UNESCO warns of a legal 'duty to protect' cultural heritage sites
UNESCO's chief reminded Washington and Tehran they must protect cultural sites, after Trump made threats against Iran.
World Heritage Convention
The World Heritage Convention is an international treaty administered by UNESCO that identifies and protects sites of outstanding universal value. The convention led to the creation of the World Heritage List, which now includes over 1,000 cultural and natural sites in nations around the globe.
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'Low profile' diplomacy: North Korea's hidden avenues to the world
A summit with the U.S. could expand North Korea's little-known involvement with international organizations.