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Mark Effron

United States

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In fashionable Paris, newly opened Shein is already 'out'

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Newly opened Shein garners criticism in Paris despite fanfare

Ireland considers permanent income for artists

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Ireland hopes to make a program giving artists a stable income permanent

Artisanal sign painters enjoy Renaissance in France

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Artisans in Paris revive the old art of handpainted signs

Can foreign apprentices save Germany's small business economy

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Help wanted: Germany hires its next generation of workers from abroad

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Business Takeout: boost in bank stocks

Venezuela's opposition leader meets Trump

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Global Politics

Inside Caracas: How Venezuelans view Machado’s leadership

Inside the diverse coalition challenging Tehran

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Protest

Witnesses describe escalating unrest over past week in Iran as opposition figures speak out

Venezuela isn't releasing political prisoners as quickly as hoped

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Venezuela begins releasing political prisoners — but slowly

Israeli foreign minister visits Somaliland after first-ever recognition of the area as a country

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Israel becomes the first nation to recognize Somaliland. Here’s why it’s important.

Inside the high-stakes push to bring US oil companies back to Venezuela

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Energy

Is the world closing its doors?

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Out of Eden Walk

Out of Eden Walk: Is the world closing its doors?

Europe's massive lithium reserve

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Development

Serbia tries to access its lithium reserves amid local opposition

Colombia is looking to be a force for wind and solar power

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Companies pursuing renewable energy development in Colombia must work with Indigenous communities

Age is just a number

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Health

Skin For All website addresses various issues for different skin types

The United States' most famous cannon display comes from the Caribbean

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History

How Haitian ordnance wound up in the Adirondack Mountains

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