Asia

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Skygazers enjoy rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse

Some described it as a 'once-in-a-lifetime' event.

26/12/2019

Japan

Japan executes Chinese national after 16 year death row stint

Wei wei was in prison for the murder of a family in 2003.

26/12/2019

Indonesia

'I just miss her': Relatives remember tsunami victims 15 years on

More than 230,000 people died across south-east Asia when a tsunami unleashed devastation on December 26, 2004.

26/12/2019

Israel

Israeli PM Netanyahu faces internal challenge in Likud primary

Israel's Likud party is holding a primary vote to choose its leader on Thursday. Veteran politician Gideon Saar has vowed to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing he will be better placed to form a government in national elections in March.

26/12/2019

Israel

Israel strikes Gaza in retaliation for rocket attack

The Israeli airforce struck Hamas targets in Gaza on Thursday after a rocket was fired from the Palestinian enclave, Israel Defense Forces said.

26/12/2019

Philippines

At least 28 dead in Philippines Christmas typhoon

Winds reached 195 kilometres per hour and caused significant damage.

26/12/2019

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Typhoon Phanfone brings flash floods to Philippines

Typhone vPhanfone has maximum sustained winds of up to 140 kph (87mph),

25/12/2019

Syria

216,000 civilians have fled amid Syria offensive — relief group

Government forces have been bombarding southern and eastern Idlib province, the last rebel stronghold in the war-torn country, since late November.

25/12/2019

West Bank

Watch: Christians celebrate midnight mass in Bethlehem

"Celebrating Christmas also means celebrating those who still have a desire to love mankind and put themselves on the line for it. Here in the Holy Land, and not only today but every day of the year, there are still many people who celebrate the Christmas of Jesus in this way, not only Christians.

24/12/2019

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Maaret al-Numan becomes ghost town as residents flee bombing

At least eight people, including five children, were on Christmas Eve in Russian airstrikes in northwest Syria.

24/12/2019

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Bethlehem welcomes pilgrims for Christmas celebrations

Bethlehem welcomes pilgrims for Christmas celebrations, Iraq protesters create Christmas tree out of flags and elephants in Santa Claus outfits make a season greetings’ performance in Thailand.

24/12/2019

India

German student 'kicked out of India' after joining anti-Modi protests

His sign read: '1933-45 We have been there.'

24/12/2019

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Clashes erupt at busy Hong Kong shopping centre

It happened as people were making last-minute Christmas purchases.

24/12/2019

China

Protesters in Hong Kong clash with police in shopping mall

Clashes between demonstrators and plain-clothes police took place at the Harbour City shopping mall in the Tsim Sha Tsui district of Hong Kong.

24/12/2019

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Fresh protest against India citizenship law in New Delhi

The protesters walked to the Jantar Mantar area near parliament and chanted slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and police.

24/12/2019

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Special Christmas delivery for US troops in Syria

Troops taking part in 'Holiday Express' transported stockings stuffed with gifts to five bases in the country's east. A military band also travelled by helicopter, playing Christmas carols as the troops received their presents.

24/12/2019

Travel News

China’s tourist hotspot takes its place on the international stage

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Sanya is growing as a destination for events, conferences and exhibitions, with investment in the sector bringing world-class facilities and thousands of new visitors.

23/12/2019

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Dubai’s best boutique hotels

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The emirate is known for luxury stays, but there is a growing sector of boutique-style properties that are well worth a look.

23/12/2019

Saudi Arabia

Jamal Khashoggi: Experts dismiss Saudi Arabia's sentences over killing

The UN expert who investigated the journalist's murder called the Saudi investigation "the antithesis of justice".

23/12/2019

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Tokyo Olympic Stadium inaugurated by Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt may not be competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics but he was the star turn at the inauguration of a new stadium for the event.

22/12/2019

China

Hong Kong protest descends in to chaos

Police clashed with demonstrators in Hong Kong as a rally in support of China's Uighur community descended into chaos

22/12/2019

Sport

Liverpool wins its first ever Club World Cup football title

Liverpool defeats Brazilian team, Flamengo, to win its first ever Club World Cup football title

21/12/2019

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Artist Banksy unveils dark nativity in Bethlehem

Banksy has made his own contribution to Christmas.

21/12/2019

India

Death toll rises to 17 in India as citizenship law protests continue

OP Singh, the chief of police in Uttar Pradesh state, says more police have died in clashes over the proposed citizenship law which critics say discriminates against Muslims

21/12/2019

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Student protest outside university in New Delhi

Protesters against India's controversial new citizenship law continued to gather in strength across all major Indian cities on Friday

20/12/2019

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The beat goes on: Wu-Tang Clan reflect on rap, racism and keeping it real.

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Wu-Tang Clan are one of the most influential hip hop acts of all time. We talk to the music pioneers about their career, politics and why Black Lives matter.

20/12/2019