UN: UNESCO helps Palestinians ‘rewrite’ Biblical history
The United Nations body declared two Jewish biblical holy sites to be Islamic and accused Israel of mistreating Palestinians on…
Mideast: Bethlehem’s Nativity Church gets ‘World Heritage’ status
The ancient Church of the Nativity in the Palestinian town of Bethlehem has been placed on the list of World…
Mideast: Palestinians bid ‘Birthplace of Christ’ for consideration as UNESCO World Heritage site
The nomination, which includes the church and surrounding route taken by religious pilgrims, is the Palestinians' first bid for inclusion…
USA: Funding pulled after UNESCO votes Palestinian Authority full membership
Washington forced to cut UNESCO funding due to federal law. UN chief concerned over loss of 22 per cent of…
France: UNESCO to vote on Palestinian membership Monday
Palestinian's seek faster route to world recognition as a nation. U.S. warns of possible funding cut for UNESCO if initiative…