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How is Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week encouraging young green entrepreneurs?

This year’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) comes to an end on January 19th. Taking place in the UAE’s capital, it’s an annual gathering of industry leaders and heads of state to discuss the latest advancements in sustainable development.

18/01/2019

World

“U-turns are possible” - IRENA DG on US withdrawal from Paris Agreement

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) held its ninth assembly from 11th to 13th January in Abu Dhabi.

18/01/2019

World

Jordan’s switch to renewable energy with solar power

Jordan’s movement towards renewable energy is gaining momentum.

18/01/2019

Saudi Arabia

Record Super Cup win for Juventus amid backdrop of controversy

Juventus secured a record winning title in the Italian Super Cup on Wednesday evening amid a backdrop of controversy over where the final match was held

17/01/2019

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Ash-smeared holy men attend India's Kumbh Mela

Ash-smeared and Naga Sadhus or Hindu holy men, wearing just rosary beads and garlands, smoking wooden chillums (cigars), were a huge draw at this week's Kumbh Mela in India, the world's largest religious festival.

17/01/2019

World

American troops killed in Syria blast - claimed by IS

Deadly terror attack claims the lives of four Americans. The attack claimed by IS - comes a month after President Trump announces the withdrawal of troops from the country due to his alleged defeat of the militant group.

17/01/2019

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K-pop goes bang in Middle East

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K-pop goes bang in the Middle East with the visit of 9 member girl group Momoland

16/01/2019

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Members of India's transgender community take first Kumbh Mela swim

For decades Laxmi Narayan Tripathi has fought India's conservative laws and beliefs to bring the transgender community equal with the rest of society, and now she has notched up a new milestone.

16/01/2019

China

Chinese researchers sprout seeds on the moon for first time ever

Cotton seeds transported to the moon earlier this month have sprouted, Chinese researchers have said

15/01/2019

Israel

'McJesus' causes furore with Christian Arab community in Haifa, Israel

'McJesus' artist shocked at furore over sculpture, tells Euronews he had asked museum to remove work four months ago.

15/01/2019

India

Hindus celebrate Kumbh Mela religious festival

Hindus meet for the largest-ever human gathering: the Kumbh Mela.

15/01/2019

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New transport links boost business and tourism for Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta

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New transport links boost business and tourism for Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta

14/01/2019

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Indian city gets artistic makeover ahead of Hindu pilgrimage

The Indian city of Prayagraj has been transformed as entire swathes of the city have been painted in a campaign to celebrate the Hindu pilgrimage of Kumbh Mela.

13/01/2019

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Have a smashing time in Beijing's anger room

Ever wanted to vent your anger by smashing something but was prohibited from doing so? Now you can in Beijing's anger room.

13/01/2019

Israel

Israel locates Hezbollah tunnel on Lebanon border

Israel says it has located the sixth and largest tunnel crossing into the country from Lebanon. The find is a part of Operation Northern Shield aimed at detecting and destroying what Israel calls a vast network of Hezbollah tunnels.

13/01/2019

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Japanese plunge into ice bath at Tokyo's shrine in purification ritual for New Year

Nearly one hundred people gathered at a Tokyo shrine to wash themselves in an icy bath on Sunday (January 13) to purify their souls and wish for good health in the new year.

13/01/2019

China

Chinese coal mine roof collapse kills 21: State media

An investigation into the accident in Shaanxi province has been launched.

13/01/2019

Syria

Confusion over US troop withdrawal from Syria

Officials say the pullout has begun, but reports suggest only equipment — and not troops — has left the country

12/01/2019

Israel

Fabergé eggs go on display at the New Jerusalem Museum

Russian artist Carl Fabergé is synonymous with the bejewelled eggs he made for the Romanov imperial family in the early 1900s.

11/01/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi teen who fled fearing for her life granted asylum in Canada

Canada has granted asylum to a Saudi teenager who fled to Thailand because she feared her family would kill her.

11/01/2019

World

Abu Dhabi’s most historic structure opens to the public

Abu Dhabi’s oldest memorial to its past, Qasr Al Hosn, has permanently opened to the public following 11 years of restoration.

11/01/2019

World

Endangered falcons race to make a comeback in the Gulf

The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is the largest institute for falcon medicine worldwide.

11/01/2019

China

Watch: China releases video showing far side of the moon

The Chang'e-4 probe landed on January 3. It was the first to ever land on the dark side of the moon.

11/01/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi advisory council approves regulations to limit child marriages

Saudi Arabia's Shura Council has approved regulations to limit child marriages, but what are the reactions from human rights experts and the Saudi population?

11/01/2019

Azerbaijan

Journalist blackmailed over sex tape wins case against Azerbaijan

Khadija Ismayilova was filmed by hidden cameras in her own apartment after working on Panama-leaks story about ruling family.

11/01/2019

Japan

Japanese Olympic chief indicted in France, suspected of corruption

The head of Japan's Olympic Committee, Tsunekazu Takeda, has been indicted in France on corruption allegations, Paris' financial prosecutor's office spokesperson confirmed to Euronews.

11/01/2019