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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.

In East Asia, China’s huge appetite is in danger of leading beyond business deals to outright conflict.

Russia’s state-controlled media often warns of the rise of “fascists” and “neo-Nazis” in the West.

Ethics and appearances

Almost every day, another question is raised about the ethics of intelligence gathering.

Winning and holding the “moral high ground” is never easy for nations pursuing their national interests.

While strategically useful, fracking is controversial. 

The preamble of the US Constitution lists as its first purpose “to form a more perfect union.”

While it may not always be pleasant, listening to views we disagree with helps us understand how others think.

The seeming perpetuity of online information and the speed at which it can be retrieved trouble many people.

Today marks the start of nuts-and-bolts negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program.

Why elections matter

Elections are the great legitimizer of government.