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Fallingwater named UNESCO World Heritage Site

Fallingwater, the iconic home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, was named a World Heritage Site on Sunday by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The house was...

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Guggenheim Museum to become UNESCO World Heritage site

The Guggenheim Museum has joined the ranks of world-renowned locations such as Vatican City and the Grand Canyon with its addition to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...

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UNESCO: World off track to meet education goals by 2030

If current trends continue, by 2030, 225 million children will still be out of school, UNESCO warns. ......

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School denied to 250m children by 2030

A quarter of a billion children will not be in school in 2030 and many of those studying will receive a poor education unless there is a six-fold increase in aid, according to new estimates released by...

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The Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene in Italy proclaimed UNESCO...

SOLIGHETTO, Italy, July 9, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Assembly has officially declared the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano...

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UNESCO pulls out of reconstruction project

Kathmandu, July 9 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation has decided to withdraw its support for the reconstruction of two heritage temples on the premises of Hanumandhoka...

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'Beauty available to all': groundbreaking US buildings added to Unesco list

A group of eight projects by the architect Frank Lloyd Wright are now included on the list of 1,000 heritage sites around the world A villa in Los Angeles and a church near Chicago have been granted...

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Britain's newest World Heritage Site? A giant dish that looks for aliens

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Unesco World Heritage Site status will help restore Babylon

Sir — The fact that the ancient Mesopotamian city of Babylon has been declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco is heartening. The designation is not only prestigious; it is also important for the...

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UNESCO wants Kenya to review plans to build its first coal plant on a world ...

The controversy over a planned coal plant in Kenya’s idyllic coast is far from over. The United Nations cultural organization this week called on the Kenyan government to reassess the impact of the...

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29 New Wonders Of The World From Unesco: The Winners

One of the world's greatest beauty contests, at least some of these sites should be on everyone's "must-visit" list. ......

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EDITORIAL: Onus on locals

Any restoration of monuments to their original grandeur costs money and the involvement of cultural and construction experts It is unfortunate that the United Nations Educational Scientific and...

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UNESCO doing little to protect Venice as threat of overtourism prevails

Venice has been crumbling under the pressure of overtourism for years now. Since 2014, UNESCO has been debating whether to place Venice on the “in danger” list. There are already 53 sites on this list,...

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Britain's 32 World Heritage Sites – how many have you visited?

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Egypt opens 2 ancient pyramids for first time since 1960s

Women look at recently discovered artifacts at the Bent Pyramid during an event opening the pyramid and its satellites for visitors in Dashur, Egypt, Saturday, July 13, 2019. An Egyptian mission led by...

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Tanzania says elephant, rhino populations rebounding after anti-poaching...

The number of rhinos has increased from just 15 to 167 over the past four years. ......

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19 hurt by falling tree branch at Azerbaijan UNESCO site

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Azerbaijan's emergency service says 19 tourists visiting one of UNESCO's newest World Heritage sites have been injured after...

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The Tulip: Sadiq Khan rejects plans for City of London's tallest skyscraper

Sadiq Khan has rejected plans for a 1,000ft-high skyscraper named “The Tulip” in the centre of London. The mayor overruled a decision to grant planning permission for the project after concerns were...

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Czech stud farm makes UNESCO's World Heritage list

KLADRUBY NAD LABEM, Czech Republic (AP) — A Czech stud farm founded 440 years ago to breed and train ceremonial horses to serve at the Habsburg emperor's court has been added to UNESCO's World Heritage...

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UNESCO seeks report on Darjeeling toy train

UNESCO has asked the Indian Railways to submit a report by next February on the state of conservation of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railways (DHR) after the UN body found the trains and tracks of the...

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Africa’s largest wind power project is now open in Kenya

Kenya continues to make giant strides in its dedication to renewable energy. The East African nation has unveiled Africa’s largest wind power project in a gusty and rocky desert stretch located 600...

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UNESCO seeks report on conservation of Darjeeling Toy Train

UNESCO has asked the Indian Railways to submit a report by next February on the state of conservation of...

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Here are some of the new entries to Unesco’s World Heritage List

New sites have been added to Unesco’s World Heritage List, including Jaipur City in India; Writing-on-Stone, an ancient and sacred landscape for Indigenous peoples in Canada; and the Mounded Tombs of...

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Tanzanian President Closes Part Of Wildlife Preserve To Restrict Big Game...

Tanzanian President John Magufuli announced he was splitting the Selous Game Reserve into two areas to help restrict the access of big game hunters in the UNESCO World Heritage Site on Friday,...

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UNESCO to PH: ‘Invest more’ to achieve ‘quality education for all’

By Merlina Hernando-Malipot While the Philippines has been making “wonderful progress” on meeting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – particularly SDG 4 or education – the United Nations...

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Efforts on to designate Ganga as part of UNESCO's international heritage

The Amicus Curie also...

