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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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Russia's 'pivot' to Asia
Russian military drills on islands also claimed by Japan are part of Moscow's "pivot" to Asia.
Tropical Storm Iselle hits Hawaii
The eye of Tropical Storm Iselle has made landfall on Hawaii's Big Island. Iselle is being closely followed by Julio, a Category 3 hurricane, set to reach the archipelago on Monday.
The Åland Islands
The Åland Islands are located between Sweden and Finland. They attract day trippers in search of duty free bargains but some people stay on to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Exarchia, a countercultural island in downtown Athens
Exarchia is a district of Athens that is home to leftists and anarchists, poor people and intellectuals. Greece's economic crisis hit it hard. But solidarity and a culture of autonomy mean people have got together to help themselves and each other.
'An existential threat'
Pacific Islands Forum chief Tuiloma Slade says a global effort is needed to protect Pacific islands.
Berlin - Waterside City
There are more bridges in Berlin than in Venice. The city's waterways are the perfect way to explore the area in summer. Let us show you Berlin's world of water.
Neoguri makes landfall
Typhoon Neoguri has made landfall on Japan’s southern main island, Kyushu. The storm is packing winds of 90 kph (60 mph) and heading east at 25 kph.
East Frisian Islands - Holidays in natural surroundings
The seven East Frisian islands stretch in an arc off Germany's North Sea coast. Slow tourism is the watchword here. We explore two of the islands: Langeoog and Spiekeroog.
East Frisian Islands - Holidays in natural surroundings
The seven East Frisian islands stretch in an arc off Germany's North Sea coast. Langeoog and Spiekeroog are two of them. Slow tourism is the watchword here. If you visit, you have to leave your car on the mainland and explore the islands in a horse-drawn tram, on foot or by bicycle.
Australia sued over deaths
Families of asylum seekers killed in a shipwreck off Australia in 2010 are suing the government for not preventing the deaths. Australia's immigration minister labeled the lawsuit "shameful."
Generation Change
A young Polish lawyer helps families in the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan.
Vietnam: China sank boat
Officials in Hanoi have accused a Chinese boat of ramming and sinking a Vietnamese fishing vessel. It comes amid tensions over an oil rig Beijing has deployed in disputed South China Sea waters.
Protecting biodiversity around the world
Islands and marine areas are the focus of the 2014 International Day for Biological Diversity.
Voice on the streets
A core of Vietnamese protesters carry on in their protests against China's new oil rig.
China's view
Wu Sichun explains why Beijing argues its actions in the South China Sea are justified.
The English Channel island of Jersey
We travel to the British Isles to the Channel Island of Jersey located between England and France. It's actually an autonomous island that despite having pledged allegiance to the English Crown in 1066, makes it's own laws and has it's own fiscal system. And it's blessed with amazing flora and fauna. We also visit the Durrell Wildlife Park.
Violent anti-China protests
Thousands of workers in southern Vietnam have staged a violent protest against China, trashing property and setting buildings on fire. A dispute over islands in the South China Sea prompted the rampage.
Vietnam alleges Chinese attacks
Vietnam claims that its vessels have come under attack multiple times in the China Sea. Tensions have also flared between China and the Philippines over disputes in the oil- and natural gas-rich waters.
Migrant boats sink off Greece
Two boats carrying migrants have sunk off the Greek island of Samos in the eastern Aegean Sea. Officials are searching for survivors after at least 18 people drowned.
Vietnam, China row heats up
Hanoi has accused Beijing of illegally drilling for oil in Vietnamese waters. The row comes amid fears in the region over China’s growing military and economic power.
Deepening rift
Tokyo is irked by a Chinese court decision to impound its ship in a 78-year-old legal case.
Ten more bodies found
Divers have recovered more bodies from the capsized South Korean ferry, bringing the confirmed death toll to 50. More than 250 passengers are still missing and feared dead.
Divers pull bodies from ferry
Divers have removed the first bodies from a capsized South Korean ferry. Search efforts have been severely hampered by strong currents and poor visibility.
Norwegian memorial divides
A national memorial to victims of a 2011 mass shooting in Norway has met severe opposition.
