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UNESCO News, Mar 29, 2012

Korea seeks UNESCO designation for Saemaul documents, Admiral Yi's diaries
The Korea Herald
Korea plans to apply for UNESCO's “Memory of the World” designation for a vast amount of documents related to the “New Community (Saemaul) Movement,” the political initiative launched by the late President Park Chung-hee to modernize Korea's rural ...
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Wikifamilies Becomes Major Sponsor of Kids4Trees and the Association Pour la Terre
MarketWatch (press release)
NYON, Switzerland, Mar 29, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Wikifamilies, Inc. (otcqb:WFAM) joins UNESCO (Education for Sustainable Development) and the World Environment/Green Economy UNEP, the World Olympians Association, and the USDA Forest Service in ...
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Jambi Pushes for Merangin Geopark as Unesco World Heritage Site
Jakarta Globe
The Jambi Culture and Tourism Office hopes to register the province's Merangin Geopark for recognition as a Unesco World Heritage Site by 2015. The park in the Indonesian province is home to at least 13 archeological sites with fossils as old as 250 ...
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World Heritage sites participate in Earth Hour
UNESCO.org (press release)
UNESCO will partner with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for Earth Hour, one of the world's largest and most well-known environmental campaigns in theworld. UNESCO has invited World Heritage sites to participate in this initiative by switching off the ...
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World Theatre Day: theatre's alive and well in Dufferin, not in Vancouver
Orangeville Citizen
By CONSTANCE SCRAFIELD Actor John Malkovich, when invited to address the International Theatre Institute at UNESCO to commemorate the 50th anniversary of World Theatre Day, exhorted his comrades of the theatre to present work that is “profound ...
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Time Is Nigh for Global Action, Manifesto Warns
New York Times (blog)
“We really are urging the world to grasp this moment to make history,” said Lidia Brito, the director of science policy and capacity building at Unesco and a co-chairman of the conference, titled Pressure on the Planet. In a formal declaration issued ...
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New York Times (blog)
New Luxury Boutique Hotel Opens Summer 2012 in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
MarketWatch (press release)
Casa San Agustin sits within the walled city of Cartagena, a designatedUNESCO World Heritage site which is rich in palaces, gardens, convents and churches, conserving all the enchantment of the Colonial period. The narrow streets are flanked by ...
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Israeli woman is 'Europe's top young researcher'
Jerusalem Post
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH L'Oreal and UNESCO have named a Weizmann Institute biologist working in the field of probiotics for the award. By Courtesy Lam Velitz Studios Multinational cosmetics firm L'Oreal and UNESCO have named a Weizmann Institute ...
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St. Regis Hotels & Resorts to debut ultra-luxury St. Regis brand in Mauritius
Travel Daily News International
Situated on the South-West coast of the island, also known as the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean', The St. Regis Mauritius Resort is set on the pristine white natural beaches of Le Morne, a UNESCO World Heritage site, bordered by a spectacular turquoise ...
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Hyatt to rebrand renowned Cambodia Hotel to Park Hyatt Siem Reap
ITCM
Park Hyatt Siem Reap will be situated nearby the renowned 12th century ruins of Angkor, a UNESCO World Heritage site that researchers believe was one of the largest preindustrial cities in the world. The temples in the area number more than 1000 and ...
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Are one in five British adults illiterate?
Full Fact
Today's Mail and Sun reported that a staggering one in five British people are functionally illiterate, based on findings from the charity the World Literacy Foundation. Do they need to read between the lines? “Britain has up to eight million adults ...
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Full Fact
France a 'rogue state' on regional languages
Aljazeera.com
A resident of the rugged peninsula region of Brittany in northwestern France, Louarn is one of about 200000 speakers of Breton, once the world's most commonly spoken Celtic language but now recognised as severely endangered by UNESCO .
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Angkor Vat replica to come up in Bihar
TwoCircles.net
And with some help from corporate houses and rich Indians abroad, it aims to be the world's largest Hindu temple. The proposed temple will be named "Virat Angkor Wat Ram Mandir". It will house the idols of Radha-Krishna, Shiva-Parvati, Ganesh, Surya, ...
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Park Güell, Barcelona, Spain: Travel Guide
Sawf News
Although the objective of housing remains unfulfilled, the Park (named after the count) situated on the hill of El Carmel in the Gràcia district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain has been declared aUNESCO world heritage sight.
