Hong Kong police lay siege to central university campus

Hong Kong police have laid siege to a central university campus which has been fortified by pro-democracy protesters after nearly six months of demonstrations in the fiercely divided city.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy politicians demand an explanation for Chinese military aiding in protest clean-up

A group of pro-democracy Hong Kong politicians has demanded that Hong Kong's government explain whether it requested assistance from China in public security and disaster relief after members of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) were seen Saturday helping clear roads after anti-government protests.

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2,500 police deployed as temple at the center of gender dispute opens its doors

Thousands of police have been deployed in the southern Indian state of Kerala as a centuries-old temple at the center of an ongoing, and sometimes violent, gender dispute prepares to open its doors for the annual pilgrimage season.

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Hong Kong protests: A guide to everything you need to know

The Hong Kong protests have dragged on for more than five months. Let's break it down.

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Hong Kong's student protesters are turning campuses into fortresses

Less than 50 meters from a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) base, student protesters are building a fortress.

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French tourist dies trying to take selfie at Thai waterfall

A French tourist has died after falling from a waterfall in Thailand while attempting to take a selfie.

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Security is the key issue as Sri Lanka votes for new President

Sri Lankans head to the polls Saturday to elect a new President months after deadly terrorist attacks shook confidence in the government and security services and left more than 250 people dead.

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Hong Kong's government is being willfully blind to the chaos it's creating

In almost six months of protests, you might be forgiven for thinking Hong Kong had seen it all. And yet, this week brought a new sight: men in suits and women in heels joining with student protesters to defy police in the heart of the city's business district.

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Elderly man hit with brick amid Hong Kong protests has died

A 70-year-old man has died after being hit in a head with a brick during in clashes between Hong Kong's pro- and anti-government groups on Wednesday, a Hong Kong Hospital Authority spokesperson confirmed to CNN.

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Refugee author arrives in New Zealand after six years in Australian detention

An asylum seeker who won Australia's richest literary prizes while being detained by the country has been granted entry to New Zealand.

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Pakistan's first Test at home since 2009 terror attack

Pakistan will play a home Test cricket match for the first time in 10 years after announcing a two-game series against Sri Lanka in December.

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China's Mars ambitions one step closer after successful test of lander

China has completed its first public test of a Mars lander, keeping the country on track for an unmanned exploration mission to the red planet in 2020.

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Japan's Emperor has a dinner date with a sun goddess

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito will take part in a ritual feast with a sun goddess on Thursday night as part of a centuries-old ceremony to celebrate his ascension to the throne.

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Chinese state media issues dire warning for Hong Kong

Hong Kong looked set for another long day of violent clashes and travel chaos Thursday with protesters occupying several universities across the city amid growing concern over what might happen next.

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A Japanese spacecraft is coming back to Earth with samples from a nearby asteroid

Hayabusa2 has begun its yearlong journey back to Earth with valuable data and soil samples in tow. After traveling about 180 million miles, the spacecraft will finally arrive back to its terrestrial home.

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Mystery of thousands of birds found dead by a lake

More than 2,000 birds have been found dead around India's largest inland salt lake --and authorities don't yet know why they died.

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Police and protesters stand off at Hong Kong's Chinese University

Hong Kong woke to a third consecutive day of travel chaos and debris littering the streets Wednesday, following fiery clashes across the city overnight and a prolonged and violent standoff at a university campus.

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Hong Kong enters third consecutive day of violent unrest

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Afghan prisoner swap to free American, Australian hostages in exchange for Taliban prisoners

Afghanistan is to "conditionally" release three high-ranking Taliban prisoners in exchange for two American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) professors who were kidnapped by the group three years ago, President Ashraf Ghani said on Tuesday.

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Kindergarten chemical attack injures 51 children

Fifty-one children and three teachers were injured at a kindergarten in southwest China when a man attacked them with a corrosive chemical, state media reported Tuesday.

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Death toll could rise after two trains collide

At least 12 people have been killed and around 100 others injured after two trains collided in eastern Bangladesh in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

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Hong Kong on edge after day of violence

Hong Kong is preparing for another day of turmoil Tuesday after a man was shot by a police officer and another set alight following a confrontation with protesters, in one of the most dramatic days in over five months of protests.

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Mumbai Terror Attacks Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts to learn more about the 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai, India, which took place November 26-29.

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Deer-like animal photographed for first time in 30 years

Scientists had thought the silver-backed chevrotain, which had been among a list of 25 "most wanted" lost species compiled by Global Wildlife Conservation (GWC), had fallen victim to habitat loss and intensive hunting.

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Flights canceled, roads blocked as Hong Kong protests escalate

People are striking and protesting across seven districts of Hong Kong, in the most ambitious and wide-ranging day of demonstrations this summer. Follow here for the latest.

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Hong Kong protests rage after man shot by police

Protests are raging across Hong Kong after a police officer shot a protester earlier in the morning. Follow here for the latest

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2 million evacuated as deadly cyclone hits Bangladesh

At least 10 people are dead and millions have been evacuated from their homes after deadly Cyclone Bulbul smashed into India and Bangladesh over the weekend.

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Hong Kong police officer shoots protester with live round

A 21-year-old protester was shot in the chest with a live round by a police officer in Hong Kong early Monday morning, as traffic stalled and clashes broke out across the city.

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Japan's imperial couple greeted by thousands during Tokyo parade

Japan's newly crowned emperor and empress were cheered by tens of thousands of spectators during an imperial parade through the heart of Tokyo Sunday.

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