India built 110M toilets. But will people use them?

It was the ambitious sanitation campaign aimed at giving almost half of India's 1.3 billion population access to a toilet in just five years.

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Hong Kong's ban on masks at protests sparks night of violent protests

Hong Kong woke to a city transformed Saturday, after protesters went on a rampage across the territory in reaction to the government's use of emergency powers to ban masks at demonstrations.

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How Cambodia's backpacker haven became a Chinese casino mecca

China has invested billions in Cambodia. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Sihanoukville, a coastal city overrun by construction sites and pollution where locals can no longer afford to live.

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More than 5,000 inmates die at this prison every year

One in five detainees at the Philippines' national penitentiary die every year, officials at the prison hospital have revealed.

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Why China is the worst country Trump could ask for a favor

Trump wanted China's help to investigate Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his son Hunter. Here's why that's a bad idea.

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Hong Kong government mulls emergency ban on face masks during public assemblies: reports

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Office is expected to discuss invoking rarely-used emergency powers to ban people from wearing face masks during public assemblies, according to local media, a move likely to infuriate the thousands of young people involved in the months-long protest movement.

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The NBA is playing in India for the first time ever

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has arrived in India.

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South Korean man confesses to a series of murders that stumped police for decades

A South Korean man has confessed to the murder of 14 women including nine who were victims in country's most infamous serial killing case -- but the suspect won't face prosecution, police said.

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US tested new missile in the Pacific as China paraded weapons

As China paraded some of its most powerful weaponry during celebrations marking the Communist state's 70th anniversary on Tuesday, the United States Navy tested its newest piece of firepower in the Pacific.

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BTS says decision to hold concert in Saudi Arabia wasn't easy

The leader of South Korean boy band BTS has spoken out about their upcoming concert in Saudi Arabia, saying it wasn't an easy decision to play in the kingdom which has been criticized over its human rights abuses.

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Hong Kong descended into chaos. In flag-covered Beijing, almost no one noticed

In the tightly-censored bubble of state-run media and restricted internet, Beijing locals enjoyed their October 1 National Day seemingly unaware that in Hong Kong, which is Chinese territory, police and protesters were fighting in the streets.

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Singapore 'fake news' law comes into force

Singapore's sweeping anti-fake news law, which critics warn could be used to suppress free speech in the already tightly controlled Asian city state, came into force Wednesday.

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North Korea launches ballistic missile a day after agreeing to US talks

North Korea fired a ballistic missile Wednesday from an underwater launch platform, a US official told CNN, a day after Pyongyang and Washington agreed to resume nuclear talks.

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Taiwan bridge collapses, sending truck plunging onto fishing boats

A 140-meter (459-foot) bridge has collapsed in northeast Taiwan, sending an oil tanker in the water and killing at least two people in fishing boats below.

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Kangaroos to be turned into pet food in Australian 'harvesting' program

Licensed hunters in the Australian state of Victoria will now be able to shoot kangaroos for use in pet food under a new plan announced Tuesday.

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Hong Kong protesters set out to spoil China's big day. They succeeded

You could not have asked for a more striking contrast between Hong Kong and Beijing.

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Man shot with live round in major escalation of Hong Kong protests

A man was shot with a live round as violent protests erupted across Hong Kong on the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China on Tuesday, in one of the most chaotic days of almost four months of political unrest.

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Meat pies and didgeridoos get their own commemorative coins in Australia

A meat pie, a didgeridoo and a boomerang all feature on commemorative coins that form part of a new promotion from Australia Post and the Royal Australian Mint.

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The history of the People's Republic of China in five graphs

When the People's Republic of China was founded 70 years ago, China was a poor and underdeveloped country described colloquially in the West as "the poor man of Asia."

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Xi emphasizes strength as China marks 70 years of Communist rule

President Xi Jinping emphasized unity, development and strength as he addressed the world on the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China on Tuesday, saying: "There is no force than can shake the foundation of this great nation."

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China celebrates its 70th National Day as Hong Kong braces for protests

China is throwing an extravagant military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Follow here for the latest

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'Fear is spreading.' Employees expose culture of fear at Hong Kong's flagship airline

During the week, Ricky pilots passenger jets traveling around the world for one of Hong Kong's flagship airlines, Cathay Pacific. But when the weekend arrives, he sheds his pilot cap and blazer in exchange for a face mask and helmet, and goes out to join the anti-government protests which have dominated the semi-autonomous Chinese city over the past four months.

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They were born at the start of Communist China. 70 years later, their country is unrecognizable

When the Chinese Communist Party took power 70 years ago, Ma Jianguo's family members were so excited they named him in honor of what they hoped would be the beginning of a new era.

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Hong Kong police fire tear gas, water cannon at protesters, days ahead of China's 70th anniversary celebrations

Hong Kong police fired blue dye from a water cannon and rounds of tear gas as protesters threw petrol bombs and bricks in clashes ahead of celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China.

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