UNESCO
Activists rally against UNESCO prize from African ruler while thousands lack clean water
World
February 26, 2012
Activists rally against UNESCO prize from African ruler while thousands lack clean water
Human rights groups are urging UNESCO to abandon a prize named after Africa’s longest-ruling dictator, one they say could be…
Aswan governor: Abu Simbel temple celebration to go on as planned
Archaeology
February 21, 2012
Aswan governor: Abu Simbel temple celebration to go on as planned
The governor of Aswan has decided to go ahead with the annual celebration to commemorate the biannual solar phenomenon at…
Palestinian flag raised at UNESCO after admission
World
December 13, 2011
Palestinian flag raised at UNESCO after admission
The Palestinian flag was raised for the first time on Tuesday above a UN agency, the UNESCO headquarters in Paris,…
Armenian culture minister: US funding withdrawal will not hinder UNESCO work
Art news
November 10, 2011
Armenian culture minister: US funding withdrawal will not hinder UNESCO work
Armenian Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs Hasmik Poghosyan said Thursday that the United States' decision to stop contributing to…
Funding issues threaten preservation of Christian sanctuary
Archaeology
November 9, 2011
Funding issues threaten preservation of Christian sanctuary
The archaeological site of Abu Mena, an early Christian sanctuary south of Alexandria, might be added back to the UNESCO…
Tuesday’s papers: Islamists reject reactivation of Treachery Law
Egypt
November 1, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Islamists reject reactivation of Treachery Law
Both state-owned Al-Ahram and independent Al-Shorouk start off Tuesday’s papers with a story about the rift between political forces over…
US cuts off UNESCO funding after Palestine is granted full membership
World
October 31, 2011
US cuts off UNESCO funding after Palestine is granted full membership
The United States said on Monday that it had stopped funding UNESCO, the UN cultural agency, following its vote to…
Palestine becomes member of UN cultural body
World
October 31, 2011
Palestine becomes member of UN cultural body
PARIS - The United Nations cultural agency has admitted Palestine as a full member in a highly divisive bid that…
Beirut conference awards Arab women in science
Health & Fitness
October 17, 2011
Beirut conference awards Arab women in science
A fellowship program recognized and awarded nine Arab women US$20,000 to continue their research as part of an effort to…
Palestine state quest wins victory in UNESCO vote
World
October 6, 2011
Palestine state quest wins victory in UNESCO vote
PARIS - Palestine has won a first diplomatic victory in its quest for statehood as UNESCO's executive committee backed its…