Australia approves tentative plan to close Ayers Rock to climbers

Australia approves tentative plan to close Ayers Rock to climbers

TOKYO, Japan - This undated file photo shows Ayers Rock, known locally as Uluru, in Australia. Australia's environment minister said Jan. 8, 2010, that the country has approved plans that will see the World Heritage listed site eventually closed to climbers.

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