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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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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.
Global Update (03/09/2016)
Oil Price: Slight recovery after crude producers strike deal - Islamist surge threatens Maldives tourism industry
Harnessing energy from the ocean
Engineers on Scotland's Orkney Islands are finding ways to turn the power of waves, currents and tides into electricity.
Islamist surge threatens Maldives tourism industry
The Maldives is this year's partner country at Berlin's international tourism fair, the ITB.
China may have seized disputed islands
The Philippine government is investigating reports China has seized a disputed atoll and pushed fishermen away.
Sieren's China: More of a dialogue than a fight
At first glance, Beijing and Washington seem to be fighting but a closer look reveals something else, says Frank Sieren.
Beijing deploys jets over South China Sea
China has deployed fighter jets to the South China Sea island where it previously sent surface-to-air missiles.
New Chinese radar on disputed islands
Images show China may be installing a high-frequency radar system in the Spratly Islands, says analyst Gregory Poling.
Cyclone death toll rises to 29 across Fiji
At least 29 people have died after Cyclone Winston tore through the Fijian archipelago with record-breaking winds.
Migrant baby in Australia to be sent to Nauru
The daughter of Nepalese migrants is set to be returned to a camp on the island of Nauru.
Powerful cyclone tears into Fiji
Fiji has already declared a curfew and state of disaster ahead of the Category 5 'monster' storm.
Vietnam protests China's missile deployment
Beijing's deployment of a missile system in the South China Sea has received sharp criticism from regional countries.
Cyprus: An island hoping for unity
After decades of division, hopes are growing in Cyprus for the reunification of the island.
Living Planet: New discoveries
This week on Living Planet: Scotland explores novel ways of harnessing ocean power, community food-sharing in Berlin comes under threat, and why researchers are trying to grow food in outer space.
Harnessing ocean power
Scotland’s Orkney islands boast optimal conditions for harnessing energy from waves, currents and tides. Which is why scientists and engineers from around the world have been visiting the islands to test various technologies. Sandy Hausman traveled to the archipelago to find out what challenges lie ahead for countries hoping to harvest power from the sea.
Women's rights in Iran & ice fishing in China
Women in Iran are banned from attending male sport events like the upcoming Kish Island beach volleyball tournament.
More protests likely over Greek migrant center - mayor
Kos mayor Yiorgos Kyritsis warns that protests may turn deadly over the building of a registration center on the island
Australian High Court rules against refugees
Australia's top court has thrown out a suit brought by a refugee against its remote migrant detention centers.
Merkel, pope are Nobel Peace Prize nominees
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is understood to have been nominated for the prestigious accolade by deadline time.
China condemns US military maneuver
Tensions between the US and China heightened again as the US sending a warship into contested waters.
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