The World Monuments Fund has released a list of 101 of the world most endangered sites.
"The World Monuments Fund list of 100 of the world's most endangered sites, which includes six buildings in the UK, is being launched today...And in an emergency move following the collapse of the World Trade Centre, a large section of Lower Manhattan has been added as number 101."
Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan
FULL STORY: World Monuments Fund reveals 100 most endangered sites
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