Topic: World Heritage Sites

Hit by typhoon, Vietnam rivers swell to historic levels

Typhoon Ketsana, which devastated the Philippines, killed 38 people and displaced 375,000 in Vietnam before hitting Cambodia en route to Thailand and Laos.

Typhoon hits Vietnam, Cambodia with some of worst floods in decades

Typhoon Ketsana, which devastated the Philippines, killed 38 people and displaced 375,000 in Vietnam before hitting Cambodia en route to Thailand and Laos.

Sweden: Once the "king of copper," now a tourist destination

Germany: Dresden's World Heritage status falls to modern development

Spain: Underground revival

Libya: Purity of tribal wedding traditions endures

Difference Maker People making a difference: Emily Pozo

Living in the Galápagos, famous for exotic wildlife, this educator turns her attention to the needs of its people.

Thai, Cambodian troops clash in disputed border region

At least three soldiers were killed during gunfights near a 900-year-old temple, whose ownership has been contested by both sides.

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Galápagos Islands: Is there room for humans in 'nature's laboratory'?

As Ecuador enforces tighter migration limits on the islands, tension grows over how to balance human development with ecological conservation.

No limits at this Laotian library

In Laos's oldest city, a learning project offers students free access to books, computers, and lessons in a variety of topics.

Korean demilitarized zone now a wildlife haven

Now there’s a move to keep it that way – and perhaps bring North and South Korea closer together.

Thailand, Cambodia dig in on border dispute

Cambodia says Thai soldiers retreated Tuesday in response to an ultimatum, but Thailand reports sending reinforcements to the disputed region.

Nova Scotia's pre-Jurasic park

The Canadian province is home to a surprising number of famous fossil discoveries that track Earth's history back hundreds of millions of years.

Community gardens sprout in Mexico City

Residents plant vegetables to lower their food costs.

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.

Why Thai-Cambodian temple dispute lingers

Each side has domestic reasons to prolong the conflict.

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Tibet unrest deepens, with violence and rioting

Tibetans threw stones at Chinese troops and set fire to buildings Friday.

Police keep tight lid on Tibet after protests

The region sees its biggest demonstrations in 20 years.