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Why Are Oil Prices Falling While War Rages in the Middle East?

Energy markets have shrugged off the fighting between Israel and Hamas so far, focusing instead on forecasts of subdued demand.

By Stanley Reed

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Behind the Story: How a Writer Prepared for a 40,000-Mile Trip

The dozens of books that T writer Aatish Taseer read before his journey through Bolivia, Mongolia and Iraq, and what he learned from each pilgrimage.

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The Enduring, Transformational Power of Pilgrimage

The writer Aatish Taseer embarked on a journey through Bolivia, Mongolia and Iraq. What he learned was less a life-altering revelation and more a lesson in curiosity itself.

By Hanya Yanagihara

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Rules to Curb Illicit Dollar Flows Create Hardships for Iraqis

The regulations were meant to prevent dollar transfers to those targeted by U.S. sanctions on Iran, Syria and Russia. But they have ended up harming ordinary Iraqis who need U.S. currency for business or travel.

By Alissa J. Rubin

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