Hong Kong protesters attempt to restore peace after airport violence

As Hong Kong enters its 11th consecutive weekend of anti-government protests, the city is waiting anxiously to see if both protesters and police can avoid the violent clashes that have characterized recent weeks.

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Hong Kong protests enter 11th consecutive weekend: Follow live

Thounsands of people are marching today in Hong Kong. Follow here for the latest

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He spends half his $1300 monthly salary on rent. This is why he's fighting for a fairer Hong Kong

Tse Lai-nam has all the gear necessary for the next Hong Kong protest. He's rarely missed one.

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Blast rips through wedding ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan

A blast at a wedding ceremony in Kabul kill killing six people on Saturday, according to Afghanistan's Interior Ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi.

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Internet-famous baby dugong dies due to plastic waste

An orphaned baby dugong that attained celebrity status in Thailand has died with plastic waste lining its stomach, prompting a surge of mourning on the internet.

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The man taking on Hong Kong from deep inside China's propaganda machine

The editor of one of China's most outspoken state media outlets has doubled down on accusations that the United States is instigating a revolution in Hong Kong, as increasingly violent protests enter their eleventh weekend.

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UN Security Council has its first meeting on Kashmir in decades

According to a UN diplomat, council members failed to even come up with a statement to the press -- the lowest level of Council action. UN diplomats said countries disagreed on wording of a statement, with some fearing any comment would escalate tensions or would show bias towards Pakistan by simply holding the meeting.

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Hong Kong officials deny protesters a permit for Sunday march

Hong Kong officials have denied permits for a march organized this Sunday by the same group that coordinated massive marches earlier this summer.

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Kashmir remains paralyzed by lockdown as resentment simmers

Eleven days after the Indian government suspended all communications in Indian-controlled Kashmir, the disputed region still has no contact with the outside world.

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Hong Kong protesters call for 'Mulan' boycott

Liu Yifei, the actress starring in Disney's upcoming live-action "Mulan", waded into the Hong Kong protest controversy on Thursday by expressing support for the Hong Kong police.

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Hong Kong protests: The evolution of a movement

How Hong Kong's protest movement went from peaceful marches to an airport occupation.

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Hong Kong's police describe their side of the protests

On Thursday, more than two months into the worst unrest this city has seen in decades, senior police officers invited a group of journalists to the towering police headquarters in Hong Kong's Wan Chai district. In the first face-to-face background briefing of its kind with reporters, commanders spoke at length, provided they not be named.

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Modi praises India's actions in Kashmir on independence day

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended his government's decision to revoke the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir state, saying he was proud that "'one nation, one constitution' has become a reality."

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Modi has vowed to ban single-use plastics to fight India's trash crisis

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to ban single-use plastics in his Independence Day speech in Delhi on Wednesday.

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Hong Kong's leaderless protest movement is showing the strains

Hong Kong's protesters want you to know they're sorry.

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Nora Quoirin may have died from starvation and stress, say police

Malaysian police say 15-year-old Nora Quoirin, who went missing from a jungle resort, died from intestinal bleeding caused by starvation and stress.

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Chinese paramilitary members are gathered near Hong Kong border

As protests continue to sweep through Hong Kong, large numbers of China's paramilitary force are just miles away from Hong Kong's border with mainland China, according to a CNN team on the ground in Shenzhen.

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Narendra Modi Fast Facts

Read CNN's Narendra Modi Fast Facts and learn more about India's prime minister.

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Pakistan prepared to 'fight to the end' over Kashmir, says PM Imran Khan

Pakistan is prepared to "fight to the end" over Kashmir if necessary, Prime Minister Imran Khan said Wednesday during a speech from the Pakistani-controlled part of the disputed region.

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Alleged Christchurch mosque gunman sends letter from prison cell

New Zealand's prison authority has acknowledged it made a mistake in allowing the alleged Christchurch mosque attacker to send a letter, which later surfaced on 4chan, an online message board known for hosting the views of white supremacists.

