Asia

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Tourists witness Japanese traditional fishing season` opening

Tourists gathered at the Nagara River in central Japan on Saturday to witness the season's opening of traditional fishing using trained waterfowl.

12/05/2019

Pakistan

Pakistan's military kill three attackers after luxury hotel raid

Pakistan's military kill three attackers after luxury hotel raid on Saturday.

11/05/2019

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Japanese enjoy Kanda Matsuri festival in Tokyo

People dressed in period costumes took part in one of the three largest festivals in Tokyo on Saturday.

11/05/2019

Pakistan

Gunmen attack luxury hotel in Pakistan

One hotel guard is reported head as the Baluchistan Liberation Army claims responsibility.

11/05/2019

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Baby elephant rescued from lake in northeastern India

An elephant calf was rescued from a lake by forest authorities on Friday (May 10), after becoming separated from its mother in India's northeastern Kamrup district.

11/05/2019

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Watch: Waterspout swirls near Singapore shore

A massive waterspout surprised Singapore on Saturday (May 11) morning.

11/05/2019

China

Scuffles in Hong Kong as tempers flare over new extradition law

Tensions are running high over a new law that would enable criminal suspects to be extradited to the Chinese mainland.

11/05/2019

Israel

All this year's Eurovision entries and their chances of winning

To warm-up for the annual music extravaganza, we've charted all the countries taking part and their chances of coming home with the title.

10/05/2019

World

Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque feeds 30,000 during Ramadan

Ramadan is a time of reflection and communion for the estimated 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide.

10/05/2019

World

What are bad sleep habits in the Middle East? Experts explain

Insomnia remains a largely undiagnosed and under-treated issue in the Middle East region.

10/05/2019

Iraq

Watch: Retired teacher keeps kids off video games at Iraq street schoo

Khamis Ali sets up his open-air classroom in the street outside his house.

10/05/2019

Philippines

Watch: Cockroach bugs Philippines President Duterte

A cockroach interrupted Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's campaign rally.

09/05/2019

World

Hebron's silent war: no peace in sight for Israelis and Palestinians

More than any other places on the West Bank, Hebron shows the difficulty of sharing land between Palestinians and Israelis and the remote possibility of finding peace.

09/05/2019

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Sri Lankan movement seeks to reduce communal violence through dialogue

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Survey shows most Sri Lankans don't have any friends in communities outside their own, group tells The World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue in the Azerbaijani capital Baku.

09/05/2019

Israel

Eurovision takes place around Shabbat—how will this work in Tel Aviv?

The Sabbath falls just before the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv on Saturday, May 18, which starts at 10 pm local time — how might this affect the organisation of the event and the tourists who will travel to watch it live?

09/05/2019

Qatar

Watch: Qatar unveils metro ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup

The network will be completed by 2020 and will cover 70 kilometres with 37 stations.

09/05/2019

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Thais scramble for sacred rice grains in annual ploughing ceremony

The Ploughing Ceremony produced a prediction that there will be enough water for farming while rice, food, and fruits will be abundant this year.

09/05/2019

North Korea

North Korea fires projectiles from military area

North Korea have fired a series of projectiles from an area known to be used as a military base, South Koreas military have said.

09/05/2019

Iran

EU rejects 'ultimatums' from Iran over nuclear deal

In a new joint statement, the EU said it rejected 'ultimatums' from Iran over the nuclear deal.

09/05/2019

Afghanistan

Watch: Video of Afghan boy dancing with new prosthetic leg goes viral

This video of a small Afghan boy dancing joyously after being fitted with a new prosthetic leg has gone viral on social media.

08/05/2019

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Keeping tradition alive in Dubai

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Tourists are flocking to Dubai to experience the traditional Bedouin culture.

08/05/2019

Israel

Tel Aviv finalises preparations for Eurovision despite rising violence

As Israel prepares to host the Eurovision singing competition next week, many worry about the flare-up of violence nearby.

08/05/2019

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Japan's new emperor performs first ritual since accession to throne

Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Wednesday performed a Shinto ritual at the Imperial Palace to report to imperial family gods the plans for the main ceremonies of his succession later this year.

08/05/2019

Iran

What is the importance of Iran's change of heart on the nuclear deal?

Iran has announced that it will cease complying with several parts of the landmark nuclear deal, with a threat to withdraw further. But what commitments are to be dropped and why is this important?

08/05/2019

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Israel comes to standstill as sirens sound to mark Memorial Day

Israelis came to a two-minute halt to honor the memories of fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism.

08/05/2019

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New world record set for highest-ever game of rugby

Wooden Spoon, the children's charity of rugby, arranged the match near Everest Advanced Base Camp.

07/05/2019