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Sawf News
Fly with prehistoric creatures at Jurassic festival
Dorset Echo
“They will take place in all types of venues, from the beach to museums, theatres, village halls and even the virtual world. “The Earth Festival and the Fossil Festival have won the rare accolades of UNESCO patronage. “The Jurassic Coast World Heritage ...
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AfDB Co-Organizes First Africa Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation
AllAfrica.com
The event is organized by the African Development Bank (AfDB), UNESCO, the African Union Commission (AU), and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), in collaboration with the Association for the Development of Education in Africa ...
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Explore Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Xi'an on Friendly Planet ...
EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
From there, travelers depart on a tour of the Temple of Heaven, a world heritage site; Tiananmen Square, the largest open square in the world; the Forbidden City, located in the ancient city of Beijing; and Summer Palace, aUNESCO World Heritage Site ...
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Sugar and spice in Mamallapuram
New Straits Times
By R. Gowri | gowri@nstp.com.my 0 comments An eco-friendly resort near Unesco heritage sites in Tamil Nadu, India will sweep you off your feet, writes R. Gowri At The Wharf - PICTURES BY R. GOWRI AND COURTESY OF RADISSON BLU RESORT TEMPLE BAY TRUE rest ...
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New Straits Times
Abkhazia: Preserving Cultural Heritage
UNPO
The Abkhazian leadership has repeatedly appealed to UNESCO for help in the preservation of its cultural and historical heritage, and they have asked that the Christian monuments, which are of particular value, be included in the UNESCO World Heritage ...
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Shocking Video From Syria Shows Bombing Near Historic Crac Des Chevaliers Castle
Gadling
Crac des Chevaliers is the world's largest and best-preserved Crusader castle. In this video you can see the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the background as the city below it gets shelled. It's unclear if the castle itself has been hit.
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Epilepsy research brings award to Australian expert
The Age
Recognised for her groundbreaking work establishing that some forms of epilepsy have a genetic base, Professor Ingrid Scheffer, of Melbourne University, becomes only the third Australian laureate of the L'Oreal-UNESCO women in science awards, ...
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The Age
Afghanistan: The Ghost Teachers of Ghor
GroundReport
National Directorate of Security, NDS, officers detained him in his office moments after he received 200000 afghanis, about 4100, from Sherzai, director of the UNESCO office in Ghor. Tawab is currently in detention. Tawab has asked Sherzai for the ...
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Swimming Pools, Supersized: Wave Of Chlorinated Caribbeans Sweeps The World
Worldcrunch
By Pierre Bratschi SANTIAGO – “Live next to a Caribbean beach all year round, anywhere in the world....” The Chilean company Crystal Lagoons has succeeded in making this long overused dream cliché into reality by finding a way to treat the water in ...
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Israeli Scientist to get UNESCO-L'Oreal Fellowship
Arutz Sheva
... to be awarded one of this year's UNESCO-L'O'real Fellowships for Outstanding Women Scientists, reports the Voice of Israel radio station. The $40000 prize is awarded yearly to from five to ten outstanding women scientists from all over the world.
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Call for historic heart of Jeddah to be preserved
Construction Week Online
In June last year, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) rejected Saudi Arabia's application to consider the old Jeddah downtown area a world heritage site largely because it had been 'neglected'.
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French courses for over 50s from ESL
PR Urgent (press release)
With UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and some of the world's top restaurants lining the streets, you can enjoy a memorable stay in one of the country's prominent cities while you practise your French skills.
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Global Basecamps Develops Eclectic Morocco Tour
Albany Times Union
The following days continue the journey out of the Sahara Desert through Rissani, the Dades Valley, Skoura and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou. The Tiz n Tichka pass is the gateway out of the High Atlas Mountains down into Marrakesh.
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Young Kiwi scientist wins major international award
Scoop.co.nz (press release)
New Zealand scientist Dr. Zoe Hilton has been awarded a prestigious L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowship. She is one of 15 exceptional women worldwide to receive the award in 2012. Based in Paris and now in its 14th year, ...
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Science-policy relations 'stuck in outdated era'
SciDev.Net
The science-policy interface needs to abandon habits that are rooted in the post-World War theories on economic and national sovereignty, and reboot for the changing economic and global concerns that override national boundaries, Laurence Tubiana, ...