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A 'monster penguin' as big as a human once lived in New Zealand

A "monster penguin" which stood as tall as a human has been identified by scientists in New Zealand.

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Order returns to Hong Kong airport, but tensions linger

Hong Kong's airport resumed operations Wednesday morning, just hours after thousands of anti-government protesters forcibly blockaded the main terminal, temporarily paralyzing the transport hub for the second consecutive night.

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India's car market just had its worst month in 18 years

Just two years ago, India's huge car market was booming and global players were rushing to invest. Now it's been slammed into reverse.

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Why Hong Kong is protesting

Hong Kong is facing a major political crisis as it heads into a 10th week of mass demonstrations. What started as a movement against a controversial law has expanded into something much bigger.

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Why are Hong Kong protesters at the airport?

HKG, Hong Kong's international airport, is one of the busiest in Asia. And it had emerged as a key protest target before today's mass gathering, as anti-government demonstrators looked to take their message directly to the international community.

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Coast guard investigates death of woman who plunged from cruise ship

Officials are investigating the death of a passenger who fell into the ocean from the 11th deck of a cruise ship, according to Taiwanese news agency CNA.

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Hong Kong flights canceled for second day as protesters overrun airport

Hong Kong's airport has been thrown into chaos for the second day in a row, with all check-ins suspended and dozens of outgoing flights canceled.

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Hong Kong airport cancels all departing flights

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Body found in search for missing teenager Nora Quoirin

A body has been found in the search for missing London teenager Nora Quoirin in Malaysia, according to a charity that has been assisting the girl's family.

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Beijing says Hong Kong protests 'show signs of terrorism.' If you only watch state media, you probably agree

Out-of-control mobs beating up police. Crazed separatists throwing petrol bombs and vandalizing government buildings. The symbols of the country insulted and humiliated. Local authorities overwhelmed and in need of assistance.

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Flight disruptions continue as Hong Kong airport protests enter fifth day

Passengers in Hong Kong were still experiencing disruptions Tuesday as ongoing pro-democracy protests at the world's eighth biggest airport look set to enter their fifth day.

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Nora Quoirin's parents offer reward for information, as search enters second week

The parents of missing London teenager Nora Quoirin have offered a £10,000 ($12,000) reward for information leading to the return of their daughter, who vanished from a remote resort in Malaysia more than a week ago while on holiday with her family.

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Hong Kong airport cancels all departures: Live updates

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Pakistan's Imran Khan likens India's actions in Kashmir to Nazism

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has likened India's revoking of Jammu and Kashmir state's autonomy to Nazi ideology, and warned the international community that inaction would be similar to appeasing Hitler.

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New Zealand gun buyback: Over 10,000 firearms surrendered in less than a month

More than 10,000 firearms have been voluntarily surrendered to authorities in New Zealand as part of a buyback scheme that was introduced after the country's worst mass shooting in modern history.

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By swarming Hong Kong airport, protesters take their message to the world

Protesters in Hong Kong are calling for a mass rally at the city's international airport Monday, following another night of violent clashes between pro-democracy activists and riot police.

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Hong Kong isn't just battling on the streets: There is also a war on misinformation

While Hong Kong protesters wage pitched battles with police on the street, fake news and misinformation are being spread online, fueling fear and suspicion.

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Police fire tear gas at pockets of protesters across Hong Kong

Police in Hong Kong clashed with pro-democracy protesters at a number of locations across the territory on Sunday, during the 10th straight weekend of protests.

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North Korea threatens to freeze South out of future talks

A senior North Korean official has railed against ongoing US-South Korea joint military drills and threatened to freeze out Seoul by only holding future talks with Washington.

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More than 100 are dead as heavy monsoon rains batter India

Heavy monsoon rains have killed at least 114 people in India this week, causing devastating landslides and floods in several parts of the country.

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Dozens killed after Typhoon Lekima makes landfall in eastern China

Thirty-two people have died and 16 more are missing after Typhoon Lekima made landfall in east China's Zhejiang Province, according to China's state-run Xinhua news agency.

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