Art theft drains Italy's priceless heritage
In northern Italy a Titian pricelessly stolen from a parish church spotlights rising art theft. Police report 259 thefts last year across private, church, and museum holdings. this year nears one theft per day. Three thieves reportedly entered after studying opening times, removing the Titian and 13 other works valued at over $1.6 million.
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French climbers blame amateurs for deadly alpine season
Professional alpinists in Chamonix decry rising climbing accidents on French slopes with 77 killed and 120 injured this season. They point to inexperienced holidaymakers ignoring mountain laws and forecasts, noting rescues and two teenage fatalities near Mont Blanc.
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Spanish Villageage Deserted By Rush To Cities
In CIRUELOS Spain only three families remain in a once thriving farming village now a ghost town after a decade of migration to Spanish cities. The red roofs cracks in the church and birds absent illustrate depopulation once 25 families lived here.
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Open Lawns Trial In Paris Parks Draws Toddlers
Paris parks opened seven large lawns to children up to five years old in a spring experiment during a national environment campaign led by Environment Minister Robert Poujade. Mothers reported the trial a success and urged continuation beyond the initial two week plan.
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Doctor Advocates Unorthodox Asthma Treatment Gains Clinic Backing
A 90-year-old Russian-born Australian doctor, Dr Alexander James, wins state support for his breathing centered therapy to treat asthma. He promotes vibrotherapy and deep breathing, urges stopping most drugs, aside from tapered cortisone, and has a waiting list of about 3,000 patients. A Wollongong clinic will study the method though not yet treat patients.
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UN General Assembly Agendas Focus on China Seat, Secretary General
A record 108 items are proposed for the 26th UN General Assembly starting September 21 with the China seat dispute dominating talks. US and Japan support for Beijing grows while Taiwan seeks to retain its status. Adam Malik leads as president. U Thant will step down. Debates on Puerto Rico, Middle East, and Africa loom, with Jarring returning to push Arab-Israeli peace.
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UNESCO Urges Action To Save Venice From Flood Threats
UNESCO pressuring Italy to include a 405.6 million dollar plan in the 1972 five year economic program to protect Venice from flooding subsidence and corrosion. UNESCO aims to raise foreign loans and fund an international appeal while Italy conducts studies on Venice’s multi faceted threats including rising seas and subsidence due to groundwater extraction.
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