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Pro-democracy supporters celebrate after pro-Beijing politician Junius Ho lost his election in Hong Kong, early Monday, Nov. 25, 2019.

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Pro-Democracy Candidates Make Election Gains In Statement To Beijing

8:26pm November 24, 2019

by Sam Gringlas

The city reported that more than 2.9 million people voted, a turnout rate of more than 71%. More people voted in Sunday's local election than any election in Hong Kong to date.

Pope Francis observes a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima during his visit to the city's Peace Memorial Park on Sunday.

Pope Francis, In Visit To Hiroshima, Says Possession Of Nuclear Weapons Is 'Immoral'

4:56pm November 24, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

The nuclear arms race wastes resources that could instead improve people's lives and protect the environment, the pontiff said. His tour marks the first papal visit to Japan in nearly 40 years.

Long lines of voters waited to vote in Hong Kong's district council elections on Sunday.

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Hong Kong Voters Turn Out For Biggest Election In City's History

1:02pm November 24, 2019

by Emily Feng

The elections are seen as a referendum on popular support for anti-government protests that are now in their sixth month. Record numbers of people have voted.

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Voters Turn Out In Record Numbers In Hong Kong

8:04am November 24, 2019

by Emily Feng

Hong Kong's district elections are drawing out large crowds and are seen as a referendum on government handling of ongoing protests.

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Why Mumbai Needs More Mangroves

8:04am November 24, 2019

by Sushmita Pathak

Mumbai's mangroves — a defense against floods and climate change — are endangered by urbanization. But a forest ranger is educating citizens on the value of the trees, hoping to save them.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi shakes hands with Solomon Islands' Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele after the signing of a joint communique in Beijing establishing diplomatic relations between China and the Solomon Islands.

Some Pacific Island Nations Are Turning To China. Climate Change Is A Factor

11:03am November 23, 2019

by Ashley Westerman

The Solomon Islands and Kiribati recently established ties with China. Economic considerations are a key driver, but both nations also cite concerns about climate change as a reason for the decision.

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China's Treatment Of Uighurs

7:54am November 23, 2019

NPR's Scott Simon talks with researcher Bahram Sintash about China's treatment of Uighurs. A million have been imprisoned in camps, and Sintash reports that thousands of mosques have been destroyed.

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Pope Draws Attention To Death Penalty In Japan

7:54am November 23, 2019

by Abigail Leonard

Pope Francis will highlight his opposition to the death penalty as he begins a visit to Japan. The pontiff will meet with the world's longest-serving death row inmate.

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North Korea To End Negotiations If U.S. Doesn't Offer Concessions By Year's End

4:18pm November 22, 2019

by Anthony Kuhn

North Korea has said that the U.S. has until the end of this year to offer Pyongyang concessions, or the North says it will quit negotiations and adopt a new strategy.

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What Hong Kong Residents Think Of Pro-Democracy Bill Passed By U.S. Congress

4:18pm November 22, 2019

by Emily Feng

Hong Kong residents are reacting to the bills passed by Congress. Additionally, voters prepare for this weekend's district elections as protests continue to roil the city.

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