are finding ways to push back.
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Feb 19, 2026
A great "de-risking" is underway in Europe in light of President Donald Trump's "America First" foreign policy overhaul.
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Feb 19, 2026
A great "de-risking" is underway in Europe in light of President Donald Trump's "America First" foreign policy overhaul.
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Feb 19, 2026
A fraction of a second can be the difference between having your name marked in the Olympic history books and, well, not.
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Feb 18, 2026
Artificial intelligence is transforming economies around the world. India wants to shape the AI era, not just service it.
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Feb 18, 2026
Mikaela Shiffrin, the greatest Alpine skier of all time, finally secured an elusive gold finish in the women's slalom event in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games.
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Feb 18, 2026
Bipin Dhane impressed islanders on Majuli so much that they donated land, bamboo, and their labor to build a place where he could teach their children.
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Feb 17, 2026
The yellow cement blocks demarcating Israeli-held territory in Gaza were supposed to mark a temporary armistice line. But with the ceasefire process stalled, the blocks keep moving deeper into Gaza, making Palestinians feel more closed in, and trapped.
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Feb 17, 2026
Mikaela Shiffrin, the unquestioned queen of the slalom world who has dominated the World Cup tour this year, races her best event on Wednesday. Can she overthrow her biggest threat, the Great American Olympic Hype Machine?
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Feb 17, 2026
As tensions between Iran and the U.S. mount, renewed talks over Tehran's nuclear program ended without a clear path forward.
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Feb 17, 2026
For the Ukrainian public, the idea of giving up territory for peace is anathema - unless security against future Russian aggression is guaranteed.
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Feb 17, 2026
U.S. bobsledders Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaillie Armbruster Humphries grabbed the gold and bronze Monday night, and then lifted their children in their arms, proving that older women still belong on the world stage in sports.
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Feb 16, 2026
On the figure skating pairs medal podium Monday evening, Japan won its first gold and set a world record. The other half of the six skaters standing before the crowd with medals around their necks were Russian-born.
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Feb 15, 2026
Israel's Cabinet approved a plan for a land registration process in the occupied West Bank that critics say amounts to a land grab from Palestinians.
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Feb 15, 2026
How the world's top Alpine skiers turned the women's giant slalom into an unabashed celebration of joy and sisterhood in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
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Feb 13, 2026
Ilia Malinin, the only person ever to complete the fearsome quadruple Axel in a figure skating competition, was by far the favorite to win gold in Milan. Then the Olympics happened.
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Feb 13, 2026
The nonprofit venues offer low- or no-cost opportunities for families to learn and ski together. Some noted Olympians, such as Mikaela Shiffrin, got their start on small slopes.
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Feb 13, 2026
The stark difference between how the Epstein files have been received in the United States versus in the United Kingdom may come down to public mood.
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Feb 13, 2026
The last arms control treaty between the United States and Russia has expired, but no one really wants an end to arms control. They want it to change.
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Feb 13, 2026
Chloe Kim finished second in Thursday's Olympic snowboarding halfpipe. But she helped gold medalist Choi Ga-on get to the top.
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Feb 12, 2026
Winter Olympics skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych wanted to wear a helmet decorated with images of Ukrainian athletes and civilians killed during the Russian invasion. The IOC said it was a violation of its rules.
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Feb 12, 2026
America has looked for its next Winter Olympic superstar since Eric Heiden won five gold medals in 1980. Jordan Stolz started his 2026 Winter Olympics Wednesday with an Olympic speedskating record.
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Feb 12, 2026
National Hockey League players have returned to the Olympics, joined by the top women from a growing professional league. It all adds spice to the U.S.-Canada rivalry.
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Feb 11, 2026
Women were central to the 2024 uprising that put Bangladesh back on a path to democracy. Now, with Islamist parties on the rise and women notably absent from this week's ballots, some worry about their role in the country's future.
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Feb 11, 2026
From Bormio to Cortina, from Val di Fiemme to Anterselva, athletes are drawn to the Italian peaks where they have experienced both victory and heartbreak.
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Feb 11, 2026
Solomon Ekundayo wrote the storybook "The Loud Cry of Ogun River" to explain a river's decline in terms children can absorb.
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Feb 11, 2026
The economic squeeze in Cuba puts Mexico in a difficult position as it navigates a 124-year relationship with the Caribbean country and a U.S. crackdown on international oil shipments to the island.
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Feb 10, 2026
For the first time in Olympic history, Canada failed to score a goal in a women's ice hockey match. The rivals met in a 2026 Winter Olympics match Feb. 10 in Milan, Italy, that ended with a 5-0 victory for the United States.
