Asia

Gaza

Saeb Erekat, longtime spokesman for Palestinians, dies at 65

Saeb Erekat, a veteran peace negotiator and prominent international spokesman for the Palestinians for more than three decades, died on Tuesday, weeks after being infected by the coronavirus.

10/11/2020

World News

Hundreds of Armenian protesters decry new Nagorno-Karabakh deal

Soon after the announcement, thousands of people streamed to the main square in the Armenian capital of Yerevan to protest the agreement, many shouting “We won't give up our land!” Some of them broke into the main government building, saying they were searching for Pashinian.

10/11/2020

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Japanese emperor's brother proclaimed first in line to throne

Japanese Emperor Naruhito's younger brother, Crown Prince Fumihito, was formally sworn in on Sunday as first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne.

08/11/2020

Thailand

Thai protesters defy police water cannons to deliver letters

The pro-democracy movement has been pushing a bold challenge to reform the country's monarchy with almost daily demonstrations.

08/11/2020

World News

Azerbaijan claims it has seized key city in Nagorno-Karabakh

In a televised address to the nation, Azeri President Ilham Aliyev said “Shusha is ours” but Armenia says that fighting in and around Shusha/Shushi was continuing.

08/11/2020

Israel

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu congratulates Joe Biden, thanks Trump

The Israeli prime minister paid tribute to Trump's recognition of settlements, moving the US embassy to Jerusalem and for the so-called 'Abraham Accords' designed to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

08/11/2020

Travel News

Yemen's oldest cities at risk of complete collapse

The historic cities of Shibam and Sana'a have survived wars and are now at risk of collapse due to torrential rains.

07/11/2020

World

UAE-produced Saudi soap opera heralds new era for regional TV drama

Watching soap operas is a cherished pastime in many Arab homes.

06/11/2020

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Blurring the boundaries: will virtual reality take over?

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There’s a lot more to virtual reality than video games and films; whether streamlining design processes or bringing lessons to life, VR is already enhancing how we live and work. Sci-Tech investigates.

05/11/2020

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Indian village with Kamala Harris links shows its support

Harris has rarely delved into her Indian heritage, but that has not stopped Indians from claiming her as their own.

05/11/2020

Travel News

Nepal reopens to mountaineers after seven month lockdown

Mountaineers can once again scale the peaks of Nepal's Himalayas. The country has opened its borders after a seven month lockdown.

04/11/2020

Thailand

Hungary's foreign minister tests positive for coronavirus in Thailand

Only Peter Szijjarto tested positive and will be flown home alone. The rest of the Hungarian delegation will be flown back in a separate aircraft.

04/11/2020

Earth News

120 whales have been rescued on a beach in Sri Lanka

The pilot whales were stranded after the worst mass beaching in the country's history.

03/11/2020

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Thousands take part in anti-France rallies in Bangladesh and Indonesia

Tens of thousands of Muslims marched in the capitals of Bangladesh and Indonesia to protest against Emmanuel Macron's support for caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad.

02/11/2020

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Massive clean-up operation after Typhoon Goni lashes the Philippines

At least 16 people were killed and about 13,000 shanties and houses were damaged or swept away.

02/11/2020

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Mumbai artists paint Donald Trump and Joe Biden ahead of US vote

Art school teachers have been painting pictures of US President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden outside an art school in Mumbai, ahead of the upcoming US presidential elections.

02/11/2020

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Thai King and Queen meet supporters amid anti-monarchy protests

Under increasing pressure from protesters demanding reforms to the monarchy, Thailand’s King and Queen met Sunday with thousands of supporters in Bangkok.

01/11/2020

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Super typhoon hits Philippines with deadly winds

A powerful super typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines with tough winds on Sunday.

01/11/2020

Philippines

One million evacuated as Philippines battered by Typhoon Goni

Typhoon Goni hit the island province of Catanduanes at dawn with sustained winds of 225 kilometres per hour and gusts of 280 kph.

01/11/2020

China

Hong Kong: Seven pro-democracy lawmakers arrested

Police said the arrests are part of an investigation into a May 8 committee meeting in which pro-democracy lawmakers rushed toward the chairperson’s seat and security guards shoved back.

01/11/2020

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Crowds celebrate Pride in virus-free Taiwan

Tens of thousands of revellers join a gay pride rally made possible by the island's successful vanquishing of the coronavirus.

31/10/2020

Travel News

'Dinosaurs' roam a new Jurassic Mile in Singapore

Over 20 models from nine different prehistoric species are installed along the kilometer-long path, including bright blue velociraptors climbing on a buggy, a baby dinosaur hatching from an egg, and a long-necked apatosaurus peering at passersby over the fence.

31/10/2020

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Protesters burn Macron effigy amid tensions over right to caricature

Thousands of protesters in Bangladesh vent their fury at French president Emmanuel Macron.

30/10/2020

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Circular Economy, Pitch Up In The Sky and getting ready for Christmas

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On Euronews' Business Line this month, the Belgian cooperative that transforms waste into desirable designer products, the Dubai event taking elevator pitches to new heights. Plus, the toy companies looking for Christmas salvation.

30/10/2020

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Step inside masterpieces at this immersive art exhibition in Dubai

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Art fans are immersing themselves in timeless masterpieces with the help of virtual reality technology. This Dubai-based exhibition features works from Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet and Edvard Munch

30/10/2020

World

Views from a rabbi, a priest & an imam on the Abrahamic house being built in Abu Dhabi

Religious history was made in Abu Dhabi last year, when the Document on Human Fraternity was signed in February by Pope Francis and Dr. Ahmed Al Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar.

30/10/2020