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UNESCO Demands Answers From Peru Whether New Airport Threatens Machu Picchu

UNESCO sent a letter to Peru on Friday which demanded more information about plans to construct a new airport near the legendary site of Machu Picchu, which had more than 1.5 million visitors in 2017,...

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Unesco urged to remove Belgian festival from heritage list over 'savage' in...

Anti-racism activists across Europe call four-day carnival in Ath an ‘act of symbolic violence towards black communities’ Anti-racism campaigners have called on Unesco to remove a Belgian folklore...

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Narendra Modi UNESCO address LIVE UPDATES: India will achieve most climate...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the Indian community at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France where he talked over a number of issues including the mandate of 2019 Lok Sabha polls,...

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UNESCO Director-General to advocate education and culture for resilience at...

Download logo Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of UNESCO, will undertake her first official visit to Japan where she will participate in the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African...

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Dell Technologies Partners With UNESCO to Organize Its Second PolicyHack for...

Dell, as a part of its four-city PolicyHack series hosted the second interactive hackathon in Pune, where teachers shared insights on how they are adapting to technology enabled teaching module. Dell...

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UVA Medical Center CEO to step down for new job

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The CEO of the University of Virginia Health System plans to step down for another job later this year. The...

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ITU-UNESCO and the AUC to join forces in promoting “Health, Education and Big...

Download logo The Digital Inclusion Tech-Talks is a TED-style event organized by ITU, UNESCO and AUC as part of the 2019 Digital Inclusion Week for the Arab States. The 2019 Health Exhibition and...

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UNESCO expert to visit Ramappa temple

An expert of the UNESCO is scheduled to visit the historic Ramappa temple and assess its claims for inclusion in the World Heritage site list. Officials said UNESCO has deputed Vasu Poshyanandana from...

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Warangal: Unesco team studies Ramappa

Warangal: To assess the eligibility of the 800-year-old Ramappa temple for the World Heritage Site tag, a team from UNESCO headed by Vasu Poshyanandana from Thailand, an expert from...

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UNESCO starts evaluation on recognition to batik: Jokowi

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has asked everyone to strengthen the commitment to preserving batik, as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has evaluated its...

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Clean Unesco site makes locals happy

Mahabalipuram: The streets are squeaky clean, police personnel are deployed in formidable strength, shops are being given a final coat of fresh paint as locals watch in...

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UNESCO scientist calls for review of religious instruction in schools

The professor will urge Queensland's Education Minister to introduce the study of world religions, as research shows Gen Z teens are less likely to affiliate to a specific faith. ......

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UAE and UNESCO Renew Partnership, Extending Efforts to Restore Historic...

ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The UAE and UNESCO renewed their collaboration to the flagship initiative Revive the Spirit of Mosul, extending the partnership on restoration efforts in...

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Unesco report on children with disabilities released

Tamil Nadu trails its neighbours when it comes to educating children with disabilities (CWDs), a Unesco New Delhi report, ‘State of the Education Report for India 2019: Children with Disabilities’,...

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UNESCO to include Puja in heritage list, take part in Carnival next year: Mamata

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the UNESCO will join her government’s Durga Puja Carnival event next year. Advertising After handing over Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman awards for 2019 to...

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Fire hits UNESCO royal stables in Italian city of Turin

ROME (AP) — Firefighters say a fire has burned about one-fourth of the roof of Turin's Cavallerizza Reale, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the center of the northern Italian city, hitting an area of...

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The 4th Edition of UNESCO-Merck Africa Research Summit– MARS 2019 to Be...

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck Germany plans to conduct the New Edition of their “UNESCO – Merck Africa Research Summit (MARS) 2019” in partnership with African Union in ACCRA, GHANA...

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Merck Foundation to conduct their UNESCO-Merck Africa Research Summit–MARS...

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck Germany plans to conduct the New Edition of their “UNESCO – Merck Africa Research Summit (MARS) 2019” in partnership with...

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Fire Burns Down Structures at Historic Japanese Castle

A fire has spread among structures at Shuri Castle on Japan's southern island of Okinawa, nearly destroying the UNESCO World Heritage site. Firefighters were still battling the blaze a few hours after...

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Mumbai, Hyderabad now a part of UNESCO's network of creative cities

According to a press statement by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Mumbai and Hyderabad have now become a part of the organisation's network of creative...

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Hyderabad in UNESCO list for rich culinary heritage

Hyderabad, known for Biryani and its incredible range of food has recently secured UNESCO recognition having been selected as a creative city in the gastronomy category. A city where Biryani is not...

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UNESCO tag: Hyderabad will become culinary capital of world, says Mayor

Mouthwatering delicacies like Haleem and Biriyani, which orignated from other parts of the world and blended with local flavours over time have helped Hyderabad secure UNESCO's 'Creative City of...

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Saudi Unesco site At-Turaif to open to public this month

Jerry Inzerillo,...

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UNESCO censors nude statues

Image via Stéphane Simon on Instagram. The United Nations’ cultural agency is under fire for covering the genitalia on a series of nude sculptures with underwear, according to CNN. The work of French...

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