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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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Warming waters
Research conducted at the island of Helgoland shows how climate change may affect the region.
Relief for Fijian atom test victims
Fijian veterans await promised compensation for British Cold War nuclear testing.
Japan ramps up military budget to ward off China
The Japanese cabinet has approved a ramped-up defense budget, amid concerns about China.
Typhoon Hagupit lashes Philippines
Hundreds of thousands of people have fled coastal villages as Typhoon Hagupit swept across the eastern and central Philippines. Power and telephone lines were reported to be down in many areas.
Second night of 'chokehold' protests in NYC
Protesters massed in New York City for a second night after a grand jury decided not to indict police officer Daniel Pantaleo. The policeman had been implicated in the death of unarmed African American Eric Garner.
Australian Senate passes limited 'protection' visas
In an effort to deter arrivals from sea, Australia's Senate has narrowly passed a bill to bring back a temporary class of visas for immigrants. New arrivals won't be allowed to make the country their permanent home.
Arrests in US protests over 'chokehold' death
A decision not to indict an officer implicated in the death of an unarmed black man in New York has prompted protests, followed by arrests. The US Attorney General has announced a federal civil rights investigation.
US government to investigate Garner death
The US Attorney General has announced an investigation into an unarmed black's man death in an arrest over illegal cigarettes. Protests erupted in New York City over a decision not to indict an implicated white officer.
In Etna's Shadow: The Island of Sicily
Sicily is the largest Italian island in the Mediterranean and a popular tourist destination. Its most famous landmark is Mount Etna on the island's eastern coast. Three thousand three hundred meters high, it's Europe's biggest active volcano.
The fight to keep the Canaries oil free
Oil rigs have popped up along the horizon at one of Europe's top winter beach destinations -- Spain's Canary Islands. For the first time, Spain has authorized offshore oil drilling there. The country is hoping to reduce its dependence on foreign oil. But the project has prompted massive protests by locals and environmental groups like Greenpeace.
Inside Europe produced 27.11.2014
On this week's show: Combating the jihadi recruitment drive - UK launches national terrorism awareness week - Pope takes 'haggard' Europe to task - Growing divide between rich and poor in Turkey - Record numbers of French Jews head to Israel - Are Greeks reaping any reward from economic growth? - Oil rigs spark clashes in the Canary Islands - The Danes shed light on efficient smart lamps
Oil rigs spark clashes in the Canary Islands
Oil rigs have popped up along the horizon in one of Europe's top winter beach destinations, Spain's Canary Islands. For the first time, Spain has authorized offshore oil drilling there hoping to reduce its dependence on foreign oil. But the project has prompted massive protests by locals and environmental groups like Greenpeace. Lauren Frayer sends us this report.
Boat refugees head for Crete
One of the largest refugee boats in recent months is headed for the island of Crete. The freighter Baris, carrying 700 people thought to be from Syria and Afghanistan, is being towed by a Greek frigate.
Spain's energy island
El Hierro in the Canary Islands is one of the world's first energy self-sufficient islands.
Greenpeace activist hurt in oil protest
Greenpeace and the Spanish navy have issued conflicting accounts of two collisions between dinghies in the Atlantic Ocean. A Greenpeace activist, protesting Repsol oil exploration there, was hospitalized as a result.
Indigenous fringe life
Indigenous Australians – whose cultures dates back at least 40,000 years – have long been marginalized. In Melbourne, a group of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders are staging a sit-in to highlight life on the outskirts that doesn’t conform to the lifestyles of the mainstream world.
Kilauea volcano takes home on Hawaii
The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii is one of the most active in the world.
This week's recipe
This recipe comes to us courtesy of Joseph Viola, chef and owner of the Daniel et Denise restaurant in Lyon.
Vietnam's stance
Vietnamese PM favors a solution to the territorial dispute under international law.
Living Planet: Something's Fishy
Controversy looms over Italy's buffalo mozzarella cheese. Questions are raised over the credibility of the EU’s next Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy. And the world's first self-sufficient island.
Spain's Energy Island
A small island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean will become the world's first self-sufficient island, in terms of energy. The island of El Hierro, part of Spain’s Canary Islands, is going 100 percent renewable, thanks to a mix of wind and hydro power.
Idea of art 'revolutionized'
The discovery of ancient paintings in Indonesia suggests Europe was not the birthplace of art.
Italy: Refugee haven
One year ago, several hundred refugees from North Africa drowned when the boat carrying them across the Mediterranean sank off the coast of Lampedusa. The Italian island has come to symbolize a continuing series of refugee tragedies. Governments in Europe are at a loss as to how to deal with the constant stream of migrants, although at least more people are now being saved on the high seas.
Lutz Seiler wins German Book Prize for 'Kruso'
Author Lutz Seiler has bagged the 2014 German Book Prize for "Kruso" - like "Robinson Crusoe," just with a German accent. Instead of the Caribbean, the protagonist is marooned on Hiddensee island in former East Germany.
Architect with a sense of history
David Chipperfield restored the New National Gallery in Berlin
German Ebola aid delivery stranded
A German military transport plane carrying aid to help in the fight against Ebola in Africa has been stranded in the Canary Islands due to mechanical problems. It's just the latest setback affecting the German air fleet.
Changing the status quo
China continues to build artificial islands in the Spratlys to assert its claims to the region.
U2 gives away new album
Irish band U2 are giving away their latest album for free - what's the business model?
Orange alert for Bardarbunga
Authorities in Iceland warn the eruption of Bardarbunga volcano, the country's second-highest peak, could cause a closure of airspace after seismic activity kicks up. Up to 500 people have been evacuated from the area.
The French Island of Corsica
A viewer from India asked us to feature the island of Corsica on the show...and we are doing just that!
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.
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