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Int'l travelling expo on Chemistry opens at AIOU
Pakistan Observer
Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) in collaboration with the Embassy of France in Islamabad and Scientific, Technical, Industrial and Cultural Centre (CCSTI), France has arranged the Expo, prepared by Centre Sciences-France,UNESCO and partners, ...
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Culture Ministry hosts UNESCO World Poetry Day readings
A team of Governmental officials, headed by Presi... Keishars Other new top left · News · Other News Culture Ministry hosts UNESCO World Poetry Day readings ...
www.guyanachronicleonline.com/.../index.php?...
UNESCO World Heritage Centre - Jaeger-LeCoultre auction ...
From 12-15 March 2012, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre, partner of UNESCO's World Heritage Centre since 2008, organized its fourth ...
whc.unesco.org/en/news/856
Happy UNESCO World Poetry Day 2012! - Movie News - TheShiznit ...
Happy UNESCO World Poetry Day 2012! - Movie News at TheShiznit.co.uk.
www.theshiznit.co.uk/.../happy-unesco-world-poetry-day-201...
UNESCO considers Calabar world historical city
UNESCO considers Calabar world historical city. ... without first of all locating the places where our people are plying their cultural values in the new world.
www.thenationonlineng.net/.../40648-unesco-considers-calaba...
Unesco clarifies news item | Provinces | DAWN.COM
In response to a news item appeared in a section of press that Unesco had declined Pakistan's request to include three archaeological sites in the World...
www.dawn.com/2012/03/22/unesco-clarifies-news-item.html
World Theater Day Unesco
Today marks the 50th anniversary of World Theatre Day. Do a quick search on Twitter for the hashtag #WTD2012 and troves of supporters' tributes to the.
www.huffingtonpost.com/news/world-theater-day-unesco
Associate Status for WOSM / News / Information & Events / Home ...
At its recent Executive Board's meeting held on 8th of March in Paris,UNESCO has decided to elevate the status of their partnership with the WorldOrganization ...
scout.org/information_events/.../associate_status_for_wosm
UNESCO San Jose Plans Productive World Press Freedom ... - News
By declaration of the United Nations, World Press Freedom is celebrated each May 3rd with the goal of developing initiatives that support freedom of expression , ...
news.co.cr/unesco-san-jose-plans-productive-world.../4380/
WorldStage News | World Poetry Day: UNESCO makes case for ...
WorldStage Newsonline-- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has challenged poets to strive to remain relevant and ...
worldstagegroup.com/index.php?active=news&newscid...
Kerala's Vadakkunnathan Temple For UNESCO's World ... - Bernama
News Who's Who. March 20, 2012 09:37 AM. Kerala's Vadakkunnathan Temple For UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. THRISSUR (Kerala), March 20 (Bernama) ...
www.bernama.com/bernama/v6/newsworld.php?id=653398
Unesco World Heritage Site - The Economic Times
Watch Unesco World Heritage Site Latest Videos, News Video Clips on The Economic Times. Watch Now Unesco World Heritage Site Videos Online.
economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/Unesco-World.../videos
Kerala: Vadakkunnathan temple may be UNESCO's world heritage ...
Thrissur: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has recently recommended 14 sites, including temples and palaces, from Kerala to the United Nations Educational ...
ibnlive.in.com/news/thrissur-temple.../240711-62-126.html
John Malkovich Delivers Message for World Theatre Day at UNESCO
Theatre Communications Group celebrates the 50th anniversary of WorldTheatre Day with actor John Malkovich.
www.backstage.com/.../john-malkovich-delivers-message-for-...
Malta's ambassador to UNESCO chairs workshop on world heritage ...
National Tuesday 20 March 2012 - 11:08. Malta's ambassador to UNESCOchairs workshop on world heritage cities. UNESCO workshop on 'integrity' inWorld ...
www.maltatoday.com.mt/.../Malta-s-ambassador-to-UNESCO-...
The oldest UNESCO World Heritage Site in Africa, the Virunga ...
The oldest UNESCO World Heritage Site in Africa, the Virunga National Park is under threat! Blogpost by Mike Baillie - March 20, 2012 at 10:27 1 comment ...
www.greenpeace.org/africa/en/News/Blog/the.../39602/
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