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Christian Science Monitor - Opinion

A new climate norm: Less carbon, continued growth -- Romania is the latest democracy to demonstrate that a country can reduce pollution without reducing economic growth – or using restrictive governance. When political systems enable innovation and accountability, citizens benefit.

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Praying with the news -- It's possible to rise above distress and anger to actively pray for our communities, as this poem expresses.

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Asia's models in fighting graft -- Even as corruption rises in much of the world, at least eight countries in Asia have shown some progress in tackling it. Bangladesh's election may be an example.

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The Lord's Prayer: A pathway to freedom -- As we pray the Lord's Prayer in humility and openness to inspiration, we find immediate help. An article inspired by this week's Bible lesson from the Christian Science Quarterly.

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Africa's bid for mineral mastery -- Thousands of global executives and government officials have flocked to a Cape Town mining conference this week. African leaders aim to respond to their interest with a unified approach that upholds the continent's sovereignty and development.

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'Forgetting those things which are behind' -- A prayerful focus on the goodness and ability that God expresses in us brings greater joy and success in our endeavors.

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Ukraine embraces a war anniversary -- Its people find spiritual strength in commemorating Feb. 24, the date of Russia's full-scale invasion four years ago. One new addition: A day of prayer.

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Inspired rotation in office -- As the offspring of the ever-active divine Mind, it is natural for us to take turns in various roles, and to let our work be guided by God.

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Mending the vestiges of jihadism -- Conflict in Syria has renewed a world focus on what to do with thousands of former Islamic State fighters and their families held for years in prison camps.

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Prayer that holds crime in check -- How does God enable us to overcome evil?

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Japan votes on a new model of leader -- Young voters are drawn to a selfless, funny, and plain-spoken woman who has already broken taboos as Japan's first female prime minister.

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God: The great doer -- When it feels as though we're bound to fail, we can rely on God to guide us to success.

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Lifelines amid a deepfake flood -- AI is allowing people to produce and share highly manipulated, often sexualized, imagery. Governments, tech leaders, and citizens are being called to rebalance core freedoms and protection from harm.

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'Cause me to hear ...' -- God, infinite Spirit and Love, is always here to guide us – and we're all capable of hearing and following. An article inspired by this week's Bible lesson from the Christian Science Quarterly.

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