France, July 22 -- The United States is preparing to withdraw from Unesco, the United Nations' cultural and educational agency. The decision is part of President Donald Trump's broader approach to reducing US involvement in international organisations he has previously criticised.
In the announcement, the US claimed that Unesco - best known for establishing world heritage sites - is biased against Israel and promotes "divisive" causes.
"Continued involvement in Unesco is not in the national interest of the United States," a State Department spokeswoman said.
The decision will take effect at the end of the year.
The US joined Unesco upon its founding in 1945, following the end of the Second World War. However, it withdrew in 1984 citin...
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