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This year, eight mosques in northern Ivory Coast and Ivindo National Park in Gabon have landed one of the coveted places on UNESCO's World Heritage List. In addition to the two sites in Africa, the responsible committee at its 44th session in the Chinese port city of Fuzhou named 16 candidates from Europe and another 16 from other world regions as new World Heritage Sites. The geographic imbalance in UNESCO's awarding of titles is not new. Almost half of the 1154 UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in Europe, fewer than 100 in Africa. Kenyan George Abungu has a simple explanation for this: "The process is too Eurocentric." Latest additions to UNESCO World Heritage list Danube Limes, Germany, Austria, Slovakia The Danube Limes, as part of the border of the ancient Roman Empire, has also been designated as a new World Heritage Site. The Lower Germanic Limes along the Rhine had previously been included in the World Heritage list. In Germany the Danube Limes extends over …

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The wonderful Niagra Falls in Canada (Image: GETTY) Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top Royal stories again. SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info 1. Canada Discover the cities of eastern Canada, from charming Quebec and historic Ottawa to ultra-modern Toronto and sophisticated Montreal. Cruise around the picturesque Thousand Islands and see Niagara Falls up close. 'Highlights of Eastern Canada' tour for over 50s by Saga (travel.saga.co.uk), from £1,999pp. Related articles The world on your plate Typhoon Jebi latest update: Is it safe to travel to japan? 2. South Africa An escorted tour of South Africa is filled with unique and enchanting experiences. Enjoy a combination of stunning natural …

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Published 26 January 2013 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Malian and French troops have retaken the town of Hombori, officials say, as they continue their campaign to regain control of northern Mali from rebels. Hombori lies about 160km (100 miles) from the Islamist stronghold of Gao. Earlier, French warplanes reportedly bombed rebel positions, fuel stores and ammunition dumps near Gao. But there were also reports that rebels had blown up a bridge linking the east of the country with Niger, from where African troops plan to open a front. The bridge is situated in the town of Tassiga, which lies on the quickest route from Niger to Gao, and spans a canyon. However, Ibrahim Ag Idbaltanate, a former deputy in Mali's parliament, said the bridge was not the only way to cross the canyon. "You can make a detour of three to six miles (5-10km) and find another way to …

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At nearly 50 years old, Tony Hawk is still doing Tony Hawk things. And that's pretty remarkable, considering just how badass Tony Hawk things are. Three years ago he skated the first-ever spiral loop . At 48, he landed a 900 —the trick he was famously the first to land in an X Games moment that shot him to an entirely different level of fame. Hawk will turn 50 on Saturday and is celebrating with a video that shows him re-landing 50 of the tricks he helped innovate. Tony Hawk sort of is skateboarding in a similar way to how Tiger Woods defines golf for a lot of people. He was, and is, an immensely talented skater but he also helped define the moment when skateboarding hit the mainstream in the late '90s. He helped create Tony Hawk Pro Skater —one of the most popular and fun sports video games of all time—that earned skating legions of new fans. At nearly 50, Hawk is still a competitive skater and has become an ambassador for the sport with a foundation that helps …

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Published 48 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a suspension on booster vaccines until at least the end of September. WHO Chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday that it would allow for at least 10% of the population in every country to be vaccinated. A number of nations including Israel and Germany have announced plans to administer a third dose. But Dr Tedros has warned poorer nations are falling behind. According to the WHO, low-income countries have only been able to administer 1.5 doses for every 100 people due to a lack of supply. Dr Tedros said that there needs to be a reversal and that the majority of vaccines should go to lower income countries. "I understand the concern of all governments to protect their people from the Delta variant. …

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The Chapman's pygmy chameleon was discovered in just three locations by a team from the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and the Museums of Malawi Advertisement Chapman’s pygmy chameleon Credit: Krystal Tolley Scientists are urging immediate conservation efforts after one of the world's rarest species of chameleons was found "clinging to survival" in small patches of forest in Malawi. According to a study published on Monday in one of Cambridge University Press' peer-reviewed academic journals, the Chapman's pygmy chameleon — which was previously thought to be extinct due to deforestation — was discovered in just three locations by a team from the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and the Museums of Malawi. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. …

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The Family Chase: Contestants introduce themselves on the show Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info From the Eiffel Tower to the Taj Mahal, it’s time to scrub up on your landmark knowledge. Most Brits’ wanderlust has been triggered by travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. You can’t physically travel anywhere right now, but there’s no harm in reminding yourself of all the beautiful places you can visit once this has settled down. Express.co.uk has compiled a range of famous landmark questions and answers to add to your lockdown quiz this week. Trending Famous landmark questions The following questions will standalone with no …

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Boris Johnson says ‘we have a balanced policy’ on travel Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top Royal stories again. SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The traffic light system for international travel has been a source of frustration for many Brits hoping to travel abroad this year. Popular European holiday destinations have been off the cards for several months, and changing travel advice has derailed many planned trips. But tonight (August 4), the Department for Transport finally issued its long-awaited update on international travel, and changes were announced for several countries, including France . Related articles Spain facing devastation over Boris travel announcement Spain, Italy, …

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The White House is reportedly weighing the possibility of mandating that all visitors to the United States be fully vaccinated, marking the latest efforts by the Biden administration to clamp down on rising COVID-19 cases. Citing an unidentified White House official, Reuters reported on Wednesday that the Biden White House is "developing a plan" that would require all US-bound foreign travelers to verify that they have indeed been vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The mandate would reportedly be in exchange for eventually lifting travel restrictions currently in place for certain countries. The official described the efforts as "a phased approach that over time will mean, with limited exceptions, that foreign nationals traveling to the United States [from all countries] need to be fully vaccinated." At present, CDC travel restrictions have been implemented for travelers coming from China, Iran, the UK, Brazil, South Africa and India. Additionally, …

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WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The Biden administration is developing a plan to require nearly all foreign visitors to the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of eventually lifting travel restrictions that bar much of the world from entering the United States, a White House official told Reuters on Wednesday. The White House wants to re-open travel, which would boost business for the airlines and tourism industry, but is not ready to immediately lift restrictions because of the rising COVID-19 case load and highly transmissible COVID-19 Delta variant, the official said. The Biden administration has interagency working groups working "to have a new system ready for when we can reopen travel," the official said, adding it includes "a phased approach that over time will mean, with limited exceptions, that foreign nationals traveling to the United States (from all countries) need to be fully vaccinated." The extraordinary U.S. travel restrictions were first …

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