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Ghanian-Americans Launch Outreach Program
The Hartford CourantImmigrants from Ghana have an advantage over people who come here from many other countries because Ghanians arrive speaking English. That doesn't mean, however, that young West Africans from Ghana don't get bullied in school. Their English doesn't sound...Tags: Students, Swimming, University of Hartford, Health and Safety at School, Immigration
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U.S. effort for Mideast talks elicits praise, reservations
JERUSALEM — Wrapping up his fourth Holy Land trip in three months, Secretary of State John F. Kerry voiced optimism Thursday that his low-profile campaign to relaunch U.S.-brokered peace talks is making headway. But although the top American...Tags: Palestinian National Authority, George W. Bush, Government, Condoleezza Rice, West Bank
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Israel calls off UNESCO Jerusalem tour, blaming Palestinians
ReutersJERUSALEM, May 20 (Reuters) - Israel said on Monday it had cancelled a visit by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to Jerusalem's Old City, saying the Palestinians had sought to politicise a conservation mission....Tags: Monuments and Heritage Sites, International Organizations, Judaism, United Nations, Travel
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Stolen-artifacts case has cost much, yielded little, critics say
When hundreds of federal agents raided four Southern California museums early one January morning in 2008, it set the art world ablaze, suggesting that even amid an international looting scandal, museums had continued to do business with the black...
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Asiana Airlines protects heritage sites in Vietnam
The Korea Herald, Seoul / Asia News NetworkSEOUL (The Korea Herald/ANN) -- Asiana Airlines, in partnership with UNESCO Korea, will install solar-powered street lamps for the protection of heritage sites in Vietnam as part of its ongoing social contribution activities in the country, officials said...Tags: Cambodia, Vietnam, Germany, Media Industry
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The Frugal Traveler: St. Lucia offers serious adventure, strong vegetarian food selection
If you thought sunbathing and spa treatments were your only itinerary options on the island of St. Lucia, think again. This Caribbean destination boasts nature trails, rainforest zip-lining, interactive volcano experiences and a developing food scene with...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Diets and Dieting, Dining and Drinking, Restaurants, Personal Service
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The Frugal Traveler: Experience luxury for less in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Long discussed among international expats and indie travelers as a must-see destination, Colombia's Cartagena de Indias has remained somewhat off the mainstream vacation radar of North American tourists. Lately though, Cartagena seems to be coming into...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Restaurants, Dining and Drinking, Transportation Industry, Travel
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'KSA moving ahead on heritage preservation'
Arab News, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaPrince Sultan bin Salman, chairman of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, told an audience at a UNESCO conference that Saudi Arabia is investing in its national heritage as "a principal part of future development." Prince Sultan made his...Tags: Abdullah II of Jordan, Government, Entertainment Events, Arts and Culture, Saudi Arabia
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NK's historic sites step closer to UNESCO listing
The Korea Herald, Seoul / Asia News NetworkSEOUL (The Korea Herald/ANN) -- North Korea's historic monuments and sites of the Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392) in Gaeseong have been recommended for UNESCO World Heritage Site listing by a UNESCO affiliate. The recommendation moves the ancient capital...Tags: International Organizations, Monuments and Heritage Sites, Germany, Confucianism, Travel
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New ships for the world's oceans on the horizon
Special CorrespondentLike supermodels sporting the latest on the runways of the world’s oceans, each year a group of new cruise ships debuts. Here are some noteworthy ones being launched in 2013: · MSC Cruises – The MSC Preziosa, a 139,400-ton, 3,502-...Tags: Norwegian Cruise Line, Europe Sailing, Fashion Shows, Restaurants, Dining and Drinking
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sally Kalson column
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteMother's Day as a concept is a nice enough idea -- who could argue with honoring the moms who've loved, guarded and supported us all our lives? -- although the overly commercial and sappy aspects of the holiday make my teeth hurt. Sure, I like flowers...Tags: Guatemala, Antigua and Barbuda, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Myanmar Earthquake (2011), Mother's Day
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Tanzanian educator among UND students graduating Saturday
Grand Forks HeraldAfter UND doctoral student Godfrey Mnubi finished defending his dissertation Monday in Grand Forks, his voice was filled with excitement. "I feel so terrific and so happy," he said. "I was waiting for this day." He traveled thousands of miles from his...Tags: Graduation, Culture, Tanzania, Cultural Development, United Nations
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