Asia

Living

The future of wine: What can Israel’s desert vineyards teach Europe?

Overcoming harsh growing conditions, desert winemakers have some lessons for Europe's warming wineries.

18/01/2021

South Korea

Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong handed prison sentence over bribery scandal

Lee will now serve two and a half years in prison for his involvement in a bribery scandal involving then South Korean president Park Geun-hye.

18/01/2021

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Residents on island of Java clear up ash from Mount Semeru volcano

Indonesia is home to about 130 active volcanoes because of its position in the "Ring of Fire" plate belt.

17/01/2021

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Number of bodies found after Indonesian earthquake rises to 56

Buildings were reduced to piles of bricks and all that remained of a shopping centre was a crumpled shell.

17/01/2021

Israel

Protesters in Jerusalem continue calls for PM Netanyahu to resign

Weekly protests continue in Jerusalem calling on Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu to step down over corruption charges

17/01/2021

Indonesia

Indonesian rescuers retrieve more bodies from aftermath of earthquake

At least 56 people have died in the 6.2 magnitude earthquake which hit Sulawesi island on Friday night

17/01/2021

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China's famous Ice Town sees annual sculpture festival scaled back

While Ice and Snow World and the Snow Sculpture Exhibition, two of the most famous festival sites, are open, all mass gatherings have been cancelled.

16/01/2021

Pakistan

Nepali climbers make history with first winter summit of K2

Since the first attempt back in 1988, no mountaineers had previously reached higher than 7,750 meters.

16/01/2021

World

Fareed Zakaria's 'Post-Pandemic World'

co-produced with Arab Strategy Forum

On Agenda Middle East we speak to political commentator and best-selling author, Fareed Zakaria about the takes from his new book: 'Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World'. We also delve into what the future holds for the Middle East.

15/01/2021

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North Korea holds huge military parade ahead of Biden inauguration

Analysts say North Korea is using the military display to send the incoming administration in Washington a carefully calibrated message of strength.

15/01/2021

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Indonesian navy divers find new debris from Sriwijaya Air jet

At least 268 divers were deployed in the search on Thursday.

15/01/2021

North Korea

Kim Jong Un vows to boost North Korea’s nuclear arsenal

The totalitarian state's leader says it is attempting to develop nuclear missiles that can be launched from submarines.

15/01/2021

Indonesia

At least 10 dead as earthquake flattens buildings in Indonesia

A powerful earthquake hit the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes.

15/01/2021

Bangladesh

Fire razes hundreds of homes at Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh

Reports say fire services were delayed in arriving at the scene and took two hours to bring the blaze under control.

14/01/2021

China

China: WHO inspectors arrive in Wuhan to probe COVID-19 origins

It comes as the country is witnessing a surge in cases of the coronavirus.

14/01/2021

Sport

Triple gold for France on final day of Doha Masters

The heavyweights lined up for the final day of the Doha Masters, with 10-time World Champion Teddy Riner happy to be among them.

13/01/2021

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COVID-19 tests in northern China administered by robot

According to the developer, the droid can automatically register the subjects' information, making the whole sampling process traceable and ensuring the authenticity of that sampling.

13/01/2021

Syria

Israeli airstrikes hit Iranian-backed forces in Syria

A U.S. official told the Associated Press that the strikes were carried out with American intelligence cooperation.

13/01/2021

Sport

Agbegnenou and Grigalashvili shine on day two in Doha

On day two of the 2021 World Judo Masters, our woman of the day was four-time World Champion Clarisse Agbegnenou, who was once again on top form, dispatching her early opponents in the under -63kg category with an incredible display of ura nages.

12/01/2021

China

China expands lockdowns, cancels summit, amid new COVID-19 outbreak

World Health Organization scientists are due to arrive in China on Thursday to investigate the origins of the coronavirus.

12/01/2021

Sport

Krasniqi and Kim take the top honours on day one in Doha

The opening event of the 2021 judo season is underway in Doha: the invitation-only World Masters, where the highest-ranked judokas in each weight category battle it out for top spot.

11/01/2021

Sci-Tech

Sustainable cities for a sustainable Japan

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Euronews' Sci-Tech takes a look at two Japanese cities using digital tools and big data to become more sustainable and to respect the environment. The goal is to offer their residents better long-term living conditions.

11/01/2021

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Japan celebrates coming-of-age day despite recent COVID-19 surge

At Yokohama Arena, women in ornate kimonos, fluffy white stoles and masks sat in socially distanced seating for the ceremony, with the men dressed mainly in suits.

11/01/2021

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Villagers in India rescue truck after 70 foot gorge tumble

Authorities had requested 'fit and healthy' men from the village to join the mass rescue effort

11/01/2021

Green News

3D printing is being used to regenerate Hong Kong’s coral reefs

This biodiversity hotspot is using new technology to help coral reefs grow.

11/01/2021

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Parts of Japan see record snowfall as military brought in

Heavy snow feel around the coast of the Sea of Japan due to winter pressure distribution.

11/01/2021