BTS' army of admirers: Inside one of the world's most powerful fandoms

BTS' fans have contributed to making the group one of the biggest boybands in the world. But who are BTS' ARMY -- and why are they so dedicated?

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China President Xi Jinping's balancing act over Hong Kong

Hong Kong's summer of discontent has spilled over into fall, bringing with it tear gas, petrol bombs and widespread transport disruptions -- all the elements that have divided the city during four months of unrest.

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US Sen. Ted Cruz rips Beijing 'dictatorship' during Hong Kong visit

US Sen. Ted Cruz on Saturday condemned China's handling of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, saying suppression of free speech in the territory showed fear from what he called a "dictatorship" in Beijing.

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One dead as Typhoon Hagibis approaches Japan

At least one person has been killed and several injured as Typhoon Hagibis approached central Japan with hurricane-force winds on Saturday.

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Hong Kong's police commissioner to retire amid continued political unrest: source

Stephen Lo, the commissioner of Hong Kong's embattled police force, plans to retire next month, a police source told CNN -- prompting a reshuffle at the top of the department as it continues to face scrutiny for its handling of the city's ongoing protests.

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New species of predatory dinosaur with 'shark-like' teeth discovered in Thailand

A new species of predatory dinosaur with shark-like teeth has been discovered in Thailand, according to research published on Wednesday.

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Lakers and Nets warmly greeted by Chinese fans

The Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets were greeted by cheers in their first preseason game in Shanghai on Thursday, which went ahead as scheduled despite the battle between China and the NBA over a tweet by a Houston Rockets executive supporting Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests.

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NBA postpones Shanghai press event amid worsening spat with China

The NBA has abruptly called off a hotly anticipated press event for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers in Shanghai, the latest attempt to contain what is fast becoming a major crisis after a team official tweeted support of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

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Kiribati ferry disaster report finds dozens died from hunger, dehydration, hypothermia

Last January, 102 people boarded a ferry from a remote island in the South Pacific. Only seven of them survived.

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Houston Rockets fan arrested in China after threatening to burn national flag

A 25-year-old Houston Rockets fan in China threatened to burn the Chinese flag in protest of the ongoing dispute between Beijing and the NBA team, and told police to "come and arrest him."

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Trump wishes Japan's Prime Minister Abe happy birthday. He was over two weeks late

US President Donald Trump wished his Japanese counterpart happy birthday on Monday. Unfortunately, he was off by over two weeks.

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11 elephants are dead after falling from a Thai waterfall

Five more elephants have died after falling from a waterfall in Khao Yai National Park in Thailand, bringing the total dead to 11.

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Selfie slip leaves four dead at India dam

Four members of the same family drowned at a dam in India Sunday after slipping into the water while trying to take a selfie.

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China's love for the NBA runs deep. But its fans are facing a difficult decision

Basketball may have been invented by a Canadian and popularized by Americans, but it has more fans in China than anywhere else.

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Births fall sharply in Japan

Japan's fertility crisis is worsening, as the pool of women of childbearing age shrinks and more women delay having children. Births fell 5.9% from January to July on the year, the sharpest drop in 30 years, preliminary figures show.

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Hong Kong's violent protests show no sign of stopping. Some are deciding it's time to leave

In the middle of a beautiful sunset in May, Emily's boyfriend knelt before her on a beach in Japan and proposed. Overjoyed, she said yes.

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Hong Kong could be at 'tipping point' as warning flag unfurled at PLA barracks

The Chinese military garrison in Hong Kong offered a rare public reaction in the face of taunts from protesters Sunday, as violence escalated across the city over the weekend.

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Philippines President Duterte reveals he has a chronic neuromuscular disease

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has revealed he has a chronic neuromuscular disease, the latest in a series of health problems for the 74-year-old leader.

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Disturbing video shows hundreds of blindfolded prisoners in Xinjiang

A drone video appearing to show hundreds of blindfolded men being led from a train in China has raised new concerns over the ongoing crackdown on Muslim Uyghurs in the far western region of Xinjiang.

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Protesters appear to be hit by taxi and man beaten bloody in another violent turn for Hong Kong

Hong Kong's political unrest took another dark turn Sunday when a driver mowed down protesters with a taxi cab and a man was beaten bloody by a mob, video shows.

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5 elephants and a calf die while trying to save the young one in a Thai waterfall

Five elephants and a 3-year-old calf died at a waterfall in Thailand during what authorities believe was an attempt by the adults to save the young one.

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