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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.

Iran can end its isolation

Nuclear talks with Iran are making slow progress. Now it is crucial to close the deal.

A turnaround begins in Iraq

Islamic State militants shocked the world with a lightning offensive. Now forces are gathering to counter them.

Force and confrontation won't heal Ferguson, Mo. Only goodwill can do that.

Strains are showing in Mr. Putin's new Eurasian Economic Union because of his Ukraine policies.

There's no doubt that humanitarian aid is needed in eastern Ukraine. But is Russian charity is what Russia says it is?

They can go it alone. It would be better if they helped all Iraqis see the power of inclusivity.

A necessary intervention

Force should be used reluctantly. But when genocide is threatened, nations must protect the innocent.

Amid a mushrooming scandal, Richard Nixon resigned 40 years ago. His successor, the unassuming Gerald Ford, bound up the nation's wounds.

Diplomacy must clear the way to protect Iraqis from the group called the Islamic State.

When a nation or group uses – or threatens to use – violence, the results are unpredictable.