A Hong Kong court has convicted media tycoon Jimmy Lai and eight other prominent pro-democracy activists over their roles in an unauthorized assembly at the […]
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Pro-democracy protests in Asia face fierce crackdowns
Pro-democracy protests in Myanmar, Thailand, and Hong Kong face increasingly fierce crackdowns from authorities. CNN’s Ivan Watson and Will Ripley report. #CNN #News
Continue readingCNN speaks to only Hong Konger on committee that drafted controversial law
China's National People's Congress standing committee is the elite legislative body that drafted, reviewed and fast-tracked the Hong Kong national security law behind closed doors. […]
Continue readingNorth Korea blows up office used for South Korea talks
North Korea has blown up a joint liaison office used for talks between itself and South Korea, the latest sign that ties between the two […]
Continue readingErin Burnett asks: Why would North Korea release this photo now?
North Korea claims that Kim Jong Un made a public appearance at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. CNN's Will Ripley reports. #CNN #News
Continue readingCNN reporter on Kim Jong Un report: Here’s what we need to watch ‘very carefully’
North Korea claims that Kim Jong Un made a public appearance at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. CNN's Will Ripley reports. #CNN #News
Continue readingSee inside cruise ship called ‘floating prison’
The Diamond Princess cruise ship has been quarantined off the coast of Yokohama, near Tokyo, since February 4. Rebecca Frasure, who has tested positive for […]
Continue readingNorth Korea has ‘very low chance’ of nuclear test around Christmas, source says
North Korea is planning to adopt a hard-line policy toward the United States that involves taking denuclearization off the table amid perceptions that President Donald […]
Continue readingNorth Korea’s message to US: Choose your Christmas present
Kim Jong Un has been signaling that the deadline for a diplomatic breakthrough between the US and North Korea must be met by the end […]
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