UNESCO head says US withdrawal regrettable, but 'expected'
"I deeply regret President Donald Trump's decision once again to withdraw the United States of America from UNESCO," Director-General Audrey Azoulay said.
"However regrettable, this announcement was expected, and UNESCO has prepared for it".
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