The United Nations recognizes the role of culture for development

Brochure Culture and Development
Overcoming Pessimism on the Path to Full Christian Unity
Yesterday evening in the Roman basilica of St. Paul's Outside-the-Walls, the Pope presided at the celebration of Vespers to mark the end of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
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Robbery of First National Bank and Trust Company
New York Air National Guard tracking Santa on Christmas Eve

New York Air National Guard Staff Sergeant Lawrence Brooks, an air surveillance technician at EADS, mans the...
Joyful Expectation of Christmas among Christians
At this final general audience before Christmas, "with trepidation and wonder we approach the 'place' where everything began for us and for our salvation, where everything was fulfilled, where the expectations of the world and of the human heart came...
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION AND THE POWER OF DIVINE GRACE
At midday today, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Benedict XVI appeared at the window of his study to pray the Angelus with thousands of pilgrims gathered below in St. Peter's Square.
UN publishes book celebrating rich biodiversity of Southern Caucasus
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has published a book celebrating the rich biodiversity of the Southern Caucasus and calling for its preservation.
Holiday Shopping Tips
This holiday season the FBI reminds shoppers that cyber criminals aggressively create new ways to steal money and personal information. Scammers use many techniques to fool potential victims, including conducting fraudulent auction sales, reshipping...
Tarzan Meets Technology at the Academy
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will screen “Tarzan and His Mate” (1934) and “Tarzan Finds a Son!” (1939), and explore the secrets behind the making of these two jungle classics on Saturday, October 16, and Sunday, October 24,...