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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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Hurricane Irma: millions without power
As some locals feared lawlessness, British, French and Dutch diplomats headed to the region - and rebuffed criticism.
Hurricane Irma thrashes Caribbean as Jose follows
The "catastrophic storm" has slammed into several Caribbean islands and is set to hit Florida next.
Island idyll as a muse
On the German island of Sylt, a Nigerian author has found peace and inspiration for his next novel.
The hustle and bustle of life
In this week's edition of Pulse we take a look at African pop artists who are going abroad to make their music videos, the hard life of beach hawkers on the mediterranean islands, and we’ll get to hear from a Ugandan journalist who fled his country 8 years ago.
Discover the Mediterranean island of Cyprus
Cyprus offers not only long sandy beaches and plenty of sunshine, it's also steeped in history.
Finca with a view
Traditional elements and contemporary architecture: this villa on Ibiza combines both.
Climate activist Tony de Brum dead at 72
From his home, the Marshall Islands, he saw the effects of global warming and championed the Paris Climate Agreement.
Earthquake hits Italian resort island of Ischia
At least one person has died and several are missing after a 4.0 magnitude tremor hit Ischia off the coast of Naples.
China protests after US warship sails near island
Beijing has voiced "strong dissatisfaction" after a US warship sailed past one of its islands in the South China Sea.
Greece: Refugees living in limbo
Many refugees who arrived on the shores of Greece are trapped in overcrowded camps. A report from the hotspot in Samos.
Record tourism angers Balearic Islands
The strain in Spain is felt mainly by the locals, who feel unable to enjoy their cities and beaches.
Wacken Open Air -Metal Battle 2017
28 up-and-coming bands from all over the world will compete in the Metal Battle.
Old map may reignite Japan-S. Korea row
The discovery of a 156-year-old map may reignite a simmering territorial row between South Korea and Japan.
Tourism impacts on Galapagos biodiversity
The Galapagos islands, famed as a treasure trove of unique flora and fauna, are under threat from tourism.
German island hit by Russia sanctions
A German island looks set to suffer from the latest round of US sanctions against Russia.
German island hit by Russia sanctions
New US sanctions threaten to cut trade with Russia - as companies on Rügen are warning.
Angry Majorcans block tourism ministry
A citizens' initiative opposing mass tourism on the Spanish holiday island of Majorca blocks the Ministry of Tourism.
Typhoon Nesat lashes Taiwan
Typhoon Nesat has swept across parts of Taiwan, leaving a trail of chaos and destruction.
Spanish islands approve bloodless bullfighting
Conservatives plan to challenge the restrictions in court for violating constitutional protection of cultural heritage.
Venetian Lagoon islands Burano and Murano
The Venetian Lagoon islands of Burano and Murano lie off the beaten tourist path.
Cyprus, the island of love
Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, was born in Cyprus, floating to shore on a shell.
Visit Jersey
Sandy beaches, cliffs, cows, gardens and a great zoo -- there is a lot to see on Jersey.
Preparing for cyclones in Fiji
Each year, the South Pacific is battered by cyclones - how do remote island communities recover after they pass?
Refugees in Greece on hunger strike
Iranian refugee Arash Hampay joined a hunger strike on Lesbos to protest dire living conditions at Moria asylum center.
Cairo police clash with island squatters turns deadly
At least one person has died as Egyptian authorities clashed with residents on the Nile island of el-Waraq.
Balearic officials beg Spain, EU to limit booze on flights
Balearic Islands authorities say unlimited consumption of alcohol has proven problematic on flights to the archipelago.
Greece's guerrilla gardeners
Green-fingered activists in Greece are working to feed the hungry - and build a more sustainable future.
Yaros, the forgotten prison island
Once a place of horror, the secret prison island of Yaros in the Aegean Sea may soon be drastically transformed.
Island Hopping in Stockholm
Sweden's capital stretches across many islands. A discovery tour by boat.
Greece fires at Turkish freighter
A maritime shooting incident in the Aegean has added to strains between NATO allies Greece and Turkey.
US warship sails near disputed island
Beijing has called the passage of a US warship in the South China Sea a "serious political and military provocation."
Refugees on Chios trapped and desperate
Thousands of refugees are stuck on the Greek island of Chios and capacity is close to bursting.
In the middle of a cyclone
Nigel Skeggs' work in Fiji saw him at the forefront of the aid response to last year's devastating Cyclone Winston.
Our Beautiful Planet
Jeju Island, off the coast of South Korea, is home to one of the longest and most spectacular lava tubes in the world.
A haven for sea turtles in the Indian Ocean
Despite the dangers of poaching and pollution, the island of Reunion has managed to boost sea the sea turtle population.
Cyprus peace talks: caught between the EU and Turkey?
Will differing expectations for the EU and Turkey's roles derail Cyprus peace talks?
Islands under threat after US quits Paris Agreement
Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris pact could spell eco chaos. Can island states be saved from rising sea levels?
Menorca celebrates the Festival of Sant Joan
On the island of Menorca, race horses gallop through the streets to honour the town’s patron, Sant Joan.
Teacher upstages Trump with rainbow pin
Rhode Island's Teacher of the Year has taken social media by storm with his unconventional Oval Office photo.
Our Beautiful Planet
Swathes of nature are battling for their survival – one of these are the coral reefs near the Marshall Islands
Egyptian MPs vote to give islands to Riyadh
Egypt's parliament agreed to return islands of Tiran and Sanafir to Saudi Arabia under a controversial demarcation deal.
Australia pays asylum seekers millions in compensation
The Australian government has agreed to pay 47 million euros as compensation to more than 1,900 asylum seekers.
Multaka provides tours of museums in Berlin to refugees
A project in Berlin aims to provide newly-arrived Arabic-speaking refugees free tours of museums in Germany's capital.
The countries with the most secure servers
Which countries have the largest number of secure servers?
To keep cities cool, we need to green them right
As we push for greener cities, planners must know what, where and how to plant to cool the climate and clean the air.
Australia to pay A$70 million to Manus refugees
Australia has reached a settlement with 1,905 asylum seekers who sued over their treatment in an immigration camp.
Renewable energy in the Cape Verde islands
The Cape Verde islands are looking to wind and solar power to bring down their high energy bills.
Living in a lighthouse
Liliane und Thijs Spijker live in a lighthouse on the island of Marken in the Netherlands. The couple renovated the old structure from the ground up, turning it into their dream home.
Vacationing on Fuerteventura
It's known as the "Hawaii of Europe" among surfers. The Spanish island of Fuerteventura is a popular travel destination for those who want to enjoy sand, sea, sun and surf.
No future for Three Mile Island?
Will Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island go finally out of business?
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