Now playing Next Russia Putin accuses Ukraine of not wanting Chinese peace plan Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday a Chinese peace plan could provide a basis for a settlement of the fighting in Ukraine when the West is ready for it. Speaking after talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Putin charged that Ukraine’s Western allies so far have shown no interest in that. 21/03/2023
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Now playing Next Montenegro Đukanović v Milatović: the race to become Montenegro's president Election pollsters in Montenegro are predicting the incumbent president Milo Đukanović, who has led the country in various posts for three decades, could be swept aside by Europe Now candidate Jakov Milatović. 21/03/2023
Now playing Next Sweden Sweden ramps up investigation on origins of South Korean adoptees A Swedish investigator probing international adoption practices is in South Korea to investigate on the alleged falsified origins of adopted children. 21/03/2023
Now playing Next France France protest arrests: Are the police abusing the legal system? Hundreds of people have been arrested in recent protests, but few were charged. Critics say this tactic is too arbitrary. 21/03/2023
Now playing Next no comment Women sumo wrestlers break prejudice in Brazil Sumo wrestling, brought to Brazil by Japanese immigrants in the early 20th century, is growing fast in the country and women make up around half the country's 600 sumo wrestlers. 21/03/2023
Now playing Next Russia Police in Russia detain human rights activists Russian authorities on Tuesday detained human rights activists including members of the Nobel-winning Memorial organisation after raids on homes and offices 21/03/2023
Now playing Next Taiwan Taiwan and Germany to build ties on semi-conductors and research A German government minister is in Taiwan for two days of talks on education and research that could lead to closer ties on artificial intelligence and help her country tap the latest semi-conductor technology. 21/03/2023
Now playing Next no comment Millions of fish have died in Australia due to low river oxygen levels Millions of fish have died in Australia due to low river oxygen levels caused by warm temperatures and floods. 21/03/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine What would actually happen if Ukraine joined the EU? Ukrainian membership would have serious - and profound - implications for the bloc. 21/03/2023
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Now playing Next Russia Xi Jinping in Moscow: China to 'prioritise' ties with Russia Xi’s trip to Russia is his first abroad since his re-election earlier this month. 21/03/2023
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Now playing Next Bolivia Teachers pepper-sprayed by police in Bolivia as protests turn violent Teachers protesting in Bolivia against education reform were pepper-sprayed outside the Ministry of Education in La Paz by police. 21/03/2023
Now playing Next View The EU's new proposal to fight textile pollution has to get it right Ensuring that consumers can easily access reliable information about a garment’s environmental impact and make responsible purchasing choices is key to driving the necessary changes in the fashion industry, Dalena White writes. 21/03/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine Ukrainian soldiers outside Kyiv destress with horse therapy In a cosy barn on the outskirts of Kyiv, equine-assisted treatment is being offered to Ukrainian soldiers to promote their physical and mental health as they come off the battlefield. 21/03/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine Russia to return Ukrainian children 'when safe', claims envoy More than 16,000 children are believed to have been transferred to Russia or Russian-controlled territory from Ukraine since fighting began. 21/03/2023
Now playing Next Sri Lanka IMF approves a €3 billion bailout plan for bankrupt Sri Lanka The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday it is assessing Sri Lanka’s governance in the first case of an Asian country facing scrutiny for corruption as part of a bailout program. 21/03/2023
Now playing Next Ukraine 'Outraged by the cruelty': Japan PM Kishida visits Bucha Prime Miniser Kishida is Japan’s first postwar leader to enter a war zone with his surprise visit to Kyiv. 21/03/2023