Asia

Taiwan

Watch: Taiwan couples tie the knot in Asia's first same-sex marriages

Taiwan's parliament passed a bill last week that endorsed gay marriage, after years of heated debate.

24/05/2019

Taiwan

Taiwan celebrates Asia's first same-sex marriages as couples tie knot

"I feel very lucky that I can say this out loud to everyone: I am gay and I am getting married," said Shane Lin, a 31-year-old baker who with his partner were the first couple to register in the Taipei office.

24/05/2019

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Why education is big business in Dubai

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The UAE has the highest concentration of university branch campuses in the world and most are in Dubai. With a 2 billion euro revenue from annual tuition fees, the education sector in the city is big business.

23/05/2019

Target

The Astana Economic Forum discusses ensuring sustainable urban growth

In partnership with Astana Economic Forum 2019

Under the spotlight at this years Astana Economic Forum are the challenges of ensuring sustainable urban growth in Kazakhstan and across the rest of the planet.

23/05/2019

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Indonesia: Protesters and police clash amid post-election discontent

Indonesian police fired water cannon and rubber bullets at protesters trying to breach barbed wire barricades on Wednesday, May 22 as demonstrations over the outcome of the presidential election hit the capital for a second night.

23/05/2019

China

China responsible for surge in ozone-depleting emissions - study

China is to blame for much of the increase in illegal ozone-depleting substances (ODS) since 2013, according to a study published by the journal Nature on Thursday.

23/05/2019

India

India's Modi stuns opposition with huge election win

India's Modi stuns opposition with huge election win

23/05/2019

Syria

Italian man freed after three years of imprisonment in Syria

Alessandro Sandrini, 32, has been freed after almost three years as a prisoner in Syria.

22/05/2019

Indonesia

Six dead after unrest following Indonesia election result

Six people have died and 200 were injured in civil unrest in the Indonesian capital, its governor, Anies Baswedan, said on Wednesday.

22/05/2019

Japan

Watch: Skateboards and skipping ropes at Tokyo's Chimera games

Extreme yo-yo and breakdancing combined with Double Dutch skipping are highlights of the Chimera Games.

21/05/2019

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Skateboards, yo-yos and skipping ropes are highlighs at Chimera Games

Now in its 7th year Tokyo's Chimera Games are known for extreme sports, but there's also a creative cocktail of alternative sports, dance and music

21/05/2019

Indonesia

French national sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug-trafficking

The 35 year old was arrested with more than 2 kilograms of drugs in September of last year.

21/05/2019

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Cambodians re-enact genocidal horrors to remember those killed in Khmer Rouge regime

Cambodian actors on Monday (May 20) re-enacted scenes of civilians being killed by Khmer Rouge soldiers to remember the millions who died during the murderous Maoist regime that came to an end 40 years ago.

20/05/2019

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Young riders sprint on balance bike course in southwest China

More than 240 young riders took on each other in a balance bike race in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality over the weekend.

20/05/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudis say they don't want war with Iran, but will defend themselves

President Donald Trump appears to have softened his tone in recent days, saying he expects Iran to seek negotiations with his administration.

19/05/2019

India

Tight security as Indians vote in final phase of mammoth election

Tight security as Indians vote in final phase of mammoth election

19/05/2019

Cult

Eurovision 2019: Five highlights from final as the Netherlands wins

Here's our pick of the top moments from this year's competition

18/05/2019

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Eurovision superfans count down to final contest in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv counted down to the Eurovision Song Contest final on Saturday (May 18) after a week of parties and protests

18/05/2019

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Falling and scoring, robots compete on football pitch

As a side event of World 3rd Intelligence Congress, the matches featured 400 contestants from 10 different countries, competing against each other with their best droids in Tianjin.

18/05/2019

Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz women turn to plastic surgery to get 'European eyes'

About 4,000 plastic surgeries are carried out in Kyrgyzstan every year. Most are "Asian blepharoplasty" or double eyelid surgery.

17/05/2019

Israel

Eurovision: Which countries have been least successful over the years?

Norway has come in last the most, placing bottom in the Eurovision Song Contest 11 times since it first launched in 1956, according to official data.

17/05/2019

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How foodies should break their Ramadan fast

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Musabbeh Al Kaabi, the first Emirati chef in the world, shows Euronews how he prepares Iftar, the evening meal eaten by Muslims during Ramadan.

17/05/2019

Israel

Which countries are the most successful at Eurovision?

Can you guess who it is?

17/05/2019

World

Michelin-star chef Michael Mina shares recipe for success

During a visit to the UAE, celebrity chef Michael Mina talks to Euronews about his colourful career and how his cuisine is going back to his North African roots.

17/05/2019

World

Sweet stories: Popular desserts in the Middle East explained

In the Middle East and North Africa, homemade sweets and confectionary are gestures of welcome and celebration.

17/05/2019

Taiwan

In first for Asia, Taiwan parliament endorses same-sex marriage

In first for Asia, Taiwan parliament endorses same-sex marriage

17/05/2019