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Joe Biden’s leadership of NATO in addressing the challenges posed by Russia and its war in Ukraine has reassured U.S. allies and been a centerpiece of his presidency. His debate performance raises uncomfortable questions. #NATO #russia #biden #ukraine www.csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-...

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The return of pandas to the United States is sparking a new wave of “panda-monium,” highlighting the bears’ enduring power to shape China’s foreign relations and global wildlife conservation. #china #diplomacy #pandas www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-P...

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Democrats on Capitol Hill are divided and demoralized. Many believe President Joe Biden is on track to lose, but there's no consensus about what to do – and plenty of risk in a confrontation with the presumptive nominee. #politics #biden #trump #elections www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

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Jobs in the U.S. economy keep expanding and the inflation rate has largely normalized. Yet economic worries and frustrations persist. Here’s what’s keeping the public from feeling more positive about the economy. #economy #jobs #inflation www.csmonitor.com/Business/202...

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Russia has sent thousands of foreign “helpers” to the front lines of the Ukraine war – many from Nepal, where families of missing recruits are searching for answers. The struggle underscores the importance of closure and responsibility. #ukraine #russia #ukrainewar www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-S...

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The president is facing perhaps the biggest crisis of his political career, a make-or-break moment for his 2024 reelection campaign. The Monitor accompanied him on the campaign trail this weekend. Here’s what our reporter saw. ​​#politics #biden #trump #elections www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

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A presidential election shows how voters find ways to seek freedom from Iran’s oppressive theocracy. #Iran #MiddleEast #elections www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/t...

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France staved off its most immediate crisis: a parliamentary takeover by the far right. Now it moves on to the next one: how to assemble a government in a fractured political landscape where “compromise” is a dirty word. #france #elections #FarRight www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe...

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The one reformist candidate allowed to stand for president in Iran faced severe hurdles, not least of which was a public largely unwilling to confer legitimacy on the regime by voting. But his persona and a message of improving lives resonated. #Iran #MiddleEast www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...

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Overturning Roe v. Wade was just the first step for conservatives eager to undo what they regarded as past judicial mistakes. With its rulings this term, the Supreme Court has declared itself in charge of implementing that vision. www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/...

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Democrats are debating not only whether the Biden campaign is beyond repair – but whether replacing their candidate could be too risky. www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

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With many Democrats concerned about President Biden’s ability to serve a second term, the spotlight is shining brighter on Vice President Harris. That gives her an opportunity to reintroduce herself to voters after a rough start. www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to be easing up on Kashmir – a shift that could restore a sense of political agency to millions in the beleaguered region, and buttress peace efforts. #India #elections #Modi #Kashmir www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-S...

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Bravery isn’t just for superheroes. That’s the message of four delightful picture books that will inspire, delight, and entertain young readers and their caregivers. #children #books #resilience www.csmonitor.com/Books/2024/0...

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Overturning Roe v. Wade left a lot of uncertainty about what constitutes emergency care. On Thursday, the Supreme Court left those questions unresolved, at least for now. #abortion #scotus #supremecourt www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/...

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Can the federal government crackdown on misinformation online without stomping on the First Amendment? That’s just one hard question that remains unresolved after Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling. #scotus #FirstAmendment #SupremeCourt www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/...

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U.S. President Joe Biden spoke softly and struggled for words in a Thursday matchup against former President Donald Trump, stirring concern in Democratic Party ranks. #politics #biden #trump #elections #debate www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

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The ceremony teaches girls to draw on the inner strength they never knew they had and gives them the knowledge that, “when they feel weak, they can pick themselves up and push through it. #NativeAmericans #girls #traditions www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/...

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What does being independent look like for children? A school in Las Vegas encourages students to take on hobbies and activities on their own – in hopes of building more confidence and growth. #education #children #schools www.csmonitor.com/USA/Educatio...

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Will this week's Presidential debate performances sway any voters? We asked a veteran Washington reporter to put the value of these election-season staples in context. #politics #biden #trump #elections #debate www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

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It is unusual in Britain for ethnic groups to vote along religious lines. But the leading political parties’ tepid response to Israel’s war in Gaza is prompting Muslims to favor independent candidates. #Britain #Muslims #Gaza www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe...

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For most Argentines, cooperation among political rivals is a reason for patience amid economic reform. #argentina www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/t...

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Women shoulder most of the unpaid caregiving around the world. Colombia’s capital city is focusing on this population with free services in hopes of recognizing the value of their work – and redistributing it more evenly among men and women. #caregivers #women www.csmonitor.com/World/Americ...

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Haiti has dealt with decades of political turmoil and natural disasters. Although there hasn’t been an uninterrupted academic year since 2017, schools here embody hope for a stabler future. #Haiti #gangs #children #education www.csmonitor.com/World/Americ...

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Youth-led lawsuits over climate change are rising around the world. A case in Hawaii stands out, as the state agrees to a settlement with plaintiffs. #climate #Hawaii #environment www.csmonitor.com/Environment/...

