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Euro 2016 winners Portugal return home to hero’s welcome

Tens of thousands of fans turned out to cheer Portugal’s football team at a parade through the streets of Lisbon after their victory over hosts, France, in the Euro final. Al Jazeera’s David Chater reports from the capital. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

Indonesia-China diplomatic row escalates over fishing rights

Indonesia says it has rightfully captured a Chinese fishing vessel in the South China Sea after it was caught fishing illegally in its waters. China had issued a protest with Indonesia after the vessel was captured and crew arrested last week. This is the second incident in the past three months causing a diplomatic row between the two countries. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from Jakarta. – Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

Pakistan-US relationship: A double game? – UpFront

Earlier this month it was revealed that the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) suspected its Islamabad station chief may have been poisoned by Pakistan’s military intelligence service, the ISI, following the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden. While the reports have not been confirmed, some say such level of suspicion points to growing distrust between the two countries. Those within US intelligence argue Pakistan is playing a “double game” by saying it supports the US’ role in the region, while also supporting the Taliban. Pakistani officials have denied these long-standing allegations, while others believe double games are essential because their interests do not always align with those of the […]

Russia gives away land in hopes of repopulating Far East

The Russian government is giving away land in its Far East in a bid to increase the region’s sparse population. Any eager Russian can put their name down for a free hectare of land. The only obligations are to use the plots productively, and not sell them to foreigners. Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands reports from Kamchatka. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

Turkey’s president opens OIC summit

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Western countries to unite in fighting armed groups as he opened a two-day summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Al Jazeera’s Andrew Simmons reports from Istanbul. – Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

China demands probe into sinking of fishing boat by Argentina

0 China is demanding an investigation into what happened to one of its ships in Argentinian waters. Argentinian navy has said it shot and sunk a Chinese flagged ship that was fishing illegally in its waters. Four crew members were rescued and the others were picked up by another Chinese vessel shadowing the pursuit. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Puerto Madryn. – Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

Meet the Aurelio: The first Filipino-made sports car

The Philippines is known for its lush tropical beauty. When you think of sports cars, its probably not the first country that pops into mind. A group of young engineers is aiming to change that. Marga Ortigas reports from Laguna where they are developing super cars that are stylish, luxurious and also affordable. – Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check out our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

Germany launches world’s largest nuclear fusion reactor

The world’s largest nuclear fusion reactor has been switched on in Germany. It’s hoped the machine will pave the way for virtually limitless sources of zero-carbon electricity. Neave Barker reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check out our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

ISIL joins the fray in Yemen’s complex war

Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra discusses the impact of ISIL’s claim that it was behind the bombing of hotel used by Arab coalition troops. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

Quran manuscript found in UK may be world’s oldest

0 Fragments of the Quran held by the UK’s Birmingham University have been found to be among the oldest – if not the oldest – in the world. Al Jazeera’s Phil Lavelle reports from Birmingham. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website http://www.aljazeera.com/