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UNESCO examines 37 requests for intangible cultural heritage inscription

The UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) meeting in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, is expected to examine 37 requests for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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Australian scientist, Finnish Institute given inaugural OPCW-The Hague award

The inaugural OPCW-The Hague Award was given to Australian scientist Robert Matthews and the Finnish Institute for the Verification of the Chemical Weapons Convention (Verifin), the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) announced Tuesday.

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Syria membership in chemical weapon treaty takes effect Oct. 14

Syria has met its obligations in applying for membership in the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), and its membership will take effect on Oct. 14, a UN spokesman said on Saturday.