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Israel called Unesco's Monday decision a "tragedy" and the U.S. said it would stop its funding of the organization.

Israel Opts to Freeze Palestinian Funds 2011

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton last week called Unesco's deliberation "inexplicable," saying discussion of Palestinian membership in international organizations couldn't replace negotiations with Israel as a fast-track toward Palestinian independence.

WSJ.com: What's News US 2011

Senior Unesco officials made the rounds in Washington this week, meeting with Obama administration officials, legislators and other influential Beltway types, trying to convince them that Unesco's activities are in America's interest and hoping to find a loophole that could help circumvent the law that could leave them without U.S. taxpayer funds.

At the U.N., a French Twist Jonathan Schanzer 2011

This prize is funded by Obiang, for 31 years the dictatorial President of Equatorial Guinea, who is trying to use Unesco's values and reputation to improve his international image.

Lisa Misol: A Corrupt Dictator Tries to Buy UNESCO's Brand Name. Lisa Misol 2010

In March, Unesco's early warning system alerted the Japanese people that a tsunami was coming just three minutes after the earthquake.

Obama Is Keeping U.S. in Unesco 2011

Unesco's members should not hesitate to cancel a prize that could tarnish the institution's image for a long time.

Lisa Misol: A Corrupt Dictator Tries to Buy UNESCO's Brand Name. Lisa Misol 2010

This prize is funded by Obiang, for 31 years the dictatorial President of Equatorial Guinea, who is trying to use Unesco's values and reputation to improve his international image.

Lisa Misol: A Corrupt Dictator Tries to Buy UNESCO's Brand Name. Lisa Misol 2010

In this very disturbing context, Unesco's members should not hesitate to cancel a prize that could tarnish the institution's image for a long time.

Lisa Misol: A Corrupt Dictator Tries to Buy UNESCO's Brand Name. Lisa Misol 2010

Mr. Jahanbegloo, now a professor at the University of Toronto, describes World Philosophy Day as "a great initiative," which is why he is dismayed by Unesco's decision to hold this year's main event in Tehran, a city where, he says, "no free debate or critical thinking is possible."

Celebrating Philosophy in Tehran? Evan R. Goldstein 2010

In this very disturbing context, Unesco's members should not hesitate to cancel a prize that could tarnish the institution's image for a long time.

Lisa Misol: A Corrupt Dictator Tries to Buy UNESCO's Brand Name. Lisa Misol 2010