Asia

Lebanon

New government in crisis-hit Lebanon ends 3-month vacuum

The move, which comes three months after former Prime Minister Saad Hariri resigned, is unlikely to satisfy protesters.

21/01/2020

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Iraqi security forces and anti-government protesters clash in Baghdad

The latest violence comes after three demonstrators were killed in clashes on Monday.

21/01/2020

China

Coronavirus: Is the EU prepared for an outbreak?

Six people are now known to have died from the coronavirus. Health authorities worldwide are scrambling to come up with a response.

21/01/2020

Iran

Iran MP offers three million dollar bounty to 'whoever kills Trump'

Lawmaker Ahmad Hamzeh announced the reward in the Iranian parliament on Tuesday

21/01/2020

Travel News

Sanya embraces eco-tourism to help protect this tropical destination

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Sanya, on China’s Hainan Island, is looking to protect its mountains, rainforests and coastline by embracing all things green, including eco-tourism.

20/01/2020

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45 hospitalised after protests turn to violent clashes in Beirut

The Red Cross said more than 145 people were injured in the clashes in Beirut including 45 who needed treatment in hospital.

20/01/2020

Malaysia

Malaysia returns waste to Europe: 'we're not world's rubbish dump'

Shipments of unwanted rubbish have been rerouted since China banned the import of plastic waste in 2018, but Malaysia and others are fighting back.

20/01/2020

World

Another weekend of unrest as violent scuffles break out in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Government condemned the demonstrators after two plainclothes police officers were set up by some protest march participants.

20/01/2020

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Rally cut short in Hong Kong as police confront protesters

Violence erupted at a rally calling for greater democratic freedoms.

19/01/2020

Lebanon

Lebanon protests: At least 150 injured in Beirut violence

Protesters have taken to the streets to condemn a political elite that has been in power for decades.

19/01/2020

China

Airline passengers travelling from China screened for new coronavirus

More cases of a viral pneumonia outbreak have been reported in Chinese city of Wuhan as two people die from the virus which affects breathing.

18/01/2020

Earth News

WATCH | Tokyo 2020 Olympics put vegetarianism on the table in Japan

This year's Olympics faces the challenge of catering to those with dietary restrictions.

18/01/2020

Philippines

Watch live: Eruption fears as Taal volcano smoulders

The volcano in Batangas province has remained at alert level 4.

18/01/2020

World

Catalan-Spanish conductor Jordi Savall enthralls UAE audiences

Award-winning Catalan-Spanish conductor and musician Jordi Savall, performed at Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Foundation theatre this month.

17/01/2020

World

How is a Yemeni school using music to help children in wartime?

A school in the southwest of Yemen is implementing music lessons, in the hope of easing the stress of children living within the community.

17/01/2020

Lebanon

Carlos Ghosn's lawyers deny Nissan's allegations and claim collusion

Carlos Ghosn's legal team issued a statement on Friday denying the latest allegations by Nissan, Ghosn's former employer, against the fugitive businessman.

17/01/2020

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16/01/2020

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Indians may be record-bakers with the world's longest cake

The 6.5 kilometre cake is more than double the length of the previous record holder.

16/01/2020

World

Global Terrorism Index: Europe and MENA Director talks latest report

2018 saw the fourth consecutive drop in terrorism deaths — but the problem is increasing around the globe, as Institute for Economics and Peace MENA director Serge Stroobants explains.

16/01/2020

Europe News

Analysis: Iran nuclear deal on the brink

With Iran diplomacy in limbo, the nuclear agreement seems at the brink of falling apart. Yet, the European guarantors of the deal, France, Germany and the UK, triggered the mediation mechanism in a last-ditch effort to save what was praised as one of the biggest diplomatic achievements of our time.

15/01/2020

Iran

Euroviews. Mourning at Soleimani’s funeral was staged. Iranians are not rallying behind the regime ǀ View

If you logged into Twitter while Soleimani’s funeral was ongoing, you might have encountered a much different narrative about the Quds Force commander and the impact of his death. There, hundreds of thousands of people tweeted using the hashtag #IraniansDetestSoleimani.

15/01/2020

Japan

Carlos Ghosn challenge prompts Yamaha warning on hiding in music cases

People have been posting pictures of themselves packed into music cases after reports fugitive businessman Carlos Ghosn escaped from Japan in a similar way.

15/01/2020

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Clean-up underway in the Philippines after volcanic eruption

The latest footage shows houses and streets covered in ash.

15/01/2020

Iran

Iran warns European troops in Middle East 'may be in danger'

Britain, France and Germany have triggered the accord's dispute mechanism to force Iran into discussions. The process could bring back UN and EU sanctions on Iran.

15/01/2020

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Lebanese resume protests demanding end to political vacuum

Lebanese protesters resumed blocking major highways on Tuesday in what they said would be a "week of wrath"

14/01/2020

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Millions of Hindus gather to take 'holy dip' in the Ganges

Millions of Hindus gather to take 'holy dip' in the Ganges

14/01/2020