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The 21st century has seen a steady expansion of U.S. gun rights. On Friday, the Supreme Court walked back a controversial ruling from two years ago that had confounded lower courts. #SCOTUS #Guns #SecondAmendment www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/...

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With the Dobbs ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, more Americans now identify as supporting abortion rights, which could affect elections. Yet tensions over the issue remain, both among states and within them. #abortion #rights #RoeVWade #SCOTUS www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

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New York has long been a haunt for underground artists. A growing number have become more conservative – and religious. #conservatives #artists #religion www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/...

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At a Monitor Breakfast, Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner weighed in on AI, China, and border security. Then I asked the Virginia Democrat if he’d run for reelection.  #politics #biden #trump #elections www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

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It is said that Sayyida Manoubia, a Sufi saint, refused to marry, concerned it would interfere with her charity and pursuit of heavenly truths. Which is why her shrine is now a must-stop for Tunisian would-be, soon-to-be, and longtime brides.  #tunisia #feminism www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...?

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Vladimir Putin’s brief Asia tour marks his latest bid to rally old allies of the Soviet Union, with major ramifications for international security. #Ukraine #Russia #War #NorthKorea www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-P...

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Conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East highlight the growing role of inexpensive drones in battle and are pushing the U.S. Department of Defense to rethink its war-fighting strategy. #Ukraine #Russia #War www.csmonitor.com/USA/Military...

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For small villages near the front lines of Russia’s war in eastern Ukraine, the ebb and flow of territorial conquest can make it hard to have confidence in the future. Providing hope is one job of community leaders. #Ukraine #Russia #War www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe...

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Children in Colombia’s impoverished Chocó region are often preyed upon by violent armed groups. In the Rugby 4 Chocó program, children learn a different way to belong. #Colombia #Rugby #Children www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/...

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A civic dialogue about replacing the collapsed bridge brings out qualities that help bind the city. #Baltimore #bridge www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/t...

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How heavy do civilian casualties have to get before they are judged too severe to justify? Israel is finding it hard to explain to the world its tactics in Gaza. #Gaza #GazaWar #Israel #Palestinians #MiddleEast #WestBank www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...

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In 2019 elections, Britons living in “red wall” constituencies felt disrespected by the Labour Party, which helped lift the Conservatives to victory. Now, they may decide the election again – and they feel it’s the Tories who aren’t doing right by them this time. www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe...

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This week, baseball is celebrating the Negro Leagues legacy in Birmingham, Alabama. The death of hometown hero Willie Mays has underlined how his life intertwined with Birmingham, baseball, and Black America. #WillyMays #baseball #Black #sports www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/...

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As President Joe Biden tries to shore up Black support against inroads by former President Donald Trump, a decline in Black church attendance may pose a key challenge. #Black #religion #politics www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

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A star hooper’s arc from college to helping elevate the women’s pro game is one small measure of broader progress. #women #caitlinclark #basketball www.csmonitor.com/Podcasts/Why...

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Nonbelligerents in war often pay a very high price in the violent disruption of their lives. In Lebanon, the children, perhaps, can be entertained and distracted in the moment, but adults are all too aware of the value of what has been lost. #Gaza #GazaWar #Israel www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle...

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Emmanuel Macron’s call for snap elections has flustered the French public, as the prospect of a far-right grip on the government is now very real. But what is actually at stake in the coming votes? #France #elections #farRight #Extremists www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe...

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Ukraine’s first permanent underground school shows yet another innovation in providing education – and places for kids to heal – in the world’s trouble spots. #Ukraine #Russia #War www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/t...

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French athletes are strongly discouraged from expressing their political opinions. But the prospect of a far-right victory in upcoming elections has prompted top stars to urge fans to vote against extremists. #olympics #france #politics #sports www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe...

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At a Monitor Breakfast, Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia talked about efforts to safeguard U.S. elections from false information and about countering national security threats from the southern border to TikTok. #AI #artificialIntelligence #Fakenews #politics www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

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U.S. President Joe Biden faces criticism on immigration from a divided public. Back-to-back executive actions appear designed to thread a needle – to make him be seen as both tough and humane. www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics...

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India has formed a new coalition government – will it last? Only, experts say, if the ruling party can temper its Hindu nationalism and compromise on other key issues after a decade of calling the shots. #India #Modi #Hindu www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-S...

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We loved every second of our day trip to the world's largest mangrove forest, which straddles Bangladesh and India. #India #photography #travel www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/...

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An “unapologetically Black” public art project may offer a model for economic justice. At Destination Crenshaw, a storied Los Angeles corridor leverages local culture and hopes to reignite recognition, respect, and revenue. #Black #Art #LosAngeles www.csmonitor.com/USA/2024/061...

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Deaf students often feel excluded from educational opportunities in Nigeria. The Deaf Technology Foundation sees their potential. www.csmonitor.com/World/Making...
#Deaf #handicaps #Nigeria #Africa

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