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For Sri Lanka’s Women Batik Makers, ‘a Tearful Story’ of Economics

The country’s financial crisis hit the textile industry hard as the price of raw materials skyrocketed, forcing artisans out of business. Some fear the loss of the centuries-old art.

By Thayalini Indrakularasa

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Mongolia
Thwack! Breaking Bones Is The Hot New Mongolian Game

The nomadic pastime, in which people compete to break thick animal bones in half with only their hand, carries dire risks for the untrained. That hasn’t slowed its popularity.

By Khorloo Khukhnokhoi
Mexico
These Mexico City Models Have Had Enough Art World Abuse

By Mar García
Mexico
Do You Know Where Your Silk Came From? Oaxacans Want You To

Globalization makes it difficult to know where products originate, but geographical indications could protect the link between Oaxaca and its traditional crafts.

By Ena Aguilar Peláez

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Africa

Coverage from Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe

In Uganda, a Rich Tradition Fades as DJs Replace Funeral Musicians

By Beatrice Lamwaka

‘They Sing Out Loud What We Are Whispering’

By Merveille Kavira Luneghe

When Advertising and Journalistic Integrity Collide, Advertising Usually Wins

By Evidence Chenjerai

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Americas

Coverage from Haiti, Mexico and Puerto Rico

These Mexico City Models Have Had Enough Art World Abuse

Do You Know Where Your Silk Came From? Oaxacans Want You To

By Ena Aguilar Peláez

Meet the Next Generation of Mexican Filmmakers

By Marissa Revilla

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Asia

Coverage from Indian-administered Kashmir, Mongolia, Nepal and Sri Lanka

For Sri Lanka’s Women Batik Makers, ‘a Tearful Story’ of Economics

By Thayalini Indrakularasa

Thwack! Breaking Bones Is The Hot New Mongolian Game

By Khorloo Khukhnokhoi

Parents Rally for Child-Friendly Spaces

By Odonchimeg Batsukh

and Nansalmaa Oyunchimeg

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