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Odesa and other sites are added to the list of World Heritage In Danger

Odesa in Ukraine has been added to the cultural sites that UNESCO is highlighting. Also being included are ancient sites in Lebanon and Yemen.
The Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre

UNESCO has announced additions to its list of World Heritage In Danger, citing threats to The Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib (Yemen), The Rachid Karameh International Fair of (Lebanon), and the (Ukraine).

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