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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.

Life after ISIS

Now is the time to ensure that a new form of ISIS doesn't emerge after its strongholds in Libya, Syria, and Iraq fall.

Every Olympics, athletes never fail to redefine the boundaries of the possible. In that is a lesson for the world.

Ukraine on the brink

The Ukraine conflict is heating up in a way that could trigger an international crisis and become a factor in the US presidential race.

The basic freedom

Religious freedom is under attack around the world. Americans must continue to defend that freedom -- abroad and at home.

Shadow boxing

Former intelligence officials are taking political stances against Donald Trump's candidacy.

An emperor says it's time

While Japanese law has no provision for abdication, compassion and confidence should guide lawmakers in honoring Akihito's request.

What Rio has to play for

The Rio Olympics had a troubled run-up and could leave a damaging legacy. But for two weeks, the hosts can show the world a different Brazil.

Aleppo needs help

One of the great cities of the Middle East has been battered for five years. The world must not turn its back.

Olympic spirit

The Games matter -- to athletes, to nations, and to a world that for 17 days will be united in friendly competition.

Open and shut

How radical ideas and disruptive norms enter mainstream thought.