UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Museum or mosque? Turkey debates iconic Hagia Sofia’s status
Middle East
July 1, 2020
Museum or mosque? Turkey debates iconic Hagia Sofia’s status
ISTANBUL (AP) — In its more than 1,400-year existence, the majestic domed structure of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul has served…
Trump’s threats draw Iran’s cultural sites into tensions
Middle East
January 6, 2020
Trump’s threats draw Iran’s cultural sites into tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s ancient and rich cultural landscape has become a potential U.S. military target as…
Saudi Arabia to offer tourist visas for first time
Middle East
September 27, 2019
Saudi Arabia to offer tourist visas for first time
Saudi Arabia said Friday it will offer tourist visas for the first time, opening up the ultra-conservative kingdom to holiday-makers…
Centuries-old bazaar in Syria’s Aleppo making slow recovery
Middle East
August 5, 2019
Centuries-old bazaar in Syria’s Aleppo making slow recovery
Bit by bit, Aleppo’s centuries-old bazaar is being rebuilt as Syrians try to restore one of their historical crown jewels,…
UN official spurns Netanyahu history lesson offer
Middle East
May 7, 2016
UN official spurns Netanyahu history lesson offer
A senior United Nations official Saturday brushed aside an invitation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a lecture on…
New additions to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites
Life & Style
July 6, 2015
New additions to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites
The UN's cultural body conferred world heritage status on a number of new sites this weekend.Here is a list of…