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Murder of another Filipino journalist prompts UNESCO condemnation
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today deplored the recent murder of a radio commentator in the Philippines, the fourth such killing of a journalist in the Asian country this year.
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST
Sacred Chinese mountain among sites inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
A sacred Buddhist mountain in China and a British aqueduct and canal are among several sites that can now boast membership on the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST
Two Latin American sites added to UNESCO's Danger List
Threats to Belize's barrier reef reserve and Colombia''s Los Katios National Park from deforestation, illegal fishing and “excessive development” have led the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to inscribe the sites on its List of World Heritage in Danger.
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST
Four new sites inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List
Four new sites - located in Burkina Faso, Iran, Kyrgyzstan and Republic of Korea (ROK) - have been added to the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), it was announced today.
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST
Dresden dropped from UN World Heritage List owing to new bridge
The United Nations cultural agency today removed Germany's Dresden Elbe Valley from its World Heritage List due to the building of a four-lane bridge in the heart of the cultural landscape, marking only the second time that it has ever delisted a site.
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST
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