By Will Dunham June 12 (Reuters) - Uruk, the world's first metropolis and the birthplace of written language, was nourished by the Euphrates River, as was Babylon, ancient Mesopotamia's grandest city.

In a world facing uncertainty and division, the cultural exchange between China and Greece offers confidence and inspiration.

The more than 600-year-old architectural complex is one of many cultural heritage sites through which Xi has shared his profound understanding of Chinese civilization and promoted inter-civilization ...