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Trump Administration Decides To Pull U.S. Out Of UNESCO
Published: Friday, October 13, 2017 - 3:59pm
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The Trump administration has decided to pull the U.S. out of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
A State Department spokesperson says “the decision was not taken lightly and reflects U.S. concerns with mounting arrears at UNESCO, the need for fundamental reform in the organization and continuing anti-Israel bias at UNESCO.”
Joining me with more details is Matthew Lee, diplomatic writer for the Associated Press.