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Chinese superstar Jacky Cheung performs onstage during his "A Classical Tour" concert at Hong Kong Coliseum on Dec. 4, 2016.

Thanks To AI, A 3rd Person Is Arrested Following A Pop Superstar's Concert

4:15pm May 23, 2018

by Andrew Flanagan

The man was among some 20,000 people attending a Jacky Cheung concert when he was identified by facial recognition technology powered by artificial intelligence.

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Woman Sentenced To Life In Prison After 'Act Of Pure Evil' Acid Attack In U.K.

3:10pm May 23, 2018

by Amy Held

Berlinah Wallace had been found guilty of flinging sulfuric acid onto a man who had angered her for ending their relationship.

Anti-divorce protesters marched in Manila in February. The Philippine House of Representatives passed a bill in March that would legalize divorce.

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Divorce Is Prohibited In The Philippines, But Moves Are Underway To Legalize It

1:49pm May 23, 2018

by Michael Sullivan

The Philippines is one of only two countries where divorce remains illegal. But a new bill permitting it has passed the House. A recent survey found 53 percent of Filipinos favor allowing divorce.

An employee of the U.S. government in Guangzhou, China, has reported mysterious symptoms similar to those experienced by State Department employees in Cuba. Here, the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou.

Echoes Of Cuba? U.S. Employee In China Hit With 'Sensations Of Sound And Pressure'

12:45pm May 23, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said "the medical indications are very similar and entirely consistent" with symptoms reported by American diplomats in Cuba, where there were reports of sonic attacks.

Archbishop Philip Wilson arrives at Newcastle Local Court in Newcastle, Australia yesterday.

Australian Archbishop 'Stands Aside' Following Conviction For Concealing Sex Abuse

12:23pm May 23, 2018

by Scott Neuman

Archbishop of Adelaide Philip Wilson said he was stepping aside from his duties following Tuesday's verdict, but would only resign his post if it "comes necessary and appropriate."

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Chances For A U.S.-North Korea Summit Are Less Than 50 Percent, Hill Says

10:26am May 23, 2018

Rachel Martin talks to former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia Christopher Hill about the chances of the June 12 meeting between President Trump and North Korea's leader holding.

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Sen. Chris Van Hollen On ZTE Sanctions

10:26am May 23, 2018

Lawmakers spoke out against President Trump's suggestion to ease sanctions on Chinese telecom company ZTE. Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen talks with NPR's Rachel Martin.

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In Taiwan, Debate Over History And Censorship As WWII TV Drama Is Canceled

8:44am May 23, 2018

by Scott Neuman

Jiachang's Heart, inspired by the story of a 17-year-old Taiwanese girl who volunteers as a nurse for the Japanese army, is taken off the air after criticism about its historical portrayal.

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Iraq Works To Form New Government

5:46am May 23, 2018

by Jane Arraf

Former U.S. foe Muqtada al-Sadr appears to be the new face of reform in Iraq. The Shia cleric's bloc won the most votes in this month's parliamentary election.

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Pompeo Gives Iran List Of Demands

5:46am May 23, 2018

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo laid out an aggressive list of demands for Iran this week. Steve Inskeep talks with Trita Parsi of the National Iranian American Council.

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