Unesco launches new project to rehabilitate Kathmandu Valley

Unesco Director-General Irina Bokova held a news conference in Nepals capital Kathmandu on 19 April, after a two-day visit to the country devastated by a powerful earthquake two years ago. Bokova visited Nepal to launch a new project for the rehabilitation of the Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Site and review the ongoing rehabilitation projects. Apr 20, 2016

Sean Parker sets up $250m cancer immunotherapy collaboration

A $250m (£177m) grant from Silicon Valley billionaire Sean Parker, announced on 13 April, aims to speed development of more effective cancer treatments by fostering collaboration among leading researchers in the field. The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy will include over 40 laboratories and more than 300 researchers from six key cancer centres. Apr 14, 2016