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Sites in Norway, Germany, Israel, UK and USA inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List

The World Heritage Committee Tuesday approved the inscription of five cultural sites on World Heritage List: Rjukan-Notodden Industrial Heritage Site in Norway, Speicherstadt and Kontorhaus District with Chilehaus in Germany, Necropolis of Beth She’arim—a Landmark of Jewish Revival in Israel, The Forth Bridge in Scotland (United Kingdom) and San Antonio Missions in the United States of America.

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Yemen’s Old City of Sana’a and Old Walled City of Shibam added to List of World Heritage in Danger

The World Heritage Committee Thursday inscribed two sites in Yemen on the List of World Heritage in Danger: the Old City of Sana’a and the Old Walled City of Shibam.

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The Iraqi site of Hatra added to the List of World Heritage in Danger

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UNESCO and the Comité Colbert unite to promote cultural heritage and creativity

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From left to right: Elisabeth Ponsolle des Portes, President and CEO of the Comité Colbert, and Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director-General

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The ‘Look of Silence’ unites critics in praise Featured Image

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Magna Carta scribes uncovered on eve of the charter’s 800th anniversary

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UNESCO celebrates 10th anniversary of the Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions and decide on future priorities

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Katy Perry calls on Viet Nam’s young professionals to help improve children’s lives

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Global pop superstar Katy Perry was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in December 2013.

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UNESCO Director-General calls on all parties to protect Yemen’s cultural heritage

Amid alarming reports about bombing of the World Heritage Site of the Old City of Sana’a, UNESCO’s Director-General calls on all parties to protect Yemen’s unique cultural heritage.

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Old City of Sana’a, Yemen, World Heritage site

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First Contact with Tai Ji Men through Conscientious Endeavors: An Interview with Hollywood Insider Munni Irone

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Munni Irone (First from the right in the front) was deeply inspired by Dr. Hong Tao-Tze, and immediately followed his steps to promote An Era of Conscience.