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The Russian invasion of Crimea in 2014, subsequent war in Eastern Ukraine, and economic sanctions imposed by the West transformed European politics. The conflict did not escalate to the levels originally feared but nor was either side able to bring it to a definitive conclusion. Ukraine suffered a loss of territory but was not forced into changing its policies away from the Westward course adopted as a result of the EuroMaidan uprising of February 2014. President Putin was left supporting a separatist enclave as Russia's economy suffered significant damage.

The author of the Washington Post’s hugely influential ""Plum Line"" sounds the alarm on the subversion of our democracy by self-interested politicians, greedy plutocrats, foreign government hacking, racial prejudice, media propaganda and our own lack of vigilance, and what must be done to...

Was macht man, wenn man auf einer Recherchereise im iranischen Gebirge nicht tanken kann, weil das Benzin aufgrund westlicher Sanktionen knapp ist? Oder wenn man eine vermeintlich zu kurze Hose trägt und die Strafe darauf lautet, in ein Fass mit schwarzer Farbe steigen zu müssen? Und warum reiste Amiri trotz aller Warnungen immer wieder in den Iran?

Une plongée sans précédent dans les eaux troubles du "quatrième pouvoir" ! Aude Lancelin, ancienne directrice adjointe de L'Obs et de Marianne, raconte de l'intérieur un système médiatique français à la dérive... et en miroir, une gauche en pleine déliquescence qui a perdu tous ses repères. Un an avant une élection présidentielle, la "numéro deux" du plus célèbre hebdomadaire de la gauche française est brutalement licenciée.

"The Art of Condolence" is from the October 01, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Bruce Feiler and narrated by Paul Ryden.

"The Art of the Scam" is from the December 04, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Paul Krugman and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"The Art of Making (and Not Making) Plans" is from the October 14, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Verena Von Pfetten and narrated by Paul Ryden.

Best-selling author Ted Stewart explains how the Supreme Court and its nine appointed members now stand at a crucial point in their power to hand down momentous and far-ranging decisions. Today's Court affects every major area of American life, from health care to civil rights, from abortion to marriage. This fascinating book reveals the complex history of the Court as told through seven pivotal decisions.

Why are activists in Thailand, Hong Kong, and Burma willing to court danger to help one another? The political situations in Burma, Thailand, and Hong Kong are radically different. Only Burma is in a state of civil war. Only Hong Kong has changed in just a few years from a place with virtually...

"Art Basel Hong Kong Opens to Less Frenzy" is from the March 25, 2016, Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Amy Qin and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"An Art Exhibit Based on a Migrant Tragedy Stirs Unease in Austria" is from the September 4, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Palko Karasz and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Art Brings New Life to Muslim Neighborhood" is from the May 31, 2016 Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Doreen Carvajal and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Olympic Moments, through Art" is from the August 12, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Melena Ryzik and narrated by Paul Ryden.

"The Mission to Save Vanishing Internet Art" is from the October 21, 2016 Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Frank Rose and narrated by Paul Ryden.

"Taking a Transnational Approach to Modern Art" is from the March 16 2016, Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Edward M. Gomez and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

Das Dossier bietet Einblicke in die Hintergründe der Flutkatastrophe in Hamburg 1962, das Oder-Hochwasser 1997, in das Seebeben/Flutwelle "Tsunami" in Thailand und in den Hurrican Katrina im Süden der USA.

Eine Naturkatastrophe ist eine natürlich entstandene Veränderung der Erdoberfläche oder der Atmosphäre, die auf Lebewesen und deren Umgebung verheerende Auswirkungen hat. Im engeren Sinne kann ein Naturereignis nur dann zur "Katastrophe" werden, wenn es sich auf Menschen auswirkt...

Was kann ein Rätoromane tun, um Europäer zu werden? In seinem neuen, geistreichen und anschaulichen Hörbuch umspielt Iso Camartin dieses Thema auf eine erzählerische und unterhaltsame Art, indem er anhand von Porträts und von Betrachtungen über Orte, Dinge, Wörter und Gebräuche Lebenswelten und Lebenseinstellungen plastisch werden lässt. Ein kluges, lichtes und heiteres Hörbuch über europäische Lebenskunst. Iso Camartin wurde am 24. März 1944 als Sohn rätoromanischsprachiger Eltern in der Schweiz geboren.

"Walid Raad's Unreality Show Spins Middle Eastern History as Art" is from the Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Holland Cotter and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"By the Sea Where the Sirens Called, an Italian Town Beckons Tourists with Art" is from the July 20, 2016 Travel section of The New York Times. It was written by Elisabetta Povoledo and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"In Search of the Entry-Level Art Buyer" is from March 20, 2016, Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Scott Reyburn and narrated by Kristi Burns.