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Nov 13, 2026
After the U.S. midterm elections, some migrants are optimistic about reaching the United States' southern border, but they face tough obstacles.
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Nov 13, 2026
Generations of families are finding their own ways to make candlemaking relevant in a globalized world.
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Nov 12, 2026
As Moscow and Beijing grow closer, trade between the countries is booming. That's especially true in Heilongjiang, a key stop for shipments of everything from Russian toys to Chinese tractors.
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Nov 12, 2026
The Cincinnati Observatory touts itself as the "birthplace of American astronomy."
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Nov 11, 2026
Floodwaters destroyed the once-bustling market town of Dhunge. Now, its residents face difficult questions about how - and where - to rebuild.
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Nov 10, 2026
The U.S. military aircraft were removed Monday from the RAF Mildenhall air base in eastern England amid vague reports of an Iranian threat. In early October, the arrest of five men outside the RAF Fairford air base spurred the relocation of U.S. bombers.
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Nov 10, 2026
Although a new round of U.S.-led talks are getting underway to end the war in Ukraine, observers say that prospects for resolution remain unlikely.
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Nov 09, 2026
Intermediaries seeking to capitalize on the anti-war sentiment evident in the U.S. midterms are pushing for a deal to end the Iran war. Could an emboldened Iran or impatient U.S. reignite the conflict?
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Nov 09, 2026
Intermediaries seeking to capitalize on the anti-war sentiment evident in the U.S. midterms are pushing for a deal to end the Iran war. Could an emboldened Iran or impatient U.S. reignite the conflict?
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Nov 09, 2026
Could Poland's current court-packing predicament offer any insights to Democrats as they plan to implement their remedies to White House policy?
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Nov 09, 2026
With more Russian drones in the sky and fewer weapons to shoot them down, Ukrainians are rethinking how they protect cities from aerial assaults.
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Nov 09, 2026
Our World is a roundup from our weekly print edition of noteworthy happenings, from our global correspondents and editors.
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Nov 07, 2026
Dozens of flights across Europe have been targeted by bomb threats this week, causing diversions and emergency landings. No suspicious items were found and no one was injured, but the threats raised concerns.
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Nov 06, 2026
Despite a ceasefire deal reached earlier this year, the Israeli military still occupies a large swath of southern Lebanon.
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Nov 06, 2026
Amid demonstrations by French students and workers over economic conditions, many recall the protests of May 1968, which still echo in French society and politics.
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Nov 06, 2026
Amid demonstrations by French students and workers over economic conditions, many recall the protests of May 1968, which still echo in French society and politics.
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Nov 05, 2026
In remote parts of Peru, these nuns have carried out duties that the Roman Catholic Church typically reserves for male clergy.
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Nov 05, 2026
The 19th-century book "Jane Eyre" is now compulsory for Chinese teens, but in the U.S., it's falling foul of a new law designed to protect youngsters.
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Nov 04, 2026
Analysts say the Democrats' success in the midterms could reshape U.S.-Israel ties.
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Nov 04, 2026
A social-media-savvy septuagenarian is leading the race for mayor of South Africa's largest city, speaking to a broader decline in loyalty toward the long-ruling African National Congress.
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Nov 03, 2026
All eyes are on Israel's President Isaac Herzog as he prepares to give the nod to a member of parliament to form a new government after inconclusive elections.
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Nov 03, 2026
Writers and musicians are using their profiles to make political points, but they run the risk of being canceled for their views.
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Nov 02, 2026
Germany's auto industry has hit a bump in the road, as its cars and manufacturing methods fall behind those of competitors in the U.S. and China.
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Nov 02, 2026
Our World is a roundup from our weekly print edition of noteworthy happenings, from our global correspondents and editors.
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Nov 02, 2026
Every week, a selection of Monitor staffers and contributors share their challenges and insights from reporting around the globe.
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Nov 01, 2026
Ukraine's agricultural exports are under fire from Russia once again. Between drone attacks and rising diesel prices, the whole industry is strained.
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Nov 01, 2026
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has doubled down on making food security a top strategic priority, on the same level as hardening China's military or building up energy stockpiles.
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Oct 30, 2026
The Iran war has exposed Gulf Arab states' vulnerabilities, including through their reliance on a U.S. whose priorities are diverging from their own.
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Oct 30, 2026
As coalition negotiations begin in Israel, many Gazans hope to see the opposition bring an end to Benjamin Netanyahu's political career.
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Oct 29, 2026
The United States may be pushing a peace plan for Ukraine and Russia, but neither country seems interested in discussing it - especially Russia.
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Oct 29, 2026
As Venezuela transitions from the ouster of its authoritarian leaders, the return of María Corina Machado could alter the course of politics in the South American nation.
