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In Surprise, OPEC Plus Announces Cut in Oil Production

The move is an apparent effort to boost prices. Still, its significance may be slight, especially if the global economy slows.

By Clifford Krauss

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Journalist Detained by Russia Was Reporting Stories That ‘Needed to Be Told’

Evan Gershkovich, who works for The Wall Street Journal, knew the risks of reporting in Russia but felt a deep connection to the country, his friends said.

By Katie Robertson

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Now Playing in China: Putin-Aligned Artists Shunned in the West

As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly nations, including China.

By Javier C. Hernandez

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How Ukraine’s Battered Steel Industry Galvanized Its War Effort

The iron- and steel-producing factories of Ukraine’s rust belt have made body armor, helmets and armored plates for vehicles — and steelworkers risked their lives rolling out heavy machinery at the beginning of the war to help physically block the Russian advance.

By Finbarr OReilly

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