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Goodbye, old friend: VW Beetle ceases production

Culture

Today, we say goodbye to an automotive icon and an old friend. Volkswagen is halting production of the Beetle. For real this time. We think.

Philippine's President Rodrigo Duterte speaks behind a blue podium in a white shirt

Does Duterte’s wrath against the Catholic Church have no limit?

‘Here and Now’: China, Tibet and the Olympics

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Arts, Culture & Media
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Turkey’s ruling party fighting for existence

Lifestyle & Belief
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