In catacombs, museums, and labs, the delicate heritage of human remains

The Paris Catacombs reopen to the public on Wednesday, April 8, after five months of renovations. The timing offers a chance to reflect on how human remains are handled in cultural and research ...
The Washington Post

A World Trade Organization is irrelevant when no one follows its rules

Delegates attend the WTO ministerial conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on March 26. (AFP/Getty Images) The World Trade Organization is losing relevance in the new age of mercantilism. With the world’s ...
THE WEEK

The 5 waterways that control global trade

Much has been made of the closing of the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war, given that the passage is a major lifeline for the global economy. But it is just one of five major waterways that play a ...
The New York Times

Global Ban on Digital Duties Expires After Stalled Talks at W.T.O. Meeting

A prohibition on taxing digital downloads expired, after members of the World Trade Organization concluded their annual meeting without an agreement. By Ana Swanson Ana Swanson covers international ...
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Digital tax timebomb set to rock British exports after the collapse of global trade talks

Hundreds of billions of pounds’ worth of UK exports could be hit with extra duties after the collapse of global trade talks, a business group has warned. Firms could eventually have to pay duties to ...