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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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Fuerteventura – Island of Eternal Spring
Fuerteventura is a surfer’s paradise – but it has far more to offer than strong winds and waves.
Living Planet: Sounds of nature
We revisit some of our favorite musical stories of the last year: The lit-hopper behind the Rapper's Guide to Climate Chaos, scientists turning climate data into music, and how beatboxing with birds could help protect biodiversity.
No place for plastic
Principé is encouraging locals to trade 50 discarded plastic bottles for a reusable aluminium one.
'Casper' octopi breed atop hunks of underwater metal
A ghostly form of mini octopus has an unusual and sensitive breeding place.
Gran Canaria in winter
For many people from colder European climes, Gran Canaria is a favorite winter getaway.
Putin, Abe agree to bolster economic ties
Russia's Putin and Japan's leader Abe failed to reach a breakthrough on the Kuril Islands during Putin's two-day visit.
Abe welcomes Putin in his home city of Nagato
Russia's President Putin has arrived in Japan for a summit with Prime Minister Abe, marking his first visit in 11 years.
China installs arms on disputed islands - report
A US think tank says China appears to have put anti-aircraft and anti-missle systems on islands in the South China Sea.
Swedish island to reject deal with Gazprom
The Baltic Sea island of Gotland is planning to reject a request by Gazprom to rent its harbor.
Jungle and desert: Gran Canaria
For many people from colder European climes, Gran Canaria of the Canary Islands is a favorite winter getaway. And it has a lot more to offer than just sun-drenched beaches.
Large earthquake strikes off Solomon Islands
A major earthquake occurred off the coast of the Solomon Islands early Friday morning.
Russia, Japan vow to resolve island dispute
Russia's foreign minister has warned Tokyo not to expect quick progress on territorial disputes.
Political formula for the Kurils
Japan and Russia are seeking a way to save face while ending a years-long territorial dispute.
The ones left behind
Despite the country's prosperity, Australia's Aboriginal people have great disadvantages and soaring self-harm rates.
Chimpanzee island
In Uganda, chimps rescued from the illegal pet trade have a new island home.
Castro's Caribbean island gift to East Germany
The death of ex-Cuban leader Fidel Castro has jogged memories of his gift of an uninhabited island to East Germany.
Migrants, local residents clash on Greek island
Assailants lobbed firebombs at the migrant camp and a Syrian refugee was hit with a rock during riots on Chios.
Chagos islanders may not return home: UK
The UK has said that islanders evicted from the Chagos archipelago to make way for a US military base may not go home.
Evacuations begin from New Zealand town
Emergency crews in New Zealand are evacuating people left stranded in the coastal town of Kaikoura after an earthquake.
Australia reaches deal to send refugees to US
Australia has reached a resettlement deal with the US for refugees held on two Pacific island detention centers.
Bound to be disappointed?
Analysts believe that Tokyo's hopes for the return of disputed islands off Hokkaido will be dashed.
Thousands rally against Australia's refugee policy
Thousands have rallied to protest Australia's policy of detaining more than 1,600 migrants and refugees offshore.
Visit Berlin's Museum Island
Five museums, thousands of exhibits - a total work of art.
Urban experiment Berlin
David Chipperfield and his visionary ideas behind the architectural rebirth of the German capital.
A star gazer's paradise
La Palma is a star gazer’s dream with spectacular night sky views free of light pollution.
Sand artist Andy Coutanche
Sand art on the Channel Island of Jersey.
Jersey Sandman
Sand art on the Channel Island of Jersey.
Underwater artist Jason deCaires Taylor
British artist Jason deCaires Taylor creates huge underwater installations.
Argentina protests Falklands military exercises
The Argentine government has protested against British military drills to be held on the disputed Falkland Islands.
Faroese whaling a political hot potato
Whale meat and blubber has long been a Faroese staple, but it is increasingly contaminated by toxic substances.
Greek Paradise: Rhodes
With 300 days of sunshine a year, Rhodes is one of the sunniest places on earth. Along side its incredible beaches, Rhodes architectural wonders draw in tens of thousands of tourists each year.
World in Progress: Troubled islands
Haitians troubled by natural disasters and political instability - Kenya's Lamu island
ICJ rejects Marshall Islands nuclear suit
The ICJ has ruled against a complaint brought by the Marshall Islands regarding nuclear disarmament.
Greek paradise: Rhodes
With 300 days of sunshine a year, Rhodes is one of the sunniest places on earth.
China jet fly past unnerves neighbor
As many as 40 Chinese military aircraft have flown over a disputed area of the South China Sea close to Japan.
Low turnout at lavish Venezuela summit
Fewer than a dozen world leaders have made an appearance at a meeting of a large Cold War-era bloc in Venezuela.
The island of Mellum
The bird sanctuary can only be visited at certain times of the year.
World in Progress: How are refugees coping in Kos?
Even though the number of new arrivals is on the decline, the situation for refugees and islanders remains a challenge.
Easter Island, the tourists and the garbage
This Chilean island is famous for its monumental head-shaped stone sculptures.
Australia to shut sub-Antarctic research station
Australia has announced plans to close its permanent research base at Macquarie Island after almost 70 years.
Spectrum: Let's go there
Samantha Cristoforetti on life in space, the coming e-bike revolution, OSIRIS-REx blasts off, and - peep - songbirds
The reason we hear songbirds is plate tectonics
DW's Natalie Muller on how it took a geological fluke allowed our singing, feathered friends to land at our doorstep.
Mallorca: An island at its limit
Mallorca has been busier this summer than ever before. Deputy mayor Aurora Jhardi has called it a breaking point.
China accused of secret island building
The Philippines has released images of Chinese boats preparing to build islands on a disputed South China Sea shoal.
Abe and Putin meet to mark new era in ties
The two leaders have met to discuss resolving a World War II row over islands in the western Pacific Ocean.
The eroding future of a German island
In this age of climate change, islands such as Germany's Sylt are facing erosion problems.
Viewer video of Easter Island
Footage from Rapa Nui National Park with its famous Moai statues.
Island erosion
How much can the residents on Germany's much loved island of Sylt do to protect against coastal erosion?
Japanese translator detained on Kuril island
Tokyo protests a Japanese citizen's detention by Russia during a visit to an island part of a WWII-era dispute.
Greek islands see jump in migrant arrivals
Greek government figures show a spike in migrant arrivals on Aegean islands after a recent lull.
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