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Australia tried to influence other countries and Unesco to keep Great Barrier Reef off in-danger list

The Observer 02 Feb 2025
The Australian government carried out an international lobbying campaign to keep the Great Barrier Reef off a list of world heritage sites in danger, including dispatching politicians and officials to ...
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Ukraine war briefing: Russian barrage hits Ukrainian residential and energy sites, killing at least 15

The Observer 02 Feb 2025
Unesco condemns the missile attack on the historic centre of Odesa last night, a world heritage site, severely damaging at least two cultural buildings placed under Unesco conventions’ protection,” the UN agency said.
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My solo hiking holiday in the glorious wilderness near Sydney

The Times/The Sunday Times 02 Feb 2025
First on my list were the spectacular Blue Mountains, a sprawling 4,400 square mile Unesco world heritage site to the west of Sydney, named for the blue haze emanating from the eucalyptus trees that carpet the area.
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Heavenly stays: 10 of the best monastery breaks in Europe

The Observer 02 Feb 2025
This convent is said to have been founded by Charlemagne in the eighth century, and was recognised as a Unesco world heritage site in 1983.
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Korea voices regret after Japan's UNESCO report again fails to reflect forced labor

Korea Times 01 Feb 2025
Japan had promised earlier to take steps to remember the victims, including many Koreans who were forced into hard labor, when its 23 Meiji-era industrial revolution sites won the UNESCO World Heritage status in 2015.
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UN Condemns Russian Missile Attack in Odesa that Wounded 7

Moscow Times 01 Feb 2025
"UNESCO condemns the missile attack on the historic centre of Odesa last night, a World Heritage site, severely damaging at least two cultural buildings placed under UNESCO Conventions' protection," the UN agency said.
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The major attractions around the world where tourists pay more than local residents - do ...

The Daily Mail 01 Feb 2025
From Unesco World Heritage sites to the USA's largest art gallery, MailOnline Travel has rounded up some of the attractions where local residents get discounted entry ... A Unesco World Heritage site and ...
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Devon beach chalet with two beds and balcony could be yours... but you'll need £295,000 ...

The Daily Mail 01 Feb 2025
It is just one of five located on Branscombe's east beach, which itself is nestled in the Jurassic Coast, a Unesco World Heritage Site ... Branscombe is nestled in the Jurassic Coast, a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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From desert to milky way galaxy: Most breathtaking Astro Tourism spots in Saudi Arabia for ...

Hindustan Times 01 Feb 2025
Stargazing against the backdrop of Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in AlUla ... The Hegra Night Tours offers an unparalleled opportunity to discover AlUla’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hegra, under the night sky ... Drive to the 'Edge of the World'.
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Perito Moreno Glacier, a Natural Wonder in Patagonia, Argentina

Colombia One 01 Feb 2025
The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site ... The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the few glaciers in the world that continues to grow ... Exploring the End of the World.
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The 35 best and worst long-haul city breaks for Brits: Ranking by Which? puts Cape ...

The Daily Mail 01 Feb 2025
'Historic Kyoto received a full five stars for its cultural sights and attractions, which include an astonishing 17 officially designated Unesco World Heritage Sites ... 'Few world cities have such a huge range of awe-inspiring sites.'.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,073

Al Jazeera 01 Feb 2025
Here is the situation on Saturday, February 1 ... Russian forces have launched missiles at the centre of Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa, a UNESCO World Heritage site, seriously damaging historic buildings and injuring seven people, officials said ... .
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The Untold Ancient Greek Saga of South Asia

Greek Reporter 01 Feb 2025
The world famous Sanchi Stupa, which is now a UNESCO world heritage site, also had Greeks who funded its construction ... In the famous UNESCO world heritage site of Ajanta, the murals are painted in what ...
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Updating a 12th-century palazzo, where the walls had secrets

The Spokesman-Review 01 Feb 2025
Then the rear of the building was damaged in a bombing during World War II ... And the palace stood on a historic piazza that is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, meaning any structural changes were strictly regulated.

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