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UNESCO News, Apr 05, 2012

Jeongneung, one of Seoul's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is the royal tomb of ...
The Korea Herald
The residential community, formed in the late 1960s by university professors, is located near one of Seoul's UNESCO World Heritage Sites ― Jeongneung. The royal tomb, where Joseon founder Taejo's second consort Queen Sindeok (?
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Titanic: shipwreck falls under UNESCO protection
The Province
UNESCO is to declare the shipwreck a world heritage site. PARIS - The wreck of the Atlantic liner Titanic will this month come under UNESCO protection, as it has now lain at the bottom of the Atlantic for 100 years, the United Nations cultural body ...
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Titanic Wreckage to Become UNESCO Underwater Heritage
RIA Novosti
PARIS, April 5 (RIA Novosti) – On the 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking, its wreckage will become underwater cultural heritage protected by UNESCO, the organization's Paris headquarters said in a communique on Thursday.
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Timbuktu's Cultural Artifacts at Risk as Mali Crisis Grows
Voice of America
... at Risk as Mali Crisis Grows Ricci Shryock With rebel groups in northern Mali in control of the ancient city of Timbuktu, international groups are raising concerns about the many cultural sites housed at the legendary UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Mali rebels declare cease-fire after seizing north
Fox News
The city has been honored as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its collection of ancient Islamic manuscripts, propagating a moderate interpretation of the religion. "Many said to me that they are obliged to leave," he said. "And they are right.
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History and cycling in south Moravia
Prague Post
By André Crous - Staff Writer | Comments (0) | Post comment The triangular marketplace in the south Moravian city of Telč is in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage site, the historical center, flanked on all sides by buildings that date to the ...
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Prague Post
UNESCO took under protection remains of "Titanic"
Azerbaijan Business Center
In this connection UNESCO's General Director Irina Bokova expressed concern on destruction and looting of ancient sunken ships and underwater archeological sites all over the world. Remains of " Titanic" rest on depth of approximately 4.000 metres near ...
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Azerbaijan Business Center
CLIMATE CHANGE: Eye on the oceans
IRINnews.org
Yet only one percent of the oceans are protected, according to UNESCO-IOC. In 2009, over 80 percent of the world's fish catch was consumed by human beings, providing 4.2 billion people with more than 15 percent of their average per capita intake of ...
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Mali rebels declare cease-fire after northern push
USA TODAY
"What I deplore is the departure of the Christian community," he said in the city which has been honored as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its collection of ancient Islamic manuscripts, propagating a moderate interpretation of the religion.
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14th Annual L'Oréal-UNESCO Awards For Women Honors Singapore Scientist
Asian Scientist Magazine
Dr Patricia Ng, Research Fellow at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research's (A*STAR) Singapore Immunology Network, was among 15 winners from around the world to receive the International Fellowship accolade at the 14th Annual L'Oréal-UNESCO ...
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Asian Scientist Magazine
Ethiopian Airlines announces flights to Seychelles
EthioSports
The Airlines is pleased to begin services to Seychelles, which is famous for its beauty and the home of two UNESCO designated World Heritage Sites, according to Tewolde Gebremariam, Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian. The CEO underscored that the ...
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W. Africa militaries make plan for post-coup Mali
STLtoday.com
"What I deplore is the departure of the Christian community," he said in the city which has been honored as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its collection of ancient Islamic manuscripts, propagating a moderate interpretation of the religion.
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Timbuktu: From city of myth to rebel stronghold
Moneycontrol.com
Before the occupation, Timbuktu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of ancient mosques and burial grounds, had become an obligatory stop for budget backpackers seeking the desert experience and scholars looking for historical wisdom from priceless Islamic ...
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Moneycontrol.com
JAM Honors Frank Sinatra, His Activism
Voice of America (blog)
This annual, UNESCO-endorsed initiative will use jazz and intercultural discussions to help foster unity, dialogue and intercultural understanding among the world's youth. Frank Sinatra is the entertainer featured on the 2012 Jazz Appreciation Month ...