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Feb 10, 2026
As Iran urges attendance at rallies Wednesday marking the anniversary of the revolution, many citizens could not be further estranged.
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Feb 10, 2026
For athletes competing in Olympic slopestyle skiing, which includes skiing down rails, performing flips and turns, face-plants are part of the experience. But so are creativity and joy.
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Feb 10, 2026
After mass protests in Bangladesh overthrew former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, some of the interim government's lofty goals have fallen short. But upcoming elections are a chance to chart a new path.
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Feb 10, 2026
A new Olympic scoring system at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games is encouraging advances in athletic achievement across freestyle skiing, snowboarding, and skating events.
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Feb 09, 2026
Israeli President Isaac Herzog calls deadly crime in Arab-Israeli society a "national emergency." But the police, under far-right Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, appear indifferent. Now Arab citizens are overcoming their fears to protest publicly. Jews are joining in.
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Feb 09, 2026
Olympics and activism have long made for an uncomfortable pairing. But not many athletes want to make the Games into a political cause, either. They are here to compete and enjoy a richly deserved moment of attention and adulation.
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Feb 09, 2026
President Trump is creating a new regional order in Latin America, broadly drawn along ideological lines.
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Feb 08, 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's governing party has secured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election, according to preliminary results on Sunday.
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Feb 08, 2026
In Cortina, Alpine racer Lindsey Vonn gave the world what she always did: absolutely everything. In her comeback leading up to the 2026 Winter Games, she defied age, injury, and disbelief.
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Feb 08, 2026
Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt had been closed to Palestinian returnees since Israel's seizure of the site in May 2024. Its reopening is a cornerstone of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, but its test operation during an Israeli "pilot" is so far imposing hardships.
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Feb 07, 2026
The release of the Epstein files has ended careers, particularly in Europe. In contrast, only a handful of Epstein associates have lost their jobs in the U.S.
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Feb 07, 2026
Bad Bunny, the first Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime headliner, is performing for a polarized America at the same time as a competing show.
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Feb 06, 2026
The Milan-Cortina Winter Games are officially open following a dual cauldron ceremony spread across four sites. The main hub was broadcast on Friday from Milan's San Siro stadium, while athletes parading at other venues were seen on video screens.
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Feb 06, 2026
Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has broken through her country's political malaise with a bold vision for a more assertive Japan. Her party is expected to sweep in snap elections this weekend.
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Feb 05, 2026
U.S.-Iran talks set for Friday were briefly canceled, then revived at the urging of Arab governments. But the two adversaries' preferred agendas are very different. Does each side have a realistic grasp of what is at stake?
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Feb 05, 2026
The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games are launching a new era of Olympic hosts. Instead of a singular city, an entire region will sponsor a variety of events.
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Feb 05, 2026
One purpose of the Olympic Games is to unite the world through sport and promote peace and mutual understanding. These Olympians want to show us how.
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Feb 04, 2026
As a key nuclear arms agreement is set to expire, the world ponders what kind of arms-control architecture needs to be built to address the geopolitical challenges of the 21st century.
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Feb 04, 2026
For the first time in 20 years, the Winter Olympics are back in the Alps. At the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, there will be other firsts - from near gender parity to the debut of ski mountaineering.
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Feb 04, 2026
At a time when U.S. trade policy has alienated traditional allies and drawn middle powers closer together, what do India's recent trade deals tell us about its position in the emerging global order?
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Feb 03, 2026
Russia and Ukraine might be negotiating elsewhere. But along the battlefront in Zaporizhzhia in eastern Ukraine, where Russian forces have been advancing under cover of drones and glide bombs, peace talks seem far away.
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Feb 03, 2026
Russia and Ukraine might be negotiating elsewhere. But along the battlefront in Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine, where Russian forces have been advancing under cover of drones and glide bombs, peace talks seem far away.
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Feb 03, 2026
President Donald Trump and Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez are banking on oil for the success of their political futures. But that may not be enough for Venezuelans who want more than just economic relief.
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Feb 02, 2026
The Gordie Howe International Bridge will link an American auto city to a Canadian one, even as the United States and Canada are at loggerheads over trade.
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Feb 02, 2026
After covering four Winter Games, our correspondent relishes the moments of "weak-kneed awe" that skiers, skaters, lugers, and snowboarders have inspired.
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Feb 02, 2026
The Monitor's editor-in-chief made a bid for the 2002 Olympics and came away with an essential lesson. In the Olympics, as in journalism, humanity is prized above all else.
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Feb 02, 2026
In the Cape Flats, a working-class area on the edge of Cape Town, a group of mothers and grandmothers patrols the streets to stop gang violence.
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