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Daily News Briefing

December 2014

The Daily News Briefing is no longer being produced, and new Briefings will no longer be added as part of JSH-Online.

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The Christian Science Monitor Daily News Briefing provides an editorially curated perspective on important news of the day. Each issue provides a daily commentary from the editors, abridged versions of five key stories, an Editorial, the Christian Science perspective article, and a Top Headlines column. Insights gained from the Monitor can support and strengthen your prayers for the world. For the latest news and 24/7 access to Monitor content, you can also visit CSMonitor.com.

Resolved: A better 2015

A new year opens a new chapter in the continuing story of human progress.

Amid otherwise encouraging economic news, difficulties for some countries can pose problems for all.

Securing Iraq and Afghanistan

Iraq's dangerous lessons for Afghanistan.

New year, new news

A major shift seems to have taken place in world news. It won't be the last.

Headlines versus trend lines

By almost every measure, humanity is making progress. And more people are acknowledging that.

The regime's apparent fear of a Hollywood comedy shows how vulnerable it is.

Fighting high-tech censorship

Art and entertainment are often controversial. But those who attempt to censor reveal their own lack of confidence.

As with President Nixon's opening with China, President Obama's with Cuba could have far-reaching consequences.

Cuba coming in from the cold

After more than half a century of estrangement, the US and Cuba seek normal relations.

Russia in trouble

Mounting economic problems could be a moment that leads to change for the better.