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The 11 Most Beautiful Beach Towns In The World

These locations are so beautifully quaint, you'll likely daydream of leaving your desk job to move to one of these spots for good.
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UNESCO Designates New World Heritage Sites

They include ancient cities, sacred islands and historic cave art.
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Great Barrier Reef Not 'In Danger' Despite Devastating Bleaching, Says UNESCO

"Serious concern" about the threats facing the reef remain, though, according to the United Nations agency.
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The REAL Cost Of Losing The Great Barrier Reef

A report says the landmark is "priceless," but if the reef were given a value, it'd be worth billions.
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19 Epic, Endangered Places You Should Visit Before It's Too Late

These beautiful spots are on UNESCO's "Danger List."
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11 Lesser-Known UNESCO World Heritage Sites To Visit This Summer

In recent years, UNESCO has expanded the catalog to include more examples from traditional cultures worldwide.
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In Vietnam, A Rush To Protect The World's Largest Cave

"Caves are fragile environments. They don't regenerate very quickly, and once they're broken, they're broken."
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More Than 100 World Heritage Sites Face Threat From Humanity

“These sites have been inscribed by the United Nations as some of the most important, beautiful places on earth."
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UK Government Approves Plans To Build A Tunnel Under Stonehenge Landscape

Many archeologists and historians are not happy.
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'Garden Of Eden' Becomes World Heritage Site

The wetland has found new life since Saddam Hussein's overthrow in 2003.
By Reuters