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Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water.
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Greek tourism down amid refugee crisis
The refugee crisis in Greece is scaring off tourists
World Heritage Easter Island, Chile
Video from Feidal Siddiqi
Chile's toxic 'red tide' threatens fishing
An algae bloom has poisoned fish, damaging livelihoods in fishing areas such as Chiloe Island.
Chinese editorial warns of military conflict
An influential Chinese newspaper has warned that Beijing must be ready for war over the disputed South China Sea islands
The sustainable chocolate island
A cooperative is trying to bring the chocolate industry to the island of São Tomé off the coast of Nigeria.
Tying the knot on Santorini
A new and successful industry is flourishing on the tiny Greek island of Santorini: Dream Weddings
Chocolate island
A cooperative is trying to bring the chocolate industry to the island of São Tomé off the coast of Nigeria.
Mallorca slaps on an eco-tax
Holidaymakers on the Balearic islands Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera will have to dig deeper in their pockets
Saving an island state
Environment, biodiversity, Mauritius, climate change, renewables, energy, decarbonization, President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim
Algae on the island of Chiloé
Fishermen in Chile face bankruptcy due to toxic algae.
Visiting a stately home on Sylt
Ralph Justus Maus' stately mansion on the island of Sylt has an estimated value of €7 million.
Demand to save the world's coral reefs
Environmental changes are causing the world's reefs to become stressed. Experts demand more be done to protect them.
Time running out to save the world's coral reefs
Environmental changes are causing the world's reefs to become stressed. Experts demand more be done to protect them.
Brexit: Bye-bye Love
Argentina calls for Falklands negotiations
Argentina's foreign minister said that recovering sovereignty of the Falkland Islands remained a permanent objective.
Visiting a stately home on Sylt
Ralph Justus Maus' stately mansion on the island of Sylt has an estimated value of €7 million.
Egyptian court quashes handover of islands
An Egyptian court has struck down a government plan to transfer two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.
Experts study possible MH370 debris
Images of three pieces of debris are being studied to see if they belong to the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight.
Chinese ship sails near disputed Japanese islands
Japan has expressed concern after a Chinese navy ship sailed close to disputed islands in the East China Sea.
Japanese forest-boy goes home
The seven-year-old boy who was abandoned in a forest by his parents has gone home from hospital
Euro 2016 preview: Group F
Portugal and Austria are the favorites, but Iceland and Hungary could pose a threat.
Greek rescuers save migrants near Crete
Greek rescuers have saved more than 300 people from a capsized boat in international waters south of Crete.
The Flower Island of Mainau
Roses, tulips, dahlias: you’ll find them in abundance on this small island in Lake Constance.
The G7 and the freedom of navigation
Taking place on the Japanese island Ise-Shima, the G7 summit will likely focus on the region's tense maritime standoff.
Greek Cypriot president cancels talks
Peace talks aimed at unifying the divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus have taken a detour amid a diplomatic row.
A visit to Jersey in the English Channel
Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, is rich with history and worth a visit.
Egypt jails island protesters
Egypt has jailed protesters who opposed a decision to transfer islands in the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia.
An island vanishes
Climate change is causing a Lousiana island to vanish under the waves, forcing its residents to move to higher ground.
Australian court rules on asylum-seeker abortion
A federal court has said a woman cannot be forced to have an abortion in Papua New Guinea, rather than Australia.
Rising seas cause Solomons islands loss
A recent study says five islands in the Solomons have vanished and others are suffering severe erosion.
High hopes for the Abe-Putin meeting
During their upcoming meeting, Abe and Putin are expected to address the island row besetting the bilateral ties.
The Greek island of Santorini
Santorini is known for its picturesque whitewashed houses and blue rooftops.
A visit to Santorini
Santorini is known for its picturesque whitewashed houses and blue rooftops.
Court finds Australian refugee camp 'illegal'
Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court says Australia's detention of asylum seekers on Manus Island is unconstitutional.
Egypt's police disperse anti-government protests
Egyptian forces dispersed demonstrators protesting governmental decision to give two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.
Message in a bottle beats world record
A German tourist has stumbled upon a remarkable discovery: a message in a bottle over a century old.
Bavaria: Rose Island
Alexander Hartl is the only person who lives permanently on Lake Starnberg in Bavaria.
Rose Island's castellan
Alexander Hartl lives on an island in Lake Starnberg in Bavaria.
Southern Japan hit by second earthquake
At least nine people have died after a second earthquake hit Japan's southern island of Kyushu.
Migrants held in 'prison-like' conditions
Human Rights Watch says refugees and migrants in Greece are being arbitrarily detained in camps under poor conditions.
US to ramp up military presence in Philippines
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has announced the US will send more troops and military equipment to the Philippines.
Does tourism endanger Antarctica?
Tourism doesn't endanger Antarctica, but overfishing does.
Argentina hails UN maritime ruling
A UN commission agreed with Buenos Aires that Argetine maritime territory extends to the end of the continental shelf.
Japan speeds rail link to Hokkaido
Japan has opened its first bullet-train service to the northern island of Hokkaido, cutting journey times by 53 minutes
Heringsdorf - A Must for Airplane Enthusiasts
You can take to the skies as a virtual pilot in Hangar 10 on the Baltic Sea Island of Usedom. Not only is it home to an unusual exhibition of vintage aircraft; it also features a number of flight simulators. And if all that flying works up a thirst, there's nothing to compare with a beer tapped in style from an airplane engine!
Crunch time on Lesbos
There's a mood of unease among the 1,500 refugees at the Karatepe camp on the Greek island of Lesbos.
US agrees with Manila on bases in Philippines
Representatives of the US and the Philippines have reached a deal on five locations for US troops on the island country.
The North Sea island of Norderney
Trendier hotels and cafes are trying to attract more and younger tourists to this North Sea island.
Australian bus shelters
In Australia, bush fires and floods make the headlines. But extreme heat waves have caused more deaths. New Sydney bus shelters will protect people from extreme heat in an ever-warming climate.
Vietnamese remember navy battle with China
Protesters have marched through Vietnam's capital to mark the anniversary of deadly clashes with China.
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