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Chinese whistleblower exposes torture of Uyghur prisoners in CNN interview

5 years ago
For nearly three years, CNN has been investigating allegations of gross human rights violations and a modern day system of internment camps in China's Xinjiang region. China denies accusations from the US State Department that Beijing detained up to two million ethnic Uyghurs and members of other minorities in internment camps. For the first time, CNN has interviewed a former member of the Chinese security forces, who says he was ordered to routinely arrest and torture Uyghur detainees. A warning to viewers, Ivan Watson's report contains graphic descriptions of violence and sexual assault.

Here are 5 takeaways from the Pandora Papers

5 years ago
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) on Sunday released the "Pandora Papers," an exposé of the financial secrets and offshore dealings of dozens of heads of state, public officials and politicians from 91 countries and territories.

'The Simpsons' make their runway debut during Paris Fashion Week

5 years ago
After designing Kim Kardashian's statement-making Met Gala look, the luxury fashion house Balenciaga set its sights on another household family name: the Simpsons. The animated residents of Springfield, including Bart, Homer, Marge, Lisa and Maggie, have made their runway debut during Paris Fashion Week.

Why superbusiness minisuites are the future of flying

5 years ago
After a long, golden sunset of being installed on fewer and fewer aircraft, the retirement of older aircraft caused by the Covid-19 pandemic means that when air travel resumes, international first class will be very nearly a thing of the past.

Inside the Waldorf Astoria's $1 billion makeover

5 years ago
This month marks 90 years since the Waldorf Astoria first opened its doors on New York's Park Avenue in 1931, becoming the tallest and largest luxury hotel in the world during an inauspicious time, as the Great Depression cast its long shadow.

Why Michelin is making giant inflatable sails

5 years ago
Sailing boats date back more than 5,000 years, when the ancient Egyptians floated up and down the Nile in wooden vessels powered by wind and oars. But when steam and diesel engines arrived and globalization increased the need for timely trade, the sails dropped.

Japan confirms new prime minister

5 years ago
Japan's parliament has formally confirmed Fumio Kishida as the country's prime minister after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elected the former top diplomat in a tightly contested race that ended in a runoff vote in the party. CNN's Selina Wang reports.
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