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Israel barred Islamic officials from entering Ibrahimi Mosque, Palestinians claim
Palestinian officials say two mosque figures were barred from the Ibrahimi Mosque for 15 days amid ongoing tensions in Hebron.
A slow journey through France’s Loire Valley: Chateaux, wine, and quiet beauty
PA condemns ‘Judaization project’ after Israel takes over planning for Tomb of the Patriarchs
Israel strips planning powers for Tomb of Patriarchs from Hebron
Archaeologists uncover ancient ceremonial carriage near Pompeii
Massimo Osanna, the outgoing director of the Pompeii archaeological site, said the carriage was the first of its kind discovered in the area.
Poorer nations begin slicing educational funding amid coronavirus
For comparison, before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, wealthier countries had been spending an average of $8,500 per child compared to $48 in lower income countries.
Int'l Mother Tongue Day finds most Middle Eastern children multilingual
Speaking one language in school and speak another at home can be a "big problem" but new approaches could help, expert says.
Hundreds of dead pelicans in Senegal test positive for H5N1 bird flu
Palestinians, Jordan accuse Israel of ‘Judaizing’ Western Wall Plaza
The PA Foreign Ministry called on the United Nations Security Council to “halt the crimes of the Israeli occupation forces against al-Aqsa Mosque.”
The Olive Tree Road of Israel: Israel's secret UNESCO treasure
SINCE THE inauguration of the Road and the presentation of its founding Charter and map, local olive routes were established along the four paths of the Olive Tree Road.
Archaeologists uncover ancient street food shop in Pompeii
Traces of nearly 2,000-year-old food were found in some of the deep terra cotta jars containing hot food which the shopkeeper lowered into a counter with circular holes.
UNESCO announces couscous a world cultural heritage
This new prestigious status of couscous reflects the cultural cooperation and deep connection between the four countries that share its heritage: Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia.
UNESCO aims to entice US back in with promises of depoliticization
While no direct contact has taken place with the incoming administration, diplomats say Democratic President-elect Joe Biden is open to a return.
Israel’s shortsighted UNESCO decision in focus amid US election - analysis
Israel had a difficult relationship with UNESCO in 2017 when the organization recognized the Old City of Hebron as a World Heritage Site.