[Mb-civic] BBC E-mail: Countries turn backs on Hollywood

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The new convention on cultural diversity aims to recognise the distinctive nature of cultural goods and services. 

It enables countries to take measures to protect what it describes as "cultural expressions" that may be under threat. 

The majority of Unesco's 191 member states voted for the convention. 



** Countries turn backs on Hollywood **
Unesco member states vote to protect their own film and music industries in the face of US criticism.
< http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/entertainment/4360496.stm >


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