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Expo 2020: A year to go

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

The Business Line programme looks at how far the Expo 2020 construction has developed and how other countries can take part in UAE's new attraction in Dubai.

10/10/2019

Business

Apple removed police-tracking app

Apple removed an app that protestors in Hong Kong have used to track police movements.

10/10/2019

Vietnam

Watch: Hanoi closes railway cafés thronged by selfie-seeking tourists

Last weekend a train had to make an emergency stop to avoid hitting a group of tourists. Authorities have said dozens of cafés must now close by this weekend.

10/10/2019

Japan

Rugby World Cup: England vs France match cancelled due to typhoon

Of the three matches scheduled to take place on Saturday, only one — Ireland vs Samoa — will go on as planned while England's match against France and the clash between New Zealand and Italy have been cancelled.

10/10/2019

Syria

Turkey threatens EU with open border as Syria conflict intensifies

Turkey launched an offensive in northern Syria on Wednesday.

09/10/2019

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Japanese rugby fan uses his body to show World Cup support

Hiroshi Moriyama has become a hit at the Rugby World Cup as he embarks on a mission to paint the jerseys of participating teams on his torso

09/10/2019

China

Apple removes Hong Kong map app after China criticism

The Chinese Communist Party's official newspaper lashed out at the company over an app that tracks the movement of the police.

09/10/2019

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Firefighters rescue boy dangling from fourth-floor window in China

In order to prevent him from falling, the rescuers quickly fastened a security rope around his chest, while residents from the building held out quilt below.

09/10/2019

Syria

Why is Turkey fighting Syria's Kurds and how is the US involved?

Here's why Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw 50 US special forces troops from northern Syria could have huge geopolitical ramifications.

08/10/2019

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Blustering gustnado in Thailand picks up roofs and signs

Residents captured the startling moments when a gustnado - a swirling wind caused by storm clouds - was seen in Samutprakan province

08/10/2019

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Police clear out protest with tear gas in Hong Kong

Riot police cleared the streets of central Hong Kong of black-clad protesters and makeshift barriers in another night of rage on Monday

07/10/2019

World

Washington green-lights Turkish incursion into northern Syria

The Kurdish SDF have been a key US-ally in the fight against ISIS

07/10/2019

Taste

The Japanese Yellowtail and the "Blue Revolution"

In partnership with Taste of Japan

Yellowtail is one of Japan's favourite fish.and to meet the demand, researchers have developed a pioneering technology to produce it, whilst preserving the oceans.

07/10/2019

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Journalist hit by petrol bomb as Hong Kong protesters defy law

Police fired tear gas and baton-charged the crowds, while some demonstrators threw bricks and petrol bombs at police

07/10/2019

Syria

U.S. says it will stand aside as Turkey moves into Syria

Trump and Erdogan spoke by phone, but the White House didn't confirm Turkey's announcement that they will meet next month.

07/10/2019

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Tear gas fired at protesters in Hong Kong during protests

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through central Hong Kong on Sunday wearing face masks in defiance of colonial-era emergency powers

06/10/2019

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Arrests after police charge protesters in Hong Kong

Hong Kong protesters marched in the rain on Sunday while wearing face masks, in defiance against a ban on them that started on Saturday at midnight

06/10/2019

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Snakes and turtles among pets at Manila blessing

Dozens of pet owners brought their dogs, cats, turtles and snakes to Malate Church in Manila on Sunday for the annual blessing of animals

06/10/2019

United Arab Emirates

Women cast the most votes at UAE’s Federal National Council elections

UAE citizens gathered at polling stations across the emirates on Saturday to vote on the final day of the country’s fourth Federal National Council (FNC) elections.

06/10/2019

World News

Thousands defy anti-mask law at Hong Kong march

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through central Hong Kong on Sunday wearing face masks in defiance of colonial-era emergency powers which threaten them with a year in prison for hiding their faces.

06/10/2019

Iraq

Five more killed as Iraqi forces shoot anti-government protestors

Police and medical reports suggest the number of people killed in recent days during protests against corruption and unemployment is at least 81.

05/10/2019

India

Watch: How should education be adapted to equip tomorrow’s workforce?

Fundamental change is needed to help children learn the skills needed to meet transformations in the way we work, a panel moderated by Euronews has heard.

05/10/2019

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China launches satellite that can photograph every metre of ground

China has successfully launched an observation satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center

05/10/2019

China

Many of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters defy face ban

After a night of unrest, protesters return to the city's streets, this time peacefully.

05/10/2019

Iraq

The death toll has surged to 73 in Iraq's week-long protests

The Iraqi High Commission For Human Rights revealed that the death toll increased to 73 and 3,000 more people have been injured since Tuesday when protests began.

05/10/2019

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Hong Kong: Protesters target station amid anger at face-mask law

Protesters in Hong Kong on Friday (October 4) damaged the Sha Tin Metro station, after the government said it would invoke a British colonial-era law to allow authorities to make regulations.

04/10/2019