Asia

Israel

Israel launches strikes on Hamas sites in Gaza after rocket attack

There were no reports of casualties after the Israeli air force launched strikes in locations in the Gaza Strip after it blamed Hamas for launching a rocket into southern Israel.

22/11/2020

Saudi Arabia

G20: Calls for worldwide coordinated response to COVID-19 pandemic

World leaders at the first virtual G20 summit, hosted this year by Saudi Arabia, called for COVID-19 vaccines for all countries and globally coordinated response to the coronavirus pandemic.

22/11/2020

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Saudi Arabia's King Salman launches G20 summit in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia's King Salman officially launches the G20 summit in a first for an Arab nation, with the virtual forum dominated by efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and the worst global recession in decades.

21/11/2020

Thailand

School students lead third pro-democracy rally in a week in Bangkok

The students defied government threats to crack down on Thailand's pro-democracy protest movement which is demanding sweeping changes to the constitution, including the monarch's rights and privileges.

21/11/2020

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Kabul attack: Several killed in rocket attacks on residential areas

At least eight people have been killed and scores of buildings damaged in a barrage of rocket fire in the latest wave of violence in the Afghan capital.

21/11/2020

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On the course with Amy Boulden at the Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic

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After one of the most successful amateur careers in Welsh golfing history, Amy Boulden has just claimed her first European Tour win at the Swiss Ladies Open. We catch up with her at the Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic in this week’s Interview.

21/11/2020

Afghanistan

At least 8 killed in mortar attack on residential districts in Kabul

At least eight people are dead and over 30 wounded after shells were fired from two cars in a mortar attack in the Afghan capital.

21/11/2020

World

Children in the Middle East & North Africa want funnier, relatable Arabic cartoons

For many children in the Middle East and North Africa, who have grown up almost exclusively watching international animations, finding relatable cartoons can be a challenge.

20/11/2020

Israel

Pompeo becomes first top US diplomat to visit an Israeli settlement

Pompeo later visited the Golan Heights, a strategic plateau Israel captured from Syria in the 1967 Mideast war and later annexed.

19/11/2020

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'People of determination' helped to navigate living in Dubai

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How has Dubai become one of the most accessible cities in the world? In this episode of Focus, Euronews meets 'people of determination' there to find out.

19/11/2020

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Hong Kong students chant pro-democracy slogans in rare act of defiance

A new national security law has all but wiped out the mass democracy protests that rocked the city last year and has left swathes of the population too scared to speak out.

19/11/2020

Earth News

India the only G20 nation on track to meet 2C global warming targets

All countries are behind when it comes to meeting the more strict 1.5 degree Paris Agreement limit.

19/11/2020

Travel News

In conversation with Nadhira Al Harthy

Al Harthy was part of the all-female Arab team, Joyce Azzam and Nelly Attar of Lebanon and Mona Shahab of Saudi Arabia who climbed to the top of the world’s tallest mountain in the controversial 2019 season.

19/11/2020

China

UK & allies demand China reinstate Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers

Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand and the US accused China of orchestrating a concerted campaign to silence all critical voices in Hong Kong and breaching international obligations.

19/11/2020

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China has the world's tallest outdoor lift

Located in China's Zhangjiajie Forest Park, it whisks visitors up a cliff face in just 88 seconds.

18/11/2020

Iraq

Iraq rocket attack kills child, wounds at least five, says military

The military said the incident would not go without "prosecution and accountability."

18/11/2020

Iraq

Iraqi officials say two rockets land in Baghdad's Green Zone

At least two rockets hit inside Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone on Tuesday, two Iraqi officials said.

17/11/2020

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Small protest in Tokyo amid hope delayed Olympics will go ahead

The Tokyo Olympics were scheduled for last summer but put back a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

17/11/2020

Travel News

Qatar locals can now travel to the Maldives without restrictions

A unique new 'travel bubble holiday' package has been launched which means Qatar citizens can go to the Maldives without any restrictions.

17/11/2020

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Water cannons used on anti-government protesters in Thailand

Protesters want substantial changes to Thailand's constitution and reforms to the monarchy.

17/11/2020

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Meet the gardeners risking their lives to save Angkor Wat

These extreme gardeners are risking their lives to protect the 900 year-old Angkor Wat Temples.

17/11/2020

China

British diplomat praised for saving drowning woman in China

Stephen Ellison jumped into a stream to rescue a woman after she fell into the water in a village on the outskirts of Chongqing.

17/11/2020

Japan

Fans at Tokyo Olympics 'encouraged to have COVID-19 vaccinations'

Bach said it won't be mandatory, but he left no doubt it will be strongly pushed.

16/11/2020

Pakistan

Protesters want expulsion of French ambassador to Pakistan

They were angered by remarks made by Emmanuel Macron in the wake of the murder of French teacher Samuel Paty.

16/11/2020

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Disability in the UAE: how work can empower 'people of determintation'

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To replace the term 'disabled' the phrase 'people of determination' was coined in 2017 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Meaningful employment could empower some of the 110,000 people of determination in the UAE.

16/11/2020

World News

Asia-Pacific countries including China sign world's biggest trade pact

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) signed by 15 countries encompasses around a third of world trading activity.

15/11/2020