The U.S. has withdrawn from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, a State Department spokeswoman said Thursday. The decision “reflects U.S. concerns with mounting arrears” at the UN entity, as well as what she called “continuing anti-Israel bias.” The organization is known for its World Heritage program that protects cultural sites across the globe.
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