Deep in a jungle in Thailand, a battle is being waged between poorly armed forest rangers and poachers trying to sate China’s growing appetite for rare and precious rosewood.
Tag: World Heritage Sites
Afghan War Casualty Report: May 24-30
At least 134 pro-government forces and 47 civilians were killed in Afghanistan during the past week.
A City Full of Bauhaus Wonder
A restaurateur takes on the task of restoring one of Tel Aviv’s gems.
Russia Dispatch: An Ice Marathon Across a Frozen Russian Lake: ‘I Ran Twice as Fast’
It is one of the world’s most grueling races, 26 miles over Siberia’s Lake Baikal, amid cracking ice and shifting weather. The race attracts a global cast of athletes who want to test their limits.
Oil Spill Threatens a Treasured Coral Atoll in the South Pacific
A cargo ship has been leaking fuel for weeks on one of the Solomon Islands, home to a site that Unesco calls a “true natural laboratory for scientific study.”
Saudi Arabia, Trying to Lure Tourists, Hosts Music Festival Near Ancient Tombs
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman aims to liberalize parts of society and promote the arts, but that could be overshadowed by violent acts under his rule.
Jamaica Seeks to Add Reggae to a Unesco Cultural Heritage List
The country is hoping to add the genre to Unesco’s list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity, an honor that would bring reggae more recognition.