Fed up with violence and vandalism, some Hong Kong protesters are turning away

As Hong Kong faces its biggest political crisis ever, sideline supporters and moderates being driven away by the movement's violence and vandalism.

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Father of Vietnamese woman believed dead in Essex truck: Smugglers said this was a 'safe route'

Nguyen Thi Phong and Pham Van Thin live in a small house in Nghen, a town in Vietnam's Ha Tinh province. It has a corrugated metal roof, propped up on loose bricks, and a Vietnamese flag flies outside.

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Ahead of Diwali, New Delhi residents fear they'll be choking on smog

In the Indian city New Delhi, residents are preparing for Diwali by protesting the use of firecrackers and buying air filters in anticipation of air pollution.

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Malaysia bans comic book for being pro-China

A comic book promoting China's Belt and Road Initiative was banned on Wednesday by Malaysia's Home Ministry for spreading communist ideas and endangering the country's multi-racial culture.

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Chinese journalist who joined Hong Kong protests detained, friends say

A Chinese journalist and leading activist in the country's #MeToo movement has been detained for more than a week, with friends saying police confiscated her passport to stop her leaving China.

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Poacher manhunt exposes murky world of Indian wildlife trafficking, where bear bile is big business

A wildlife trafficker who goes by the name Yarlen was arrested in India. He admitted to killing a number of sloth bears, whose gall bladders were allegedly milked for bile. The liquid is prized as a medicinal product all over Asia.

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Chinese team disqualified for cheating at Military World Games

A Chinese team has been kicked out of its own Military World Games after other countries alerted judges to "extensive cheating" by the hosts.

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16 people sentenced to death for student's murder

A court in Bangladesh has sentenced 16 people to death for the murder of a teenager who was set on fire after she reported sexual harassment.

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Thai king fires six royal officials, days after dismissing royal consort

The Thai King has fired six palace officials for "severe disciplinary misconduct," only days after stripping his royal consort of her titles and military ranks.

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This 24-year-old man just became a billionaire

A 24-year-old business school graduate has just become an overnight billionaire.

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Kim Jong Un calls his relationship with Trump 'special'

Kim Jong Un has praised his "special" relationship with US President Donald Trump, with one of North Korea's most respected diplomats telling state media the two leaders maintain "trust in each other."

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He revolutionized how millions of people spend money in India. His next target: America

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Emperor Naruhito Fast Facts

Read CNN Fast Facts about Naruhito, the 126th Emperor to ascend to Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne.

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China dismisses reports of replacing Hong Kong leader as 'political rumor'

The Chinese government has dismissed reports that it is planning to replace Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam with a temporary leader.

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Murder suspect whose alleged crime sparked Hong Kong protests walks free

Protests in Hong Kong have affected everything from esports and the NBA to arguments about free speech on Australian university campuses and the US-China trade war. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and basketball star Lebron James have all been pulled in.

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16 Japan experiences every traveler needs to enjoy

There's no shortage of reasons to fall in love with Japan.

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Elaborate attempt to outsource murder ends in prison time

A Chinese court has sentenced six men over their part in a botched attempt to "outsource" a contract killing through an elaborate chain of intermediaries.

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Rat-eating macaques could boost palm oil sustainability in Malaysia

Monkeys in Malaysia have been found to eat rats in such great quantities they could replace chemical pest control on palm oil plantations.

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Thailand's King strips 'disloyal' royal consort of her titles

The King of Thailand has stripped his royal consort of her titles, status, and military ranks for being "disloyal," only three months after she was anointed.

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Japan prepares to enthrone new emperor

Japan's Emperor Naruhito is set to officially proclaim his enthronement, in a ritual-bound, centuries-old ceremony attended by more than a hundred dignitaries from around the world.

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Four dead in Bangladesh riot over Facebook post

Four people were killed Sunday when Bangladesh police fired on a crowd after clashes erupted over a Facebook post that angered Muslims.

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West paying price for backing Hong Kong: Chinese state media

Chinese state-run media has published a series of editorials and opinion pieces drawing parallels between violent protests in Hong Kong, Spain and Chile -- accusing the West of hypocrisy in its response.

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The teens so addicted to phones they're going into detox

It was 4 a.m. when 16-year-old Yoo Chae-rin realized she had been on her phone for 13 hours. In less than three hours, she had to be up for school.

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