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A Russian artist who was critical of Putin is killed near his home in Poland

Polish prosecutors say a 44-year-old Russian artist who has been critical of President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed at close range near his home in eastern Poland

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Uffizi Gallery unveils new arrangement for Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus' and 'Primavera'

The Uffizi Gallery has repositioned Sandro Botticelli’s masterpieces “The Birth of Venus” and “Primavera.”

Monumental cave art on Paris' oldest bridge finally opens, as the public steps and sniffs inside

French street artist JR has transformed Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, into an artificial cavern

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Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training after marketing row

Starbucks' South Korean operation said Monday it will close all of its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training as it reels from backlash following a marketing campaign that was widely perceived as mocking victims of a brutal military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980.

Pahlavi slams U.S.-Iran deal after execution of protesters

Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi said Tuesday that Iran's execution of two protesters arrested during January's mass demonstrations is proof that the U.S. should not be dealing with Tehran.