Continued terror attacks by Kiev to be met with increasingly tougher response — Lavrov

Kiev’s continued terror attacks on Russian soil will face an increasingly severe response, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the Rossiya-1 TV channel.

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris to reopenon Saturday five years after devastating fire

After five years of intense reconstruction efforts, a grand reopening ceremony will be held on Saturday to mark the return of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral before its doors open to the public once again on Sunday.

Zakharova on Sevastopol Attack: Ukraine Chooses Mass Gatherings for Strikes on Purpose

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Ukraine after the deadly attack on Sevastopol on Sunday of targeting mass gatherings of civilians on purpose.

Zakharova commented on the UNESCO statement about the explosion in Lviv

UNESCO's statement about the explosion in the buffer zone of a world heritage site in Lvov demonstrates a "biased and inconsistent approach" within the organization, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

UNESCO approves US proposal to rejoin organization without completely settling its debt

The 193 member states of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) approved on Friday during an Extraordinary Session of the General Conference, the proposal submitted by the United States to rejoin the organization.

Kiev, UNESCO agree on moving relics from Kiev Pechersk Lavra to EU

The authorities in Kiev have reached an agreement with UNESCO on the removal of Kiev-Pechersk Lavra valuables, including relics kept there, to museums in Europe, the director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), Sergey Naryshkin, said in a statement released by the SVR press bureau on Monday.

UNESCO chief regrets Israel's withdrawal

Audrey Azoulay, director general of Paris-based UNESCO on Friday regretted Israel's move to quit the UN education and culture body, noting the necessity to dialogue to bridge gap among member states.

Lavrov slams "pressure" on UNESCO bogging down restoration of Palmyra, Aleppo

Restoring monuments that were ruthlessly decimated by terrorists in the Syrian cities of Palmyra and Aleppo, has gotten stalled due to pressure being exerted on the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday at a session of the country’s Commission for UNESCO.

Les Etats-Unis se retirent de l'UNESCO: ils accusent l'institution d'être "anti-israélienne"

Les Etats-Unis ont annoncé jeudi qu'ils se retiraient de l'Organisation des Nations unies pour l'éducation, la science et la culture (Unesco), accusant l'institution d'être "anti-israélienne".

Palestinians hail UNESCO Hebron vote protested by Israel

Palestinians applauded the listing of West Bank's Hebron old city Friday as a World Heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

UNESCO ratifies resolution calling Israel 'occupying power' in Jerusalem

The executive board of the UN's cultural agency ratified Friday a resolution that identifies Israel as "the occupying power" in Jerusalem and calls on it to rescind any move changing the city's "character and status."

Résolution sur Jérusalem : l'Unesco persiste et signe, Israël rapelle son ambassadeur

L'Unesco persiste et signe. Un peu plus d'une semaine après avoir adopté une résolution sur Jérusalem-Est vivement contestée en Israël, l'institution onusienne a adopté un nouveau texte décrié par l'État hébreu.

Mexico triggers re-vote on contentious UNESCO Jerusalem resolution

A controversial resolution passed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) last week denying Jewish connections Jerusalem holy sites is set to be revisited after Mexico announced it was seeking to change its vote.

UNESCO chief distances self from Jerusalem vote as Israel suspends ties

Israel suspended cooperation with UNESCO on Friday after the UN cultural organisation adopted two resolutions on annexed east Jerusalem ahead of a final vote next week.

Netanyahu Questions French "Impartiality", Says UNESCO Vote "Scandalous"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he told the French foreign minister that Paris's support of a UNESCO resolution on Al-Quds cast doubt on the impartiality of a peace initiative it is promoting.

Kosovo More Important Neighbor for FYROM (***), Montenegro Than Serbia - PM

The nearest Serbia's neighbors FYROM (***) and Montenegro have shown, by voting in favor of Kosovo's accession to UNESCO, that Pristina is more important for them than Belgrade, Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic said Monday.

UNESCO General Conference rejects membership for Kosovo

The General Conference of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has rejected on Monday the bid for membership of the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo. According to the latest data, Kosovo fell short of collecting 95 votes required for joining the international organization.

Russia says air force hit Palmyra region in Syria

Russia's air force has struck the area around the Islamic State-held ancient city of Palmyra, the defence ministry said Monday, as Moscow pressed on with its bombing campaign in Syria.

UNESCO says ISIS 'terrified by history' after Palmyra destruction

UNESCO's director-general on Monday condemned the destruction of the Arch of Triumph in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra by ISIS, saying "extremists are terrified by history and culture".

ISIL/ISIL Militants Blow Up Ancient Temple in Palmyra, Syria (Official)

The Islamic State militant group has blown up the ancient temple of Baalshamin in Palmyra, Syria, the country’s Director-General for Antiquities and Museums told Sputnik.