Dutch return looted 2nd century marble head to Italy
Dutch police have returned to Italy a 2nd century marble head that was stolen from a famous archaeological site outside Rome and offered up for auction in Amsterdam.
Archaeology
Dec 2, 2016
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Scientists in New Caledonia hope for best after coral bleaching
Marine biologists are crossing their fingers after New Caledonia's coral reef, a UN-inscribed natural wonder of the world, was hit by bleaching this year.
Environment
Oct 1, 2016
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UNESCO announces 9 new World Heritage Sites (Update)
The U.N. cultural agency on Friday placed nine new sites on its World Heritage List, including a medieval Armenian city located in northeast Turkey.
Environment
Jul 15, 2016
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Galapagos dropped from UNESCO endangered list
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee said Wednesday it has removed Ecuador's Galapagos Islands from its list of endangered sites, due to Quito's protective efforts in the Pacific archipelago.
Ecology
Jul 29, 2010
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