Asia

Iraq

Is this Iraqi General behind Iraq's wave of protests?

Who is Iraqi Special Forces general Abdul Wahab Al Saadi?

03/10/2019

Kazakhstan

Watch: ISS astronauts land safely in Kazakhstan

Nick Hague and Alexey Ovchinin spent 203 days on the ISS, orbiting Earth 3,248 times and travelling 86.1 million miles. Spaceflight participant Hazzaa Ali Almansoori was the first person from the UAE to fly in space.

03/10/2019

Europe News

'There is no endgame': Joshua Wong on the 'infinity war' with China

'There is no endgame': Hong Kong activism leader Joshua Wong speaks to Euronews

03/10/2019

Europe Decoded

The Hong Kong protests, explained | #TheCube

Numerous protestors told The Cube that they will continue until all their demands are met. "All five and not one less" has become a key rallying cry during the demonstrations.

03/10/2019

Iraq

Iraq imposes curfew, cuts internet as major protests turn violent

Iraq’s government cut internet access, imposed curfews and deployed forces to secure key facilities amid protests aimed at toppling the regime.

02/10/2019

Iran

Euroviews. The EU's misguided Iran strategy is akin to letting the fox into the hen house ǀ View

If the European Commission - and foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in particular - would have the EU assume a more active role in world affairs, they will be presented with a host of difficult choices, few of them black or white. Take, for example, the question of Iran.

02/10/2019

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Hong Kong police break up protests in day of violence

Tens of thousands of people joined anti-government demonstrations as China marked 70 years of Communist rule.

01/10/2019

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China celebrates 70 years of communist rule

China put on a show to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party's rule.

01/10/2019

China

Watch: Celebrations mark 70th anniversary of communist China

The People's Republic of China celebrated its 70th anniversary on October 1. Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the country in 1949 after a communist victory in the civil war.

01/10/2019

Qatar

IAAF restrict 'creepy' cameras after complaints from female athletes

The IAAF has installed cameras into starting blocks to capture the moments leading up to the starting pistol, but athletes say such an angle is "unpleasant".

01/10/2019

China

Hong Kong police shoot young protester at close range

As China celebrated the 70th anniversary since becoming a communist state, protesters in Hong Kong marched in the streets.

01/10/2019

China

Hong Kong looks set to spoil China's National Day

"The Communist Party of China does not forget and does not forgive, so don't spoil their 70th anniversary," one expert said.

01/10/2019

Travel News

Sanya - tourist activity hotspot in the South China Sea

In partnership with Sanya

From scuba diving in crystal clear waters, to hiking in stunning mountain scenery, Sanya is a huge favourite with tourists looking for adventure. The nightlife is vibrant too, ranging from romantic dining to live music.

30/09/2019

Taste

Discover the art of the surimi masters in Odawara

In partnership with Taste of Japan

In Japanese, its name means chopped fish. But the Surimi that has been produced in Japan for a millennium is nothing like the industrial sticks sold in Europe.

30/09/2019

Focus

The meeting of speakers of parliaments kicks off in Nursultan

In partnership with Mazhilis of Parliament of Kazakhstan

More than 60 countries are represented in Nursultan, the capital of Kazakhstan at the 5th meeting of speakers of parliament of Eurasian countries.

30/09/2019

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Novak Djokovic tries sumo wrestling ahead of the Japan Open

Novak Djokovic interrupted his preparation in the ATP's Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships to take on sumo wrestlers

30/09/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi prince accepts responsibility for Khashoggi's murder

"It's impossible that the 3 million would send their daily reports to the leader or the second highest person in the Saudi government," the prince said.

30/09/2019

China

Drone finds Chinese fugitive on the run for 17 years

Police said isolation had "devastated" the convicted people trafficker who had not taken a bath or done laundry in a "long time."

30/09/2019

World

Hong Kong protests expected to go ahead on China anniversary despite ban

Pro-democracy protests are expected to take place in Hong Kong on Tuesday - on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Federal Republic. It's in defiance of a ban on the demonstrations taking place having been confirmed by the authorities.

30/09/2019

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Dozens dead as heavy rains trigger floods in India

Floods triggered by torrential rains have left almost 100 people dead in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

30/09/2019

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Thirsty cobra gets stuck in beer can

Rescuers in eastern India's Mayurbhanj district freed a cobra whose head was stuck in a beer can on Saturday

29/09/2019

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Police use tear gas at anti-China protest in Hong Kong

A large crowd amassed for a protest rally ahead of Tuesday's 70th anniversary of communist rule in China.

29/09/2019

China

Hong Kong protests intensify as China communist anniversary looms

Police in Hong Kong on Sunday fired round after round of tear gas at petrol-bomb throwing protesters in clashes and its spread across the main island.

29/09/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi king's bodyguard shot dead in 'dispute' — state media

A prominent bodyguard to Saudi Arabia's King Salman was shot dead in what authorities described as a personal dispute, state TV said.

29/09/2019

Afghanistan

Afghan election sees big drop in voter numbers — estimate

Afghanistan's presidential election turnout is unofficially estimated at 20 percent amid fears the Taliban kept many away from polling stations.

28/09/2019

Japan

Japanese airline helps passengers avoid screaming babies

Japan Airlines' decision has proved a social media sensation.

27/09/2019