No port of call: coronavirus may sink the cruise industry

No port of call: coronavirus may sink the cruise industry

Cruise ships had been enjoying a golden era—until covid-19 came along. The pandemic has been a catastrophe for the industry. Stranded passengers have taken ill and even died, ships have been banned from ports, and revenue has collapsed. But lawmakers are unlikely to bail it out. In Sweden, daily life has been pretty normal, despite the coronavirus, but can that continue? And we report on Dutch disease—the language’s unusual affinity for poxy swear words.

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Belarusian roulette: a mutiny’s aftermath

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Putin’s chef spoils the broth: mutiny in Russia

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I, of the tiger: India’s influential diaspora

I, of the tiger: India’s influential diaspora

They lead startups, giant corporations, even countries: people of Indian origin are finding great success outside their home country—and wielding much influence inside it. On its 30th anniversary we r...

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