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Voice of America (blog)
Ganghwa History Museum
Korea Times
With military stations and dolmens registered in December 2000 as a UNESCO World Heritage, the island showcases relics of the past. In particular Ganghwa History Museum is an important stop on a visit to the island west of Seoul.
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Korea Times
Baku to the future
gulfnews.com
By Tabitha Barda, Friday magazine Once one of the globe's wealthiest cities, oil-rich Azerbaijan's 70-year membership of the former USSR did much to wipe Baku and its home country from the world's mental map. Mention Azerbaijan to people and you'll ...
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gulfnews.com
Turning back the clock to challenge China
Sydney Morning Herald
Cornwall and West Devon have been mined for more than 3500 years, supplying the Roman Empire and materials for the UK's industrial revolution, according to Unesco. By the early 19th century, the region provided two-thirds of the world's copper and was ...
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Walk at Korean Royal Palace on Full Moon Night
Arirang News
The royal palace, situated in downtown Seoul, spreads across some 450 thousand square meters. jiwonpark@arirang.co.kr] "And at this Unesco-designated world heritage site, late-night tours of the palace are scheduled to take place up to 5 times every ...
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Timbuktu: from city of myth to rebel stronghold
Firstpost
Before the occupation, Timbuktu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of ancient mosques and burial grounds, had become an obligatory stop for budget backpackers seeking the desert experience and scholars looking for historical wisdom from priceless Islamic ...
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Ministers Reaffirm Science, Technology and Innovation Commitments
AllAfrica.com
"We need much stronger linkages between science and policy," said Irina Bokova, UNESCO's director-general. "We need an integrated scientific research agenda to better understand the world, to identify boundaries and tipping points.
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Korea Seeks Diversified Cultural Exchanges with the World
Korea IT Times (press release)
In recent years, Korea has steadily strengthened international cooperation withUNESCO through varied channels. Following the successful co-hosting of the 2010 World Conference on Arts in Seoul, last November the Korean government played a leading role ...
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Southwest biosphere marks milestone
Nova News Now
The goal is to help promote the UNESCO designation to people entering the reserve. The southwest Nova Scotia biosphere hit a major mark last year, celebrating its 10th anniversary. However some people don't even know they are living in the biosphere.
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Nova News Now
Media advisory - C2-MTL: New international business conference in Montreal ...
MarketWatch (press release)
High-profile speakers Sixteen world-renowned speakers will be featured, including noted director Francis Ford Coppola, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, Editor in Chief of AOL Huffington Post Media Group Arianna Huffington, Google CFO Patrick Pichette ...
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ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 5/4
VietNamNet Bridge
With this plan, Ha Long is now the second tourist destination in Vietnam to offer free Wi-Fi service to visitors after Hoi An town, an ancient site in the central region recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage. The Ministry of Culture, ...
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Melting Before My Eyes
Huffington Post
(Photos taken by my Austrian travel companion, Katharina Seiser) The ice fjord I visited near Ilulissat is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Sermeq Kujalleq is the fastest moving glacier in the world, producing the most ice -- twenty million tons a day.
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Taking Timbuktu - rebels exploit Mali crisis - Today's World News
San Francisco Luxury News
Over the weekend the rebel fighters – who are feared to have links to al-Qaeda in the Islamic Mahgreb – successfully captured the Unesco world heritage site Timbuktu, along with the key strategic town of Gao. Though Mali has a long history of ...
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England Challenges China by Reviving Strategic Mine: Commodities
San Francisco Chronicle
Cornwall and West Devon have been mined for more than 3500 years, supplying the Roman Empire and materials for the UK's industrial revolution, according to Unesco. By the early 19th century, the region provided two-thirds of the world's copper and was ...
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Another Week - 6 April 2012
FM.co.za
The fighting in northern Mali could damage the World Heritage Site of Timbuktu,Unesco warns, amid conflicting reports of which rebel group is in control of the town. Nigeria's Diamond Bank says it will seek shareholder approval to enter into merger ...
