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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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Japan PM upsets China
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has visited a controversial war memorial. China has criticized the move as a mistake and potentially harmful to Japan-Asia relations.
Migrant boat sinks in Caribbean
A boat believed to be carrying people from Haiti has capsized near the British overseas territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The vessel had been intercepted by a marine police unit and was being towed to shore.
Not so 'Bad'
Resilient islanders and foreign resorts reconstruct 'Bad Christmas' Island in time for the holidays.
Political risk
Territorial disputes among Asian nations pose significant risks to regional stability, says expert.
Boosting ties
Japan's building a network of Asian partners aimed at countering China's influence on the continent.
South Koreans protest 'honeymoon island' base
South Korean villagers and activists protest the construction of a massive base for the US navy.
'Symbolic politics'
Stefan Talmon examines the legality of China's and South Korea's newly declared air defense zones.
World pays tribute to Mandela
Heads of state and admirers from around the world have been paying tribute to South Africa's anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela, who passed away on Thursday, aged 95. His funeral is to be held on December 15.
Mandela: fighter and statesman
"Madiba," South Africa's grandfather and anti-apartheid icon, is dead.
Mandela, man and myth
Only superlatives seem good enough for Nelson Mandela but he was no fan of the personality cult.
US VP visits China amid island row
US Vice President Joe Biden kicked off a two-day tour of China on Wednesday as part of the US goal of pivoting toward Asia. But instead, Biden has been playing mediator between China and Japan over disputed islands in the east China Sea. Tensions between the two powers has been rising and a confrontation over the islands could destabilize the region.
'Trust' sought in US-China ties
US Vice President Joe Biden has emerged from talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, without mentioning a row over a new maritime fly-over zone declared by China. Instead, Biden praised Xi for his "candor."
Biden in China amid defense row
US Vice President Joe Biden has arrived in China for talks amid regional tension over the country’s new air defense zone. He had expressed concern over Beijing's attempt to "change the status quo" in the East China Sea.
Best of frenemies
Joe Biden is traveling to China to talk about rising military tensions over a few rocky islets.
China overflies islands
China says its air force is on "high alert" and has dispatched its own aircraft in a regional dispute over an island group. This follows flights over the islands by Japan, South Korea and the US in recent days.
Disputed airspace
DW's Matthias von Hein says it's time to lower tensions over disputed islands in the East China Sea.
Disputed islands
China snubs Japan by setting up an 'air defense zone' near disputed islands. What can Europe do?
Shift Ranking of November 25: Countries with the highest concentration of Heavy Metal bands
1. Finland (56,7 Heavy Metal bands per 100,000 people) / 2. Sweden (38,8 bands) / 3. Norway (27,6 bands) / 4. Iceland (25 bands) / 5. Faroe Islands (18,8 bands) / Source: Metal Archives
China airspace move 'dangerous'
The Japanese prime minister has warned that China's new maritime air defense zone will aggravate an already tense situation. China has lodged diplomatic protests over Japanese and US criticism of the move.
China creates 'air defense zone'
China has announced the establishment of an air defense zone over the East China Sea, including islands also claimed by Japan. It is the latest incident in an escalating conflict over the disputed islands.
'Good choice'
Security and trade issues top Kennedy's agenda as Washington's new ambassador to Tokyo.
Borkum Island - Allergy-friendly vacations
Discover Borkum, the largest and westernmost of the East Frisian Islands in the North Sea.
Vibrant vistas on Prince Edward Island
Come visit Canada's smallest province and explore historic places and experience natural beauty. Linda is expecting you and she has the feeling that once you see what it’s like here, you will want to come back.
Haiyan leaves path of destruction in Philippines
After one of the world's strongest typhoons hit the Philippines, more than 10,000 are feared dead.
Warsaw climate talks: what's at stake?
Typhoon Haiyan brings extreme weather into sharp focus as the climate talks open in Warsaw.
The thorn dividing the Mediterranean island of Cyprus
A fresh round of UN brokered peace talks over Cyprus was widely expected to have already been underway. But negotiations between President Nicos Anastasiades, who heads the internationally recognized Greek-Cypriot government, and Turkish-Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu are in jeopardy of collapse before even starting. Nathan Morley reports from Nicosia.
Island of Neuwerk - Nature Lovers’ Delight
Neuwerk officially belongs to Hamburg, despite being 100 kilometers away from the city. Visitors to the tiny island surrounded by the mud flats of the Wadden Sea can look forward to untouched nature.
Fighting climate change
British magnate Sir Richard Branson advocates business solutions to tackle climate change.
Japan cautions China
Prime Minister Abe has indicated that Japan will not remain passive as China flexes its military muscle in Asia. Abe has expressed his desire to increase Japan's role in the region.
Berlin museum project under way
The foundation stone has been laid for the new reception center on Berlin's Museum Island. The James Simon Gallery project has been beset by delays and rising costs, but is expected to attract large numbers of visitors.
First stone for new museum island building
Earthquake strikes central Philippines
A massive earthquake has killed at least 70 people across the central Philippines, and injured scores more. The 7.1 magnitude quake centered 33 kilometers south of Bohol Island, a popular vacation spot for tourists.
Ecuador: The Galapagos Island Under Threat From Climate Change
Sumba Island aims to run on green energy
Most residents of Sumba Island, a quiet corner of Indonesia, could only dream of using electricity just a year ago. Now, the island is trying to turn itself into a model of clean energy. By 2025, the islanders aim to run everything using renewable energy sources.
Abbott in Indonesia for talks
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has arrived in Indonesia for his first trip abroad since taking office. His two-day visit will likely be dominated by immigration issues and the plight of asylum seekers.
Fatal skies in Malta
Activists struggle to enforce a ban on bird hunting in Malta during autumn migration.
Fishing crisis
People on the Pacific islands are learning to change their eating habits to include more tuna.
India tests long-range missile
India has hailed its second test launch of a long-range missile as a success, saying it "met all the mission objectives with absolute accuracy." Once ready, the Agni-V would stretch India's theoretical nuclear reach.
Easy win in Faroe Islands
Germany have beaten the Faroe Islands 3-0 in their World Cup qualifier, taking another step towards Brazil 2014. The game had a training ground feel due to the major gulf in quality between the teams.
Storm insurance
St Lucia is frequently battered by storms. New ideas are helping to protect lives and livelihoods.
Bolstering security?
Alessio Patalano says Tokyo seeks to enhance its defense of disputed islands in the East China Sea.
Defense or aggression?
Japan will be taking part in a military exercise for the first time, at the invitation of the US.
Mandela leaves hospital
Nelson Mandela has left hospital after spending close to three months
Industry and leisure on the Lower Rhine
Industrial sites between Cologne and Kalkar are being converted into venues for art and culture.
Sustainable paradise
Seychelles is trying to balance the needs of tourists, the environment and the local economy.
Row at the Rock
Spain has threatened to take the dispute over Gibraltar to international courts.
Japan, China dispute islands
Japan has summoned a Chinese diplomat in Tokyo to submit the latest tit-for-tat protest over islets claimed by both Asian powers. Japan says four Chinese ships spent a day inside disputed island waters.
Controversial conservation
Non-native animals are often an ecosystem threat. But, sometimes they can play a positive role.
Australia toughens entry rules
Australia has banned entry by sea to refugees from Indonesia, and announced a new deal to resettle all new boat people to Papua New Guinea. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced the changes just weeks before an election.
Greening Croatia
Environmentalists on the Croatian island of Krk want to build a carbon-neutral future.
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