Naruhito Fast Facts

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

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The emperor who pushed imperial boundaries

Japan's 85-year-old monarch was born the son of a deity, but he's retiring as the people's emperor.

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UN boss raises Xinjiang Uyghurs during his trip to China

Antonio Guterres has reminded China that its treatment of Uyghurs is still under close watch, during a recent trip to Beijing. Human rights must be fully respected when fighting terrorism, he told Chinese authorities during the weekend's billion-dollar Belt and Road Forum, according to a UN spokesman.

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Japan's much-loved Emperor Akihito will stand down Tuesday, becoming the first Japanese monarch to abdicate his post in two centuries.

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Indonesia plans to relocate its capital from Jakarta

Indonesia plans to move its capital city from Jakarta, according to the country's planning minister.

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When he stands down on Tuesday, Emperor Akihito will become the first Japanese monarch in 200 years to abdicate his post.

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Sri Lanka bombers had clear links to ISIS, President says

Sri Lanka's President told CNN Monday it is "very clear" the Easter Sunday suicide bombers "had obtained training" from ISIS, according to Sri Lankan intelligence services.

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