Jumat , 13 Oct 2017, 02:37 WIB

UNESCO regrets US decision to leave its organization

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, PARIS -- UNESCO, the cultural and educational agency of the United Nations, expressed regret on Thursday over the United States' official decision to leave its organisation. "After receiving official...

Jumat , 13 Oct 2017, 01:16 WIB

US to withdraw from UNESCO in December

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, WASHINGTON -- The United States is withdrawing from UNESCO, the United Nation's cultural and educational agency, effective Dec. 31, the U.S. State Department said in a statement on Thursday. "This decision was not taken lightly, and reflects U.S. concerns with mounting arrears at UNESCO, the need for fundamental reform in the organization, and continuing anti-Israel bias at UNESCO," the...