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Christian Science Monitor - World
Amid starvation in Gaza, Israelis begin to question erratic food aid policy -- The hunger crisis in Gaza has many asking if Israel had a deliberate policy of starving civilians. Israelis say that was never the case, but an ignorance of Palestinian suffering allowed an inconsistent government policy to lead to a calamity.
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What makes Finland the 'world's happiest nation'? In a word, simplicity. -- Finland has ranked the world's happiest country for years. But Finnish happiness isn't about joy. It's based on unusual contentment and reassuredness.6 hours ago
Why Europe's trade deal with the US might be better than it seems -- Many Europeans feel they came out on the losing end of the new U.S.-EU trade deal. Analysts say it needs to be understood within Mr. Trump's broader relationship with Europe.15 hours ago
Inflation has improved in Argentina. Why consumers don't feel a difference. -- Inflation in Argentina hit a five year low in May. But Argentines say they don't feel that reflected in their day-to-day consumption.1 day ago
Disaster relief volunteers in Japan are helping to entrench a culture of compassion -- Nonprofit groups and throngs of volunteers acting on their own have played a key role in aiding disaster victims in this temblor-prone country.1 day ago
As Thailand and Cambodia enter ceasefire, nationalist fervor lingers on both sides -- The ceasefire reached between Thailand and Cambodia on Monday could help hundreds of thousands of displaced people return home – but it will not end the countries' long-simmering border dispute, or address the troubling precedents set during the latest bout of fighting.2 days ago
Wracked by drought, postwar Syria struggles to restore its agriculture -- One of the biggest challenges to rebuilding Syria may prove to be environmental. Years of drought are causing crop yields to fall dramatically.2 days ago
Cambodia-Thailand conflict escalates, but monks and civilians provide refuge -- As the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict enters its fourth day, monks, dancers, and civilians offer shelter, food, and aid to those over 168,000 people displaced.3 days ago
Taiwan recall vote defeated, preserving China-friendly lawmakers' seats -- Taiwanese voters rejected a large-scale effort to recall opposition lawmakers from the Nationalist Party (KMT), dealing a blow to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). The recall aimed to shift legislative power but failed to remove any KMT lawmakers.4 days ago
Global attention on Gaza hunger intensifies -- Our correspondent in Gaza has been covering hunger for months. But this week the world seems to be paying attention in a new way – including media outlets worried about starvation of their staff.5 days ago
In California and in Poland, new laws for who belongs where -- Progress roundup: A $56 million purchase doubles the Yurok tribe's holdings along the Klamath River, and Shanghai bus riders create new routes.5 days ago
Why deadly clashes in Druze province are so threatening to Syrian unity -- The eruption of violence in the majority-Druze Syrian province of Suwayda, the second-worst outbreak of sectarian strife since the fall of the Assad regime, is challenging the delicate balance the young Damascus government is trying to maintain.5 days ago
Should Israeli military defend Syrian Druze? Israel's Druze are divided. -- Amid sectarian violence in Syria in which hundreds of Druze were killed, Israel struck Damascus and issued a warning to the new government. Israeli Druze are mourning the deaths, but are divided over whether Israeli military action is the wisest course.6 days ago
Lesotho makes Trump's polo shirts. He could destroy their garment industry. -- Lesotho faces one of the highest tariff threats lodged by the Trump administration. No one in the tiny African nation can figure out why.6 days ago