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Christian Science Monitor - World
No more Western haute couture? Russian designers say no problem. -- Western sanctions were meant to crush Russia's economy. But Russian entrepreneurs have filled many of the gaps left by departing Western brands.
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Who will rule Gaza, if not Hamas? Unanswered question dogs ceasefire. -- Israel has failed to eliminate Hamas, a key goal of its war in Gaza, and the militant group has reasserted its rule in Gaza. Can that situation last?12 hours ago
Difference Maker - An artist is lifting her city of Gary, Indiana, 'from blight to bright' Lauren Pacheco is inspired by this Midwestern underdog of a city and is looking to enliven what she calls its "remarkable cultural heritage."15 hours ago
Why Trump's fight with Colombia over deportation flights has likely just begun - President Donald Trump appeared to win Sunday's showdown with Colombia, after Colombia appeared to accept military flights carrying deportees. But the faceoff could herald more conflict.15 hours ago
Mass deportations threaten the lifeline of money migrants send back home -- Many migrants whom President Trump plans to deport have been keeping their relatives in Latin America financially afloat. What does their future hold?1 day ago
Madagascar fights to save the forests that made it famous -- Despite pledges to halt deforestation and youth-led efforts to reverse it, Madagascar is losing its trees faster than almost anywhere else on Earth.1 day ago
How Volkswagen slid from German engineering icon to innovation laggard -- Long considered the epitome of German engineering, Volkswagen has struggled to keep up with shifts in consumer and societal demands.1 day ago
First Look -- Israel stops return of thousands to northern Gaza over ceasefire dispute -- Accusing Hamas of violating the terms of a fragile ceasefire, Israel has prevented thousands of Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza.1 day ago
'Like 10 earthquakes': Palestinians return home to Gaza devastation -- Palestinian residents of Gaza, the vast majority of them homeless, celebrated when the Israel-Hamas ceasefire was announced. But as they return home, the destruction they are finding is almost too much to comprehend.4 days ago
He'd fight LA fires if he could. A former inmate shares his story from Mexico. -- Incarcerated people in California have helped put out the fires in Los Angeles. One man, deported to Mexico for his crime, says he wishes he could be back on the line now.4 days ago
War worries heavy? Internet out? In Ukraine, books are the balm. -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has made Ukraine's book publishing industry a target of the war. But the industry and Ukrainian readers are keeping books alive as a source of Ukraine's resilient culture, and of solace and distraction.5 days ago
Is the West's liberal template broken? -- Liberal internationalism is losing its luster with many voters internationally. Could Donald Trump's inauguration mark an end to the post World War II project?5 days ago
Israelis rejoice at hostages' release, yet worry a sacred vow was broken -- As Israelis celebrate the return of hostages held in Gaza, they are also anguished over the long time it took to bring them home. A nagging question for many is whether a social contract of mutual responsibility has been broken.5 days ago
Monitor Breakfast -- From the Republic of Georgia, a president's plea to the West: Stop Russia here -- Salome Zourabichvili, Georgia's "only legitimate president," warned at a Monitor Breakfast that American interests would be at risk should her country fall under Russia's sway.6 days ago