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Oct 29, 2026
The Chinese Communist Party's top members wrapped up their annual summit Thursday, with noticeably leaner ranks.
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Oct 28, 2026
There are three main options for Israel's political path forward. None would be simple or easy.
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Oct 28, 2026
Serbia's elections may have resulted in shock, but the incoming Student List bloc says it won't be revolutionary as it brings about promised change.
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Oct 28, 2026
Since May, the Sudanese pound has lost more than half of its value, pushing up food prices and putting more pressure on overstretched aid groups.
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Oct 27, 2026
Exit polls published by Israeli news networks showed the country on track for another political stalemate.
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Oct 27, 2026
The push in the U.S. and Israel toward renewing major hostilities with Iran, after months of relative stalemate, is raising questions about what lessons have been learned - or not - by previous destructive rounds.
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Oct 27, 2026
Democracy. The Hamas attack. Wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. Netanyahu's long tenure. For Israelis returning home to vote, the list of momentous issues is long.
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Oct 26, 2026
A younger generation of Russian-speaking immigrants in Israel is getting ready to vote, many for the first time.
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Oct 26, 2026
Germans once again have to decide what they should do with Nazi-era relics after a fire destroyed the Bavarian guest house linked to Adolf Hitler.
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Oct 26, 2026
The victory of leftist leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil to an unprecedented fourth term shows shows the limits of Latin America's lurch to the right.
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Oct 26, 2026
Every week, a selection of Monitor staffers and contributors share their challenges and insights from reporting around the globe.
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Oct 26, 2026
Our World is a roundup from our weekly print edition of noteworthy happenings, from our global correspondents and editors.
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Oct 25, 2026
Exiled Nobel laureate María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela for the first time since December and is testing the U.S.-backed government.
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Oct 24, 2026
Demonstrations rocked many European cities Saturday, from Milan to Madrid. The protests encompass a broad range of issues, from education to housing.
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Oct 24, 2026
Mohammed Abdullah Ould Gholam Habott is responsible for taking care of more than 1,400 manuscripts at the Habott Library, one of only a few family-run libraries still active in Chinguetti.
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Oct 23, 2026
Israel's elections on Tuesday will serve as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-serving prime minister in the nation's history. Special correspondent Ilan Ben Zion recently joined international desk editor Matthew Bell in Boston to talk about what's at stake.
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Oct 23, 2026
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva built his political movement on workers' rights and social mobility. Ahead of the presidential runoff, that might not be enough anymore.
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Oct 23, 2026
Nas Radio has become an important source of news and information for Arab citizens in Israel.
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Oct 23, 2026
Three gunmen attacked a church during a funeral in an area of Jordan known for Christian-Muslim coexistence. Jordan swiftly moved to protect Christian houses of worship around the country.
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Oct 23, 2026
Serbia goes to the polls this weekend, as a student-led protest movement tries to oust the illiberal ruling party that's widely regarded as corrupt.
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Oct 23, 2026
Faced with dwindling job opportunities, high property prices, and student debt, young people are looking at alternative ways of making a living.
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Oct 22, 2026
Last year, Israel became the first country in the world to recognize the breakaway state of Somaliland as an independent country. The consequences are proving complex.
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Oct 21, 2026
Much has been written about the erosion of Indians' voting rights and other democratic norms under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Why are India's youth drawing a line now?
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Oct 21, 2026
In Israel, polls show a tight race, with neither of the two major factions likely to win an outright majority. Arab political parties could play a key role.
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Oct 20, 2026
Having just shared knowledge accrued over 50 years, Fayez Talmasani is no longer the last person in Syria skilled in producing Damascus' traditional stained glass.
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Oct 20, 2026
Protests like those in France show the distrust between voters and governments. Experts say without trust, hard decisions are tough to make.
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Oct 20, 2026
If Brazil elects right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, it could become the crown jewel in Mr. Trump's push for more conservative leaders in Latin America.
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Oct 19, 2026
After hundreds of thousands took to the streets to protest this weekend, rioters followed with destruction and looting that have left France reeling.
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Oct 19, 2026
Google has broken ground on a proposed 1-gigawatt data center in Visakhapatnam, India, but questions about resources and funding remain.
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Oct 19, 2026
A global news roundup, compiled by the Monitor's international team
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Oct 19, 2026
Every week, a selection of Monitor staffers and contributors share their challenges and insights from reporting around the globe.
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Oct 18, 2026
Demonstrators denounced rising living costs and poor school conditions. Authorities said masked groups set fires and attacked public buildings in several cities.
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Oct 17, 2026
Clashes broke out near the prime minister's office in Albania as riots gripped the capital, Tirana.
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Oct 17, 2026
Former President Jair Bolsonaro is under house arrest, but his political movement lives on in his son Flávio. Who is he?
