Topic: UNESCO

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In Cambodia vote, stability wins

Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has ruled for 23 years, won another five-year term Sunday. His party has overseen several prosperous years; critics say it stifles democracy.
07/29/2008 01:00 am
Why Thai-Cambodian temple dispute lingers

Each side has domestic reasons to prolong the conflict.
07/22/2008 01:00 am
Terrorism & Security Cambodian and Thai forces nearly exchange fire amid temple standoff

Troops from Cambodia and Thailand have been amassing around Preah Vihear, an ancient temple claimed by both countries. UNESCO recently granted Cambodia's application for World Heritage Site status for the site.
07/19/2008 01:00 am
Putin faces green Olympic challenge

The Sochi 2014 Winter Games are threatened by a looming international boycott, environmental concerns, and public protests against local development.
07/11/2008 01:00 am
Putin faces green Olympic challenge

The Sochi 2014 Winter Games are threatened by a looming international boycott, environmental concerns, and public protests against local development.
07/10/2008 01:00 am
Serbian signs of the times are not in Cyrillic

A symptom of Westernization: Serbs read and write as well with the Latin alphabet.
05/29/2008 01:00 am
Divided Cypriots unite to preserve ancient Famagusta

The history of the storied port is reflected in its French Gothic cathedral, Italian Renaissance palace, Byzantine church, and Ottoman madrassah-turned-restaurant.
04/03/2008 01:00 am
Suburban sprawl pollutes Hungary

The rapid rise in commuter traffic to and from Budapest is creating Los Angeles-style smog.
03/19/2008 01:00 am
From our files: Arthur C. Clarke on space exploration

The science fiction writer died today in Sri Lanka.
03/19/2008 01:00 am
Fairouz fans angry over the diva's concert in Syria

The famous Lebanese singer traveled to Syria last week to appear in a six-day run beginning Monday at the Damascus Opera House.
01/28/2008 12:00 am
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01/04/2008 12:00 am
Celebrating Rumi, Islam's poet of peace

The Sufi mystic's message of love still reverberates on the 800th anniversary of his birth.
01/02/2008 12:00 am