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Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

Patron of the past: The Jordanian duke who's preserving the soul of the Levant
The Duke of Mukhaibeh, Mamdouh Bisharat, has devoted his life to protecting Jordanian heritage. His lifework is a lesson in how honoring one's history can pave the way for a prosperous future.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

Mother to challenge Northern Ireland's abortion laws in court
A woman who bought abortion pills for her teenage daughter in 2013 faces up to five years in prison after her doctor reported the case to the police. But she is choosing to challenge her prosecution in an attempt to reform the country's strict anti-abortion laws.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

Trial for former concentration camp guard begins in Germany
The trial of a former SS official began on Nov. 6, charging the now 94-year-old man with accessory to murder for serving as a guard at the Nazi Stutthof concentration camp for two years. Because he was under 21 at the time of his crimes, he is being tried in a juvenile court.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

Voice of a nation: How Juba Arabic helps bridge a factious South Sudan
Juba Arabic isn't just the language spoken by more South Sudanese than any other. It is a tongue that has grown up alongside the country, the witness and stenographer to its difficult history.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

Weary migrant caravan arrives in Mexico City
More than 2,000 migrants arrived at the Jesus Martinez stadium in Mexico City on Nov. 5. Though there is no promise of being granted asylum at the US border, many remain hopeful that they are moving away from violence in their homelands toward a better life.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

After US midterms, growing concern in Europe over Trump foreign policy
Tuesday's midterm elections delivered the House to Democrats, ending complete Republican control of the federal government. The inertia of a divided Congress is creating fears among European leaders that Trump will ratchet up his "America First" foreign policy. 



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

Cuban dancers performing abroad are allowed to return home
The end of Cuba's "white card" exit permit program allowed more Cubans to leave the country, but it also permitted expats who left previously to return. This year, Cuban dancers living abroad returned to Havana for an international dance festival - a first for many.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

Forced into exile, this young ex-mayor still serves Venezuelans
From an exile's heartbreak and loss can emerge kernels of new hope that dreams will be realized in one's next home. Or the next. For David Smolansky, following that path is a family tradition.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

From nationalism to 'fake news,' legacies of World War I still relevant
World War I may have ended a century ago, but many of the issues that swirled around it remain highly relevant even now. Monitor writers took a look at nine of those topics and how they still reverberate today.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

Holocaust survivor looks back on 'Night of Broken Glass' 80 years later
As Germany holds memorial events for the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht, Walter Frankenstein returned to the site of the orphanage where he witnessed the beginning of the wave of violence that terrorized Jews in Germany and Austria. 



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

Lure of Europe loses shine for Afghans
Not long ago, there were almost as many Afghans as Syrians applying for asylum in Europe. But their numbers dropped by 75 percent last year. Why? 



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

Meanwhile in ... Albania, new life will be breathed into an old airfield
And in the Pitcairn islands, the 180th anniversary of women's right to vote is being celebrated.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

Aasia Bibi free in Pakistan as hard-line Islamists protest blasphemy
After spending 8 years on death row for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammed, Christian Aasia Bibi has left prison and is planning to seek asylum in Europe. Her case has sparked nationwide demonstrations by the extremist Tehreek-e-Labbaik Party. 



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

Abiy government in Ethiopia brings guarded hope for political dissidents
Long marred by military dictatorship and political repression, new reforms in Ethiopia are paving the way for greater political participation of former armed groups and dissidents as the nation rallies behind the vision of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

More girls, African-Americans enroll in AP computer science. Why that matters.
Many computer science professions are known for being disproportionately white and male. But the Advanced Placement computer science tests have seen a recent spike in the number of female and minority students who take them, forecasting a more diverse future.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

US midterms make Putin's rocky road to Trump even rockier
Americans weren't the only ones closely watching US midterm results. Much of the world was too, including Russia. A Democratic House will complicate Vladimir Putin's efforts to cut deals with President Trump.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

Rocket fire between Israel and Hamas escalates thoughts of war
Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip are now engaged in the worst series of fighting since 2014. A botched Israeli undercover mission in Gaza over the weekend led to the resumption of rocket attacks in southern Israel.  



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

As populism rises, fragile democracies move to weaken their courts
In countries where democratic roots are weak, there is a growing trend to undermine democracy's basic building blocks: independent courts and the rule of law.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

Growing Iranian influence as Shi'ite militias head to Iraqi parliament
With the campaign against the Islamic State effectively over, Iraqi militias created for combat are being re-directed for political purposes. In Iraq's parliament, a growing bloc of politicians with ties to Iran is emerging.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

Iran looks to triple trade with Iraq after US sanctions
From colorful rugs to the latest industrial tools, Iranian manufacturers at the Baghdad International Fair in Iraq worked to find new export customers. But companies who do business with Iran cannot also do business with the United States.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Nov 14, 2018

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Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

Crowdfunding helps Britain's homeless transition to stable housing and work
Beam, a social enterprise born in 2017, is helping England's homeless transition from temporary accommodation into permanent accommodation. So far, Beam has helped 27 people, with two having found employment and many others in training. 



