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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.

Amid economic woes and security issues, Egypt needs the world not to stay away but to stay connected.

A restroom rule

Without a DNA test, it's difficult to be certain of a person's gender. And judging other people usually isn't practical or charitable.

Whether in Iraq or Nevada, violence often expresses a dire sense of helplessness – and highlights where that most needs to be addressed.

Efforts to stabilize Libya and Yemen are crucial to ensure IS doesn't retreat to either country from Syria and Libya.

The system seems increasingly stacked in favor of the Wall Street and Washington elite. But it's important to remember where the real power resides, even now.

Backing Brazil

Beset by overlapping crises, Brazil needs some good news. A world-class Summer Olympics in Rio would be a start.

The problem with polls

Tracking public opinion is more difficult in the cellphone era, and polls are becoming less reliable as a result.

Absolute return

Investors need to hold hedge fund managers to account.

The Khan identity

To Muslims and non-Muslims, the new mayor of London could become a global symbol of inclusion and moderation.

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton haven't always been mortal enemies. Why should presidential politics require them to start now?