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Local communities help UNESCO restore war-torn MENA heritage sites

A consequence of war and social unrest in the Middle East and North Africa in recent decades, has been the destruction of some of the region’s most ancient, treasured and culturally important monuments.

27/09/2019

World

Sir Bani Yas Monastery: UAE’s oldest Christian site opens to public

Located around 200 kilometers from the UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi, on the eastern coast of Sir Bani Yas Island, lies the country’s oldest Christian site.

27/09/2019

Europe Decoded

Netanyahu tasked with forming the next Israeli government | #TheCube

If Netanyahu fails to form a government, Israel is set on a path for its third election with its government in a deep-seated deadlock.

26/09/2019

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Brexit economic woes and the rehaul of British Airways

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In the latest edition of Business Line, we look at economic woes with Brexit looming, as well as British Airways' strategy to outpace its rivals.

25/09/2019

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Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude in Pakistan leaves at least 22 dead

A powerful 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck northeast Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 22 people and injuring over 700, officials said.

25/09/2019

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Police fire water canons as Indonesians rally against new penal code

Indonesian police fired tear gas and water cannons in Jakarta to disperse thousands of rock-throwing students protesting a new law that they say has crippled Indonesia's anti-corruption agency

24/09/2019

Travel News

Eating out in Shanghai from dumplings to fried crab

In partnership with Shanghai Gourmet Festival

From traditional street food to Michelin-starred restaurants, Shanghai boasts a colourful and vibrant food scene - with its own distinctive flavours. Euronews' Metropolitan scours the buzzing mega-city - meeting some of its best chefs and sampling some of its gastronomic delights.

24/09/2019

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Cleaning operation at Western Wall in Jerusalem

Twice a year, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch of the Western Wall oversees the collection of thousands of notes to ensure there's always room for more

24/09/2019

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Jordan goes all Wacky Races as it hosts homemade cars contest

Jordanian racers riding self-designed cars that look like a falafel sandwich or a giant mosquito showed off their skills in the country's second soapbox race

24/09/2019

Taste

Konjac: the future of health food is already here

In partnership with Taste of Japan

Konjac has been grown in Japan for centuries. Historically, the plant was appreciated for its healing qualities. It is now cooked in many forms and popular among westerners keen to keep an eye on their physique and health.

23/09/2019

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West Bank: Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces

Palestinians supporting prisoners on hunger strike in Israeli prisons clashed with Israeli security forces on Monday in the West Bank city of Ramallah

23/09/2019

Syria

Exclusive: THE CAMPS AND THE CALIPHATE - what is left of ISIS

Overflowing latrines, sewages trickling into tents, acute malnutrition and diarrhoea are just some of the issues the nearly 75,000 people held in the al-Hol detention camp in northeastern Syria face every day. More that 11,000 foreign nationals suspected of links to IS fighters are held there.

23/09/2019

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Spectacular rehearsal for China's National Day Celebrations

The third joint rehearsal for the upcoming National Day celebrations concluded early Monday morning in Beijing, eight days ahead of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), which falls on Oct. 1

23/09/2019

Syria

Exclusive: Euronews speaks to European children of IS held in Syria

"When I see them, it’s so painful. It’s normal for them…They don’t know there is better than this," a Dutch mother-of-two detained in a Syrian camp told Euronews' Anelise Borges.

23/09/2019

Syria

Parents of Europe's IS fighters in struggle to repatriate loved ones

The parents of a French man who ran away to Syria to join Islamic State have talked about their struggle to find out what happened to their son.

23/09/2019

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Police fire pepper spray in latest unrest in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police used pepper spray to disperse protesters on Sunday (September 22) as the Chinese-ruled city once again plunged into chaos over the weekend

23/09/2019

Afghanistan

At least 35 people at wedding party killed during Afghan army raid - officials

At least 35 people at wedding party killed during Afghan army raid - officials

23/09/2019

Syria

Exclusive: Europeans who joined ISIS face Iraqi justice

French women who fled the so-called caliphate tell Euronews: 'I would never have come.'

23/09/2019

Sport

Russia ends on a high at Tashkent Grand Prix

Russia produced a stunning display to end on a high in Uzbekistan. With 3 gold medals on the opening day and another 2 on Sunday, the likes of Kseniia Chibisova and Kazbek Zankishiev once again delighted the world of Judo at the Tashkent Grand Prix.

22/09/2019

Iran

Iran says legal steps for British tanker release completed

Iran says legal steps for British tanker release completed

22/09/2019

Israel

Israel's Arab List backs Benny Gantz as prime minister

Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party received less votes than Gantz's Blue and White coalition.

22/09/2019

Iran

Presence of foreign forces in the region creates 'insecurity' in Gulf

US President Donald Trump on Friday approved sending American troops to bolster Saudi Arabia’s air and missile defences after the September 14 attacks on Saudi oil sites.

22/09/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia says it will wait before responding to attack on oil hubs

Riyadh and the U.S. have blamed Iran for the drone attack on 14 September.

21/09/2019

Sport

Boltaboev registers fastest ever ippon in judo history

The two second tai-o-toshi sent the home crowd wild - and it also sent Boltaboev en route to his first ever gold medal on the world judo tour

21/09/2019

Japan

All Blacks beat South Africa 23-13 in World Cup opening match

Four minutes of first-half brilliance led an otherwise unconvincing New Zealand to a 23-13 victory over South Africa in a clash between two World Cup favourites on Saturday that never quite lived up to its billing.

21/09/2019

Japan

Watch: Batman symbol beamed into sky as caped crusader turns 80

Japan was first country to turn on the signal, with Berlin, Paris and London set to follow.

21/09/2019