55 world heritage sites in danger
ABU DHABI, UAE (AFP) -- Fifty-five out of a total of 1,052 heritage sites around the world feature on the…
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International push aims to protect endangered heritage
by René SLAMA ABU DHABI, UAE (AFP) -- Representatives from dozens of countries meet in Abu Dhabi on Friday to…
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Australia promises to spend nearly $1 bln in bid to keep Great Barrier Reef off “in danger” list
CANBERRA, Australia (Reuters) --Australia will spend nearly A$1.3 billion ($965.25 million) over the next five years to improve the well…
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Flatbread, yoga and Georgian alphabet secure spots on UNESCO culture list
JEJU ISLAND, South Korea (Reuters) -- A South Korean diving tradition, the ancient Indian practice of yoga and the…
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Ancient Roman coins unearthed at Japan castle
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japanese archaeologists said Wednesday they have for the first time unearthed ancient Roman coins at the ruins…
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Myanmar weighs damage after earthquake rattles Bagan pagodas
by Phyo Hein KYAW YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Officials picked through the wreckage of toppled spires and crumbling temple walls…
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Global push to make Mediterranean diet sexy again
by Céline CORNU MILAN, Italy (AFP) -- It may be on the UNESCO heritage list, but global experts warn the…
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Duterte appoints UNESCO advisory member Prof. Jose David Lapuz as CHED Chairman
QUEZON City, Philippines - President-elect Rodrigo Duterte appointed as chairman of the Commission of Higher Education well-known educator and UNESCO…
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Mt. Hamiguitan World Heritage Park inaugurated in Davao Oriental
SAN ISIDRO, Davao Oriental, May 6 -- President Benigno S. Aquino III led the inauguration of the Mount Hamiguitan World…
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DENR commends designation of Albay as UNESCO biosphere reserve
QUEZON CITY, Apr. 29 -- Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje has congratulated the province of Albay on…
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New Zealand prime minister supports Helen Clark for the United Nations top job
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key, on Tuesday (April 5) threw his support behind…
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UNESCO adds 20 new sites to list of biosphere reserves
The United Nation's cultural body UNESCO has added 20 new sites to its network of protected biosphere nature reserves, including…
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