Global Teacher Prize awarded to Indian activist for slum education
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Indian teacher and activist known for creating hundreds of learning centers…
Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the Place of Jesus’ Baptism
Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. At Al-Maghtas, in Jordan, archaeological excavations…
UNESCO to vote on new director following US withdrawal
PARIS (AP) — An Egyptian antiquities professor and ex-tourism minister is facing off against a Congolese economist who…
A rushed rescue saves Gaza archeological items before an Israeli strike
JERUSALEM (AP) — Nine hours of frantic negotiation with the Israeli military. A last-minute scramble to find trucks…
Queensland environment minister concedes humans are influencing climate change
Queensland’s environment minister has stepped back his previously-stated scepticism over human-induced climate change, saying he is confident the…
Trump administration says US will leave UNESCO again
United Nations (AP) — The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it will once again withdraw from the U.N.…