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Extradition bill which sparked mass protests in Hong Kong 'is dead'

Hong Kong's Carrie Lam says controversial extradition bill is 'dead'

09/07/2019

World News

Hong Kong extradition bill 'is dead', chief executive says

Weeks of massive protests lead to the death of the bill that would have sent suspects to mainland China for prosecution.

09/07/2019

Iran

Iran deal: How much enriched uranium is needed for nuclear weapons?

Euronews has looked into the details of the enrichment process, and how much of this is necessary to create a nuclear-grade weapon.

08/07/2019

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North Korea remembers founding father Kim Il Sung on death anniversary

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited his grandfather Kim Il Sung's mausoleum to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the founder of the reclusive communist country's death.

08/07/2019

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Qingdao hosts the China Wealth Forum

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Already the second-largest economy in the world, China is at a crossroads, poised to leverage the opportunities provided by years of careful development, comprehensive reform and innovative growth schemes.

08/07/2019

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Dubai’s top home-grown eats and boutiques

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You’ll find the world’s best-known brands in plentiful supply in the city, but these are the restaurants and shops that are unique to Dubai.

08/07/2019

Afghanistan

Taliban car bomb kills at least 14 as group holds peace talks in Qatar

A Taliban attack on a government security compound in central Afghanistan on Sunday killed at least eight security personnel, six civilians and wounded more than 180, officials said, as rival Afghan groups met in Qatar to discuss peace.

07/07/2019

China

Watch back: Hong Kong protesters take to streets of tourism district

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in the heart of Hong Kong’s tourism district on Sunday to explain to mainland Chinese visitors their opposition to an extradition bill that has plunged the city into political turmoil.

07/07/2019

Iran

Iran has made further breaches of nuclear deal, UN confirms

Iran has enriched uranium beyond a 3.67% purity limit set by its deal with major powers, the UN nuclear watchdog policing the deal said on Monday, confirming a move previously announced by Tehran.

07/07/2019

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Tibetans in India celebrated the 84th birthday of the Dalai Lama on Saturday

Tibetans in India celebrated the 84th birthday of their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama on Saturday (July 6).

06/07/2019

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Yuncheng Salt Lake turns into vibrant sea of glowing colours

Soaring temperatures have seen the Yuncheng Salt Lake in north China's Shanxi Province turn into a vibrant sea of glowing colours in recent days.

06/07/2019

Kyrgyzstan

Euroviews. The EU must press for an end to repression in Central Asia at its Kyrgyzstan summit ǀ View

On her potentially last foreign trip, Federica Mogherini will present the EU’s new Central Asia strategy at a summit with Central Asia leaders in Kyrgyzstan. But she should convey several things in Bishkek, most notably the abuse and repression of citizens that is ongoing in the region.

05/07/2019

World

Will an Emirati businessman succeed in towing an iceberg to the UAE?

An Emirati businessman wants to tow an iceberg from Antarctica to the Arabian Gulf.

05/07/2019

World

Little inventors come up with big ideas in the UAE

Investing in inventors is how some countries in the Middle East and North Africa are looking to enrich and enhance their societies.

05/07/2019

World

What are some Middle East inventions that helped shape the world?

Since the beginning of humankind, inventions have helped move civilizations forward, with many creations coming from Middle East and North Africa.

05/07/2019

Indonesia

Watch: Indonesia sues government for Jakarta air pollution epidemic

UNICEF Indonesia has reported that "air pollution is one of the leading risk factors for death among children under the age of five" in the country.

05/07/2019

Iran

Why was British singer Joss Stone 'deported from Iran'?

British soul singer Joss Stone said she was deported from Iran after arriving in the Islamic Republic as part of a worldwide concert tour.

04/07/2019

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Heavy rains in Japan force more than 1 million people to evacuate

Authorities urged residents in parts of Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures to move to safety immediately

04/07/2019

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Japan: Temporary 'poop'-up museum flush with visitors

There are a lot of strange museums out there, but how would you feel about a poop museum?

04/07/2019

North Korea

North Korea says U.S. 'hell-bent on hostile acts' despite wanting to talk

North Korea says U.S. 'hell-bent on hostile acts' despite wanting to talk

04/07/2019

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International cooperation the key to prosperity and to building a Creative Qingdao

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The brightest minds from home and abroad gathered in Qingdao for the Conference on Building a Creative Qingdao.

03/07/2019

Green News

The environmental cost of climbing Mount Everest

The Nepalese government is considering imposing tough new measures against mountaineers spoiling the peak.

03/07/2019

World

Bigger picture: UAE art exhibit shows a new side to family photographs

Created by Spanish artist Maria José Rodrigues Escolar, the exhibit is part of the Lest We Forget initiative and puts together family photographs - alongside artworks based on them - originating from the UAE and Spain in the late 20th century.

03/07/2019

Japan

Watch: Ninja-themed cafe opens in Japan

Owners of the company said that their goal is to put on events that Japan, and indeed the world, has never seen before.

02/07/2019

China

Climate change: The next financial crisis?

Euronews' Isabelle Kumar hosts a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions.

02/07/2019

Japan

Which countries continue to hunt whales?

Japan has resumed whale hunting after pulling out of an international moratorium - but which countries will it be joining?

02/07/2019