Desolate Crusader castle Crac des Chevaliers in Syria

Desolate Crusader castle Crac des Chevaliers in Syria

HOMS, Syria - Christian Crusader castle Crac des Chevaliers, a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled in hilly terrain near Homs in western Syria, appears desolate amid the lingering civil war in this file photo taken on Oct. 22, 2014.

Bullet holes on Syrian Crac des Chevaliers castle walls

Bullet holes on Syrian Crac des Chevaliers castle walls

HOMS, Syria - The walls of Crac des Chevaliers, a Christian Crusader castle near Homs in western Syria listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, are riddled with bullet holes caused by the prolonged civil war in this file photo taken on Oct. 22, 2014.

Barcelona cracks down on street crimes with new plan

STORY: Barcelona cracks down on street crimes with new plan DATELINE: June 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourist areas of Barcelona and municipal police patroling 2. various of police patrolling 3. SOUNDBITE (Catalan): ALBERT BATLLE, Deputy mayor and head of security at Barcelona City Council 4. various of tourist areas STORYLINE: A plan aiming at tackling street crimes such as bag-snatching and pickpocketing has been underway in Barcelona since June 1, as tourism returns to the city. Police presence on the city streets has increased by 12 percent. The extra patrols by both uniformed and plain-clothed police officers will focus above all on tourist hotspots in the city centre, shopping areas, and the city's beaches. With tourism expected to return to pre-pandemic levels, the city authorities have prioritized handling street robbery, including introducing legislation targeting repeat offenders. Apart from street robberies, the plan will crac

Damaged World Heritage castle in Syria

Damaged World Heritage castle in Syria

The war-ravaged Crac des Chevaliers castle, inscribed on the list of World Heritage in Danger, near the Syrian city of Homs is seen on March 25, 2015. Syrian cultural heritage sites, especially those in the Islamic State-controlled regions, face serious danger of burglary and destruction. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Syrian World Heritage castle turned into battlefield

Syrian World Heritage castle turned into battlefield

The Crac des Chevaliers castle, inscribed on the list of World Heritage in Danger, near the Syrian city of Homs is seen on March 25, 2015. After rebel forces had occupied the castle, government forces reclaimed the site. Syrian cultural heritage sites, especially those in the Islamic State-controlled regions, face serious danger of burglary and destruction. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Damaged World Heritage castle in Syria

Damaged World Heritage castle in Syria

Photo shows damage inflicted in the Syrian civil war to arches (L) at the Crac des Chevaliers castle near the city of Homs on March 25, 2015. Syrian cultural heritage sites, especially in Islamic State-controlled regions, are threatened by looting and destruction. The castle is a UNESCO World Heritage site. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo