Legislators in the capital of China's restive far-western Xinjiang province passed a law Wednesday to prohibit residents from wearing burqas in public, state media reported Thursday, highlighting the government's continued campaign against religious extremism.

A suicide bomber detonated explosives Thursday inside a French-funded school in Kabul during a play that condemns suicide attacks, leading to deaths and numerous injuries, the French foreign minister said.

The Korean Air executive who kicked up a fuss over a bag of nuts will resign from her remaining posts with the airline, the company chairman -- who is also her father -- said Friday.

India has the highest suicide rate in the world for the 15-to-29 age group.

For the second consecutive year, CNN International clinched the coveted 'Cable & Satellite Channel of the Year' at the 2014 Asian Television Awards in Singapore. It also won four other awards, including 'Cable & Satellite Network of the Year' and Best News Program.