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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.

Economics and persuasion

Mr. Putin’s nationalistic policies aren’t making life better.

Like all addictions, this one must be denied.

Beyond pharaoh and sect

Egyptians crave a return of stability.

The mystery over what became of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is probably over.

No one holds the moral high ground in cyberspying.

Expatriates and ethnic groups exist in every country.

Pleasantries can mask bad intentions.

Don’t provoke Putin, but also don’t let Ukraine fall back under his grip.

It’s been 10 days since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared.

After weeks of escalating tensions, the Ukraine crisis is cooling off, at least for now.