Christian Science Monitor

The Barrio neighborhood in Amarillo, Texas, is reviving its Mexican heritage through the dedication of longtime residents and a master plan.

After the success of the far-right AfD in Saxony-Anhalt, Germans are asking whether the party is a threat to democracy or deserves a chance to lead.

Sanghamitra Jena is Odisha state’s first female tour guide and the founder of its first nature camp.

Facing tariff deadline, President Trump threatened to ban Bombardier jet sales in the US unless the Canadian firm builds its planes domestically.

Vowing revenge, Iran says U.S. energy firms are at risk and that it is restricting Gulf shipping. The war has pressed oil-producing Gulf Arab states.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces intense pressure after the far-right AfD party's strong showing in a regional election in Saxony-Anhalt.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to try to revive a push to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Gloria Steinem overcame a fear of public speaking to become one of the most influential voices in the women’s rights movement. Her talent for making feminist ideas accessible to a broader audience helped bring about significant social change.

An unexpected downpour floods the writer with childhood memories and a defiant joy in getting soaked.

A poet is inspired by how a composer and large chorus breathe connection into her work.

Love ’em or not, Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton brought undeniable talent, commitment, and joy to their lifework. In the process, they introduced society to bolder, broader concepts of gender equality.

The U.S. economy’s 162,000 jobs far outpaced expectations for August. The Labor Department also revised upward its June and July figures. But in the information sector, job declines might signal effects of artificial intelligence.

Now, as after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the world is churning over the identities of peoples and nations based on either ethnicity and religion or the values and rights inherent in all mankind.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is touring the Global South to win support for Beijing’s agenda ahead of his visit to the U.S. later this month.

The Bayeux Tapestry returns to England after from France almost a thousand years. It tells the story of the last successful invasion of England.

Flock Safety cameras, the most widely used automatic license plate readers in the country, are facing new pushback in response to privacy concerns.

The U.S. and its Western allies are watching to see whether Russia will ratchet up pressure on Ukraine’s European backers and test their response.

Could the growing regional rivalry between Turkey and Israel lead to a military clash? A recent Israeli strike on an air base in northern Syria illustrated the two countries’ conflicting strategic interests, but analysts say neither wants war.

Rural folks will welcome big investments if given a say. Now, a federal program that entices investments in distressed communities relies on the cohesive qualities of local areas to ensure a welcome place for new businesses.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s resignation, amid clashes with the Pentagon chief, has raised concerns about leadership within the military.