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Now playing Next no comment Cyclists in Philippines highlight the plight of plastic 200 bikers cycled to a bird sanctuary to collect rubbish on the beach ahead of World Environment Day on June 5 03/06/2018
Now playing Next China China threatens to abandon trade deal if US imposes tariffs As Trump threatens to impose tariffs on more than €42b euros of Chinese exports, Beijing warns it will refuse to import more goods from the U.S. 03/06/2018
Now playing Next Jordan IMF backed austerity bill sparks Jordan protests Several Jordanians were injured during a demonstration that was held near the Prime Ministry in Amman on Saturday in protest against the new income law and calling for the resignation of the government. 03/06/2018
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Now playing Next Israel Israel has carried out air strikes on Hamas sites It's in retaliation after militants fired rockets on Saturday on Israel 03/06/2018
Now playing Next Gaza Protests resume after funeral of Palestinian nurse Thousands of Palestinians took part Saturday in the funeral procession of a colleague who was shot dead by Israeli troops. 02/06/2018
Now playing Next Economy China says US steel and aluminum tariffs flout WTO rules Beijing says all countries should oppose trade protectionism. 01/06/2018
Now playing Next World Rewriting history: Sharjah exhibits a modern approach to calligraphy A modern Arabic calligraphy exhibition at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization brings to light how the practice, that dates back to the 7th century, is moving with the times. 01/06/2018
Now playing Next North Korea US says North Korea talks "moving in right direction" US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says talks with North Korea are "moving in the right direction." Pompeo said a North Korean envoy is travelling to Washington, DC, to deliver a letter from Kim Jong-un to President Trump 31/05/2018
Now playing Next world news Aid agencies warn of Syrian refugees funding shortfall Vital services for Syrian refugees could be in danger as aid agencies reveal a critical gap in funding. 31/05/2018
Now playing Next Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia to outlaw sexual harassment — and there's mixed reactions Twitter users have responded to Saudi Arabia's new draft law criminalising sexual harassment 31/05/2018
Now playing Next North Korea Lavrov invites North Korea leader to Russia as diplomacy intensifies ‘Come to Moscow’, Russia’s foreign minister tells Kim Jong Un, as both Russia and the US step up diplomatic moves ahead of a planned summit between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump in June. 31/05/2018
Now playing Next world news UN: Kuwait blocks US resolution condemning attacks on Israel Kuwait says it made the decision in order to allow its own draft resolution on the protection of Gazan civilians to be considered. 30/05/2018
Now playing Next China China says its space station project will be open to all UN Member Sta Announcement is in contrast with United States who barred China from the ISS 30/05/2018
Now playing Next no comment Philippine president orders destruction of smuggled luxury cars The measure is a part of Rodrigo Duterte's aggressive war on drug dealers 30/05/2018
Now playing Next Afghanistan Islamic State militants claim attack on Afghan Interior Ministry At least one police officer died in the assault and five were wounded 30/05/2018
Now playing Next Afghanistan Friend or foe? Young Afghans talk Taliban, US, war, and the future What do young Afghans think about their country? 30/05/2018
Now playing Next Israel Tension high in Gaza as ceasefire seems to hold A ceasefire between armed groups in the Gaza strip and Israel seemed to be holding on Wednesday after one of the worst days of violence since the 2014 war. 30/05/2018