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Tourists in Bali are being made to do push-ups for not wearing masks

Police have been filmed stopping tourists in the street and making them do push-ups.

20/01/2021

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Japan: Priests pour icy water over themselves as part of annual ritual

The annual ritual, called Daikan Misogi, is held at the coldest time of the year, based on a traditional lunisolar calendar.

20/01/2021

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Celebrations for VP-elect Kamala Harris in Indian ancestral village

Villagers in Kamala Harris' ancestral village of Thulasendrapuram in southern India hold special prayers and burst firecrackers, ahead of the inauguration ceremony in Washington DC.

20/01/2021

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Despite the pandemic, Uzbekistan’s privatisation plans forge ahead

Partner content presented by NAESMI

The government of Uzbekistan has surprised international economists by announcing plans to forge ahead in 2021 with its ambitious privatisation plans, despite the global Covid-19 pandemic.

20/01/2021

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Kim Jong Un greets senior officials after congress

North Korean state media released more video of leader Kim Jong Un posing for group photos with new line-ups of senior officials of the ruling Workers' Party and the Cabinet, following recent landmark leadership meetings this month

20/01/2021

Israel

Israel's COVID vaccination rollout is leaving Palestinians behind

The World Health Organization has raised "concerns" about the unequal distribution of coronavirus vaccines in the country.

19/01/2021

Sci-Tech

Japan's human-centred smart cities enhancing well-being

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Japan is rapidly understanding the opportunities that smart cities can provide to help an aging population and to enhance general well-being. We take a look at two Japanese smart towns and their different solution-oriented smart projects.

18/01/2021

Earth News

The future of wine: What can Israel’s desert vineyards teach Europe?

Overcoming harsh growing conditions, desert winemakers have some lessons for Europe's warming wineries.

18/01/2021

South Korea

Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong handed prison sentence over bribery scandal

Lee will now serve two and a half years in prison for his involvement in a bribery scandal involving then South Korean president Park Geun-hye.

18/01/2021

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Residents on island of Java clear up ash from Mount Semeru volcano

Indonesia is home to about 130 active volcanoes because of its position in the "Ring of Fire" plate belt.

17/01/2021

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Number of bodies found after Indonesian earthquake rises to 56

Buildings were reduced to piles of bricks and all that remained of a shopping centre was a crumpled shell.

17/01/2021

Israel

Protesters in Jerusalem continue calls for PM Netanyahu to resign

Weekly protests continue in Jerusalem calling on Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu to step down over corruption charges

17/01/2021

Indonesia

Indonesian rescuers retrieve more bodies from aftermath of earthquake

At least 56 people have died in the 6.2 magnitude earthquake which hit Sulawesi island on Friday night

17/01/2021

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China's famous Ice Town sees annual sculpture festival scaled back

While Ice and Snow World and the Snow Sculpture Exhibition, two of the most famous festival sites, are open, all mass gatherings have been cancelled.

16/01/2021

Pakistan

Nepali climbers make history with first winter summit of K2

Since the first attempt back in 1988, no mountaineers had previously reached higher than 7,750 meters.

16/01/2021

World

Fareed Zakaria's 'Post-Pandemic World'

co-produced with Arab Strategy Forum

On Agenda Middle East we speak to political commentator and best-selling author, Fareed Zakaria about the takes from his new book: 'Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World'. We also delve into what the future holds for the Middle East.

15/01/2021

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North Korea holds huge military parade ahead of Biden inauguration

Analysts say North Korea is using the military display to send the incoming administration in Washington a carefully calibrated message of strength.

15/01/2021

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Indonesian navy divers find new debris from Sriwijaya Air jet

At least 268 divers were deployed in the search on Thursday.

15/01/2021

North Korea

Kim Jong Un vows to boost North Korea’s nuclear arsenal

The totalitarian state's leader says it is attempting to develop nuclear missiles that can be launched from submarines.

15/01/2021

Indonesia

At least 10 dead as earthquake flattens buildings in Indonesia

A powerful earthquake hit the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes.

15/01/2021

Bangladesh

Fire razes hundreds of homes at Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh

Reports say fire services were delayed in arriving at the scene and took two hours to bring the blaze under control.

14/01/2021

China

China: WHO inspectors arrive in Wuhan to probe COVID-19 origins

It comes as the country is witnessing a surge in cases of the coronavirus.

14/01/2021

Sport

Triple gold for France on final day of Doha Masters

The heavyweights lined up for the final day of the Doha Masters, with 10-time World Champion Teddy Riner happy to be among them.

13/01/2021

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COVID-19 tests in northern China administered by robot

According to the developer, the droid can automatically register the subjects' information, making the whole sampling process traceable and ensuring the authenticity of that sampling.

13/01/2021

Syria

Israeli airstrikes hit Iranian-backed forces in Syria

A U.S. official told the Associated Press that the strikes were carried out with American intelligence cooperation.

13/01/2021

Sport

Agbegnenou and Grigalashvili shine on day two in Doha

On day two of the 2021 World Judo Masters, our woman of the day was four-time World Champion Clarisse Agbegnenou, who was once again on top form, dispatching her early opponents in the under -63kg category with an incredible display of ura nages.

12/01/2021