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World

How are mothers in Jordan countering stigma towards children with disabilities?

A new Jordanian cartoon, Team Hero is unique in the region. Unlike other comics, one of the main protagonists, Waseem, is Autistic. The episodes educate children on diversity and inclusion.

22/03/2019

Israel

Outcry as Trump backs Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights

President Donald Trump says it's time for the United States to fully recognise Israel's sovereignty over the disputed Golan Heights, a territory captured from Syria in the 1967 war. Such a move would reverse decades of US foreign policy.

22/03/2019

North Korea

Watch: Don't take this North Korea guidebook with you, warns publisher

"It's a country that's closed and forbidden, everybody dreams of going there. Everyone wants to see what's forbidden and what's closed."

22/03/2019

United Arab Emirates

Unified Sports, a game-changer for Special Olympians

Meet the Unified Sports teams that are connecting athletes with and without intellectual disabilities.

21/03/2019

Iraq

Nearly 80 killed in Iraq after overloaded ferry sinks

Officials told Reuters most of the victims were women and children who could not swim.

21/03/2019

Iraq

Watch: Iraqi Kurds celebrate Nowruz with torchlit mountain procession

Nowruz symbolises the passing of the dark season and the arrival of the season of light, but has also come to stand for Kurdish hopes for freedom and self-rule.

21/03/2019

China

China clones 'Sherlock Holmes' of police dogs: state media

Three-months old Kunxun was cloned from a decorated female police sniffer.

21/03/2019

Iran

US sanctions put economic strain on Iranians ahead of Persian new year

With Persian new year around the corner, many Iranians struggle to finance the festivities because of the reinstated US sanctions.

20/03/2019

United Arab Emirates

Special Olympics: People of Determination, from athletes to officials

The United Arab Emirates’ aim in hosting this year’s Special Olympics was to make it the most inclusive Games yet – which meant having people with intellectual disabilities, who they have monikered “People of Determination” at all levels of the organisation.

20/03/2019

Iran

Euroviews. Dark money flows between Russia and Iran show how vital EU sanctions are against both ǀ View

The EU must recognise how intertwined the two countries are as well as the necessity of the taking a ‘whole of the Union’ approach to bringing the aggressive behaviour of both regimes to an end.

20/03/2019

Kazakhstan

Kazakh-stunned: Surprise as last Soviet-era leader resigns

Kazakhstan's first president, Nursultan Nazarbayev unexpectedly announced his resignation in a televised addressed nearly 30 years since taking office.

19/03/2019

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Tourists chill out at Indian Kashmir's ice cafe

Tourists in Indian mountain village of Gya in Kashmir state can now enjoy hot drinks and eat traditional noodles inside an ice sculpture resembling Buddhist meditation place.

19/03/2019

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Death toll rises to 15 in north China building collapse

The death toll from a building collapse in Xiangning County of Linfen City in north China's Shanxi Province that occurred due to a landslide climbed to 15 on Tuesday.

19/03/2019

United Arab Emirates

Special Olympics: Intellectually disabled get lower quality healthcare

At the Special Olympics World Games, the world comes together to give intellectually challenged athletes the opportunity to push limits and break barriers through sport. Despite being more vulnerable to health risks, the intellectually disabled often receive less than high-quality health assistance.

19/03/2019

United Arab Emirates

Senegalese athlete hears for the first time at Special Olympics

Abu Dhabi is currently filled with stories of courage and perseverance, but one, in particular, has produced tears of joy: that of a 31-year-old Senegalese footballer, Mame Mdiaye, who got to hear for the very first time, thanks to the Olympics’ Healthy Athletes Initiative.

19/03/2019

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The rise of Dubai's mid-range hotels

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Dubai is known for luxury hotels and the unofficial term “Seven Star”, but lately a steady rise in more affordable hotel rooms in has been taking place.

18/03/2019

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Dubai's best beaches: where to play and surf in the famous seaside city

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If sun, surf and sand are your idea of fun, there is plenty to experience on the beaches of Dubai. The sea is crystal-clear and warm; the sand is soft, and each beachside area has its own distinct personality.

18/03/2019

Indonesia

Orangutan blinded after being shot dozens of times with air gun

An X-ray showed at least 74 air gun pellets in the orangutan, named Hope, including four in its left eyes and two in the right.

18/03/2019

Japan

Japan's 'Uncle Olympics' dies before Tokyo 2020 dream comes true

Superfan Naotoshi Yamada, famous in Japan for having been to every Summer Games since 1964, has died aged 92 with an unfulfilled dream of watching the Olympics when it returns to Tokyo next year

18/03/2019

Philippines

Whale dies from “gastric shock” after ingesting 40kgs of plastic

16 rice sacks, 4 banana bags and multiple shopping bags were found during an autopsy of a young male Cuvier’s beaked whale that washed up on a beach in the Philippines

18/03/2019

West Bank

West Bank manhunt underway after fatal attack

West Bank manhunt underway after fatal attack

17/03/2019

Destinations

How to save the rainforests of the sea?

Two new projects are aiming to restore and save coral reefs.

17/03/2019

Syria

Euroviews. Children shouldn't be cast out because of their IS parents ǀ View

Families from Islamic State are surrendering in refugee camps in Syria and Iraq. These families are not wanted by the world; many are not even seen as human. But should innocent children pay the price for their parents actions?

16/03/2019

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Tel Aviv installs 'zombie lights' for pedestrians addicted to mobiles

Tel Aviv is trying to catch the attention of people distracted by their smartphones using LED stoplights embedded in its pedestrian crossings.

15/03/2019

World

What were the latest trends in advertising showcased at Dubai Lynx?

The Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity gathered top players in the marketing, advertising and communications industry in the UAE.

15/03/2019

World

Steve Harvey at Dubai Lynx: “Google has fooled young people”

The Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity hosted Steve Harvey this week in the UAE.

15/03/2019