Asia

China

China lands rover on dark side of the moon

China becomes first nation to land rover on dark side of the moon

03/01/2019

Saudi Arabia

Jamal Khashoggi hearing underway

On the day of the start of the hearing in Saudi Arabia into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul the Saudi prosecutor calls for the death penalty for those found guilty

03/01/2019

Japan

The Japanese New Year's ritual that's making a comeback

People wearing demonic masks and straw garments visited homes in Japan's northern prefecture of Akita on New Year's Eve to ward off evil spirits and invite good luck in 2019

02/01/2019

India

Protests erupt after two women make landmark step in Indian temple

Two women were the first to step foot in a Hindu temple in India after a Supreme Court ruling in September overturned a ban on women of menstrating age from entering. Their actions raised the ire of conservative worshippers who protested the women's entry to the temple.

02/01/2019

Saudi Arabia

Netflix blocks comedy episode in Saudi Arabia after Kingdom complains

The streaming giant removed an episode of Hasan Minhaj's "Patriot Act" show in which the US comedian is critical of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's role in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi..

02/01/2019

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Masked demons visit homes in Japan

People wearing demonic masks and straw garments visited homes in Japan on NewYear's Eve to ward off evil spirits, bring good luck and make children behave.

01/01/2019

North Korea

North Korea warns US it may ‘seek new path’ if sanctions not lifted

Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his resolve to rid the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons programmes, but his TV address contained a clear warning to Washington.

01/01/2019

Japan

Japan New Year incident: What we know

After a car rammed into a crowded Tokyo street on New Year's Day, Euronews tells you what we know so far of the incident.

01/01/2019

China

Ice and snow festival opens in China

Temperatures are well below freezing but visitors' spirits are high at this year's International Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin, China.

31/12/2018

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Chinese and Russian dragon boats battle it out on the ice

Competitors from across northeast China's Heilongjiang Province and Russia on Friday battled it out in a dragon boat race on ice.

31/12/2018

China

Chinese landscapes transformed by snow

Unusually heavy snow in China's Guizhou Province is transforming the region into a winter wonderland.

31/12/2018

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Mock funeral helps Thai faithful prepare for 2019

While many are celebrating New Year's Eve with countdowns and fireworks, in Thailand worshippers at a temple in suburban Bangkok lay inside coffins and took part in traditional funeral rituals.

31/12/2018

Iraq

Iraq mass grave includes remains of children

Police in northern Iraq say a mass grave contains remains of people executed by Islamic State militants including children

31/12/2018

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Watch: A giant rice cake at a shrine north of Tokyo to pray for a good harvest year

A giant rice cake has been placed at a shrine north of Tokyo to pray for a good harvest and the safety of the region in the coming year

30/12/2018

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India steps up efforts to rescue trapped miners

High pressure pumps and divers from the Indian Navy were brought to Ksan in northeastern India on Saturday (December 29) to aid rescue operations for 15 coal miners trapped underground since December 13

30/12/2018

Bangladesh

Violent clashes as Bangladesh goes to polls

Police in Bangladesh report that at least 17 people died in violent clashes at the country held a general election

30/12/2018

Bangladesh

Four die in clashes as Bangladesh goes to polls

Prime Minister expected to secure third term in office.

30/12/2018

Israel

Palestinians bury the latest victim of Gaza border protests

Hamas claims the death brings to 220 the number of fatalities attributable to Israeli bullets since the protests began.

29/12/2018

Syria

Russia and Turkey to coordinate action “to root out terrorism” in Syria

Agreement comes at emergency meeting in Moscow

29/12/2018

Syria

Euroviews. Syria is becoming the latest proxy war in the Middle East | View

As the US withdraws from Syria, the war-torn country risks becoming another battleground in the proxy war between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

29/12/2018

Philippines

Earthquake in the Philippines triggers tsunami scare

Tremors in southern island region

29/12/2018

Indonesia

Indonesian volcano shrinks after collapse triggered deadly tsunami

Anak Krakatau now measures 110 metres. Before its collapse, it stood 338 metres tall.

29/12/2018

Syria

Turkish-backed rebels vow to resist Syrian government troops

Standoff continues around Kurdish stronghold

29/12/2018

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China's first 100MW solar power plant turned on

China's first 100MW solar power plant was put into operation on Friday in Dunhuang City of northwest China's Gansu Province.

28/12/2018

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Flooded fields in Indonesia's tsunami-hit region

Aerial footage shows flooded fields in Indonesia's tsunami-hit region. The volcano said to have sparked the waves continues to rumble amid warnings from authorities of more danger

28/12/2018

Israel

Israeli author Amos Oz dies at 79

Israeli author Amos Oz has died of cancer at the age of 79.

28/12/2018