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Doug Emhoff heaps praise on Harris' VP pick Tim Walz at Paris fundraiser during Olympics trip
Read full article: Doug Emhoff heaps praise on Harris' VP pick Tim Walz at Paris fundraiser during Olympics tripVice President Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, took time out of his Olympic duties to rally a group of enthusiastic supporters in Paris.
Ukraine needs more than a billion dollars to rebuild its scientific infrastructure, UN agency says
Read full article: Ukraine needs more than a billion dollars to rebuild its scientific infrastructure, UN agency saysThe United Nations cultural and scientific agency says Ukraine will need more than a billion dollars to rebuild its scientific infrastructure that was damaged or destroyed during two years of Russia's war on its neighbor.
Africa’s fashion industry is growing to meet global demands but needs more investment, UNESCO says
Read full article: Africa’s fashion industry is growing to meet global demands but needs more investment, UNESCO saysA UNESCO report released during Lagos Fashion Week notes Africa’s fashion industry is growing rapidly to meet demand but that inadequate investment still limits its potential.
Jill Biden marks US reentry into UNESCO with a flag-raising ceremony in Paris
Read full article: Jill Biden marks US reentry into UNESCO with a flag-raising ceremony in ParisU.S. first lady Jill Biden has attended a flag-raising ceremony at UNESCO in Paris, marking Washington’s official reentry into the U.N. agency after a five-year hiatus.
US decides to rejoin UNESCO and pay back dues, to counter Chinese influence
Read full article: US decides to rejoin UNESCO and pay back dues, to counter Chinese influenceThe U.N. cultural and scientific agency UNESCO has announced that the United States plans to rejoin — and pay more than $600 million in back dues — after a decade-long dispute sparked by the organization’s move to include Palestine as a member.
UN chief urges all nations to stop targeting media and truth
Read full article: UN chief urges all nations to stop targeting media and truthThe United Nations chief is warning on the eve of World Press Freedom Day that the media is under attack in every corner of the world where “truth is threatened by disinformation and hate speech.”.
UNESCO chief urges tougher regulation of social media
Read full article: UNESCO chief urges tougher regulation of social mediaThe United Nations’ educational, scientific and cultural agency chief is urging a global conversation on the regulation of social media and its role in the spread of misinformation in order to make the internet a safer place.
At UN, leaders confront COVID's impact on global education
Read full article: At UN, leaders confront COVID's impact on global educationWith COVID-related school disruptions setting back children around the world, activists implored world leaders Monday to prioritize school systems and restore educational budgets slashed when the pandemic hit.
Ancient tablet acquired by Hobby Lobby going back to Iraq
Read full article: Ancient tablet acquired by Hobby Lobby going back to IraqIt was looted from an Iraqi museum 30 years ago, Now, a 3,500-year-old clay tablet discovered in the ruins of the library of an ancient Middle Eastern king is finally headed back to Iraq.
Australia fights UN downgrade of Great Barrier Reef health
Read full article: Australia fights UN downgrade of Great Barrier Reef healthAustralia says it will fight against plans to downgrade the Great Barrier Reef’s World Heritage status due to climate change, while environmentalists are applauding the U.N. World Heritage Committee’s proposal.
Beirut residents determined to save heritage lost to blast
Read full article: Beirut residents determined to save heritage lost to blastWe love the project, we love Beirut and we love Lebanon and thats what we are.The day of the blast, Debs was at the house. Naji Raji, an activist and spokesman for Save Beirut Heritage, said the blast damaged more than 600 historic buildings in Beirut, of which about 40 are at risk of collapse. Raji said some estimates put the cost of renovating old buildings at about $300 million. The renovation work is being carried out by the Beirut Heritage Initiative, a coalition that includes among others the U.N. culture agency UNESCO, the French embassy and the architects syndicate, Raji said. Since the blast occurred there have been reports of middlemen scouting destroyed neighborhoods and making offers to buy old buildings.