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Refugees have trouble with language skills and education but a new school is working to improve things.
Features
Last Modified: 08 May 2013 10:42 GMT
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When a language dies, a specific understanding of the world and a culture formed over centuries dies with it.
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African leaders are funding expensive PR campaigns on foreign soil in order to ensure international support.
Opinion
Last Modified: 24 Nov 2011 11:45 GMT
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As the UN cultural body admits Palestine as a full member, the US decides to halt funding to the group.
Features
Last Modified: 01 Nov 2011 10:22 GMT
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The US media derides views outside of the mainstream as 'un-serious', and our democracy suffers as a result.
Opinion
Last Modified: 04 Aug 2011 10:50 GMT
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In Buenos Aires, the 'City of Books', a novel idea sees books left in public places for readers to pick up and enjoy.
Features
Last Modified: 07 May 2011 14:21 GMT
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UN culture organisation adds flamenco, French cuisine and 44 other global cultural practices to preservation list.
Africa
Last Modified: 17 Nov 2010 07:11 GMT
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The Syrian capital's heritage has been recognised by the UN.
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