Israel claims blocked Palestinian Interpol bid
Israel claimed victory Tuesday in blocking a Palestinian bid to join the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol).
Nov 08, 2016, 20:11 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee arrives on state visit to Nepal
President Pranab Mukherjee today arrived here on a three-day state visit to Nepal, the first by an Indian Head of State in 18 years, to hold talks with the top leadership on ways to boost bilateral ties especially after the formation of a new government.
Nov 02, 2016, 15:38 PM IST
UNESCO head faces `death threats` over Jerusalem vote: Israel
The status of Jerusalem is the thorniest issue of the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Israel suspends cooperation with UNESCO after Jerusalem vote
Israel suspended cooperation with UNESCO on Friday after the UN cultural organisation adopted two resolutions on the occupied Palestinian territories including annexed east Jerusalem ahead of a final vote next week.
Oct 14, 2016, 21:35 PM IST
Bokova still in running for UN chief: Bulgaria
Bulgaria on Tuesday said UNESCO chief Irina Bokova was still in the running for the UN`s top job, dismissing rumours the government was switching its support to a different candidate.
Sep 13, 2016, 19:48 PM IST
India could be late by 50 years in achieving education goals: UNESCO
A UNESCO report has said that according to the current trend, India will be half a century late in achieving its global education commitments.
Sep 06, 2016, 10:20 AM IST
47 mn Indian youth drop out by 10th standard
Uttar Pradesh leads the ranking with 1.6 million out-of-school children, followed by Bihar and Rajasthan.
Aug 19, 2016, 11:35 AM IST
Ah, it's a World Heritage site! Check out which Indian places made it to the list
The World Heritage Committee on Sunday evening agreed to put 12 new sites on the World Heritage List before ending its 40th session in Turkey's Istanbul city.
Jul 18, 2016, 10:10 AM IST
Australia's former PM Rudd throws hat in ring for top UN job
Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has officially requested the support of his country`s new government to back a bid for the top job at the United Nations, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said on Monday.
Jul 18, 2016, 09:48 AM IST
Iraq's marshes, once drained by Saddam, named world heritage site
A wetland in southeast Iraq, thought to be the biblical Garden of Eden and almost completely drained during Saddam Hussein`s rule, has become a UNESCO world heritage site, Iraqi authorities said on Sunday.
Jul 18, 2016, 00:41 AM IST
Next UN chief ballots remain secret, despite televised debates
Ten of the 12 candidates vying to be the next UN Secretary-General took part in live televised debates on Tuesday.
Jul 13, 2016, 09:13 AM IST
Cambodia says visitors to Angkor temples must dress properly
Visitors who dress immodestly will not be allowed to enter Cambodia's famed Angkor temple complex, the agency that oversees the site said on Tuesday.
Jul 07, 2016, 16:10 PM IST
Maharashtra to seek UNESCO world heritage tag for Raigad Fort
The Maharashtra government will make efforts to secure a place for the imposing Raigad Fort, the erstwhile capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhonsle, in the UNESCO world heritage list, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced here on Monday.
Jun 07, 2016, 09:34 AM IST
'Russians building army base at Syria's Palmyra site'
The Russian military is constructing a new army base in the central Syrian town of Palmyra, within the protected zone that holds the archaeological site listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site and without asking for permission from relevant authorities, an American heritage organization and a top Syrian archaeologist said on Tuesday.
May 17, 2016, 22:20 PM IST
Syrian army battles jihadists near Palmyra
President Bashar al-Assad's troops retook Palmyra with support from Russian air strikes on March 27.
May 12, 2016, 11:36 AM IST
Russian maestro to hold concert in Palmyra`s theatre
Russian maestro Valery Gergiev on Thursday will conduct his orchestra in the ancient theatre of Syria`s ravaged Palmyra, only weeks after it was recaptured from the Islamic State`s grip.
May 05, 2016, 16:39 PM IST
UNESCO chief seeks to calm anger over Jerusalem holy site
The UN cultural body on Monday sought to calm anger over a resolution on a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site which saw Israel accuse it of seeking to "rewrite history".
Apr 19, 2016, 00:46 AM IST
France picks gay diplomat for UNESCO role after Vatican 'snub'
France on Wednesday abandoned its attempts to name a gay man as ambassador to the Holy See in the face of opposition from the Vatican, making him its representative to UNESCO instead.
Apr 07, 2016, 02:45 AM IST
Industry threatens nearly half of natural heritage sites: WWF
Mining, oil exploration, illegal logging and other industries threaten almost half the natural World Heritage Sites the UN seeks to preserve for future generations, conservation group WWF said Wedn
Apr 06, 2016, 09:52 AM IST
