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Christian Science Monitor - World

Their nation at war, Israelis still demand to know: How could Oct. 7 happen? Amid wars with Iran and Hezbollah, Israelis still very much want an independent state commission of inquiry to learn the truth about the failure to prevent the Hamas attack that sparked the Gaza war. Israel's top court has given the Netanyahu government more time. By - Shoshanna Solomon - / 5 min

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Iran war reaches into Asia's farmlands – and everyone's grocery bills -- Patrick Winn

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As India weighs new approach to religious law, Muslim women see opportunity -- Kanika Gupta

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For Ukraine's museums, Russia's war gives 'preservation' new meaning -- Kang-Chun Cheng

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Cover Story -- In India, being part of the middle class isn't what it used to be

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Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough

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Pakistan hosts another round of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran

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Amid extended ceasefire, Lebanon assesses high cost of Israel-Hezbollah war

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The Explainer -- As Japan shifts away from postwar pacifism, Takaichi eyes constitutional reform

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In Gaza, rare elections put hope, and talk of Palestinian unity, on the ballot

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In the world's largest democracy, a voter-roll purge is sparking controversy

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The Explainer -- Why the British prime minister is fighting to keep his job

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This newspaper has covered Haiti for 128 years. Today, it's tougher than ever.

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A Mayan women's softball team is batting away barriers in Mexico

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Peru: Caught between decades of Chinese investment and renewed US regional interest

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Glacial melt in ... Uganda? How mountain villagers manage it.

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Why violence against the political right appears to be growing - An uptick in left-wing extremist attacks, including against President Trump, comes after years when right-wing attacks were far more prevalent. But categorizing acts of political violence is complex. By - Simon Montlake - , Sophie Hills - , Patrik Jonsson - , Cameron Pugh - / 5 min

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