World Jul 22 U.S. to leave UNESCO, again, 2 years after rejoining The UNESCO chief said she "deeply" regrets the U.S. decision but said the agency "has prepared for it."… By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press
Arts Jul 19 Watch 2:17 A look at some of 2025’s new additions to UNESCO World Heritage List The UNESCO World Heritage Committee met in Paris this month to add to its list of cultural sites around the world deemed to be of “outstanding value to humanity.” The 26 new sites reflect the wide range encompassed by UNESCO’s… By John Yang, Harry Zahn
World May 04 Nicaragua withdraws from UNESCO in protest over press freedom award UNESCO on Sunday announced the withdrawal of Nicaragua from the U.N. cultural and educational body because of the awarding of a UNESCO prize celebrating press freedom to a Nicaraguan newspaper, La Prensa. By Associated Press
World Feb 17 Experts return to Syria’s war-torn heritage sites, including Roman ruins at Palmyra Once-thriving landmarks like the ancient city of Palmyra and the medieval Crusader castle of Crac des Chevaliers remain scarred by years of conflict, but local tourists are returning to the sites, and conservationists hope their historical and cultural significance will… By Sally Abou AlJoud, Ghaith Alsayed, Associated Press
Dec 25 Watch 4:52 What makes Bethlehem, Pennsylvania’s Moravian settlement so unique By Tim McPhillips The U.S. gained its 26th UNESCO World Heritage Site this summer. The Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Moravian settlement joined three other Moravian settlements in Germany, Denmark and Northern Ireland in becoming a World Heritage Site this year, tracing ideals and consistency found… Continue watching
Aug 04 Watch 1:26 A look at some of the world’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites By Laura Barrón-López, Lorna Baldwin UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee added 24 new sites to their list for 2024. From a Scottish bog to a crucial stop for migratory birds in China, we take a look at some of the world’s newest protected sites. Continue watching
Mar 11 Ukraine needs more than a billion dollars to rebuild its scientific infrastructure, UNESCO says By Associated Press UNESCO says that some 1,443 scientific facilities, many attached to universities, have been damaged or destroyed along with 750 pieces of vital technical equipment, most of which is beyond repair. Continue reading
Sep 17 UNESCO adds ruins near ancient Jericho to list of World Heritage Sites in Palestine By Associated Press A U.N. conference voted Sunday to list prehistoric ruins near the ancient West Bank city of Jericho as a World Heritage Site in Palestine, a decision likely to anger Israel, which controls the territory and does not recognize a Palestinian… Continue reading
Jul 11 U.S. formally rejoins UNESCO 5 years after withdraw By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The U.S. return to the Paris-based UNESCO was based mainly on concerns that China has filled a leadership gap since the U.S. withdrew during the Trump administration. Continue reading