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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.

A most needed example

The transition from President Obama to Donald Trump has so far been a model for American government.

Mosul's slow go

It is tempting to believe that military campaigns can go quickly and smoothly. The battle for Mosul is more the norm.

Questioning assumptions

From China policy to Air Force One, the president-elect is challenging assumptions. That could prompt new ideas – or reaffirm those assumptions.

Italian job

Not all Western election results should be reduced to anti-elite narratives.

War and remembrance

As living memories of Pearl Harbor fade, the historical record of what happened and why takes on more importance.

Demolishing Washington-think

By the unwritten and arcane rules of American foreign policy, talking to the Taiwanese president is a presidential no-no. Donald Trump is trying to change the rules.

Technology gives and takes

Automation is a big reason US manufacturing is growing. Automation is a big reason manufacturing jobs are shrinking.

Words and acts

The president-elect's words are newsworthy because of the presidential “bully pulpit.” But actions speak louder than tweets.

Cuba's future

The passing of a cold-war icon could eventually cue up a generational change.

Aleppo endgame

Syria's military is likely to win the 5 ½-year-old civil war. But its brute-force tactics will make national reconciliation difficult.