France couldn't prevent fire at Notre Dame cathedral in 2019 but accuses Brasilia of burning Amazon forests, says Economy Minister Paulo Guedes in his criticism of Paris.
The sarcophagus, found under a mound of earth with furniture from the 14th century, could be the example of "an extremely rare burial practice".
The four-year anniversary of the al-Nuri’s mosque’s minaret’s destruction is a time to lament the loss of an Iraqi and global symbol of cultural heritage.
The latest suspect was arrested following Thursday's church attack in Nice in which at least three people were stabbed to death.
The rooster was one of several culturally-important artifacts salvaged after the fire in April, which destroyed the cathedral’s spire and much of its roof. It will go on display in Paris this weekend as part of European Heritage Days.
The mass – led by Archbishop of Paris Michel Aupetit – will be celebrated on a very small scale late Saturday, the city's diocese says.
Many protesters are frustrated that the international effort to help fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral has eclipsed the five-month-old Yellow Vest movement against wealth inequality.
The Notre Dame fire serves as a poignant reminder of the sacred structures lost in Iraq and Syria in recent years.
Nearly a billion dollars have been raised in days to rebuild the historic Paris cathedral, but some are asking why other causes do not receive the same enthusiasm.
While a host of French billionaires and companies offered donations worth around $1 billion, President Emmanuel Macron made a difficult promise – that the cathedral will be rebuilt within five years.
France's President Emmanuel Macron vowed to rebuild the Gothic monument within five years as pledges from French billionaires, businesses and the public sector to help reach some $790 million.
Firefighters worked through the night to save what remained of the historic building after flames brought down its iconic steeple.
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