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Published in Cairo by AL-AHRAM established in 1875
Ahram Online
As the world celebrates the centennial of its discovery, Nevine El-Aref asks who actually owns the iconic bust of Queen Nefertiti? Asking the bust for a loan had weakened Egypt's argument for recovering its priceless objects because it indirectly ...
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Event opens floodgates of wonder
China Daily
... our determination to recommend it to the world and support the Dujiangyan Qingming Water-Releasing Festival's application to be included in the UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage list," said the ambassador, Croatia's former vice-premier.
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China Daily
The 4th Media » UNESCO urges preservation of Timbuktu world ...
By minweiyuan
UNESCO urges preservation of Timbuktu world heritage site. Post Categories: Africa. http://english.news.cn/ | Thursday, April 5, 2012, 14:27 Beijing. 0 views. Comments(0). Print. PARIS, April 3 (Xinhua) — The Director-General ofUNESCO ...
The 4th Media
BBC News - Mali: Timbuktu heritage may be threatened, Unesco says
The UN warns fighting in Mali could damage the World Heritage Site of Timbuktu as the Africa Union joins West African nations in imposing sanctions following ...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-17596831
UNESCO: Mali fighting could damage Timbuktu - News - World ...
UNESCO has warned that ancient Islamic city of Timbuktu, a historic outpost in northern Mali, could be damaged in fighting following its takeover by rebel ...
www.bnd.com/.../unesco-mali-fighting-could-damage.html
UNESCO World Heritage Centre - World Heritage sites participate in ...
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.
whc.unesco.org/en/news/861
Culture Ministry hosts UNESCO World Poetry Day readings
People… » From class comedian to serious actor-Michael Ignat... Keishars Other new top left · News · Other News Culture Ministry hosts UNESCO World Poetry ...
www.guyanachronicleonline.com/.../index.php?...
UNESCO appeals for saving Syrian heritage - World News ...
UNESCO is calling on member states and international bodies to help make sure that elements of Syria's rich cultural heritage are not pilfered and sent abroad ...
www.modbee.com/.../unesco-appeals-for-saving-syrian.html
A new Edinburgh bus tour to showcase UNESCO World Heritage ...
The open-top bus will visit the city's Old and New Town.
local.stv.tv/.../32587-a-new-edinburgh-bus-tour-to-showcase-...
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/
UNESCO chief appeals for safeguarding rich cultural heritage in violence-marred Syria
PARIS — UNESCO is calling on member states and international bodies to ...In the News ... such as world police body Interpol and the World Customs Organization that objects from Syria could turn up on the international antiquities market.
www.washingtonpost.com/.../gIQAUVZnlS_story.html
Wreck of Titanic falls under UNESCO protection - Latest news ...
The wreck of the Atlantic liner Titanic will this month come under UNESCOprotection; as it has now lain at the bottom of the Atlantic for 100 years; the United ...
news.ph.msn.com/business/article.aspx?cp-documentid...
Mali: Timbuktu heritage may be threatened, Unesco says
The fighting in northern Mali could damage the World Heritage Site of Timbuktu, the UN's cultural agency Unesco has warned.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-17596831
UNESCO chief warns fighting could damage northern Malian outpost of Timbuktu
PARIS — UNESCO has warned that ancient Islamic city of Timbuktu, a historic outpost in northern Mali, could be damaged in ... In the News ... WorldWatchers consistently offer thought-provoking, timely comments on international affairs.
www.washingtonpost.com/.../gIQALpKfsS_story.html
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...
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
UNESCO: Mali fighting could damage Timbuktu - Winona Daily News
UNESCO has warned that ancient Islamic city of Timbuktu, a historic outpost in northern Mali, could be damaged in fighting following its takeover by rebel ...
www.winonadailynews.com/.../article_61382a22-b2ad-5194-8...
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