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

Burundians reunite with childhood savior, this time as refugees in Rwanda
Maggy Barankitse, who once rescued hundreds of children during Burundi's civil war, has reunited with many of them as adults as they flee to neighboring Rwanda. Refugees can now work in a restaurant opened by Ms. Barankitse in Kigali and run by refugees.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

South Korea's elderly boogie, find connection in daytime discos
Elderly South Koreans are putting on their dancing shoes and flocking to the country's nearly 1,000 daytime discos for 1960s music hits, probiotic yogurt, and relief from emotional and social difficulties. 



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

Why West, amid horrors of modern war, is struggling to set red lines
The danger democracies are confronting is that the deliberate targeting of civilians - noncombatant men, women, and children - and those who risk their lives to help them will become accepted as a kind of new normal.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

Saudi Arabia to screen 'Black Panther' to mark first theater openings in decades
The screening of 'Black Panther' is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's attempts to transform his ultraconservative kingdom into a modern, global player. AMC plans to open up to 40 cinemas across the country over the next five years.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

Tunisia's democracy: Freedom is disappointingly messy, but there's hope
Seven years after the Arab Spring, the revolution is being seen as the easy part. Freedoms and democracy are failing to heal old wounds, as old social and economic grievances and corruption persist. But Tunisians are also learning to disagree civilly, and to make themselves heard.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

Russia wants US military out of Syria. But it still needs US to help bring peace.
Russian and US-allied forces avoided conflict during Friday's airstrikes on alleged Syrian chemical weapon sites. But Moscow sees the US's ongoing involvement in Syria as nothing more than spoiler. Still, analysts say, Russia needs the US to help diplomatically.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

Meanwhile on ... Réunion Island, there is now a turtle sanctuary
And in Ciudad Arce, El Salvador, employees of League Collegiate Outfitters have to go to school if they want to keep their jobs, while in Leiria, Portugal, more than 3,000 volunteers came together to plant trees where wildfires destroyed acres of forest.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

For still-stateless Palestinians, cultural life serves as a building block
Even as hopes for negotiating a future Palestinian state seem more remote than ever, there is an attempt here to build cultural institutions that inspire people to respond to their history and identity through art and exhibitions.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

How the world made macro strides in curbing microbeads
Before the United States' decision to ban the tiny plastic exfoliants found in cosmetics and face washes, an estimated 3 trillion microbeads found their way into American waterways and other habitats each year. Britain, Canada, and New Zealand have since passed similar bans.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

How an activist who helped transform postwar Germany views its newest challenges
Gesine Schwan ran for president of Germany, led the German-Polish Viadrina University, and  is one of the few remaining political activists of the generation whose lifespan parallels that of democratic Germany. Now, she keeps a keen eye on the crises that have blown up in both the European Union and Germany.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

How Egypt's stubborn poverty threatens strongman Sisi's grip
The majority of Egyptians have agreed to 'tighten their belts' to give Sisi time for his painful, IMF-mandated economic reforms. But without a turnaround, their patience could soon run out. There are already signs of voter apathy.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

Ivory Coast, chocolate giants team up to make cocoa production more sustainable
Ivory Coast is the world's biggest cocoa producer, but agriculture of the plant has led to mass deforestation. In order to prevent losing all its forest cover by 2034, the country is exploring new ways of tracking cocoa production and developing agroforests.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

Kremlin cyberpower? How fight over messaging app is showing its limits.
The Russian government is trying to block popular messaging app Telegram from domestic users. But its creator, Pavel Durov, is easily winning the fight, ensuring Telegram stays up even as the Kremlin clumsily causes collateral damage online.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

Meanwhile in ... Gambia, voters will vote using glass marbles for the last time
And in Estonia, citizens are enjoying a reputation as global leaders in digital governance. Known as e-Estonia, the system handles almost all government functions digitally, linking legislation, elections, banking, education, health care, and taxes on a single platform. 



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

After sex-abuse scandal, protesters demand change on Nobel literature prize board
Sara Danius was the first woman to lead the secretive board that awards the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her removal from the academy, amid criticism from male members for her handling of the scandal, has sparked protests across Sweden. 



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

Report highlights barriers for working women in China
Chinese companies regularly advertise for job openings using gender stereotypes, according to a recent report from Human Rights Watch. To promote gender equality, experts say, the government needs to do more to enforce anti-discrimination laws. 



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

What's in a name? Why a Castro-less Cuba may not mean a changed one.
Former President Raúl Castro, brother of revolutionary leader Fidel, handed over the presidency Thursday to Miguel Díaz-Canel. His first task will be getting the economy back on track, but just how radical an approach he can take is uncertain - as is whether he wants one.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

Britain's DACA? Children of invited laborers caught in 'Windrush' controversy
They didn't need passports to accompany their laborer parents into Britain from the far corners of the Commonwealth. Now, some 50,000 offspring of the 'Windrush generation' appear caught in a press amid immigration scrutiny. 



