Nepal's menstruation huts may be banned, but stigma remains deadly

The death of a 17-year-old girl who was sequestered because of her period has cast renewed scrutiny on the challenges of eradicting Chhaupadi and changing attitudes in Nepal.

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Russian couple arrested after Malaysia baby-swinging video emerges

A Russian couple has been arrested in Kuala Lumpur for child endangerment after video emerged of one of them swinging an infant around as part of a street performance, according to a report on state media Bernama.

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Japan's deputy prime minister blames women for nation's declining population

Japan's deputy prime minister has come under fire after apparently blaming childless women for Japan's demographic woes.

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A Feng Shui rock star's guide to 2019: Will the Year of the Pig bring you luck?

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Malaysia Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about Malaysia to learn more about the country located in Southeast Asia.

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The developing countries with the most to fear from Brexit

Brexit may pose a serious threat to developing countries who depend on trade with Britain. Among the world's least developed countries, the greatest blow will land on Cambodia, according to simulations conducted by the German Development Institute.

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Nissan deals UK huge Brexit blow

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has confirmed it is scrapping plans to build a new model in the English city of Sunderland, citing uncertainty over Brexit and further highlighting employers' fears of a no-deal departure by the UK from the European Union.

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