Hiding in plain sight Why Hong Kong is a preferred spot for North Korea's money launderers
Hong Kong (CNN)Easey Commercial Building is an unassuming mid-rise office tower on Hennessy Road, an artery that runs through Hong Kong's busy Wan Chai district. The structure sits among scenery that's classic Hong Kong: bright lights, tall buildings, people rushing about.
First-seen neutron star collision creates light, gravitational waves and gold
(CNN)For the first time, two neutron stars in a nearby galaxy have been observed engaging in a spiral death dance around one another until they collided. What resulted from that collision is being called an "unprecedented" discovery that is ushering in a new era of astronomy, scientists announced Monday.
Mogadishu bombings kill 'unprecedented number of civilians'
Mogadishu, Somalia (CNN)At least 276 people have now been confirmed killed in Saturday's double car bombing in Mogadishu, making it the deadliest incident in Somalia's modern history.
Iran's hardliners say Trump has done them 'great favors'
Tehran (CNN)Tehran is a city that wears its political colors on its sleeve. The sprawling Iranian capital nestles between barren mountain ranges, its streets packed with high rises, leafy parks and markets.
Austria's next chancellor a 31-year-old conservative, early results show
Vienna (CNN)Sebastian Kurz, a 31-year-old conservative, is set to become the next chancellor of Austria and Europe's youngest leader, though he will likely need to form a coalition to rule, early results from Sunday's election show.
AirAsia staff accused of 'screaming' as flight plummets 20,000 feet
(CNN)Passengers aboard an AirAsia flight from Perth to Bali Sunday have criticized the flight crew for allegedly screaming when the plane rapidly descended 20,000 feet, following an apparent pressurization issue in the cabin.
Family freed from terrorist captivity begins journey of recovery
Smiths Falls, Ontario (CNN)Joshua Boyle said the gravity of the situation his family survived is starting to sink in.
Romain Grosjean: Stress testing a Formula One star's brain
(CNN)If you want to get ahead on the Formula One grid it turns out you need to be a cognitive "super performer."
The ideological war playing out on China's internet
Hong Kong (CNN)As China's leaders gather in Beijing this week for the 19th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), an ideological war is under way on the country's internet.
Government lawyers ask judge to reject CNN's efforts to make Comey memos public
Washington (CNN)Government lawyers have asked a judge to reject CNN's requests to make public the memos of former FBI Director James Comey in which he details his meetings with President Donald Trump.
