Iraq: UNESCO supports reconstruction of Mosul treasures
Modi took a ritual bath on a visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela, a week after a deadly crush at the world's largest gathering.…
UNESCO lists Iraq’s Babylon as World Heritage Site
UNESCO adds the sprawling Mesopotamian city of Babylon to its World Heritage List, boosting Iraq's hopes of revived tourism nearly two years after jihadists ravaged other celebrated sites. Iraq had been trying…
The inspiration for France’s Eurovision song
The Eurovision Song Contest is just around the corner. France's entry is being tipped as one of the favourites. But not everyone likes the true tale of a migrant baby born at…
Couscous, protected by UNESCO? North Africa certainly hopes so!
Speaking of food, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco have banded together to call for couscous to get UNESCO heritage status!…
UNESCO advocates press freedom for Nigerian journalists
UNESCO advocates press freedom for Nigerian journalists.…
Japan art museum gains World Heritage status
Seventeen buildings by pioneering French architect Le Corbusier have been granted the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage status.…