14 stories tagged #UNESCO

  1. Historic Kyiv Monastery Engulfed as Deadly Russian Strikes Kill Nine
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    Historic Kyiv Monastery Engulfed as Deadly Russian Strikes Kill Nine

    Russian missiles struck Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing nine people and setting the 11th-century Pechersk Lavra monastery ablaze during the heaviest attack on the capital in weeks.

    last wk. 2 min read
  2. Gaza Students Take Exams in Tents as Schools Lie in Ruins
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    Gaza Students Take Exams in Tents as Schools Lie in Ruins

    Hundreds of thousands of Gaza students face high-stakes exams in tents and damaged buildings after more than two years without in-person schooling.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Senior Buddhist Monk Arrested in Sri Lanka for Alleged Child Sexual Abuse
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    Senior Buddhist Monk Arrested in Sri Lanka for Alleged Child Sexual Abuse

    A 71-year-old high-ranking Buddhist monk was arrested in Sri Lanka on charges of sexual abuse of an 11-year-old girl.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. UNESCO Sites: Earth's Last Strongholds for Biodiversity and Climate
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    UNESCO Sites: Earth's Last Strongholds for Biodiversity and Climate

    New UNESCO report reveals designated sites protect over 60% of Earth's species and store vast carbon reserves, yet face critical threats from climate change.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  5. Karabakh's Rich Musical Traditions Face Preservation Efforts
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    Karabakh's Rich Musical Traditions Face Preservation Efforts

    Exploring the preservation of Karabakh's ancient mugham and ashiq musical heritages, recognized by UNESCO.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. UNESCO Warns of Widespread Damage to Iranian Cultural Sites Amid War
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    UNESCO Warns of Widespread Damage to Iranian Cultural Sites Amid War

    UNESCO reports damage to multiple Iranian heritage landmarks due to ongoing military strikes.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. UNESCO Warns of War's Threat to Middle East Heritage Sites
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    UNESCO Warns of War's Threat to Middle East Heritage Sites

    UNESCO urges protection for cultural landmarks amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. Global Crises: 273M Children Out of School, Ukraine Bombarded, Migratory Species Decline
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    Global Crises: 273M Children Out of School, Ukraine Bombarded, Migratory Species Decline

    UN reports reveal education exclusion, deadly Russian attacks on Ukraine, and accelerating decline of migratory wildlife requiring urgent global cooperation.

    3mo ago 1 min read