Japan's birth rate hits another record low in 2019

Japan's demographic crisis is getting worse. The fast-graying nationposted a record-low birthrate, as the estimated number of babies born in 2019 fell to 864,000 -- the lowest since records began in 1899 -- according to a report published Tuesday by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.

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Christmas in Hong Kong marked by protests and tear gas

Anti-government protesters returned to the streets of Hong Kong over the Christmas holiday, clashing with riot police in malls and busy shopping districts across the semiautonomous Chinese territory.

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Young people across Asia pushed for change in 2019. Meet five of them

In 2019, youth activists across Asia tackled climate change, marriage equality, women's rights, and more. Here are five young changemakers.

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This young man fled the Taliban and dreamed of helping others. But his plans for freedom went horribly wrong

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Junichiro Koizumi Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts about the life of Junichiro Koizumi, former Japanese prime minister and president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

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Beijing tells US to stop 'flexing its muscles' in South China Sea

China's Defense Minister told his US counterpart that Washington must stop "flexing its muscles" in the South China Sea when the two met Monday, according to a spokesman for Beijing.

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Toxic coconut wine kills at least 11 people in the Philippines

At least 11 people have died and hundreds more are being treated for suspected methanol poisoning after drinking locally made coconut wine during Christmas celebrations in the Philippines, according to the state-run Philippine News Agency.

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