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Israel comes to a standstill in memory of the Holocaust

Israelis paused to the sound of a lamenting single-tone siren across the country, marking Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day in commemoration of the six million Jews killed by the Nazis during the Second World War.

02/05/2019

Israel

Journal of teenage Holocaust victim retold for social media age

#TheCube | As Israel commemorates the Holocaust on May 1 and 2, the diary of a Jewish teenage Holocaust victim is being recounted using Instagram for a social media generation.

02/05/2019

Thailand

Thai king Vajiralongkorn marries his bodyguard ahead of coronation

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has married the deputy head of his personal security, according to a royal statement.

02/05/2019

Japan

Sheep herald Japan's new imperial era of Reiwa

The sheep formed the Chinese character of the word Reiwa, which means "beautiful harmony", and is the name of the new imperial era of Japan.

01/05/2019

World

How will AI improve our lives? Governments meet businesses in Dubai

Over 130 experts from more than 80 countries are in Dubai to discuss how artificial intelligence can be used to improve our everyday lives. The meeting will see decision makers find solutions to problems from global health to national security using the latest technologies.

01/05/2019

Nepal

Indian army claims to have found Yeti 'footprints', prompting mockery

For centuries mountaineers and researchers have been searching for the Yeti so could his "footprints" been found by the Indian army?

30/04/2019

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Comic book fans marvel at Middle East Film and Comic Con

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It is proving to be a big year for film and television fans, so thousands of them celebrated by gathering at the Middle East Film and Comic Con in Dubai.

30/04/2019

Thailand

Watch: Thais queue for merchandise ahead of coronation of king

150,000 pins issued by the government will be sold for three days at 30 locations nationwide ahead of the ceremony on May 4.

30/04/2019

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Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicates in Tokyo ceremony

Japan's Emperor Akihito steped down from his role after 30 years on the Chrysanthemum throne. The 85-year-old is the country's first monarch to abdicate in 200 years.

30/04/2019

Japan

Watch back: Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicates in Tokyo ceremony

Japan's Emperor Akihito was on Tuesday set to step down from his role after 30 years on the Chrysanthemum throne.

30/04/2019

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Babies cry and demons fly at bizarre Sumo weeping festival in Japan

The Nai Sumo Baby Crying Festival takes place every year at the Sensoji Temple in Japan. According to tradition, Sumo wrestlers try to provoke the babies' cry to drive away from the demons that are close to them.

29/04/2019

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka bans face veil amid alerts for 'imminent attacks'

Sri Lanka banned women from wearing face veils as security officials warned that Islamist militants behind Easter Sunday's bombings are planning ' imminent attacks.'

29/04/2019

China

Hong Kong protests against proposed new extradition laws

Hong Kong protests against proposed new extradition laws

28/04/2019

Sri Lanka

Churches fall silent as Sri Lanka fears more attacks

Churches across Sri Lanka suspended Sunday mass as fears of more attacks remained a week after suicide bombers killed over 250 people.

28/04/2019

China

Fake Lego manufacturers apprehended in China

Toys - including an imitation Star Wars set - which were copied from Lego blueprints were seized, a police statement said.

27/04/2019

China

Xi Jinping says BRI is a great opportunity

Presidents Xi Jinping and Putin attend Belt and Road Forum in Beijing

27/04/2019

Sri Lanka

15 dead in Sri Lanka gun battle linked to Easter bombings

The bodies of 15 people, including six children, were found in Sri Lank after a police raid on a militant hideout triggered a fierce gun battle.

26/04/2019

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The sky’s the limit for future astronauts

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It’s being billed as the next frontier in commercial travel… the space race! Plus, the low down on the innovative ways brands are reaching their customers. And keeping tabs on Donald Trump’s transatlantic trade tussle.

26/04/2019

World

Ahead of mission, UAE’s first astronaut shares expectations

On September 25th, Hazza Al Mansoori will mark a historic moment for the UAE as the first Emirati astronaut to be sent into space.

26/04/2019

World

Partnerships boost UAE's space ambitions

The UAE space programme is striking partnerships with established space players as it seeks to turn its space dreams of Mars exploration and human spaceflight into reality.

26/04/2019

World

North Korea accused of demanding payment for release of coma-stricken student

U.S. student Otto Warmbier died six days after being released.

26/04/2019

Japan

Watch: Teacup pigs take centre stage at Tokyo café

There are 1,000 pet cafés in Japan. Visitors say the animals help relieve stress, and the cafés have become a €12 billion industry.

26/04/2019

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka attack death toll between 250-260, not 359

The death toll in Sri Lanka's Easter Day attack is around 100 fewer than the 359 originally thought, top government officials said on Thursday.

25/04/2019

Japan

Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn posts $4.5m bail

Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office appealed the Japan court's decision of releasing Renault-Nissan ex-chaiman Carlos Ghosn under a $4.5 million bail on Thursday.

25/04/2019

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Showcase unveils the similarities between different religions

An exhibition in Jerusalem is showing how women from three different religions wear similarly modest dresses.

24/04/2019

Israel

Lifting the veil: Jerusalem exhibition aims to explain religious dress

The exhibition delves into the similarities and differences between the various veils worn by some Muslims, Jews and Christians who all walk the streets of Jerusalem.

24/04/2019