Ethnic Russian 'Uncle Petrov' sparks debate over what it means to be Chinese

With bright blue eyes, fair skin and bushy brown hair, Peter Petrov doesn't look like a typical Chinese man.

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Cambodia building collapse kills three, with many trapped under rubble

A seven-storey building collapsed in Cambodia's coastal Preah Sihanouk province, killing three people, seriously injuring 18 and leaving many trapped under the rubble.

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The US arrests 'birth tourism' operators for the first time

Three people were arrested on charges of running "birth tourism" companies that catered to Chinese clients in Southern California Thursday.

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Forgiveness at New Zealand's service for terror victims

At a subdued national memorial service Friday for victims of New Zealand's mosque terror attacks, speakers emphasized confidence in the country and its handling of the tragedy's aftermath. Fifty people died in the mass shootings in the city of Christchurch on March 15.

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Sri Lanka investigates Easter bombings: Live updates

Authorities continue to investigate the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka. Dozens of people have been arrested and ISIS has claimed responsibiilty. Get live updates here.

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Sri Lanka bombing investigation: Live updates

Investigators in Sri Lanka are unearthing new details about the people believed to be behind the Easter Sunday bombings. Follow live updates here.

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Sri Lanka attack death toll rises to 290: Live updates

The death toll from a series of bombings across Sri Lanka has risen to 290. Get the latest updates here.

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Satellite images may reveal China's next aircraft carrier

New satellite images published by a US think tank may provide the world's first look at China's next aircraft carrier, as construction progresses on a mysterious large vessel in a shipyard outside Shanghai.

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Five killed in attack on NGO in Afghanistan

Five people were killed and 24 injured in a terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, authorities said.

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Imelda Marcos Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about Imelda Marcos, and learn more about the life of the former first lady of the Philippines.

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India sending warships to the Middle East to protect shipping

The Indian Navy is sending two warships to the Gulf of Oman to protect the country's shipping in the wake of a series of attacks on tankers there in the past six weeks.

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Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un have pledged to work toward "peace and stability" on the Korean peninsula during the Chinese President's historic visit to North Korea.

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Hong Kong protesters take to the streets again after government apology falls flat

For the third time in less than a week, Hong Kong protesters have taken to the streets over a controversial extradition bill with China.

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North Korea holds mass celebration in Xi's honor amid talks on US tensions

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un attended an elaborate celebration in Pyongyang Thursday celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations between China and North Korea, underscoring their alliance amid challenges posed by the United States.

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China is cracking down on safe houses used by North Korean defectors, activists say

A network of secret routes and safe houses used by North Koreans to escape the brutal rule of Kim Jong Un via China could be under threat.

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Aung San Suu Kyi Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about Aung San Suu Kyi and learn more about the Burmese politician, activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner.

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Pakistan to open more than 1,000 new courts to fight violence against women

Pakistan will set up more than 1,000 courts dedicated to tackling violence against women in the country, a senior judge has announced.

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Former Chinese Interpol chief 'admits his crimes' of accepting $2m bribes

Interpol's former president Meng Hongwei, who dramatically vanished into police custody after returning to China in 2018, has admitted to corruption charges in a court in Tianjin, Chinese state media reported Thursday.

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Satellite image shows Chinese fighter jets deployed to contested island

A satellite image obtained by CNN show China has deployed a flight of at least four J-10 fighter jets on Woody Island in the South China Sea, the first known deployment of fighter jets there since 2017.

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When Allied armies were fighting their way off the Normandy beaches and into Nazi-occupied France 75 years ago, another battle raged in the Pacific that proved to be one of the most pivotal US victories of World War II — the Battle of Saipan.

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Chinese foreign minister claims 'black hand' of Western involvement in Hong Kong

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has accused the "black hand" of Western forces of attempting to use recent mass demonstrations in Hong Kong to "stir up trouble" in the city.

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Xi Jinping leaves for North Korea

Xi Jinping has departed Beijing for Pyongyang, a historic trip that marks the first time a Chinese leader has traveled to North Korea in 14 years.

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That viral photo of the Hong Kong protests is not what it seems

A stunning nighttime image purporting to show thousands of people amassing Sunday on the streets of Hong Kong to protest a controversial extradition bill has been widely shared on social media platforms.

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New Zealand launches investigation into Maori babies taken into state care

New Zealand's government watchdog will investigate the practice of authorities seizing newborn babies from their mothers -- including some when they are still in hospital.

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Xi heads to North Korea as fate of US nuclear deal still up in the air

More than 15 months after Kim Jong Un traveled to Beijing and invited the Chinese President to visit Pyongyang, Xi Jinping is finally heading to the North Korean capital for a two-day state visit this week.

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Trump to meet Xi at G20 amid raging trade war, calls Chinese leader 'terrific guy'

US President Donald Trump has announced plans for an "extended" meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Group of 20 summit in Japan next week, a significant development aimed at resolving the ongoing trade war between the two countries.

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Tsunamis expected in Japanese coastal regions after earthquake

Japan's meteorological agency has issued a tsunami warning after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 10:22 p.m. local time Tuesday (9:22 a.m. ET) off the coast of Yamagata Prefecture in the north of the country.

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Hong Kong's leader 'sincerely sorry' after record-breaking protests

Hong Kong's leader has issued a rare public apology in the wake of repeated record-breaking protests that called for the withdrawal of a controversial extradition bill with China that she introduced and championed.

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Man who shared New Zealand mosque shooting video online jailed for 21 months

A New Zealand man has been jailed for almost two years for sharing a video of the Christchurch mosque shootings that killed 51 people.

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UN terrorism chief heavily criticized for trip to China's Xinjiang region

United Nations counter terrorism chief Vladimir Ivanovich Voronkov has come under heavy criticism from the United States and human rights groups over his recent trip to China's repressive Xinjiang region.

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Couple use Twitter to rescue newborn girl abandoned on Indian garbage dump

Vinod Kapri, an Indian journalist and filmmaker based in Delhi, checks Twitter first thing every morning -- like virtually every journalist on the planet.

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Xi Jinping to make first official visit to North Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in North Korea on Thursday for a two-day state visit, his first official trip to the country since he came to power in 2012.

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Accidental cat filter derails political press conference

A Pakistani politician suffered a major catastrophe when his press conference was live-streamed on social media last week.

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Beijing says US legalization of marijuana is a 'threat to China'

Beijing's leading drug enforcement body has blamed the legalization of marijuana in Canada and parts of the United States for a spike in the amount of drugs smuggled into the country, describing it as a "new threat to China."

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Trump may raise Hong Kong protests with Xi as city remains a thorn in Beijing's side

Hong Kong has once again burnished its reputation as a thorn in the side of the Chinese Communist Party and its leader, President Xi Jinping, after protesters swarmed the city's streets for the third time in one week.

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Rat infestation plagues New Zealand town

A beachside New Zealand suburb known for roaming chickens and yoga has become infested with hordes of unwelcome guests: large, writhing rats.

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7 reasons to visit gorgeous Hoi An

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Joshua Wong released from prison day after hundreds of thousands march in Hong Kong

A day after organizers said 2 million Hong Kongers took to the streets to march against an extradition bill with China, one of the city's pro-democracy icons has been released from prison.

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Hong Kong extradition bill: Organizers claim 2 million march as protesters demand leader's resignation

A temporary calm had returned to Hong Kong Monday Morning, hours after the city stunned its leaders and the world with a second record-breaking protest in a week against a controversial extradition bill with China.

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Hong Kong protest live updates: Mass demonstration underway, as campaigners call for city's leader to step down

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