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Coronavirus poses existential threat to some of world's museums: UNESCO
A survey of almost 1,600 museums in 107 countries by the International Council of Museums showed that almost all museums around the world were closed because of...
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12 rangers killed in attack in DR Congo's Virunga park
Another six people were wounded, the spokesman told AFP, adding that four other civilians passing through the area were also targeted.
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Venice braces for more high water as alarms sound
Venetians awoke to sirens indicating that the high waters were expected to exceed 130 centimetres (50 inches), enough to bring the salty dirty water back again into the UNESCO city's historic centre.
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Who is responsible for preserving indigenous languages?
Professor Vuyisile Msila has emphasised the importance of everyone playing their role in preserving indigenous languages and using them to grow economies.
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Award-winning Egyptian photojournalist freed from jail
The photographer, widely known as Shawkan, last year received UNESCO's World Freedom Prize, dismaying the Egyptian authorities who accused him of 'terrorist and criminal acts'.
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Mthethwa: 'Process underway to declare Bo-Kaap national heritage site'
Minister of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa was in Bo-Kaap on Monday to visit cultural and historical sites and engage with the community.
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Unesco adds reggae music to global cultural heritage list
Unesco, the world body's cultural and scientific agency, added the genre that originated in Jamaica to its collection of 'intangible cultural heritage' deemed worthy of protection and promotion.
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8 must-visit heritage sites in SA
Each is unique and offer a range of experiences, including plant life, wildlife, majestic mountain views, cave paintings and more.
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Vegans in France are using extreme tactics to stop people eating meat
With the demand for vegan and vegetarian products increasing, it’s not hard to see why the meat and dairy industries want to make their voices heard.
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Archaeologists discover new geoglyphs near Nazca Lines in Peru
The geoglyphs created by the Nazca and Paracas cultures considered archaeological enigmas, as no one knows for sure why they were drawn, or so large and for so long.
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See Naples and pie - pizza-making wins world heritage status
Unesco accepted the art of Neapolitan 'pizzaiuolo' on the world body’s list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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US withdraws from UN's cultural agency Unesco
The withdrawal of the United States, which provides a fifth of Unesco's funding, is a severe blow for the Paris-based organisation which began work in 1946.
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Cambodian temple site gets UNESCO world heritage status
Sambor Prei Kuk, or ‘temple in the richness of the forest’ in the Khmer language, is home to numerous temples, ten of which are octagonal.
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Unesco leaves Great Barrier Reef off 'in danger' list
Australia's management of the Great Barrier Reef has come under sustained criticism amid the biggest ever coral die-off because of the strongest El Nino in 20 years.
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UNESCO chief sees threat from cultural destruction
UNESCO said it took time for authorities to respond to the significance of what extremist groups were doing.
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OPINION: Willing to pay the ultimate price to protect animals?
Alex Soros says many who engage in peaceful struggles to protect nature face serious threats or violence.
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More migrants crossing Mediterranean Sea
Unesco says over 300,000 people crossed the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe this year.
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War, poverty deprive 21m children of education in Middle East
One in four children in the Middle East are either not in school or are at risk of dropping out.
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UN condemns Islamic State's 'barbaric terrorist' acts
The group has taken over large areas of Iraq & Syria & has been accused of numerous human rights violations.
