Asia

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Sunken ferry retrieved after at least 26 die in accident

Ferry sinks after colliding in Bangladesh

05/04/2021

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What makes Dubai the 'City of Gold'?

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Dubai’s reputation as a leader in the gold market happened decades ago. Since then the gold industry has seen tremendous growth thanks to the city’s increasing role as a hub for trade and tourism.

05/04/2021

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Netanyahu appears in court as corruption trial resumes

Netanyahu arrives at court for corruption trial

05/04/2021

Myanmar

Myanmar anti-coup protesters launch 'Easter egg strike'

Protesters in Myanmar took to the streets holding painted eggs featuring symbols of resistance to the military coup.

04/04/2021

Kuwait

Kuwait rushes to vaccinate, but only for locals

They make up 70% of the population of the Gulf sheikhdom - but are last in line for COVID-19 vaccinations.

04/04/2021

Jordan

Jordan says crown prince involved in 'malicious plot' against kingdom

Abdullah had chosen Prince Hamzah as his crown prince hours after their father, King Hussein, died of cancer in February 1999. He removed him from the line of succession in 2004.

04/04/2021

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Christians celebrate Easter Vigil

Christians celebrate Easter Vigil

03/04/2021

Iran

France urges Iran to avoid nuclear escalation ahead of talks

Washington and Tehran said they would take part in indirect talks in Vienna next week, nearly three years after President Trump pulled the US out of the 2015 nuclear deal.

03/04/2021

Myanmar

Security forces kill at least two more anti-coup protesters in Myanmar

Security forces in the city of Monywa opened fire on anti-coup protesters on Saturday, killing at least two people according to local media.

03/04/2021

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Protester bleeding from the head evacuated and Motorbike protest again

In a graphic video obtained by AFP, a man bleeding from the head is carried away by protesters in Myanmar's city of Monywa after violent clashes with security forces.

03/04/2021

Taiwan

Taiwan prosecutors launch probe into train crash that killed 50

Taiwanese authorities are seeking an arrest warrant for the driver of a lorry that rolled onto a railway, causing one of the country's worst rail accidents in decades.

03/04/2021

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Treasures and tradition - find out how pearl diving in Dubai still uses traditional methods

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The Adventures programme explores the history of pearl diving using age-old techniques in finding unique gems inside a living creature.

02/04/2021

Iran

Iran and other world powers ready to welcome back US to nuclear deal

Former US President Donald Trump withdrew Washington from the landmark nuclear deal in 2018 but Joe Biden has indicated that the U.S. would be willing to rejoin.

02/04/2021

Israel

Christians mark Good Friday amid lingering COVID-19 woes

Worshippers in Israel were allowed to attend scaled-back Good Friday celebrations which were cancelled last year.

02/04/2021

North Korea

North Korean COVID restrictions lead to 'exodus of foreign diplomats'

A French diplomatic source slammed the restrictions, labelling them "drastic containment measures".

02/04/2021

Myanmar

Myanmar cuts wireless internet service amid coup protests

A directive from the Ministry of Transport and Communications on Thursday instructed that "all wireless broadband data services be temporarily suspended until further notice,” according to a statement posted online by local provider Ooredoo.

02/04/2021

Experiences

In pictures: Cherry blossom blooms around the world as spring arrives

From Japan to the Netherlands to the US, we've rounded up some of the best cherry blossom photos for you.

02/04/2021

Taiwan

At least 36 feared dead after packed train derails in Taiwan - police

As many as 72 people are still trapped in the train's carriages and 61 have been taken to the hospital.

02/04/2021

People

How a trip to China helped me grieve the loss of a loved one

For Hope Talbot, China was the backdrop to learning and understanding how people grieve and commemorate life.

01/04/2021

China

Seven activists convicted in Hong Kong over pro-democracy protests

Seven people, including former lawmaker Martin Lee and media tycoon Jimmy Lai, were convicted in Hong Kong for their role in pro-democracy protests.

01/04/2021

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This is how Dubai startups are training AI to be more human and unbiased

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As global dependence on digital technology grows rapidly, brands explore how they can reach consumers better with more humanised technology, and Dubai startups train AI with what they call ethical data to gain the trust of its users.

31/03/2021

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Crowds flock to Tokyo to see cherry blossom

The Japanese government has been calling upon the nation to refrain from holding traditional picnic parties under cherry blossoms with fluorescent tape being used to cordon off picnic spots at parks in Tokyo.

31/03/2021

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Informal waste workers in India crying out for vaccine access

They are among the estimated 20 million people around the world — in rich nations and poor — who are pivotal in keeping cities clean

31/03/2021

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Three finger salutes at Myanmar funerals

Family members and relatives grieve as a solitary sign at the side of the coffin reads: 'Save Myanmar.'

31/03/2021

Europe News

EU, U.S. and other nations pledge €5.5 billion to Syria reconstruction

The figure is less than was hoped for by the UN and less than was pledged last year.

30/03/2021

Myanmar

Polish journalist released from Myanmar detention

Robert Bociaga, a freelance photojournalist, was surrounded and beaten by soldiers, taken into police custody and brought before a judge.

30/03/2021