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The 17 candidates competing in Tuesday’s special election for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District run the gamut from a trash hauler to a hot dog slinger. The large field reflects a somewhat splintered Republican coalition #georgia #Trump #elections.
https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2026/0309/marjorie-taylor-greene-georgia-special-election

In race to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene, candidates steer clear of Trump rift

The 17 candidates competing in Tuesday’s special election for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District run the gamut from a trash hauler to a hot dog slinger. The large field reflects a somewhat splintered Republican coalition, as former Representative Greene keeps lobbing a steady stream of criticism against her onetime ally, President Donald Trump.

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Greg Fitzgerald Mar 10

A resounding vote for clean governance in this Asian nation has ousted entrenched parties in favor of a new generation and new norms. #Nepal #elections
https://www.csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/0309/Nepal-climbs-its-Everest-of-honesty

Nepal climbs its Everest of honesty

A resounding vote for clean governance in this Asian nation has ousted entrenched parties in favor of a new generation and new norms.

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Greg Fitzgerald Mar 10

Once dismissed as a political novice, the former Kathmandu mayor is now on track to become Nepal’s next prime minister. #nepal #elections
https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-South-Central/2026/0309/nepal-election-balendra-shah-rsp

Ex-rapper Balendra Shah is the face of Nepal’s new guard. But can he lead a country?

Once dismissed as a political novice, the former Kathmandu mayor is now on track to become Nepal’s next prime minister.

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Greg Fitzgerald Mar 10

Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father, despite President Trump’s criticism and Israel’s threats. He has a hard-liner’s pedigree, but will his tenure be confrontational, or seek to broaden internal support for the regime?#iran #war #trump #middleEast
https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0309/iran-war-ayatollah-khamenei-supreme-leader-succession

Signaling defiance, Iran’s regime rallies around a younger Khamenei

Choosing continuity amid war, Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father, despite President Donald Trump’s criticism and Israel’s threats. He has a hard-liner’s pedigree, but will his tenure be confrontational, or seek to broaden internal support for the regime?

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Greg Fitzgerald Mar 10

The U.S.-Israel war against Iran is exposing divisions within the Iranian diaspora about the military action and the future Tehran government. #iran #war #trump #middleEast
https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2026/0310/iran-war-iranian-diaspora-leader-government

For Iranians abroad, no single vision for their homeland’s future

The U.S.-Israel war against Iran is exposing divisions within the Iranian diaspora about the military action and the future Tehran government.

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Greg Fitzgerald Mar 10

Oil prices retreated below $100 a barrel on Monday, on investor hopes that the conflict in Iran will end relatively soon. But energy costs remain elevated, and volatile markets are a sign of uncertainty for the global economy. #iran #war #trump #oil
https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0310/oil-iran-war-economy-trump

Will war end soon? Oil prices and stocks swing with the shifting signals.

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Greg Fitzgerald Mar 6

The U.S. is blocking oil shipments to Cuba, where people are struggling to make ends meet. Ordinary Cubans are also defying the risks that come with criticizing their government and asking for political change. #cuba #trump #protest
https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2026/0305/Cuba-oil-Trump-embargo

The US wants change in Cuba. So do more Cubans.

Over the years, Cubans have figured out ways to carefully express disapproval of their repressive government. But calls for change are getting louder.

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Greg Fitzgerald Mar 6

For decades, Republicans have embraced Christianity and faith-based leadership. A new crop of Democrats is now doing the same. #religion #democrats #politics
https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Faith-Religion/2026/0305/talarico-democrats-christian-religion

Quoting the Bible, more Democrats lean into being Christian

For decades, Republicans have embraced Christianity and faith-based leadership. A new crop of Democrats is now doing the same.

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Greg Fitzgerald Mar 6

Israel’s dual strategy: Break Hezbollah but don’t destroy the possibility of ties with the Lebanon’s government. #iran #war #trump #middleEast
https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0305/Israel-Hezbollah-Lebanon-Iran

Hezbollah joined the Iran war. Israel’s response carries risks.

Israel’s dual strategy: Break Hezbollah but don’t destroy the possibility of ties with the Lebanon’s government.

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Greg Fitzgerald Mar 6

The U.S. and Israeli leaders have made it clear they want regime change in Iran. But the Islamic Republic had prepared for this day. The result so far is Iranian confidence #iran #war #trump #middleEast
https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0305/us-israel-war-iran-regime-resilience

Iran’s regime faces historic threat, but it’s not lacking in confidence

The U.S. and Israeli leaders have made it clear they want regime change in Iran. But the Islamic Republic had prepared for this day, with a political succession plan and a battlefield strategy. The result so far is Iranian confidence, despite the existential threat of the war.

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