Second quake off Solomon Isles
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has cancelled a second alert for the region surrounding the Solomon Islands. This region was hit by two major offshore quakes - both were put around magnitude 7.5 - within 17 hours.
Tsunami warning lifted
A tsunami warning has been cancelled for the region surrounding the Solomon Islands. The alert followed a 7.6-magnitude earthquake.
Asia's Crimea?
Can disputed islands in the East and South China Seas be Asia's Crimea?
Ray of hope
Manta rays are in decline. The charismatic species are now driving a global conservation effort.
Conserving coral reefs
Fishing and tourism are killing coral reefs in the Maldives. One project is trying to turn the tide.
Shift Ranking of April 4: Countries in which people feel most secure at night
1. Indonesia (89,7 %)/ 2. Norway (88,9 %)/ 3. Slowenia (85,8 %)/ 4. Austria (85,2 %)/ 5. Island (84,6 %)/ Source: OECD
New York's Potter's Field
Mothers are fighting to visit their babies' graves at a cemetery on a small island near the Bronx.
Tin rush takes its toll on Indonesia's Bangka Island
An Indonesian tin rush endangers the beauty of paradisiacal Bangka Island.
Sinking islands battle tides of climate change
Low-lying regions are already feeling the effects of rising sea levels.
WorldLink - Standoff
The reaction of Muscovites to the Crimea standoff, why more and more French Jews are leaving for Israel and Istanbul's controversial mayoral candidate. Plus, a New York woman's battle to visit her baby's grave, using religion to end global slavery and men struggling to come to terms with changing gender roles.
New York's Potter's Field
Mothers are fighting to visit their babies' graves at a cemetery on a small island near the Bronx.
Marine Energy - Wave Power on the Orkney Islands
On the Orkney Islands, north of Scotland, a number of companies are testing new forms of electricity generation. They want to tap the power of the oceans using offshore tidal current and wave-powered turbines.
Heligoland - Seal Watching on an Island
In the winter months baby seals are born on the white beaches of the North Sea archipelago of Heligoland. The Jordsand Society observes and counts the animals every day. For tourists, it arranges tours to the seal colonies on the smaller island of Düne, where you can see the marine mammals at close range.
Energy-independent island
On the Scottish outpost of Eigg, a community-led initiative has seen locals turn to renewables.
Germany's islands attract tourists
From specks of nature refuge to sprawling tourist resorts, some 80 islands are part of Germany.
Costa Concordia captain returns
The Costa Concordia captain has returned to the stricken cruise ship for the first time since the accident two years ago that killed 32 people. Francesco Schettino was criticized for leaving the vessel as it sank.
Sylt - A Boat Trip to the North Sea Island
A boat trip can be fun, especially when it goes through the shallows of the Wadden Sea and ends on the island of Sylt. Several times a day, a ferry links the Danish island Romo with the North Frisian island. And the holiday mood begins during the forty-minute trip, even before you arrive.
'Mental rot'
Australia's asylum-seekers policy is under fire over inhumane treatment.
Asylum seeker death in PNG
One person has been killed in violence that followed the escape of asylum seekers from an Australian offshore immigration detention center in Papua New Guinea. Detainees have mounted a series of protests in recent weeks.
TUI Travel in upswing
TUI Travel is sticking to its 2014 profit goal after limiting its loss in the traditionally weak winter quarter. Europe’s biggest tour operator says strong summer bookings and higher selling prices will boost earnings.
Fears of escalation
Analysts fear that tensions between China and Japan may cause minor incidents to escalate rapidly.
China's elite linked to offshore havens
Documents leaked to the international media suggest China's political and business elite hold thousands of offshore companies in the Caribbean. The reports names close relatives of current and former leaders as owning offshore companies, the kind associated with tax avoidance.
Taiwan's charm offensive
Only 22 countries maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan. But the room for maneuver is narrowing.
Thawing relations
PM Abe's announced visit to the Sochi Winter Olympics shows a thaw in Russia-Japan ties.
Glacier melt
Scientists say that a giant Antarctic glacier is melting irreversibly, with grave consequences.
Making fish farming more environmental
Salmon farming on British Columbia's Vancouver Island has been criticized for its environmental impact. But closed containment technology may offer a solution.
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