Going, going ... gone

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Archeologists across the world are fighting to persuade governments to ratify the 1970 Unesco convention aimed at controlling the trade in antiquities. The convention also provides for governments to co-operate in recovering cultural objects that have been stolen and transported illegally over national borders. Europe is a major market for archaeological material looted from sites around the world yet the UK, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands are among the countries that have yet to ratify the treaty. Illegal excavation of antiquities is threatening the heritage of many countries.

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Slavery on our doorstep

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Research by Kevin Bales into aspects of contemporary slavery is presented. Examples of slavery from around the world are discussed, including the sale of children for prostitution in Thailand. It is emphasized that Bales' research could help increase awareness of the slavery problem.

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A meeting of minds is the road to peace

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Work being carried out at the Cambridge Centre for Jewish-Christian Relations, England, is an attempt to help people to have a greater understanding of each others religious views. Students can study for an MA at the Centre. It was opened in 1998 by Edward Kessler.

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