Photograph Revives Ukraine-Russia Culture War
An image depicting a famous 19th-century painting of Cossacks, with current Ukrainian soldiers standing in for the warriors, has struck a chord as Kyiv battles to assert its identity.
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Oliviero Toscani, photographer behind provocative Benetton ads, dies aged 82
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Biden honors 19 politicians, philanthropists, cultural icons with Presidential Medal of Freedom
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‘It’s buzzing here’: Detroit’s revival takes shape after decades of decay
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FAA Head Says Boeing Must Put Culture of Safety Above Profits
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Here’s how Boeing is responding to the FAA’s call for a ‘fundamental cultural shift’ in safety
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