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October 12th, 2018 - 01:00 GMT

UNESCO States Commitment to Palestine

The Program and External Relations Commission (PX) of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted, on Wednesday, by consensus two resolutions on Palestine in the framework of its 205th plenary meeting.

Popular dishes include the typical Turkish kebab (Shutterstock/File Photo)

June 27th, 2018 - 11:14 GMT

Turkish Hatay Boasts 600 Local Tastes, Chosen by UNESCO's Creative Cities Network

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March 11th, 2018 - 01:45 GMT

Arab Female Scientists Recognized in UNESCO Rising Talents Programs

The decision to leave UNESCO comes on condition of anonymity and has not been confirmed by the White House at the time of publication. It also comes as UNESCO is voting on the election of a new director.

October 12th, 2017 - 02:09 GMT

The United States is Pulling out of UNESCO

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September 28th, 2017 - 11:11 GMT

Kuwait elected member of UNESCO's anti-doping fund

The Palestinian Rehabilitation Committee raised the UNESCO flag next to the national Palestinian flag in front of Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque or the Tomb of the Patriarchs. (Hazem Bader/ AFP)

July 7th, 2017 - 04:00 GMT

UNESCO Recognizes Hebron Sites as Part of Palestine

Tourists stand inside the Armenian Cathedral in Isfahan on October 15, 2014. The Cathedral, also known as the Church of the Saintly Sisters, was built in 1664. (Shutterstock)

May 10th, 2017 - 04:00 GMT

Tourists Flock to Iran, the 'Jewel of the World'

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December 22nd, 2015 - 06:04 GMT

Year of destruction: nine archaeological sites the world lost to Daesh in 2015

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October 27th, 2015 - 06:49 GMT

Daesh executes three people in the Syrian city of Palmyra

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October 5th, 2015 - 06:27 GMT

Daesh destroys ancient Roman archway in Palmyra

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September 22nd, 2015 - 11:00 GMT

Syrian jets pound Daesh targets in Palmyra, 38 dead: monitor

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July 28th, 2015 - 05:00 GMT

Syrian army continues advance in Palmyra: state news

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July 11th, 2015 - 02:55 GMT

All hail the Hail rock art: Saudis praise site's inclusion on UNESCO heritage list