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Sport

Navigation problems shake things up during Stage 6 of Silk Way Rally

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Several riders and drivers got lost during Stage 6 of the Silk Way Rally, but Nasser Al-Attiyah still leads the cars and GB's Sam Sunderland the bikes

12/07/2019

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Seoul: anti-dog meat protesters facing provocative dog meat consumers

American actress Kim Basinger and South Korean activists held an anti-dog meat protest in Seoul, while farmers ate dog meat in front of them, separated by a bastion of police officers.

12/07/2019

World

WHO calls for greater action to fight diabetes & obesity in the Middle East

The World Health Organization’s regional director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr. Ahmed Al Mandhari, is calling for united action to strengthen health systems in the the Levant.

12/07/2019

World

UAE targets growing childhood obesity rates in MENA

Eighteen-year-old UAE-resident Nouran Fouad lost ten kilograms in two months after changing her eating habits and overhauling her lifestyle.

12/07/2019

Japan

Hayabusa2 touches down on asteroid for the second time

Researchers hope that the samples collected from the asteroid will help us better understand the formation of the solar system and the evolution of our planet.

12/07/2019

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Refugee camps hit by monsoons in Bangladesh

Thousands of people have been displaced within the Rohingya refugee camps of Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh over the last few days after heavy monsoon rains started last Thursday (July 4) causing flooding and landslides.

11/07/2019

Sport

Riders and drivers do battle during tough Stage 5 of Silk Way Rally

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Riders and drivers battle it out during a tough Silk Way Rally fifth stage as Nasser Al-Attiyah dominates the cars and Sam Sunderland leads the bikes

11/07/2019

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Three major trails on Mount Fuji have opened to trekkers for the summer climbing season

At the Fujisanhongu Sengentaisha shrine down the mountain, a Shinto ritual was held to mark the opening of one of the trails. People offered spring water from the foot of Mount Fuji while praying for trekkers' safety.

11/07/2019

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Find out why medical tourism is big business in Dubai

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Around the world, aging populations, rising healthcare costs, and pressures on the insurance industry have created opportunities for destinations like Dubai, that have been able to invest rapidly in their healthcare infrastructure and capitalise on the sharp increase in demand for health tourism.

11/07/2019

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China's Hukou Waterfall wows visitors amid best-viewing period

One of the largest waterfalls in China, the Hukou Waterfall of the Yellow River is wowing visitors amid its best viewing period.

11/07/2019

Sport

Tough fourth stage takes toll on drivers and riders at Silk Way Rally

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A marathon Stage 4 of the Silk Way Rally took a toll on drivers and riders, as Nasser Al-Attiyah leads the cars and Britain's Sam Sunderland the bikes

10/07/2019

World

Watch: Italian astronaut 'emotional' ahead of space station launch

In the second of his Space Chronicles astronaut Luca Parmitano tells Euronews the crew are feeling emotional as the latest International Space Station mission launch gets closer

10/07/2019

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Toddler rescued from 9-metre-deep well in eastern China

Firefighters heroically rescued a two-year-old boy that had fallen into a deserted well on Tuesday in Xuzhou City in east China's Jiangsu Province.

10/07/2019

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'Thousands evacuated since start of flood season in China'

China has saved and evacuated more than 25,000 people since the start of this year's flooding season, the Ministry of Emergency Management said on Tuesday.

10/07/2019

Sport

Dusty trails and tricky navigation during Stage 3 of Silk Way Rally

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Drivers and riders had to contend with dusty trails and tricky navigation on Stage 3 of the Silk Way Rally, with Nasser Al-Attiyah leading the cars

09/07/2019

World

Extradition bill which sparked mass protests in Hong Kong 'is dead'

Hong Kong's Carrie Lam says controversial extradition bill is 'dead'

09/07/2019

World News

Hong Kong extradition bill 'is dead', chief executive says

Weeks of massive protests lead to the death of the bill that would have sent suspects to mainland China for prosecution.

09/07/2019

Iran

Iran deal: How much enriched uranium is needed for nuclear weapons?

Euronews has looked into the details of the enrichment process, and how much of this is necessary to create a nuclear-grade weapon.

08/07/2019

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North Korea remembers founding father Kim Il Sung on death anniversary

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited his grandfather Kim Il Sung's mausoleum to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the founder of the reclusive communist country's death.

08/07/2019

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Qingdao hosts the China Wealth Forum

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Already the second-largest economy in the world, China is at a crossroads, poised to leverage the opportunities provided by years of careful development, comprehensive reform and innovative growth schemes.

08/07/2019

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Dubai’s top home-grown eats and boutiques

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You’ll find the world’s best-known brands in plentiful supply in the city, but these are the restaurants and shops that are unique to Dubai.

08/07/2019

Afghanistan

Taliban car bomb kills at least 14 as group holds peace talks in Qatar

A Taliban attack on a government security compound in central Afghanistan on Sunday killed at least eight security personnel, six civilians and wounded more than 180, officials said, as rival Afghan groups met in Qatar to discuss peace.

07/07/2019

China

Watch back: Hong Kong protesters take to streets of tourism district

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in the heart of Hong Kong’s tourism district on Sunday to explain to mainland Chinese visitors their opposition to an extradition bill that has plunged the city into political turmoil.

07/07/2019

Iran

Iran has made further breaches of nuclear deal, UN confirms

Iran has enriched uranium beyond a 3.67% purity limit set by its deal with major powers, the UN nuclear watchdog policing the deal said on Monday, confirming a move previously announced by Tehran.

07/07/2019

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Tibetans in India celebrated the 84th birthday of the Dalai Lama on Saturday

Tibetans in India celebrated the 84th birthday of their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama on Saturday (July 6).

06/07/2019

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Yuncheng Salt Lake turns into vibrant sea of glowing colours

Soaring temperatures have seen the Yuncheng Salt Lake in north China's Shanxi Province turn into a vibrant sea of glowing colours in recent days.

06/07/2019