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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