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Jun 01

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One year after devastating earthquake, Nepal works to repair its cultural heritage

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The massive earthquake that rocked Nepal a year ago killed thousands and displaced many more, but it also left an indelible mark on the nation’s cultural heritage, destroying centuries-old temples and monuments. As rebuilding efforts begin, conflicts are surfacing between…

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Jul 05

San Antonio Missions among new UNESCO World Heritage Sites

By Andrew Mach

Five new sites around the world, including the San Antonio Missions in Texas, were awarded UNESCO World Heritage status on Sunday, officials of the United Nation’s cultural and educational body announced during their annual meeting.

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May 16

Australia to expand shipping curbs around Great Barrier Reef

By Rebecca Lee

Australia will widen curbs on shipping around the Great Barrier Reef in an effort to protect the endangered coral system, the government said Saturday.

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May 05

Can workers save Nepal’s sacred sites before the monsoons hit?

By Laura Santhanam

Alongside the feverish push to deliver medical aid and supplies to earthquake-ravaged Kathmandu is another smaller, but nonetheless important effort: protecting Nepal’s most precious temples and monuments from further damage.

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Apr 29

Nepal not prepared for intensity of earthquake, geologist says

By Larisa Epatko

It’s no mystery that Nepal -- precariously perched atop two shifting geologic plates -- is vulnerable to earthquakes. For the past decade, Nepal was working on preparing for the next big one. But it couldn't get all of its systems…

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Nov 23

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U.S. returns stolen ancient artifacts to Thailand

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May 02

Despite UNESCO concerns, UN gives Australia one year to increase protections for Great Barrier Reef

By Robert Pursell

Two days after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO, suggested in a report that Australia’s Great Barrier Reef be listed as a “World Heritage in Danger” site, UNESCO has backed away from its…

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Mar 08

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Groups mark International Women’s Day on social media

By Kayla Ruble, Kristin Miller

Organizations, international corporations and celebrities from around the globe marked International Women's Day on social media.

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Nov 01

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U.S. Withholds Funding to UNESCO Based on Palestinian Membership

By Larisa Epatko

A new chapter is unfolding in the Palestinian bid to gain statehood in the United Nations. Momentarily thwarted in their attempts to get official recognition in the U.N. Security Council, Palestinians have gone to a smaller agency to start the…

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Mar 04

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In War Zones, Education Takes a Backseat to Other Needs

By Larisa Epatko

Education is often another casualty in countries wracked by violence, a recent U.N. report found, as more immediate needs such as food and shelter take priority. But some aid groups say education should be viewed with more urgency as a…

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