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Israel calls off UNESCO Jerusalem tour, blaming Palestinians
ReutersJERUSALEM, May 20 (Reuters) - Israel said on Monday it had cancelled a visit by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to Jerusalem's Old City, saying the Palestinians had sought to politicise a conservation mission....Tags: Israel, Politics, Judaism, Monuments and Heritage Sites, International Organizations
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Stolen-artifacts case has cost much, yielded little, critics say
When hundreds of federal agents raided four Southern California museums early one January morning in 2008, it set the art world ablaze, suggesting that even amid an international looting scandal, museums had continued to do business with the black...
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Asiana Airlines protects heritage sites in Vietnam
The Korea Herald, Seoul / Asia News NetworkSEOUL (The Korea Herald/ANN) -- Asiana Airlines, in partnership with UNESCO Korea, will install solar-powered street lamps for the protection of heritage sites in Vietnam as part of its ongoing social contribution activities in the country, officials said...Tags: Vietnam, Cambodia, Media Industry, Germany
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The Frugal Traveler: St. Lucia offers serious adventure, strong vegetarian food selection
If you thought sunbathing and spa treatments were your only itinerary options on the island of St. Lucia, think again. This Caribbean destination boasts nature trails, rainforest zip-lining, interactive volcano experiences and a developing food scene with...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Volcanoes, Diets and Dieting, Trips and Vacations
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The Frugal Traveler: Experience luxury for less in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Long discussed among international expats and indie travelers as a must-see destination, Colombia's Cartagena de Indias has remained somewhat off the mainstream vacation radar of North American tourists. Lately though, Cartagena seems to be coming into...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Lifestyle and Leisure, Pies and Tarts, Trips and Vacations, Hotel and Accommodation Industry
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'KSA moving ahead on heritage preservation'
Arab News, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaPrince Sultan bin Salman, chairman of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, told an audience at a UNESCO conference that Saudi Arabia is investing in its national heritage as "a principal part of future development." Prince Sultan made his...Tags: Politics, Entertainment Events, International Organizations, Culture, Saudi Arabia
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NK's historic sites step closer to UNESCO listing
The Korea Herald, Seoul / Asia News NetworkSEOUL (The Korea Herald/ANN) -- North Korea's historic monuments and sites of the Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392) in Gaeseong have been recommended for UNESCO World Heritage Site listing by a UNESCO affiliate. The recommendation moves the ancient capital...Tags: Politics, Monuments and Heritage Sites, International Organizations, Tourism and Leisure, North Korea
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New ships for the world's oceans on the horizon
Special CorrespondentLike supermodels sporting the latest on the runways of the world’s oceans, each year a group of new cruise ships debuts. Here are some noteworthy ones being launched in 2013: · MSC Cruises – The MSC Preziosa, a 139,400-ton, 3,502-...Tags: Cruises, Dining and Drinking, Lifestyle and Leisure, Sailing, Charles Darwin
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sally Kalson column
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteMother's Day as a concept is a nice enough idea -- who could argue with honoring the moms who've loved, guarded and supported us all our lives? -- although the overly commercial and sappy aspects of the holiday make my teeth hurt. Sure, I like flowers...Tags: Antigua and Barbuda, Mother's Day, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Myanmar Earthquake (2011), Guatemala
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Tanzanian educator among UND students graduating Saturday
Grand Forks HeraldAfter UND doctoral student Godfrey Mnubi finished defending his dissertation Monday in Grand Forks, his voice was filled with excitement. "I feel so terrific and so happy," he said. "I was waiting for this day." He traveled thousands of miles from his...Tags: Science and Technology, Cultural Development, Graduation, Colleges and Universities, Culture
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UNESCO to renovate Qannoubine Valley village
The Lebanon Daily StarBSHARRI, Lebanon -- UNESCO has agreed to finance the Maronite Patriarchate's project to conduct rehabilitation works in the Qannoubine Valley village, part of an area classified as a World Heritage Site. The project is taking shape following a series of...Tags: Politics, Monuments and Heritage Sites, International Organizations, Lebanon, Tourism and Leisure
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Kyoto's cultural treasures at mercy of Fukui reactors
The Japan TimesEach spring, thousands of tourists visit the ancient capital of Kyoto to enjoy what, for many, is the quintessential Japanese experience of viewing cherry blossoms in the cradle of the nation's traditional culture. During this time, as well as when...Tags: Plant Openings, Culture, Environmental Issues, Japan, Customs and Tradition
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