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Lenggong Valley second national geopark in Perak
IPOH: The Lenggong Valley is set to be declared the second national geopark in Perak.
France's bakers seek UNESCO recognition for the humble baguette
PARIS (Reuters) - The baguette - a mix of wheat flour, water, yeast, salt and a pinch of savoir-faire and as much a symbol of France as the Eiffel Tower - may soon join UNESCO's listing of cultural treasures.
EU warns Poland to respect top court's ruling on ancient forest
WARSAW (Reuters) - The European Commission called on Poland on Thursday to comply fully with a 2018 ruling from the European Union's highest court that restricts logging in the primeval forest of Bialowieza, warning of financial fines if Warsaw does not comply.
As fuel shortage worsens, Yemeni bakers return to firewood
SANAA (Reuters) - Bakers in the Yemeni capital Sanaa have swapped diesel and gas for firewood due to fuel shortages to keep making bread in a country where hunger is widespread after years of war.
Nepalis pray for health and wisdom as coronavirus curtails crowds at festival
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Amid sparser crowds than usual, mask-wearing worshippers offered prayers to Hindu goddess of education Saraswati in annual celebrations in Nepal on Tuesday - this year seeking safety from the coronavirus pandemic as well as greater wisdom.
STEM spared from wrath of pandemic
MALAYSIA must start nurturing the next generation of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals from young because the sciences are an important component of the economy.
Role of radio in country's development deserves recognition, says Saifuddin on World Radio Day
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The contribution and role of radio in disseminating government messages and agenda towards the country’s development should always be recognised, says Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.
M’sian is Japan food ambassador
KUALA LUMPUR: Japan has appointed a Malaysian as one of two Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassadors to promote its food culture.
Auschwitz marks anniversary virtually as survivors fear end of an era
OSWIECIM, Poland (Reuters) - Marian Turski, a 94-year-old survivor of the Auschwitz death camp, marked the 76th anniversary of its liberation by Soviet troops on Wednesday only virtually, aware that he might never return as the coronavirus pandemic drags on.
Feature: Italy's museums start welcoming visitors again after long COVID-19 closure
ROME, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- After difficult months of closure due to tight COVID-19 restrictions, Italian museums started to welcome visitors again this week.
