Tunisia's Djerba Island listed as UNESCO World Heritage site

STORY: Tunisia's Djerba Island listed as UNESCO World Heritage site DATELINE: Sept. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of restaurants on Djerba Island 2. various of tourists on the beach of Djerba Island 3. various of handicraft shops 4. various of graffiti walls on Djerba Island STORYLINE: The Tunisian Ministry of Culture confirmed Monday that Djerba Island in southeastern Tunisia has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. "During its 45th session, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee officially approved the inclusion of Djerba Island on its list during a meeting held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia," said a ministry statement. As the largest island off North Africa, Djerba is known for its religious diversity and is influenced by Berber, Arab, Jewish and African cultures. The ministry said that Djerba Island takes the number of Tunisian sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List to nine. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

Opening ceremony for Universal Citywalk Osaka held

Opening ceremony for Universal Citywalk Osaka held

OSAKA, Japan - Balloons cascade over the terraces of Universal Citywalk Osaka, a large shopping and restaurant complex in Osaka beside the Universal Studios Japan theme park, as an opening ceremony is held March 19 ahead of its grand opening March 22. The mall, run by a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Corp., houses 56 shops. The theme park is run by USJ Co. and is to open March 31.

Opening ceremony for Universal Citywalk Osaka held

Opening ceremony for Universal Citywalk Osaka held

OSAKA, Japan - Balloons cascade over the terraces of Universal Citywalk Osaka, a large shopping and restaurant complex in Osaka beside the Universal Studios Japan theme park, as an opening ceremony is held March 19 ahead of its grand opening March 22. The mall, run by a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Corp., houses 56 shops. The theme park is run by USJ Co. and is to open March 31.