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Scientology Churches Mark UNESCO Day of Tolerance
MANCHESTER—Churches of Scientology around the world marked the International Day of Tolerance commemorating the founding of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) this week... 
International Men’s Day 19 November Australia Celebrates
Parliamentarians the media and invited guests attended a special celebration at Australia's Parliament House yesterday as part of world-wide activities for International Men's Day.International Men's Day began on... 
Dr. Edhi wins top UN prize for non-violence
Dr. Abdul Sattar Edhi, a Pakistan-based philanthropist, has recently won top UN award for his contributions promoting tolerance and non-violence. "Abdul Sattar Edhi of Pakistan and a Belgian human rights defender... 
Tango Declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared Tango as part of the world's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It said the dance "embodies and encourages diversity and cultural dialogue."Tango was originated in Buenos Aires...
Saint Petersburg Heritage Status Threatened By Gazprom Skyscraper
Russian gas corporation Gazprom is planning to build a 1,322 foot (403m) high skyscraper in the middle of Saint Petersburg's historical district. The glass structure was approved in a government meeting on... 
created by Annina Bergman | 10 wks ago | updated 10 wks ago
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333 views | 34 recommendations | 10 comments
Teach 5-Year-Olds About Masturbation, Says U.N.
The U.N.'s Economic, Social and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is recommending that children as young as five receive sexual education using a curriculum that includes information about contraception, STDs, and... 
created by candice.tsuei | 14 wks ago | updated 14 wks ago
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318 views | 16 recommendations | 3 comments
UNESCO declares Nicaragua Illiteracy-Free
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared oficially Nicaragua as territory free of illiteracy. The rate of illiterates in that country has fallen from 20,7% to... 
Philippines choir designated as UNESCO Artist for Peace
The "Madz" once again makes the country proud when they were confered as the UNESCO Artist for Peace on July 27, 2009. " The Philippine Madrigal Singers, one of the most awarded choirs in the world, made the... 
Veneto Italy: The Dolomites to the Adriatic
We started our trip in Treviso and stayed at “Col Delle Rane” in Caetano, S. Marco (Treviso) Italy. Cajeran was the old name of the town and it means “Hole of Frogs” There once were two small ponds in... 
created by Patricia Turo | 23 wks ago | updated 21 wks ago
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Don’t privatise universities in Sri Lanka: JVP, NFF
UPDATE 2:Another university shut down indefinitely two of its faculties today, following a clash which erupted between two groups of students. "June 15, Colombo: Two faculties of Sabaragamuwa University have been closed indefinitely following a clash erupted between two... 
Chengdu to host World Intangible Cultural Heritages Festival
Since 1970s, when China's reforms and opening-up policy started, the country allowed in more and more western culture, which mixed with the Chinese culture and form a multiplex cultural atmosphere in China. On... 
New Zealand's Tekapo Possibly Home to First "Starlight Reserve"
The small town of Tekapo, New Zealand is lighting up the nighttime sky - naturally. The community of just over 800 people is already attracting astro tourists seeking to revel in what many hope will become the... 
UN declares Cornish language extinct
With only 300 fluent speakers of Cornish left the UN has declared the language officially extinct. The UN believes that their have effectively been no speakers of Cornish as a first language since 1777 and so... 
created by LotusFlower | 41 wks ago | updated 41 wks ago
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455 views | 44 recommendations | 17 comments
