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Recipe Categories Gardening Diggin' It Religion Articles on Christian Science Latest News Wires Books All Books Book Reviews Chapter & Verse Readers' Picks Latest News Wires Take Action 4 Free Issues Subscribe Give a Gift Manage Account Daily News Briefing World Europe Ukraine rebels say they are willing to talk peace with Kiev (+video) The announcement is a major step away from the rebels' previous demand for wholesale independence from Kiev, and opens the door for a federal autonomy for east Ukraine. Ukraine Today jumps into the Ukraine-Russia media war The world's newest 24-hour TV channel aims to offer a Ukrainian perspective to the English-language media. But will it find an audience? In Ukraine, competing parades as east-west divisions deepen (+video) Pro-Moscow separatists paraded Ukrainian prisoners of war in Donetsk to the delight of cheering crowds today, as Kiev celebrated independence with a rare military parade in the capital. Macedonia goes neo-classical – or is it just going kitsch? Some say Macedonia's 'branding' blitz, which has sown the country with statues and colonnades, alienates its Albanian population by glossing over their role in its history. From the Monitor archives: Japan enters World War I One hundred years ago today, the Japanese Empire declared war on Germany, turning the previously Europe-centric conflict into a truly 'World War.' From the Monitor archives: Germany invades Poland in 1939, WWII begins (+video) The German invasion of Poland, launched 75 years ago today, started World War II. The Christian Science Monitor reported as it happened. Annoyed by off-hour work emails? They may soon be illegal in Germany. High-productivity Germany already bans contact with employees during holidays. Trying to get in touch with workers outside of business hours may soon be verboten too. In Bosnia's schools, three different people learn three different histories Two decades after Bosnia's brutal civil war ended, reconciliation is still out of reach. And the country's education system is only widening the divide. What about Ukraine and Russia's other conflict – over gas? (+video) Russia and Ukraine are at loggerheads over unpaid gas bills. If they can't come to terms, Europe could be left out in the cold this winter – literally. As Ukraine fighting surges, so too do Russian, Ukrainian doubts about the war (+video) Russian casualties in Ukraine could lower support for the war in Russia, where the public supports the rebels, but has no interest in getting directly involved. Wide gaps remain as Putin and Poroshenko discuss Ukraine crisis (+video) The two presidents, feeling pressure on both sides of the Ukrainian-Russian border, met on the sidelines of a regional summit today in Minsk. Russia promises new aid convoy to Ukraine as fighting in east surges (+video) Experts say that the aid, combined with a new rebel offensive in Donetsk, strengthen Putin's bargaining position ahead of tomorrow's possible meeting with Poroshenko. Follow Stories Like This Get the Monitor stories you care about delivered to your inbox. September 1, 2014 Photos of Labor Day weekend An Indian laborer loads goods on a bike at Chawri Bazar, in New Delhi, India, Monday. Chawri Bazar, is a specialized wholesale hardware market said to have started in the late 19th Century, mostly selling brass, copper and paper products. View gallery More Europe View All From the Monitor archives: Japan enters World War I One hundred years ago today, the Japanese Empire declared war on Germany, turning the previously Europe-centric conflict into a truly 'World War.' Belarusians try out a new language: their own After years of being overshadowed by Russia and the Russian language, many Belarusians are now taking an increased interest in their native language to assert their country's identity. Kremlin swings at a US icon – but hits a Russian business (+video) Shutting down three McDonald's restaurants might seem a symbolic blow to the US. But McDonald's Russia is a successful Russian-owned and -operated company. Is the Kremlin's two-avenue 'diplomacy' in Ukraine paying off? (+video) Russia's dueling shipments of humanitarian aid to refugees and arms to rebels in Ukraine go toward the same end, experts say: leveraging a peace on Kremlin terms. As Ferguson seethes, Europe weighs its own policing efforts (+video) European media see the police response in Ferguson, Mo., as a warning against police over-reaction and militarization. Deja vu in Finland: new Russia-West sanctions war brings back old memories Finland has never been able to extricate itself economically or politically from the mood swings of the giant next door, and it's already taking a hit from the latest crisis. Trojan horse? Russia aid convoy rattles nerves as it rumbles toward Ukraine (+video) Russia says its 200-truck convoy is filled with humanitarian aid. But the mystery surrounding it has shaken Kiev and sharpened tensions over President Putin's intentions. If Scotland leaves the United Kingdom, is Northern Ireland next (+video) Unionists in Northern Ireland are worried that a 'yes' result in next month's independence referendum in Scotland could eventually lead to a reunification of Ireland. Move over Uber: BlaBlaCar brings a different kind of ride-sharing to Europe The Paris-based BlaBlaCar helps match up drivers and passengers for long trips across Europe while avoiding the regulatory issues that have tripped up Uber. A Ukrainian murder mystery ensnares a church in former rebel stronghold That pro-Russia separatists kidnapped and murdered four members of a Pentecostal church in Slaviansk seems sure. But very little else about the incident is. Loading... Could you pass a US citizenship test? Find out. View Gallery About these ads Popular Now Jennifer Lawrence nude photo hack could be first of its kind (+video) Eric Cantor takes Wall Street job. Will he ever run for office again? Nude celebrity photo hack: How safe is your data in cloud storage? Republican says 'hundreds' of Americans have joined Islamic State. True? (+video) Rick Perry deletes tweet about drunk Democrat. Why did he bother? 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