Sri Lanka bans all face coverings for 'public protection' after bomb attacks

Any face covering that "hinders the identification of individuals in a way that threatens national security" is now banned in Sri Lanka, according to a statement from the country's President.

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Thousands protest in Hong Kong's largest demonstration in 5 years, political group says

Protesters in Hong Kong have staged their biggest demonstration since the 2014 Occupy protests, against a proposed law they say will make it easier for officials to extradite people to mainland China.

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Security ahead of coronation stepped up after knives found in Japanese prince's classroom

Police in Japan have tightened security around Emperor Akihito's 12-year-old grandson after two knives were found near his school desk.

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More than 270 workers dead after Indonesian election

More than 270 election staff have died from overwork-related illnesses after the world's third biggest democracy hit the polls earlier this month, an election official said.

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The Chinese Christians finding God and religious refuge in Kenya

In Nairobi, Chinese migrants are finding God as they integrate in highly Christian Kenya. But many don't realize that back home the atheist Communist Party is waging a war against religion

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Sri Lanka bans burqas for 'public protection' after bomb attacks

Calling burqas "a security risk and a flag of fundamentalism," Sri Lanka's president is banning the garment worn by some Muslim women.

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Sri Lanka bomb suspect's sister fears 18 relatives dead after attacks

The sister of the suspected ringleader of Sri Lanka's deadly Easter Sunday bombings has told CNN up to 18 of her family members are missing and feared dead since the attacks and subsequent raids.

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