World Heritage status

Liverpool's iconic waterfront property the Royal Liver building is viewed across the River Mersey in Birkenhead , northern England October 17 , 2016. The 105 year old building is to be sold for the first time, for an expected 40 million pounds ($50 million). REUTERS/Phil Noble
Europe

UNESCO strips English city of Liverpool of its world heritage status

Liverpool was named a World Heritage Site in 2004, joining cultural landmarks such as the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The city is only the third place to be...

FILE PHOTO: People wait to see the sunset from the top of Shwesandaw Pagoda in the ancient city of Bagan February 13, 2015. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun
World+Biz

Myanmar’s temple city Bagan awarded Unesco World Heritage status