Australian PM Scott Morrison says he will 'accept the criticism' for vacationing in Hawaii as fires raged back home

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he regrets being away on vacation with his family as fires raged across South Australia, resulting in the deaths of three people earlier this week.

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New Zealand collects about 56,000 guns in buyback program after Christchurch massacre

New Zealand officials collected about 56,000 firearms as part of a sixth-month gun buyback program that ended Friday, according to a news release from the country's Minister of Police.

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Internet shutdowns used to be rare. They're increasingly becoming the norm

Internet shutdowns have become commonplace throughout parts of the world, including India, Iran, and China -- a go-to tool for controlling unrest and stifling criticism of the government.

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India citizenship law protests leave 18 dead

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North Korea warns US could 'pay dearly' for human rights criticism

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How six months of unrest in Hong Kong have criminalized a generation and altered the city and its politics

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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 six months. Let's break it down.

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India extends controls on protests after day of deadly violence

Protesters in India have vowed more civil action against a new citizenship law, even as the Indian government extends sweeping controls on protests and imposes internet shutdowns following deadly country-wide protests.

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Hong Kong police say they froze $9 million meant for protesters

Hong Kong police say they have frozen about $9 million in funds raised by anti-government protesters, and arrested four members of a prominent fundraising group on allegations of money laundering.

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Chinese government cuts US Democratic debate live feed

The live feed of the sixth Democratic presidential debate was cut without warning in China Thursday night during a discussion on allegations of human rights abuses in the country's western region of Xinjiang.

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Why North Korea wants nothing to do with South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had nothing but praise for "the compatriots in the south" at the start of 2019, speaking of "the united strength of the fellow countrymen."

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Protests rage across India over citizenship law

People are protesting in multiple Indian cities against a controversial new citizenship law. Follow here for the latest

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Chinese ambassador says Xinjiang 'trainees' have graduated

China's ambassador to Australia has defended Beijing against accusations of human rights violations in a rare press conference Thursday, saying allegations that one million people had been detained in Xinjiang were "fake news."

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Widespread protests expected across India despite bans

Protests are set to go ahead in 15 cities across India Thursday as public anger over a controversial new citizenship law considered by many to be discriminatory against Muslims continues to build.

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Verdict expected in Philippines Maguindanao massacre trial

The Philippines is awaiting a verdict in a mass murder case which rocked the country's political establishment more than a decade ago.

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Lunar New Year Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about the Lunar New Year, which is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese lunisolar calendar.

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Hamid Karzai Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about Hamid Karzai, the former president of Afghanistan.

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about Atal Bihari Vajpayee and learn more about the former Prime Minister of India.

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Reporter wins case two years after she accused a prominent journalist of raping her

A freelance journalist who became a symbol of Japan's #MeToo movement has won a civil case against the high-profile journalist she accused of raping her.

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The women at the center of viral video say India will not be divided

Aysha Renna didn't think she would ever find herself confronting baton-wielding police officers to protect a fellow Muslim student from a beating.

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China's first domestically-built aircraft carrier officially enters service

China has officially commissioned its first domestically-built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, a significant step forward in Chinese President Xi Jinping's ambitions for the country to field a world-class navy.

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North Korean tests raise concern and pressure for Trump diplomacy

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Former Pakistan military ruler sentenced to death for high treason

Former Pakistan President and military ruler Pervez Musharraf has been sentenced to death in absentia for high treason following a six-year legal case.

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Global gender equality will take 100 years to achieve, study finds

It will take another 100 years to reach gender equality, according to a global report from the World Economic Forum.

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Beijing calls for Chinese journalists to 'arm their minds' with Xi Jinping Thought

China has issued an updated code of ethics for journalists that calls on reporters to uphold the authority of the Communist Party and be guided by the ideology of President Xi Jinping.

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US special envoy urges North Korea to restart nuclear talks

The United States envoy to North Korea urged the two countries to resume stalled denuclearization talks on Monday, as tensions rise between the two countries.

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Here's what happens when you quit the Chinese military

With around 2 million people in China's armed forces, you might think the story of one person who couldn't take the rigors of military life wouldn't warrant national attention.

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Analysis: Thousands dead, trillions spent and no clear victory. Now US heads for the exit in Afghanistan

President Donald Trump's administration is preparing to announce a reduction of US troops from Afghanistan amid a diplomatic push to renew peace talks with the Taliban, a senior administration official confirmed to CNN.

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At least one dead after 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocks southern Philippines

At least one person was killed after a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines island of Mindanao on Sunday.

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