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

For South Africa's students, college means promise - if they can get there
College access has grown dramatically since the end of apartheid, particularly for black students. But so has awareness of the challenges they face trying to graduate. And for many, like star student Naledi and her family, that struggle starts before they step on campus.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Apr 24, 2018

Ethiopian mega-dam causes stir in Egypt-Ethiopia relations
The filling of Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam using water from the Nile River threatens Egypt's agriculture industry even as it promises to boost Ethiopia's hydropower industry. The dam calls into question who has the right to the waters of the Nile.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

For first time in 20 years, US women's hockey takes gold
Their victory over long-time rival Canada capped a year that started with the threat of a boycott to secure more money and the same kind of treatment that US Hockey gives to the men's team.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

US seeks energy 'dominance.' But is that a shield against geopolitical risks?
The Trump administration has set the goal of US 'energy dominance' in world markets - and outlined the strategic benefits. Yet, while America's role is rising, its oil and gas exports are still modest compared with Saudi Arabia's and Russia's.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

South Korean chat app brings #MeToo movement to the country
The app Blind is shedding new light on sexual harassment in the country's heavily male-dominated workplace. But many South Korean users say they are yet to see significant changes in their workplaces.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

Myanmar bulldozes remnants of Rohingya villages
Satellite images of Myanmar's Rakhine state show dozens of Rohingya villages have been leveled by authorities. Human rights advocates say the government is demolishing what amounts to scores of crime scenes before any credible investigation takes place.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

When Olympism runs in the family
From the bobsledding niece of an MLB player to the daughter of Olympic rowers, a number of this year's Winter Olympians have been propelled by athletically accomplished relatives. But 'propelled' doesn't always mean 'pressured.'



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

With elections imminent, Italy pulls out the stops to fight fake news
The issue of fake news - bufale, in Italian - has dominated concerns in Italy ahead of the March 4 parliamentary elections. The government, in partnership with companies like Facebook, has launched several projects to fight back.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

European migration to UK slows as Brexit transition nears
Migration into Britain from Europe has reached its lowest point since 2013, indicating Brexit has changed the dynamics of immigration into the country. But Brexit is not the only reason behind the turn in the migration and employment numbers.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

As 'Black Panther' hits screens in Africa, 'the hero is all of us'
In Marvel's depiction of Wakanda, many African fans see something rarer than vibranium: a big-screen image of Africa that defies Hollywood stereotypes.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

As Estonia turns 100, a new embrace of its Russian speakers
Estonia's relationship with its Russian-speaking population, who arrived after WWII, has long been strained. But spurred by tensions with Russia, the country is making efforts to better integrate and acknowledge the minority group.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

Lindsey Vonn scatters grandfather's ashes in South Korea
The American ski great scattered some of the ashes of her grandfather, who served during the Korean War, on a rock that she was told was special when she visited South Korea last year to be named a Pyeongchang Olympic ambassador.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

Letter from Pyeongchang: Finding beauty in the Olympic struggle
The attention on medals belies the grander purpose of the Games - and their relevance to a world facing much harder challenges than triple axels or tricks in the halfpipe.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

In Indonesia, reconciliation aims to heal scars from militant attacks
Indonesia has imprisoned hundreds of Islamist militants since the 2002 Bali bombings, but it has struggled to convince many of them to renounce their past. Now, an effort to bring former extremists together with victims may be sowing the seeds of peace. 



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

India's plan for an eco-friendly city asks farmers to give up their land
The new city of Amaravati, designed to be eco-friendly and sustainable, is seen as a new direction for Indian cities that are typically polluted and congested. However, there's been a push back from local farmers unwilling to relinquish fertile land to construction cranes.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

Grand coalition? Why some in Germany prefer polarization to a mushy middle.
The center-left Social Democrats are deciding whether to join Angela Merkel's party in government. Many SPD rank and file believe that Germany - and Europe - would be better off in the long term if they did not.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

From fisherman to smuggler: How ocean pollution fuels Tunisian migration
Pollution, unemployment, and a sense of desperation are driving previously law-abiding fishermen in Tunisia to consider selling their boats to smugglers.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

After 'gang' uproar, Sudanese-Australians set to tackle crime - and bias
Concerns about crime by African-Australian youth led national headlines for weeks early this year. Many allege the alarm was overblown, and exposed cracks in Australia's proud multiculturalism. A new task force aims to tackle root causes of teens' disengagement.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

For Indians rethinking college abroad, home has new degree of possibility
A new US administration, red tape, and the high costs have discouraged some applicants from abroad. But in India, many university students say they see a growing sense of opportunity right here, for their college years and beyond.



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

Miss World pageant empowers South Sudan's women to spread peace
Amid a violent five-year civil war, some young women are using international beauty pageants to advocate for peace, both at home and abroad, drawing attention to the plight of young girls in South Sudan. 



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

Saudi Arabia places a woman in top government position
A ruling from King Salman of Saudi Arabia has opened military leadership positions to a younger generation and placed a woman in a senior government position. King Salman's actions indicate growing support for gender equality in the conservative country. 



Christian Science Monitor--world
Feb 27, 2018

Singapore proposes measure to ban citizen communication at terror attack sites
In efforts to counter terrorism, Singapore has proposed a new law to prevent people from taking pictures and videos at terror attack sites. The law has drawn criticism from experts who believe it will be hard to apply in a digital age. 



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