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Oct 16, 2026
With Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy publicly feuding over U.S. support for Ukraine, Russia is wondering whether the opportunity has finally arrived for it to reset its relationship with the West.
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Oct 16, 2026
Issues left unresolved in the peace agreement that ended fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region in 2022 are pushing the area once again toward war.
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Oct 15, 2026
When U.S. warnings and Starlink support shut off this week, Ukraine was left exposed to Russian drones. Kyiv has few alternatives available.
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Oct 15, 2026
As U.S. leaders become increasingly open about patronage-style politics, Mexico is trying to shed its longtime system of clientelism. It's not easy.
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Oct 15, 2026
The U.S.-Russia agreement is leading to deepening worries for Europe about the long-term future of its partnership with America.
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Oct 14, 2026
A delicate understanding at the Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa Mosque compound has held for decades. But now, that's changing.
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Oct 14, 2026
As more nations look to the Arctic for resources, Iceland becomes increasingly vital as a strategic base. But it relies wholly on allies like the U.S. for its security.
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Oct 13, 2026
Weekend attacks by Yemen's Houthi militia have largely cut Saudi Arabia off from the world. The normally cautious kingdom is accepting defensive assistance from its allies as it intensifies strikes against the Houthis.
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Oct 13, 2026
Demonstrations about the country's education system are drawing parallels with the country's pivotal May 1968 student revolution.
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Oct 13, 2026
Once an economic hinge connecting eastern and western Canada, Thunder Bay is again emerging as a symbol of the country's drive to strengthen its economic independence.
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Oct 13, 2026
Under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Hungary hollowed out many public media outlets. Journalists are now rebuilding to restore scrutiny of government.
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Oct 12, 2026
Every week, a selection of Monitor staffers and contributors share their challenges and insights from reporting around the globe.
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Oct 12, 2026
Every week, a selection of Monitor staffers and contributors share their challenges and insights from reporting around the globe.
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Oct 12, 2026
Our World is a roundup from our weekly print edition of noteworthy happenings, from our global correspondents and editors.
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Oct 11, 2026
The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen accuse Saudi Arabia of striking the rebel-held airport in Sanaa. This accusation comes amid escalating clashes between the Houthis and Saudi-backed forces.
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Oct 09, 2026
In Taiwan, a mechanic-turned-wood-carver makes art from driftwood collected from beaches after typhoons.
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Oct 09, 2026
It has been five years since the Taliban outlawed women's education beyond sixth grade, forcing English and math lessons underground.
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Oct 09, 2026
Would you rather pay more to fill your tank, or wait an hour or more to buy gas? Russia has opted for the latter, a throwback to Soviet-era ways.
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Oct 08, 2026
Fans of puppet shows are trying to save the traditional art of marionette-making in the United Kingdom before the skills are lost.
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Oct 07, 2026
Long ignored by Saudi Arabia, the ancient columns of Al-Rajajil are embraced as part of the area's rich pre-Islamic history. But much remains unknown about the stones, and a visit to the site leaves one with more questions than answers.
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Oct 07, 2026
As war in Ukraine continues into its fifth year, some children have only known war. The Monitor revisits three young families striving to live full lives amid Russia's military invasion.
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Oct 07, 2026
Before Israel's invasion of Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023, Ghada Abdulfattah loved to swim at her local pool. Now, she is tentatively returning to the water.
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Oct 06, 2026
Deepening ties between Iran and Russia are paying off for both powers, especially on the battlefield.
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Oct 05, 2026
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro head to a runoff vote in Brazil's presidential election.
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Oct 05, 2026
A global news roundup, compiled by the Monitor's international team
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Oct 05, 2026
Every week, a selection of Monitor staffers and contributors share their challenges and insights from reporting around the globe.
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Oct 04, 2026
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro wants to return a right-wing movement to power in Brazil, while leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth term.
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Oct 04, 2026
Founded in 1999, the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati pays homage to the artistry of the signs that have long attracted customers to businesses.
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Oct 03, 2026
Brazil's polarized political landscape is rife with disinformation - a challenge that can be turbocharged by artificial intelligence.
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Oct 02, 2026
The eviction of one particularly vulnerable woman, Maricarmen, has set off street protests in Madrid over predatory landlords and soaring rental costs.
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Oct 02, 2026
Thousands gathered in Seoul to see the final showdown of the "Dress Like a Museum Exhibit" contest.
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Oct 02, 2026
Gazan fig and date farmers are replanting crops from roots that survived years of Israeli bombing.
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Oct 01, 2026
Iranian officials and pundits laud the militia group's gains as their own. At the same time, some media coverage appears designed to convince the Houthis to be better team players.
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Oct 01, 2026
Iranian officials and pundits laud the militia group's gains as their own. At the same time, some media coverage appears designed to convince the Houthis to be better team players.
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